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Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of Special Needs Education in India. It covers various aspects of special education, including types of disabilities, assessment and identification, educational provisions, and support services.
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What is the term used to describe a child who has difficulty learning in a traditional school setting?

  1. Learning Disabled

  2. Mentally Challenged

  3. Physically Challenged

  4. Visually Impaired


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A child with a learning disability has difficulty learning in a traditional school setting despite having normal intelligence.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. Autism

  2. Deafness

  3. Dyslexia

  4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dyslexia is not a disability covered under IDEA, although it is a specific learning disability that affects reading and writing.

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

  1. To provide a roadmap for a student's education

  2. To assess a student's strengths and weaknesses

  3. To determine a student's eligibility for special education services

  4. To provide support services to a student with a disability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An IEP is a written document that outlines a student's educational goals, services, and supports.

Which of the following is NOT a common assessment tool used to identify students with disabilities?

  1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test

  2. Achievement test

  3. Adaptive behavior scale

  4. Medical evaluation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Achievement tests are not typically used to identify students with disabilities, as they measure academic skills rather than cognitive abilities or adaptive behaviors.

What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to learn and participate in school?

  1. Student with a Disability

  2. Exceptional Student

  3. Special Needs Student

  4. Child with Special Needs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'student with a disability' is the most commonly used and legally recognized term to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to learn and participate in school.

Which of the following is NOT a type of educational provision that can be included in an IEP?

  1. Special education classes

  2. Related services

  3. Assistive technology

  4. Modifications and accommodations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Related services are not typically included in an IEP, as they are provided to students with disabilities to help them access and participate in the general education curriculum.

What is the purpose of a transition plan in special education?

  1. To help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school

  2. To assess a student's strengths and weaknesses

  3. To determine a student's eligibility for special education services

  4. To provide support services to a student with a disability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A transition plan is a written document that outlines a student's goals and plans for life after high school, including education, employment, and independent living.

Which of the following is NOT a type of support service that can be provided to students with disabilities?

  1. Speech therapy

  2. Occupational therapy

  3. Physical therapy

  4. Counseling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counseling is not typically provided as a support service to students with disabilities, as it is not directly related to their educational needs.

What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to see?

  1. Visually Impaired

  2. Deafblind

  3. Hearing Impaired

  4. Physically Challenged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'visually impaired' is used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to see.

Which of the following is NOT a type of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities?

  1. Screen readers

  2. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

  3. Hearing aids

  4. Wheelchairs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wheelchairs are not typically considered assistive technology for students with disabilities, as they are primarily used for mobility rather than educational purposes.

What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to hear?

  1. Hearing Impaired

  2. Deafblind

  3. Visually Impaired

  4. Physically Challenged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'hearing impaired' is used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to hear.

Which of the following is NOT a type of modification or accommodation that can be made for students with disabilities?

  1. Preferential seating

  2. Extended time on tests

  3. Use of assistive technology

  4. Lowering academic standards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lowering academic standards is not a type of modification or accommodation that can be made for students with disabilities, as it does not provide them with equal access to the general education curriculum.

What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to move?

  1. Physically Challenged

  2. Deafblind

  3. Hearing Impaired

  4. Visually Impaired


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'physically challenged' is used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to move.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability that can be caused by a traumatic brain injury?

  1. Cognitive impairment

  2. Physical impairment

  3. Emotional impairment

  4. Speech impairment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Physical impairment is not typically caused by a traumatic brain injury, as it is more commonly associated with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries or amputations.

What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to communicate?

  1. Speech Impaired

  2. Deafblind

  3. Hearing Impaired

  4. Visually Impaired


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'speech impaired' is used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to communicate.

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