Question 1

Who was the most important figure in the history of education of the blind?
A)Louis Braille
B)Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
C)Eglantyne Jebb
D)Herbert Hoover

Accepted Answer

Louis Braille invented Braille, a system of reading and writing used by people who are blind or visually impaired, making him a pivotal figure in the education of the blind.

Question 2

In India, the first school for the blind was established in 1883 by
A)British government
B)Christian missionary
C)Indian Educationist
D)Local people

Accepted Answer

The first school for the blind in India was established in 1883 by Christian missionaries, reflecting their broader efforts to provide education and support to various underserved communities in the country.

Question 3

Seguin's first private school in Paris set up around 1840, was meant for the education of
A)The visually impaired children
B)The hearing impaired children
C)The mentally handicapped children
D)Physically challenged children

Accepted Answer

Seguin's first private school in Paris, established around 1840, was specifically designed for the education of the mentally handicapped children. Edouard Seguin was a pioneer in the education of children with mental disabilities, developing innovative teaching methods tailored to their needs.

Question 4

Anne Sullivan, who served as Helen Keller's tutor suffered from
A)Orthopedically handicapped
B)Speech defective
C)Mental retardation
D)Visual impairment

Accepted Answer

Anne Sullivan herself suffered from visual impairment. Despite her own challenges, she became a skilled teacher and lifelong companion to Helen Keller, helping her to overcome her disabilities.

Question 5

The European enlightenment toward special education began in
A)18th century
B)Mid 18th century
C)Late 18th century
D)Early 19th century

Accepted Answer

The European enlightenment toward special education began in the mid-18th century, marking a period where educational and social attitudes towards individuals with disabilities started to change significantly, leading to the development of special education practices.

Question 6

The term 'exceptionality' refers to those children with
A)Posttraumatic stress disorder
B)Alcohol abuse or dependence
C)Poverty and deficiency
D)Difficulties in learning and whose performance is so superior

Accepted Answer

The term 'exceptionality' refers to children who have either difficulties in learning or whose performance is significantly superior to others. This encompasses both ends of the spectrum, including those with disabilities and those who are gifted and talented.

Question 7

On the Positive side of exceptional there are
A)Gifted and creative children
B)Deaf and dumb children
C)Blind and socially disadvantages children
D)Stammering and stuttering children

Accepted Answer

Gifted and creative children are considered on the positive side of exceptional because they exhibit higher than average abilities in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas.

Question 8

Children with special needs are mostly identified with
A)Personality test
B)Interest inventories
C)Intelligence test
D)Study habits inventories

Accepted Answer

Children with special needs are often identified through intelligence tests, which can help in assessing their cognitive abilities and identifying any areas where they may require additional support or resources.

Question 9

Exceptional children differ markedly from
A)Children within same age group
B)Normal children
C)Children of same sex
D)One who possess high IQ

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exceptional children differ markedly from
A)Children within same...

Question 10

Who need special education?
A)Children of weaker section of society
B)Exceptional children
C)Every children of school going age
D)War refugee children

Accepted Answer

Exceptional children, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or gifts and talents, require special education to meet their unique needs. This education is tailored to help them achieve their fullest potential.

Question 11

Gifted and talented children are students who
A)Perform high in some of the subjects
B)Perform high if they prepared well
C)Perform remarkably high in single subject
D)Perform remarkably high levels of accomplishment

Accepted Answer

Gifted and talented children are recognized for their ability to perform at remarkably high levels of accomplishment compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. This encompasses a wide range of domains, not limited to a single subject or contingent upon preparation.

Question 12

Which among the following is the characteristic of positive exceptional children?
A)Excellent memory
B)Reasons well
C)Long attention span
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Positive exceptional children often exhibit characteristics such as excellent memory, strong reasoning abilities, and a long attention span, making all of the options correct.

Question 13

A factor that contributes to Giftedness and Talent is
A)Previous learning
B)Heredity or genes
C)Training of the senses
D)Early schooling

Accepted Answer

Giftedness and talent are significantly influenced by heredity or genes, as they can predispose individuals to certain abilities and potentials.

Question 14

Children who are on the positive dimension need
A)Similar subject as their peers
B)Advanced and inclusive curriculum
C)A large amount leisure and free time
D)Recreation and sports

Accepted Answer

Children on the positive dimension benefit from an advanced and inclusive curriculum that challenges them and meets their diverse needs, fostering their intellectual, social, and emotional development.

Question 15

The field of special education is concerned with children who deviate from
A)Superior children
B)Emotional disturbance children
C)Children in needs of humanitarian assistance
D)Average children

Accepted Answer

Special education focuses on children who deviate from average children in terms of learning, behavior, or physical abilities, requiring specialized instruction and services.

Question 16

Visual impairment is also known as
A)Vision defect
B)Visual defect
C)Visual disorder
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Visual impairment is a term that encompasses all of these options: vision defect, visual defect, and visual disorder. They are all different ways to describe issues with sight.

Question 17

The partially blind are those who have a visual acuity of
A)20/20
B)20/60
C)20/70
D)20/90

Accepted Answer

Partially blind individuals typically have a visual acuity worse than 20/70 but better than 20/200 in the better eye with the best possible correction.

Question 18

Unable to see distant objects clearly, commonly called near-sighted or short-sighted is known as
A)Night blindness
B)Myopia
C)Tunnel vision
D)Colour blindness

Accepted Answer

Myopia is the condition where distant objects appear blurry because the eye's shape causes light rays to bend (refract) incorrectly, focusing images in front of the retina instead of on the retina.

Question 19

Unable to see close objects clearly, commonly called far-sighted or long-sighted is known as
A)Hyperopia
B)Retinitis Pigmentosa
C)Amblyopic
D)Cataract

Accepted Answer

Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness or long-sightedness, is a condition of the eye where distant objects can be seen more clearly than close ones. This occurs due to the eye's shape causing light to be focused behind, rather than on, the retina.

Question 20

One of the most prominent identification of Visual disorder is
A)Case history
B)Observation
C)Psychological test
D)Interview of the patient

Accepted Answer

Observation is a key method in identifying visual disorders, as it involves directly noticing symptoms or issues related to vision in a patient.

Quiz 2: Exploring the History and Education of Exceptional Children and Visual Impairments

Who was the most important figure in the history of education of the blind?

In India, the first school for the blind was established in 1883 by

Seguin's first private school in Paris set up around 1840, was meant for the education of

Anne Sullivan, who served as Helen Keller's tutor suffered from

The European enlightenment toward special education began in

The term 'exceptionality' refers to those children with

On the Positive side of exceptional there are

Children with special needs are mostly identified with

Exceptional children differ markedly from

Who need special education?

Gifted and talented children are students who

Which among the following is the characteristic of positive exceptional children?

A factor that contributes to Giftedness and Talent is

Children who are on the positive dimension need

The field of special education is concerned with children who deviate from

Visual impairment is also known as

The partially blind are those who have a visual acuity of

Unable to see distant objects clearly, commonly called near-sighted or short-sighted is known as

Unable to see close objects clearly, commonly called far-sighted or long-sighted is known as

One of the most prominent identification of Visual disorder is