1)   Who used the term ‘nACH’ in Motivation?

A) Abraham Maslow

B) David McClelland

C) Eric Erickson

D) Ivan Pavlov

David McClelland, a renowned psychologist, developed the "Acquired Needs Theory" which focuses on three motivational needs: achievement (nAch), power (nPow), and affiliation (nAff). He popularized the abbreviation "nAch" for the need for achievement, which describes people's intrinsic motivation for excellence, goal-setting, and task accomplishment. The term is widely used in motivation research, management, and human resources to assess how strongly an individual strives for success and how it influences workplace behavior. None of the other theorists is credited with introducing the term or the concept in motivation literature

Ans)  B) David McClelland


2)   Abilities and knowledge that enables a teacher to excel academically is Teacher:

A) Accountability

B) Proficiency

C) Competency

D) Adaptability

Teacher competency refers to the combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for effective teaching and academic excellence. A competent teacher possesses a deep understanding of subject matter, pedagogical skills, classroom management strategies, and the capacity to adapt instruction to students' needs. Competency in this context encompasses both the professional knowledge base and the practical ability to perform well in the classroom, directly influencing student achievement and educational outcomes.​

Accountability: Relates to responsibility and answerability, not specifically academic ability.

Proficiency: Describes skill or expertise in particular areas, but does not capture the broad combination of factors required for success as "competency" does.

Adaptability: Reflects the ability to adjust to change but does not fully represent overall teaching ability and knowledge.

Ans)  C) Competency