Child And Human Development — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which is the specific sequence of human development?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The correct answer is C: Both A and B . Let's break down why: * Human development follows predictable patterns. Two important patterns are Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal. * Cephalocaudal Sequence : "Cephalo" refers to head, and "caudal" refers to tail. This means development progresses from the head downwards. Think about it: babies gain control of their head and neck muscles *before* they can control their legs and feet. * Proximodistal Sequence : "Proximo" means near, and "distal" means far. This means development progresses from the center of the body outwards. For example, a baby learns to control their arms before they can control their hands and fingers. They can move their whole arm before they can grasp something with their fingers. * Since both of these sequences are correct, the answer is Both A and B . * Therefore , human development follows both the Cephalocaudal (head-to-toe) and Proximodistal (center-out) sequences.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 2 of 40
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Write in correct sequence. 1. Adulthood 2. Infancy 3. Adolescence 4. Old age
Correct Answer: Option C — 2, 3, 1, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The stages of human development follow a chronological order. Infancy comes first, as it is the initial stage of life characterized by rapid growth and development. Next is Adolescence , which marks the transition from childhood to adulthood, involving significant physical, psychological, and social changes. After adolescence comes Adulthood , where individuals reach full physical and intellectual maturity and take on adult roles and responsibilities. Lastly, Old age follows, representing the final stage of the human life cycle, characterized by declining physical abilities and increased susceptibility to age-related health issues. Therefore, the correct sequence is 2, 3, 1, 4 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 3 of 40
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Baby waving his arm is a
Correct Answer: Option A — general response
Detailed Academic Explanation:
general response is the correct answer to “Baby waving his arm is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 4 of 40
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Which of the following is not a developmental stage?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fusion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fusion is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a developmental stage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 5 of 40
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Boys and girls grow in different way during
Correct Answer: Option A — puberty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
puberty is the correct answer to “Boys and girls grow in different way during”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 6 of 40
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What should a school provide to child?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What should a school provide to child”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 7 of 40
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Every country and society have its own
Correct Answer: Option B — cultural identify
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cultural identify is the correct answer to “Every country and society have its own”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 8 of 40
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When does sexual urge reemerge?
Correct Answer: Option B — 12+ years of age
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12+ years of age is the correct answer to “When does sexual urge reemerge”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Language development is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . begins during preoperational stage.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
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Question 10 of 40
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When do human undergoes role confusion?
Correct Answer: Option A — 12-18 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12-18 years is the correct answer to “When do human undergoes role confusion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 11 of 40
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What are the responsibilities of an adult?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What are the responsibilities of an adult”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 12 of 40
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When does old age begin?
Correct Answer: Option A — 60 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
60 years is the correct answer to “When does old age begin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 13 of 40
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What are the factors affecting mental health?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What are the factors affecting mental health”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 14 of 40
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Which physical ability is high during adulthood?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which physical ability is high during adulthood”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 15 of 40
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How should adult be financially stable?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “How should adult be financially stable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 16 of 40
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When do the girls start their period?
Correct Answer: Option A — Around 12 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Around 12 years is the correct answer to “When do the girls start their period”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 17 of 40
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Old age is a period of
Correct Answer: Option A — decline
Detailed Academic Explanation:
decline is the correct answer to “Old age is a period of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 18 of 40
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What kind of approach do adolescents have?
Correct Answer: Option A — Idealistic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Idealistic is the correct answer to “What kind of approach do adolescents have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 19 of 40
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Hereditary disabilities include
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Hereditary disabilities include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 20 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is a reflex of toes fan outward and sole of foot is stroked.
Correct Answer: Option A — Babinski reflex
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Babinski reflex is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a reflex of toes fan outward and sole of foot is stroked.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 21 of 40
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Which of these theorists contributed to behaviourism? 1. Pavlov 2. Skinner 3. Watson 4. Voigt
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of these theorists contributed to behaviourism? 1. Pavlov 2. Skinner 3. Watson 4. Voigt”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 22 of 40
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Young people centre their thinking around themselves. This is called
Correct Answer: Option B — egocentrism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
egocentrism is the correct answer to “Young people centre their thinking around themselves. This is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following statement are correct? 1. Development psychology is the study of changes in behavioural and mental processes through life. 2. In the longitudinal method of study people are followed through their life spans. 3. In cross-sectional method of study, representative group who are at different stages in development are compared. 4. Environment influence interacts with maturation to determine the final form of the behaviour. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement are correct? 1. Development psychology is the study of changes in behavioural and mental processes through life. 2. In the longitudinal method of study people are followed through their life spans. 3. In cross-sectional method of study, representative group who are at different stages in development are compared. 4. Environment influence interacts with maturation to determine the final form of the behaviour. Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 24 of 40
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Which stage occurs at the age of 2 years according to Piaget?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sensorimotor stage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sensorimotor stage is the correct answer to “Which stage occurs at the age of 2 years according to Piaget”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 25 of 40
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How can the interest of teenagers be known?
Correct Answer: Option A — By organising debate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By organising debate is the correct answer to “How can the interest of teenagers be known”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 26 of 40
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. . . . . . . . layer of embryo becomes nervous system and skin.
Correct Answer: Option B — Ectoderm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ectoderm is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . layer of embryo becomes nervous system and skin.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 27 of 40
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Sigmund Freud founded
Correct Answer: Option A — psychoanalysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
psychoanalysis is the correct answer to “Sigmund Freud founded”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 28 of 40
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The Persons with Disabilities Act was enacted on
Correct Answer: Option A — 1995
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1995 is the correct answer to “The Persons with Disabilities Act was enacted on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 29 of 40
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Parents expect from the child to become a
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Parents expect from the child to become a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 30 of 40
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Street children use . . . . . . . . to cope with hardship.
Correct Answer: Option A — drug
Detailed Academic Explanation:
drug is the correct answer to “Street children use . . . . . . . . to cope with hardship.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 31 of 40
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At what stage, the adolescent starts to have arguments with their parents?
Correct Answer: Option B — Middle Adolescent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Middle Adolescent is the correct answer to “At what stage, the adolescent starts to have arguments with their parents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 32 of 40
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. . . . . . . . occurs when adults meet a child's basic needs for survival.
Correct Answer: Option B — Trust vs Mistrust
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Trust vs Mistrust is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . occurs when adults meet a child's basic needs for survival.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 33 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Peer sociability is present in the first 2 years and is promoted by the early caregiver. 2. From interacting with sensitive adults, babies learn how to send and interpret emotional signals. 3. Children who promote positive peer exhanges, display more socially competent behaviour as pre-schoolers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Peer sociability is present in the first 2 years and is promoted by the early caregiver. 2. From interacting with sensitive adults, babies learn how to send and interpret emotional signals. 3. Children who promote positive peer exhanges, display more socially competent behaviour as pre-schoolers. Which of the statements given above are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 34 of 40
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Arrange in accordance with Kohlberg's stages of moral understanding. 1. Instrumental purpose orientation 2. Punishment and obedience orientation 3. Social-order-maintaining orientation 4. Good boy-good girl orientation
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 1, 4, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 1, 4, 3 is the correct answer to “Arrange in accordance with Kohlberg's stages of moral understanding. 1. Instrumental purpose orientation 2. Punishment and obedience orientation 3. Social-order-maintaining orientation 4. Good boy-good girl orientation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 35 of 40
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A resilient child is one who
Correct Answer: Option D — bounces back from circumstances that would harm most others
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bounces back from circumstances that would harm most others is the correct answer to “A resilient child is one who”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 36 of 40
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Which is the most challenging task for an adolescent?
Correct Answer: Option C — To choose his career
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To choose his career is the correct answer to “Which is the most challenging task for an adolescent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 37 of 40
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Match the terms in List-I with the development in List-II. List-I List-II a. Period of the fetus 1. Body structure forms b. Period of the zygote 2. External genitals formed c. Neonatal period 3. Conservation d. Period of embryo 4. Rooting reflex 5. Implantation
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-5, c-4, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-5, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the terms in List-I with the development in List-II. List-I List-II a. Period of the fetus 1. Body structure forms b. Period of the zygote 2. External genitals formed c. Neonatal period 3. Conservation d. Period of embryo 4. Rooting reflex 5. Implantation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 38 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Object permanence 1. Adolescence b. Animistic thinking 2. Preschoolers c. Decentration 3. Infancy d. Hypothetico deductive reasoning 4. Middle childhood e. Rooting 5. Neonate 6. Adulthood
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-2, c-1, d-5, e-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-2, c-1, d-5, e-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Object permanence 1. Adolescence b. Animistic thinking 2. Preschoolers c. Decentration 3. Infancy d. Hypothetico deductive reasoning 4. Middle childhood e. Rooting 5. Neonate 6. Adulthood”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 39 of 40
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Which are the school options for children with disability?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which are the school options for children with disability”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
Question 40 of 40
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Department of disability affairs was renamed to
Correct Answer: Option B — department of empowerment of person with disabilities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
department of empowerment of person with disabilities is the correct answer to “Department of disability affairs was renamed to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Child And Human Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Child And Human Development
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