Critical Thinking Quiz

Which one of the following ag with an inquiry is/are helpful in developing critical thinking?

• What

• Why

• How

• All of these

Answer explanation

All three inquiries—What, Why, and How—are essential for critical thinking. They encourage deeper analysis, understanding of reasons, and exploration of processes, making 'All of these' the correct choice.

Which one of the following is an incorrect statement about critical thinking?

• It enables an individual to decide what to be believed and what not to be believed

• Critical thinking is always an imposed process

• Critical thinking develops scientific and logical thinking

• It is helpful in grooming of personality

Answer explanation

The statement "Critical thinking is always an imposed process" is incorrect because critical thinking is a voluntary and self-directed process, not something that is forced upon individuals.

Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer. A. Critical thinking is unscientific because it is guided by others. B. Ultimately, critical thinking makes rational to an individual.

• A is true, B is false

• Both A and B are false

• A is false, B is true

• Both A and B are true

Answer explanation

Statement A is false because critical thinking is not merely guided by others; it involves independent reasoning. Statement B is true as critical thinking enhances an individual's ability to make rational decisions.

Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer. A. Critical thinking discourages individualism. B. Cultural diversity in classroom is helpful in developing critical thinking.

• A is true, B is false

• Both A and B are true

• A is false, B is true

• Both A and B are false

Answer explanation

Statement A is true as critical thinking promotes independent thought, which aligns with individualism. Statement B is also true because cultural diversity enhances perspectives, fostering critical thinking skills in the classroom.

A teacher is teaching poverty in class IX. Which one of following probing question he may ask to develop critical thinking among learners?

• What percent of population of India is poor?

• Which institution calculates poverty in India?

• Have you seen poor around you?

• How poverty can be eliminated in India?

Answer explanation

The question 'How poverty can be eliminated in India?' encourages learners to think critically about solutions and engage in problem-solving, rather than just recalling facts or observations.

A teacher is teaching in class X. At the end of chapter the teacher asks a question and he gets similar answer from majority of the class. Which one of the following is true about this question in association with critical thinking?

• Learners are thinking critically

• Some learners are copying others

• The question has no merit to develop critical thinking

• The teacher is not teaching in the way as he is expected

Answer explanation

The majority giving similar answers suggests the question may not challenge learners' thinking, indicating it lacks merit for developing critical thinking skills.

A teacher is teaching 'Unity in diversity in India'. Which one of the following is most appropriate assignment given by him to develop critical thinking?

• Make a poster depicting various festival of India

• Write an essay on geographical diversity in India

• Write some suggestions to maintain unity in diversity in India

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All assignments encourage critical thinking by exploring different aspects of 'Unity in diversity'. The poster highlights cultural diversity, the essay examines geographical diversity, and suggestions promote solutions, making all options valuable.

Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer. A. Lorin Anderson and Krathwohl revised Bloom's Taxonomy in 2001, B. They renamed synthesis in old to creating in revised format.

• A is true, B is false

• Both A and B are true

• A is false, B is true

• Both A and B are false

Answer explanation

Both statements are true. Lorin Anderson and Krathwohl did revise Bloom's Taxonomy in 2001, and they indeed renamed 'synthesis' to 'creating' in the revised version.

In Bloom's Taxonomy which of the following are part of affective domain? A. Responding B. Organisation C. Receiving D. Analysis

• A, B and D

• B, C and D

• A, B and C

• C and D

Answer explanation

In Bloom's Taxonomy, the affective domain includes Receiving (C), Responding (A), and Organisation (B). Analysis (D) belongs to the cognitive domain. Therefore, the correct answer is A, B, and C.

Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer. A. Psychomotor domain is based on physical skill in Bloom's Taxonomy. B. Sociocentricism is not a barrier in developing critical thinking.

• A is true, B is false

• Both A and B are true

• A is false, B is true

• Both A and B are false

Answer explanation

Statement A is true as the psychomotor domain in Bloom's Taxonomy focuses on physical skills. Statement B is false because sociocentricism can hinder critical thinking by promoting groupthink and limiting individual analysis.