National Board of Examination in Rehabilitation (NBER), New Delhi
(An Adjunct Body of Rehabilitation Council of India under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)

Examination Conducted by:
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Dehradun

D.Ed. Special Education – 1st Year

June Annual Examination 2025
Set – 3

• Paper: Introduction to Disabilities
• Paper Code: 101
• Subject OMR Code: 09111
• Maximum Marks: 45
• Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  (One hour extra for candidates with Visual Disabilities)

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Section – I

Attempt all nine questions. Each question carries one mark. (1×9=9)

1. The primary characteristic in children with ‘Dyslexia’ includes—

a) Attention deficit disorder
b) Divergent thinking
c) Inability to read fluently
d) Engaging in repetitive locomotor action

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2. Which of the following is a scheduled physical disability among children?

I) Cerebral Palsy
II) Muscular Dystrophy
III) Dwarfism

a) I and II
b) Only I
c) I, II and III
d) Only II

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3. If the child repeatedly finds it difficult to tell the time from wall clock despite having proper sight and physique, it is a best demonstration that the child is—

a) Dyslexic
b) Dull
c) Disgraphic
d) Dyspraxic

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4. Which of the following disability is an example of non-functioning of muscle coordination due to damage in brain?

a) Autism
b) Dwarfism
c) Locomotor Disability
d) Cerebral Palsy

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5. Intellectual disability refers to a significant limitation in—

a) Physical mobility
b) Sensory processing
c) Cognitive functioning
d) Emotional regulation

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6. Which of the following is an example of a specific learning disability?

a) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
b) Autism Spectrum Disorder
c) Disgraphia
d) Down Syndrome

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7. Students with a speech and language impairment may require—

a) Assistive listening devices
b) Adaptive seating and positioning devices
c) Augmentative and Alternative Communication system
d) Visual aids and sign language

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8. Which of the following is an example of a developmental delay?

a) Dyslexia
b) Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
c) Down Syndrome
d) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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9. Which of the following is a common symptom of glaucoma?

a) Double vision
b) Tunnel vision
c) Redness of the eyes
d) Halos around lights

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Section – II

Write answer in one or two sentences. All questions are compulsory. (2×5=10)

1. Define Blindness and Low-Vision as per RPwD Act-2016.

2. What are the key roles and functions of NIEPID?

3. How does early intervention help in speech and language development?

4. Write the key educational challenges faced by children with ASD.

5. What was the impact of RPwD Act-2016 in India?

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Section – III

Short answer type questions. Attempt any four questions. Each question carries equal marks. (3×4=12)

1. Define early intervention and explain its importance for children with disabilities.

2. Explain the educational implications of children with visual disabilities.

3. Explain the prevention measures of disabilities.

4. Define locomotor disability and mention its common causes.

5. What are the challenges faced by children with ADHD in a classroom, and how can teachers support them to overcome the challenges?

6. What are the key roles and responsibilities of human resource in the disability sector?

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Section – IV

Long answer type questions. Attempt any two questions. Each question carries equal marks. (7×2=14)

1. How does intellectual disability affect learning? Suggest inclusive education strategies to support students with intellectual disabilities.

2. What is the role of AYJNISHD in the education and rehabilitation of speech and hearing impaired?

3. Explain the roles of teachers, special educators, and parents in supporting the inclusive education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

4. Explain the roles of multidisciplinary teams of early intervention in identifying and assessing children with special needs.

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