Open University PDGE – 2021/2022
Model Exam questions…
(1) Who was introduced the free education in Sri Lanka
a Dr. P.R. Anthonis.
b Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara.
c Dr. Premadasa Udagama.
d Prof. J.E. Jayasooriya.
(2) The main objective of introducing the year 5 scholarship examination when it was started in 1940 was
a To select talented students of the low-income families and help them to continue further studies.
b To provide free hostel facilities in central schools for student in disadvantaged families.
c To select student to Grade 6 in the newly established central school.
d To award scholarship to gifted children in order to study in urban English medium school.
(3) What is the correct answer of active Teacher Training Colleges in Sri Lanka at present?
a Giragama, Uyanwatta, Gampola
b Giragama, Darga Town, Jaffna
c Giragama, Batticaloa, Balapitiya
d Giragama, Balapitiya, Pattalagedara
(4) According to the 13th amendment to the Constitution in Sri Lanka, National schools are administrated by
a Ministry of Higher Education.
b Ministry of Education.
c Provincial Ministries of Education.
d Ministry of Educational Service.
(5) Who was the chairman of first National Education Commission
a Prof. A.V. Suraweera.
b Prof. Nandadasa Kodagoda.
c Prof. J.E. Jayasooriya.
d Prof. Laxman Jayathilaka.
(6) What do you mean by Social mobility?
a Movements of individuals and groups between different religious.
b Movement of individuals and groups between different countries.
c Movement of individuals and groups between different ethnic groups.
d Movement of individuals and groups between different ethnic groups.
e Movement of individuals and groups between different socio-economic position
(7) In which of the following is not considered one of the Pillar of Education
a Learning to learn.
b Learning to invest.
c Learning to be
d Learning to do.
(8) What is the name of insurance scheme of school students?
a Surakpa.
b Suraksha.
c Suraktha.
d Suraksa.
(9) According to the Psychoanalytic theory, learning theory, Erik Erikson’s theory and Humanistic theories, the more important factors inpersonality development of an individual are respectively,
a Conscious experiences of the individual and self-concept, unconscious mind and the childhood experiences, learning and childhoodexperiences, psycho-social conflicts occur through developmental stages.
b Unconscious mind and the childhood experiences, psycho-social conflicts occur through developmental stages, Conscious experiencesof the individual and self-concept, learning and childhood experiences.
c Unconscious mind and the childhood experiences, learning and childhood experiences, psycho-social conflicts occur throughdevelopmental stages, Conscious experiences of the individual and self-concept.
d Conscious experiences of the individual and self-concept, unconscious mind and learning the childhood experiences, learning andchildhood experiences.
(10) When was National College of Education established in Sri Lanka
a 1972.
b 1992.
c 1981.
d 1985.
(11) Who was the first Education Minister in Sri Lanka
a Mr. E.A. Nugawala.
b Dr. Premadasa Udagama.
c Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara.
d Sir Ivor Jennings.
(12) How many students sat for the 2019 O/L Examination around?
a 600,000
b 900,000
c 700,000
d 800,000
(13) “Teacher Centre” name has been changed very recently. The new name is
a Teacher Qualities Development Centre.
b Teacher Educational Development Centre.
c Teacher Curriculum Development Centre.
d Teacher Professional Development Centre.
(14) According to the last population census in 2012, the literacy rate of Sri Lanka was
a 99.7
b 96.7
c 94.7
d 95.7
(15) What is the Circular No. of the code of ethics for teachers
a 37/2012.
b 43/2016.
c 03/2017.
d 26/2018.
(16) What are the basic systems of stratification have been identified sociologists?
a Caste, estates, income, class
b Wealth, power, education, class
c Family, economic, caste, class
d Slavery, caste, estates, class
(17) Developing Syllabus for government school is the responsibility of
a Education Publication Department.
b National Education Commission.
c Ministry of Education.
d National Institute of Education.
(18) Correct Composition of the interview board for Grade one selection introduced by 29/2019 circular
a Principal, Primary Head, Representative of School Development Committee, Representative of Old Boys Association, One SeniorTeacher
b Principal, Assistant Principal, Primary Head, Representative of School Development Committee, Representative of Old Boys Association
c Principal, Vice Principal, Representative of School Development Committee, Representative of Old Boys Association, One SeniorTeacher
d Principal, Primary Head, Vice Principal, Representative of School Development Committee, Representative of Old Boys AssociationStandard Deviation
(19) What do you mean by concept of discipline?
a Acting or behaving according to norms.
b Acting or behaving according to attitude.
c Acting or behaving according to ones’ moral judgement.
d Acting or behaving according to life philosophy.
(20) How many Educational Divisions are there in Sri Lanka
a 312.
b 198.
c 430.
d 215.
(21) The statement which is not defining the term “motivation” correctly
a Focusing one’s senses at any time on any one stimulus
b Inner force directing individuals’ behaviour
c Internal process arising from a felt need
d A force that generates individual behaviour, gives it direction and provides the energy to maintain a high level of activity
(22) How many National College of Education are functioning in 2019?
a 18
b 20
c 21
d 19
(23) There are seven levels of the NVQ system. Level seven is
a Diploma in Technology.
b Bachelor of Technology.
c Certificate in Technology.
d Advanced Diploma in Technology.
(24) Who proposed a common educational Programme for men and women?
a Plato
b Dewey
c Gandhi
d Rousseau
(25) In which of the following is considered one of the competencies in Primary Education System.
a Essential and Certain Competencies
b Basic and Core Competencies
c Essential and Desirable Competencies
d Desirable and Basic Competencies
(26) What was the subject of introduced by 1972 education at reform
a Information and Communication Technology Subject.
b Science & Technology subject.
c Life skills subject.
d Pre-vocational subject.
(27) Which of following is not considered in Central Tendency?
a Mode
b Standard Deviation
c Mean
d Median
(28) “Education is the organization and reconstruction of experience” who is given above statement for education?
a Gandhi
b Plato
c Rousseau
d Dewey
(29) Which statement explain the ‘egocentric thinking’ with respect to the children at Pre-operational stage of cognitive development?
a They think they are special, unique and important.
b They are driven by the impression that others focus their attention on them.
c They can explain the situations from their own perspective and understanding.
d They feel that they are constantly under pressure to be perfect.
(30) An alternative education outside school is emerging which is called
a Lifelong Education
b Non-formal Education
c Formal Education
d Informal Education
(31) Which of the following is most essential activity you should do before you go to the classroom?
a Prepare a Lesson Plan.
b Prepare Teaching Aids.
c Reflect Last Lesson.
d Familiar with students.
(32) Which of the following the core competency is introduced by National Education Commission in 2003
a Competency related to the communication.
b Competency related to the Personality Development.
c Competency related to the learning to learn.
d Competency related to the environment.
(33) According to the newly implemented “13 years of Guaranteed Education Programme” when a vocational subject will be selected by the student
a After following the one-year course.
b After the finishing of the course.
c From the beginning of the course.
d After following the six months course.
(34) What is the correct answer of Education as consumption?
a Special interest in technical education.
b Greater attention to Arts and Pure Science subjects.
c More attention to given to applied science subjects.
d Devotes more attention to social requirements.
(35) What are the two type of Evaluation?
a Continuous and Final
b Assess and Quantity
c Continuous and Assess.
d Final and Assess
(36) Which the following programmes come under pre-service Teacher Education
a Master of Education Programme.
b Bachelor of Education Programme.
c Post Graduate Diploma in Education Programme.
d Teacher Training Certificate Programme.
(37) The Open University of Sri Lanka was established in
a 1960.
b 1972.
c 1981.
d 1997.
(38) Two major factors affecting growth and development of a child
a Maturation and learning
b Nutrition and environment
c Learning and nutrition
d Heredity and environment
(39) What do you mean by Social mobility?
a Movement of individuals and groups between different socio-economic position
b Movements of individuals and groups between different religious.
c Movement of individuals and groups between different countries.
d Movement of individuals and groups between different ethnic groups.
e Movement of individuals and groups between different ethnic groups.
(40) Which of following is not considered in Central Tendency?
a Mode
b Mean
c Median
d Standard Deviation
