National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
What is the primary definition of bullying
according to the NCPCR?
A) An
accidental physical altercation
B) Repeated
aggressive behaviour causing harm
C) A
one-time argument between peers
D) A
casual teasing among friends
Answer: B)
Repeated aggressive behaviour causing harm
2.
Which of the following is NOT a type of
bullying listed in the guidelines?
A) Physical
B) Verbal
C) Psychological
D) Academic
Answer: D)
Academic
3.
What is an example of cyberbullying?
A) Physical
fights in school corridors
B) Posting
private photos of someone online
C) Spreading
rumours during recess
D) Mocking
someone in a classroom discussion
Answer: B) Posting
private photos of someone online
4.
What percentage of schools discourage
bullying, as per the NCPCR’s 2019-20 report?
A) 70%
B) 80%
C) 90%
D) 100%
Answer: C) 90%
5.
Which act in India can be used to prosecute
cyberbullying?
A) IPC
Section 306
B) The
IT Act, 2000
C) The
POCSO Act, 2012
D) The
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
Answer: B) The IT
Act, 2000
6.
What is a common reason for bullying behaviour
to develop?
A) Strong
family relationships
B) Exposure
to aggressive behaviour at home
C) Academic
achievements
D) High
self-esteem
Answer: B)
Exposure to aggressive behaviour at home
7.
Which area is identified as a common space
for bullying in schools?
A) Cafeterias
B) Exam
halls
C) School
offices
D) Teacher’s
lounge
Answer: A)
Cafeterias
8.
Which symptom might indicate a victim of
bullying?
A) Increased
appetite
B) Sudden
mood swings
C) Improved
academic performance
D) Increased
social activity
Answer: B) Sudden
mood swings
9.
What behaviour is often observed in
cyberbullying victims?
A) Talking
openly about online activities
B) Becoming
overly secretive about device usage
C) Spending
less time online
D) Increased
interactions with family
Answer: B)
Becoming overly secretive about device usage
10.
What is one suggested prevention strategy
for bullying in schools?
A) Avoid
discussing bullying
B) Appoint
an Anti-Bullying Committee
C) Ignore
minor incidents
D) Place
responsibility solely on students
Answer: B) Appoint
an Anti-Bullying Committee
11.
Which group is crucial for supporting
victims of bullying?
A) Media
B) Family
members and caregivers
C) Strangers
D) External
counsellors only
Answer: B) Family
members and caregivers
12.
What is a possible sign of a child being a
bully?
A) Avoiding
social groups
B) Associating
with aggressive peers
C) Performing
poorly in school
D) Avoiding
conflict
Answer: B)
Associating with aggressive peers
13.
Which of the following is a reporting
method for cyberbullying in schools?
A) Keeping
it confidential within the victim’s peer group
B) Filing
complaints through Childline 1098
C) Ignoring
the incident
D) Confronting
the bully in front of peers
Answer: B) Filing
complaints through Childline 1098
14.
How
should teachers approach a child who discloses bullying?
A) Promise
to keep everything secret
B) Act
judgmentally
C) Reassure
and believe the child
D) Blame
the child for the situation
Answer: C)
Reassure and believe the child
15.
Which act addresses sexual harassment of
children?
A) The
IT Act, 2000
B) The
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
C) The
POCSO Act, 2012
D) IPC
Section 503
Answer: C) The
POCSO Act, 2012
16.
What is an effective strategy for addressing
bullying in playgrounds?
A) Installing
CCTV cameras
B) Eliminating
recess time
C) Removing
adult supervision
D) Discouraging
group play
Answer: A)
Installing CCTV cameras
17.
Which online behaviour should children avoid
to prevent cyberbullying?
A) Creating
strong passwords
B) Sharing
personal information
C) Using
privacy settings
D) Blocking
harmful contacts
Answer: B) Sharing
personal information
18.
What
is a sign of emotional bullying in a child?
A) Increased
energy levels
B) Consistently
high grades
C) Refusal
to go to school
D) Frequent
laughter
Answer: C) Refusal
to go to school
19.
Which of the following is a valid step for
school management to combat bullying?
A) Ignore
minor complaints
B) Conduct
regular training for staff and students
C) Focus
solely on academics
D) Leave
conflict resolution to students
Answer: B) Conduct
regular training for staff and students
20.
What should a victim of cyberbullying do?
A) Share
their passwords with friends
B) Save
evidence and report the incident
C) Avoid
discussing the issue with anyone
D) Delete
all online accounts immediately
Answer: B) Save
evidence and report the incident
21.
Which is NOT a feature of a safe school
environment?
A) Background
checks for staff
B) Zero
tolerance for bullying
C) Lack
of complaint mechanisms
D) Regular
monitoring through CCTVs
Answer: C) Lack of
complaint mechanisms
22.
Which phrase best describes social bullying?
A) Physical
altercations
B) Spreading
rumours and social exclusion
C) Verbal
abuse
D) Damaging
property
Answer: B)
Spreading rumours and social exclusion
23.
What is the role of Anti-Bullying Committees
in schools?
A) Ignoring
bullying incidents
B) Penalizing
victims of bullying
C) Implementing
prevention programs
D) Reducing
academic standards
Answer: C)
Implementing prevention programs
24.
Which is an indicator of a child being
cyberbullied?
A) Frequent
sharing of online activities with parents
B) Disinterest
in social media
C) Secretive
online behaviour
D) Increased
face-to-face interactions
Answer: C)
Secretive online behaviour
25.
What should parents NOT do when addressing
cyberbullying?
A) Confiscate
their child’s devices permanently
B) Monitor
their child’s online activities
C) Create
a safety plan
D) Teach
responsible online behaviour
Answer:
A) Confiscate their child’s devices permanently
26.
Which of the following is NOT a common
physical sign of bullying?
A. Unexplained
bruises
B. Damaged
belongings
C. Improved
sleep patterns
D. Returning
home unusually hungry
Answer:
C
27.
What might a victim of emotional bullying
exhibit?
A. Increased
appetite
B. Decline
in academic performance
C. More
participation in social activities
D. Increased
interest in school
Answer:
B
28.
Which behaviour is a sign of
cyberbullying?
A. Frequent
use of multiple online accounts
B. Improved
social interactions
C. Open
sharing of online activities
D. Reduced
device usage
Answer:
A
29.
What is one psychosocial sign of bullying
in younger children?
A. Thumb-sucking
B. Developing
new skills
C. Increased
confidence
D. Improved
sleep
Answer:
A
30.
What should teachers avoid when a child
reports bullying?
A. Reassuring
the child
B. Confronting
the offender in the child’s presence
C. Maintaining
the child’s confidentiality
D. Listening
actively to the child
Answer:
B
31.
Which of the following is a sign of
digital addiction in children?
A. Loss
of interest in physical activities
B. Reduced
behavioral issues
C. Improved
offline socialization
D. Decreased
use of the internet
Answer:
A
32.
What might indicate that a child is a
bully?
A. Blaming
others for their problems
B. Avoiding
confrontation
C. Decline
in aggressive behavior
D. Lack
of new belongings
Answer:
A
33.
What is the recommended response for a
school after identifying a bullying case?
A. Ignore
the case
B. Provide
counselling to the victim and bully
C. Expel
the victim
D. Label
the bully publicly
Answer:
B
34.
What is the role of the Child Welfare
Committee (CWC)?
A. Provide
financial assistance to children
B. Address
children in need of care and protection
C. Supervise
all school activities
D. Organize
recreational activities
Answer:
B
35.
What should parents avoid doing when
addressing cyberbullying?
A. Confiscating
the child’s devices permanently
B. Monitoring
the child’s online activities
C. Providing
safe spaces for the child
D. Teaching
the child about digital safety
Answer:
A
36.
What is one method to identify victims of
bullying?
A. Increased
confidence
B. Frequent
crying and anger
C. Interest
in joining new friend groups
D. High
academic performance
Answer:
B
37.
Which platform is commonly used for
cyberbullying?
A. Social
media
B. Physical
classrooms
C. Sports
fields
D. Traditional
libraries
Answer:
A
38.
Which act addresses sexual harassment in
bullying cases?
A. Protection
of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
B. Information
Technology (IT) Act
C. Indian
Penal Code
D. Juvenile
Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
Answer:
A
39.
What should be included in a school’s
anti-bullying committee?
A. Only
the principal
B. Counsellors,
teachers, and parent representatives
C. External
contractors
D. Only
students
Answer:
B
40.
What is a key strategy for preventing
bullying in schools?
A. Encouraging
secrecy
B. Promoting
inclusion and empathy
C. Limiting
access to resources
D. Ignoring
minor cases of bullying
Answer:
B
41.
What is one key function of the
Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC)?
A. Create
training programs for staff and students
B. Manage
the school’s finances
C. Organize
sports activities
D. Promote
anonymity for bullies
Answer:
A
42.
Which is NOT a recommended practice for
handling bullying?
A. Creating
awareness programs
B. Ignoring
cases of bullying
C. Setting
up confidential reporting mechanisms
D. Encouraging
peer support programs
Answer:
B
43.
Which of the following is a recommended
action for parents?
A. Discussing
school activities regularly with the child
B. Avoiding
any discussion about bullying
C. Confiscating
all electronic devices permanently
D. Isolating
the child from peers
Answer:
A
44.
What is one common legal provision for
cyberstalking?
A. Indian
Penal Code Section 354D
B. Indian
Penal Code Section 120B
C. Protection
of Children Act Section 20
D. None
of the above
Answer:
A
45.
Which location is often vulnerable to
bullying?
A. Restrooms
and hallways
B. Staff
meeting rooms
C. Principal’s
office
D. Libraries
during exams
Answer:
A
46.
What is one key feature of safe schools?
A. Zero-tolerance
policy for bullying
B. Lack
of surveillance
C. Absence
of counsellors
D. Ignoring
complaints
Answer:
A
47.
What should a teacher tell a student who
reports bullying?
A. “You
did the right thing by telling me.”
B. “You
should have kept it to yourself.”
C. “Ignore
it; it will go away.”
D. “You
are to blame for this.”
Answer:
A
48.
What should schools install to monitor
bullying?
A. CCTV
cameras
B. Gaming
consoles
C. Public
announcement systems
D. Decorative
art displays
Answer:
A
49.
Which behaviour should be avoided online?
A. Sharing
strong passwords
B. Responding
to bullying messages
C. Reporting
inappropriate activities
D. Communicating
only with known people
Answer:
B
50.
What is one strategy to address bullying
in online spaces?
A. Digital
safety workshops
B. Ignoring
reports of cyberbullying
C. Blocking
all internet access
D. Promoting
risky online behavior
Answer:
A
51.
Which of the following are signs of
emotional bullying?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Decline
in academic performance
B. Frequent
crying and anger
C. Sudden
improvement in mood
D. Isolation
from peers
Answer:
A, B, D
52.
What are common signs of cyberbullying in
children?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Secretive
behaviour when using devices
B. Sudden
interest in physical activities
C. Increased
mood swings and anger outbursts
D. Avoiding
discussions about online activities
Answer:
A, C, D
53.
Which of the following are types of
bullying identified in the document?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Physical
bullying
B. Verbal
bullying
C. Social
bullying
D. Academic
bullying
Answer:
A, B, C
54.
What actions should school management take
to address bullying?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Appointing
a counsellor
B. Creating
confidential reporting mechanisms
C. Ignoring
minor cases to save time
D. Forming
an Anti-Bullying Committee
Answer:
A, B, D
55.
Which locations are identified as
vulnerable to bullying?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Playgrounds
B. Hallways
C. School
buses
D. Cafeterias
Answer:
A, B, C, D
56.
What are potential consequences for
children who are bullied?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Anxiety
and depression
B. Improved
self-esteem
C. Social
withdrawal
D. Substance
abuse
Answer:
A, C, D
57.
Which legal provisions address
cyberbullying or related offenses?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Indian
Penal Code (IPC) Section 503
B. Protection
of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
C. Information
Technology (IT) Act, Section 66E
D. Central
Vigilance Act
Answer:
A, B, C
58.
What steps can parents take to support
children against bullying?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Create
a safe space at home
B. Discuss
school activities regularly
C. Confiscate
all devices permanently
D. Monitor
children’s online activities
Answer:
A, B, D
59.
What are strategies to prevent bullying in
schools?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Promote
inclusion and empathy among students
B. Increase
awareness of the consequences of bullying
C. Punish
all cases without investigation
D. Conduct
training programs for students and staff
Answer:
A, B, D
60.
Which behaviours indicate a child might be
a bully?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Frequent
physical or verbal fights
B. Associating
with other bullies
C. Blaming
others for their problems
D. Exhibiting
withdrawn and quiet behavior
Answer:
A, B, C
61.
What should a teacher or counsellor do
when a child reports bullying?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Actively
listen to the child
B. Reassure
the child and commend them for speaking out
C. Confront
the bully in the presence of the victim
D. Take
proper steps to ensure the child’s safety
Answer:
A, B, D
62.
Which of the following actions can help
children stay safe online?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Using
strong passwords and changing them frequently
B. Sharing
personal information online only with friends
C. Reporting
unauthorized activity on their accounts
D. Blocking
users who bother them online
Answer:
A, C, D
63.
What steps should schools take to create a
safe environment?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Set
up complaint boxes for anonymous reporting
B. Ensure
CCTV surveillance in vulnerable areas
C. Create
an Anti-Bullying Committee
D. Assign
limited staff to supervise students
Answer:
A, B, C
64.
Which of the following are signs of
digital addiction?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Preoccupation
with online presence
B. Withdrawal
symptoms when screen time is limited
C. Increased
interest in family activities
D. Loss
of interest in physical activities
Answer:
A, B, D
65.
What are characteristics of safe schools?
(Choose
all that apply)
A. Regular
training and sensitization for staff
B. Transparent
communication with parents
C. Ignoring
minor complaints to save resources
D. Zero-tolerance
policy for bullying
Answer:
A, B, D
66.
What is one key action schools should take
to prevent bullying in playgrounds, cafeterias, and buses?
a)
Assigning multiple teachers and supervisors to these areas.
b)
Allowing unrestricted interaction among all age groups.
c)
Keeping these spaces unsupervised during breaks.
d)
Only installing CCTV cameras without additional staff presence.
Answer:
a)
67.
What is one way parents can help children
feel safe at home after experiencing bullying?
a)
Confiscating their devices to avoid communication with others.
b)
Creating a safe space or corner for them to relax.
c)
Avoiding conversations about their school day.
d)
Removing all posters and decorations in their room.
Answer:
b)
68.
What should be included in schools'
guidelines to prevent bullying effectively?
a) A
zero-tolerance policy clearly outlined in the prospectus.
b) Allowing
students to resolve bullying incidents independently.
c) Avoiding
disciplinary actions for fear of hurting bullies' feelings.
d) Emphasizing
that bullying is a minor issue that doesn't require intervention.
Answer:
a)
69.
How
should schools handle cyberbullying incidents?
a) By
confiscating devices and suspending victims from online access.
b) Establishing
internet safety protocols and reporting systems.
c) Avoiding
involvement to maintain students' privacy.
d) Only
penalizing perpetrators without providing support to victims.
Answer:
b)
70.
What role does social-emotional learning (SEL)
play in addressing bullying?
a) It
helps improve academic performance without addressing emotional issues.
b) It
focuses solely on teaching students to defend themselves.
c) It
develops empathy, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation skills.
d) It
discourages reporting bullying incidents.
Answer:
c)
71.
What is a recommended action for teachers
in addressing bullying incidents?
a) Labelling
students as "bullies" or "victims" for easy identification.
b) Creating
classroom discussions to promote understanding and respect.
c) Ignoring
the issue to let students resolve conflicts independently.
d) Using
peer mediation in all bullying cases.
Answer:
b)
72.
What should students do if they witness or
experience cyberbullying?
a) Confront
the bully directly and aggressively.
b) Save
evidence and report the incident to trusted adults or platforms.
c) Avoid
informing anyone to maintain privacy.
d) Retaliate
online by posting similar content.
Answer:
b)
73.
How
can parents monitor and protect their children from cyberbullying?
a) Restricting
all online activities and confiscating devices permanently.
b) Regularly
monitoring online activities and discussing them with children.
c) Allowing
children unrestricted access to the internet for independence.
d) Discouraging
children from using educational online platforms.
Answer:
b)
74.
Why
is it important to avoid peer mediation in bullying cases?
a) It
can empower bullies to dominate targets further.
b) It
provides a platform for victims to express their grievances.
c) It
encourages group collaboration to resolve conflicts.
d) It
always leads to a fair resolution of bullying issues.
Answer:
a)
75.
What is one key recommendation for schools in
handling bullying incidents?
a) Appointing
counsellors to provide emotional support to affected students.
b) Avoiding
discussions with parents about such incidents.
c) Only
addressing physical bullying, ignoring verbal or cyberbullying.
d) Discouraging
victims from reporting bullying incidents to authorities.
Answer:
a)
76.
What
is a crucial step schools can take to improve the monitoring of bullying
"hot spots"?
a) Allowing
unrestricted access to these areas for all students.
b) Using
enhanced security measures like CCTVs and additional staff.
c) Encouraging
students to monitor each other without adult supervision.
d) Keeping
these areas off-limits to students during school hours.
Answer:
b)
77.
What should schools include in their
anti-bullying committees (ABCs)?
a) Only
senior teachers and school management representatives.
b) Students,
parents, teachers, and external members for neutrality.
c) Legal
representatives and government officials only.
d) Exclusively
peer educators with no adult involvement.
Answer:
b)
78.
How
can teachers help students who are bullied feel safe?
a) By
dismissing their concerns to avoid escalating the issue.
b) By
reassuring them and listening without bias or judgment.
c) By
confronting the bully in the victim’s presence immediately.
d) By
encouraging them to handle the issue independently.
Answer:
b)
79.
Why
is confiscating devices not an effective solution to cyberbullying?
a) It
prevents children from using online platforms for education.
b) It
creates fear and discourages children from confiding in adults.
c) It
eliminates the possibility of saving evidence of bullying.
d) It
encourages bullies to escalate their actions offline.
Answer:
b)
80.
What is one way schools can ensure safe
transportation for students?
a) Allowing
older students to manage discipline on buses.
b) Installing
CCTVs and assigning trained staff to monitor bus rides.
c) Reducing
the number of staff monitoring bus activities.
d) Permitting
free interaction without staff intervention.
Answer:
b)
81.
What is an example of a digital safety habit
students should adopt?
a) Sharing
passwords with trusted friends for emergencies.
b) Using
secure and verified websites for online activities.
c) Forwarding
unverified information for discussion.
d) Avoiding
the use of privacy settings on social platforms.
Answer:
b)
82.
What should parents prioritize when discussing
bullying with their child?
a) Blaming
the child for not reporting the incident earlier.
b) Encouraging
open communication and offering emotional support.
c) Advising
the child to ignore the bullying and move on.
d) Minimizing
the significance of the incident to avoid stress.
Answer:
b)
83.
How
can schools promote empathy and respect among students?
a) By
integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs into the curriculum.
b) By
enforcing strict disciplinary actions without explanations.
c) By
avoiding discussions about emotions and relationships.
d) By
focusing solely on academic achievements.
Answer:
a)
84.
What is a key feature of safe schools, as per
the guidelines?
a) Storage
of CCTV footage for a minimum of 30 days.
b) Allowing
support staff without background checks.
c) Reducing
training sessions for teachers on bullying prevention.
d) Avoiding
the use of security measures like CCTVs.
Answer:
a).
85.
What is one way schools can encourage
students to report bullying incidents?
a) By
ensuring reports remain confidential and accessible.
b) By
punishing all students who report incidents without investigation.
c) By
discouraging anonymous complaints to avoid misuse.
d) By
addressing only physical bullying and ignoring cyberbullying.
Answer:
a).
86.
What actions can schools take to monitor
and prevent bullying in playgrounds, cafeterias, and buses?
a) Install
CCTV cameras in these areas.
b) Assign
teachers or supervisors to monitor these spaces.
c) Allow
unrestricted interaction among students without supervision.
d) Design
play areas to separate children by age groups.
Answer:
a),b),d).
87.
Which strategies can parents use to
support children who experience bullying?
a) Create
a safe corner at home for the child to relax.
b) Frequently
monitor and discuss the child’s school experiences.
c) Confiscate
devices to prevent further incidents.
d) Build
a list of trusted contacts for the child to reach out to.
Answer:
a),b),d).
88.
What features are recommended for a safe
school environment?
a) Background
checks for all staff.
b) A
zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
c) Reducing
surveillance in less-used areas to save costs.
d) Regular
training sessions for all staff on bullying prevention.
Answer:
a),b),d).
89.
What steps can schools take to address
incidents of cyberbullying?
a) Establish
a confidential reporting system.
b) Educate
students on online safety and digital etiquette.
c) Punish
students involved without explaining the consequences.
d) Use
surveys to anonymously gather student feedback on cyberbullying.
Answer:
a),b),d).
90.
What actions can teachers take to support
students who experience bullying?
a) Reassure
students and actively listen to their concerns.
b) Confront
the bully in the presence of the victim.
c) Lead
classroom discussions about respect and empathy.
d) Create
scenarios and role-plays to teach the importance of teamwork.
Answer:
a),c),d).
91.
Which practices can help prevent bullying
in schools?
a) Establish
anti-bullying committees with diverse representation.
b) Encourage
peer mediation to resolve conflicts.
c) Promote
social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in the curriculum.
d) Ensure
bystanders are encouraged to report bullying.
Answer:
a),c),d).
92.
How can students stay safe online and
prevent cyberbullying?
a) Use
secure passwords and change them regularly.
b) Share
personal information only with trusted friends.
c) Report
inappropriate online behaviour to trusted adults.
d) Avoid
responding to offensive or bullying messages.
Answer:
a), c), d).
93.
What are key indicators that a child may
be experiencing cyberbullying?
a) Switching
screens or hiding devices when adults are near.
b) Using
devices for long hours into the night.
c) Increased
interaction with family members and friends.
d) Showing
emotional changes like depression or anxiety.
Answer:
a), b), d)
94.
What actions should schools take after
identifying a case of bullying?
a) Provide
counselling to both the victim and the bully.
b) Maintain
confidentiality about the case details.
c) Immediately
suspend the bully without investigation.
d) Engage
parents and staff in creating solutions.
Answer:
a), b), d)
95.
What are some recommended steps to
encourage digital safety among students?
a) Teach
children to report unauthorized activity on their accounts.
b) Allow
children to freely interact with strangers online for social exposure.
c) Encourage
the use of privacy settings on social media platforms.
d) Guide
students to block and report users who bother them online.
Answer:
a), c), d)