Child Development — 10 Solved MCQs (Questions, Answers & Explanations) Author: Subrata Majumder • Format: MCQs with brief explanations • Ideal for teachers, students and bloggers

Child Development — 10 Solved MCQs (Questions, Answers & Explanations)

Author: Subrata Majumder • Format: MCQs with brief explanations • Ideal for teachers, students and bloggers

1. Which one of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between development and learning?

(A) Development is positively correlated to learning.    (B) Development is independent of learning.    (C) Development is negatively correlated to learning.    (D) There is no relation between development and learning.

Answer: (A) Development is positively correlated to learning.

Explanation: Development (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and learning are interrelated. Theories by Piaget and Vygotsky show how development enables learning and how learning—through social interaction and instruction—can accelerate development.

2. What is the meaning of child development?

(A) Development in physical aspect    (B) Social development    (C) Overall development of the child    (D) Physical and mental development

Answer: (C) Overall development of the child.

Explanation: Child development covers multiple domains—physical, cognitive, emotional, social and moral—representing a continuous and progressive process, not only physical or mental growth.

3. The term 'growth' indicates an increase in:

(A) Intelligence of a person    (B) Social responsibility of a person    (C) Physical and mental ability of a person    (D) Bodily dimensions of a person

Answer: (D) Bodily dimensions of a person.

Explanation: Growth is a quantitative change—measurable increases in height, weight, size and bodily dimensions. Development is broader and qualitative.

4. Language development of children depends on

(A) Better socio-economic environment    (B) Better schooling    (C) Both (A) and (B)    (D) None of the above

Answer: (C) Both (A) and (B).

Explanation: Language skills develop through exposure, interaction and structured instruction. A favourable socio-economic environment provides resources and opportunities; good schooling offers systematic language teaching—both are important.

5. What is the meaning of learning?

(A) To score high marks in the class    (B) To make learned    (C) Change in behaviour by experience    (D) Be active for doing work

Answer: (C) Change in behaviour by experience.

Explanation: Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour due to experience, practice or training—not merely marks or activity.

6. A student repeatedly asks questions in the class — that means

(A) He is mischievous    (B) He is abnormal    (C) He is brilliant    (D) He is curious

Answer: (D) He is curious.

Explanation: Frequent questioning generally indicates curiosity and active engagement, which teachers should encourage as part of effective learning.

7. What is the importance of creativity in the art of asking questions?

(A) To develop the aptitude for trying something new among the students    (B) To prepare for new projects    (C) To obtain new information by experimentation    (D) None of the above

Answer: (A) To develop the aptitude for trying something new among the students.

Explanation: Creative questioning stimulates imagination and exploration, encouraging students to try new approaches and think beyond rote answers.

8. The problem of disadvantaged student is

(A) The habit of student telling lie    (B) The low economic status of the family    (C) The law-breaking attitude of the student    (D) Infighting of the parents

Answer: (B) The low economic status of the family.

Explanation: Being disadvantaged is typically linked to socioeconomic deprivation which limits access to resources, opportunities and learning support.

9. What is essential for creativity among the following?

(A) Emotion    (B) Thoughtfulness    (C) Logic    (D) Imagination

Answer: (D) Imagination.

Explanation: Imagination is the core of creativity—it enables the generation of novel and original ideas beyond existing patterns.

10. A 16-year-old student gets 75 marks in IQ test. His mental age will be

(A) 12    (B) 15    (C) 14    (D) 10

Answer: (A) 12.

Explanation: Using IQ formula: IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100. Therefore MA = IQ × CA / 100 = 75 × 16 / 100 = 12 years.

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