CTET Inclusive Education 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (RPwD Act), how many types of disabilities are recognized?
- 7
- 14
- 21 (Correct answer)
- 28
Correct answer: 21
The RPwD Act 2016 expanded the list of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21, covering a broader range of physical, cognitive, and mental conditions.
Question 2: Which of the following best defines 'Inclusive Education' as per CTET?
- Education provided in separate special schools for children with disabilities
- A system where all children, including those with special needs, learn together in regular classrooms (Correct answer)
- Online education accessible to disabled students only
- After-school programs for gifted and talented students
Correct answer: A system where all children, including those with special needs, learn together in regular classrooms
Inclusive Education means educating all children, regardless of ability or disability, together in mainstream regular classrooms with appropriate support.
Question 3: What does 'IEP' stand for in the context of special education?
- Integrated Educational Program
- Individual Education Plan (Correct answer)
- Inclusive Evaluation Process
- Instructional Enhancement Protocol
Correct answer: Individual Education Plan
IEP stands for Individual Education Plan, a customized document outlining specific educational goals, accommodations, and services for a student with special needs.
Question 4: Which learning disability is characterized by significant difficulty in reading and decoding written language?
- Dyscalculia
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia (Correct answer)
- Dysphasia
Correct answer: Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, involving difficulty in decoding written words despite adequate intelligence.
Question 5: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to education to all children aged 6–14 years?
- Article 21
- Article 21-A (Correct answer)
- Article 45
- Article 39(f)
Correct answer: Article 21-A
Article 21-A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment 2002, makes free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 a Fundamental Right.
Question 6: In an inclusive classroom, 'Universal Design for Learning' (UDL) primarily recommends:
- One standardized method of teaching for all students
- Multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to meet diverse learner needs (Correct answer)
- Separate curriculum for students with disabilities
- Reducing academic expectations for struggling students
Correct answer: Multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to meet diverse learner needs
UDL advocates for flexible teaching approaches that provide multiple ways of presenting content, engaging students, and allowing them to demonstrate learning.
CTET Inclusive Education 1
According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (RPwD Act), how many types of disabilities are recognized?