CTET Paper 1 Mock Test - 6 - CTET & State TET MCQ

Intelligence is a multi-dimensional factor that involves fast response to any situation. It is the ability of an individual to learn about, learn from, understand and interact with his/her environment.

Preoperational stage is the second stage of child development between the ages of 2 - 7 years. The language and the vocabulary of the child are developed and they also start to symbolize things.

Factor 'g' is associated with intelligence. This factor was first proposed by Charles Spearman.

Learning is a process that is influenced by various factors; physical factors such as health, nutrition, defects, etc; mental factors such as emotions, behavior, etc; and desire for learning of the child which depends on his will to gain knowledge.

Display boards in every school are decorated by charts, pictures, diagrams and posters. These boards are made to increase the creativity of the students and the knowledge of the students is also increased by various important things that are displayed on the boards.

The initial comprehensive attempt to create teaching methods on scientific principles was made by Comenius. John Amos Comenius was a Czech philosopher, pedagogue and theologian who is considered the father of modern education. Comenius introduced a number of educational concepts and innovations, teaching based, in gradual development from simple to more comprehensive concepts.

The teacher must always give positive feedbacks to the students for activities they perform because the children of primary classes are motivated and this encourages the development of their behavior.

The skill of individual to relate to students is very important for an individual starting his career as a teacher. This factor plays a very important role in developing a connection between the teacher and the students as a teacher is able to explain properly to students.

Juvenile delinquents are the children who get involved in illegal activities. Teachers must talk to these students frankly and guide them to the correct path. These students cannot be controlled by the strict behavior of the teacher or by punishment.

Picture comprehension is very useful for the students of all age group. It is easier and interesting for them to understand the concept, and artistic skills are also developed in them. They are able to form mental images while reading any text.

The learning disabilities may occur in the prenatal stage, during birth, or in early childhood. Some dysfunction that affects the development of our brain causes learning disabilities. Most of the learning disabilities come genetically or also by some physical or psychological trauma. This disability is a neurological disorder that's a lifelong issue. So, it has nothing to do with cultural factors.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Cultural factors.'

Inclusive education is where all the students are placed together in age-appropriate general education classes irrespective of any challenges they have. So, students with disabilities receive an education with their peers without disabilities, or we can say, student differences are accepted. So, an inclusive school is committed to improving the learning outcomes of all students irrespective of their capabilities. This special education as a system of education in India began way back in the 1880s.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'is committed to improving the learning outcomes of all students irrespective of their capabilities'.

The definition of a talented and gifted child is widely varied. They may be extraordinary in the area of intellectual ability or in specific academic areas like dance, art, music, etc. Gifted children show a range of characteristics that often set them apart from their peers. But most of the schools overlook these gifted children. These children need support to excel further in their life. Most schools treat every child equally so that they forget to look after the giftedness of children.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Need support not ordinarily provided by the school'.

The definition of a talented and gifted child is widely varied. They may be extraordinary in the area of intellectual ability or in specific academic areas like dance, art, music, etc. Gifted children show a range of characteristics that often set them apart from their peers. The IQ related to giftedness is 130 or more. This trait begins in early childhood. According to the study of the 1970s, this giftedness is the result of genetic endowment and also comes from the rich environment in which a child grows. It is known that intelligence is linked to heredity and genetic predisposition.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Genetic makeup' and 'Environmental motivation'.

The teachers should allow students to make some decisions about what to learn and how to learn. It helps to increase their thinking ability in critical analysis. Also, it points out their strengths and weaknesses and the students can learn well through the diagnosis of the learning gap.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Allowing students to take some decisions about what to learn and how to learn'.

A learning disability in motor skills is called dyspraxia. It is a developmental disorder that affects the brain and marked by clumsiness in movement. Children with dyspraxia show poor balance, poor posture, fatigue, perception problems poor hand-eye coordination, etc. There is no certain reason for this disability but also new studies suggest that it is due to the undeveloped neuron.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Dyspraxia'.

Learning disability is a type of condition that affects the brain in the prenatal stage or in early childhood. This condition shows difficulties in comprehending or processing information. This disability can be identified by psychologists and are liable to change. Also, students with learning disabilities can be trained through effective classroom support.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Learning disability is a variable state'.

Defining a problem is called problem-solving. Problem-solving includes steps like identification of the problem, generation of solution or exploring possible strategies, anticipating outcomes, implementation, etc. But it doesn't include breaking down the problem into smaller parts in the process of problem-solving.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'Breaking down the problem into smaller parts.'

Everyone has their own viewpoint regarding any type of issue. A teacher should accept and respect the perception of every child. Negating their viewpoints can lose their confidence, and they may get reluctant to the learning. It is the duty of every teacher to encourage every child and allow them to think creatively and logically. Hence, the correct answer is, 'a teacher should not interrupt or correct students while they are trying to communicate ideas.'

The primary reason for this is that She may not be able to deal with a sudden emotional outburst. 
Nervousness is the result of the stress response. Through nervousness, the body releases the stressor. This process involves a series of hormonal and physiological responses that cause nervousness.
Hence, the correct answer is, 'She may not be able to deal with a sudden emotional outburst.'

Piaget described cognitive development through different stages based on the internal development of the child, whereas Vygotsky provided a sociocultural perspective on cognitive development. He attempted to establish the relationship between the child's development and the sociocultural context in which the child is situated.

Gender refers to the socially and culturally constructed system that attributes meaning to what it means to be a male or a female in a particular society.

Questions are an aid in the learning process and hence questioning skill is one of the important teaching skills required to be developed to conduct a classroom session successfully by a teacher.

Peer Assessment: It refers to one student or a group of students assessing other students. In peer assessment, a student’s work is evaluated by other students of his/her group. The students, in a group, share their experiences and learn better from each other. In active learning, students involve in doing things and think about the things they are doing.

Critical thinking is a process that challenges an individual to use reflective, reasonable, rational thinking to gather, interpret, and evaluate information in order to derive a judgment.

Assertion: The assertion is true. Inclusive education has the potential to mitigate social stigmas by promoting acceptance and inclusivity.

Reason: The reason is false. While inclusive education does aim to promote acceptance and understanding, it may not directly lead to the reduction of all social stigmas associated with disabilities.

Explanation: Both assertion and reason are individually correct statements, but the reason does not provide a direct or complete explanation for how inclusive education can significantly reduce all social stigmas associated with disabilities.

- The assertion highlighting evaluation's importance in education is valid.
- The provided reason statement also correctly contrasts measurement and evaluation.
- However, the reason does not directly explain the assertion, leading to Option C being the correct choice.

Assertion: Cultural factors indeed contribute significantly to the learning process by providing a unique context and perspective for acquiring new knowledge.

Reason: The diversity of rituals, language, and ethical codes within different cultures enriches the learning experience by offering varied insights and approaches.

Explanation: The Reason aligns well with the Assertion as cultural factors, through their distinct attributes, can enhance and shape the learning of new concepts and skills.

- NEP 2020 suggests a 5-3-3-4 curriculum structure.
- This model includes Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages.
- Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are both correct.
- The Reason justifies the restructuring of the curriculum into these specific stages.
- Therefore, the answer is A: "If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion."

- Assertion is true: Children's cognitive development does progress through distinct stages as categorized by Piaget.

- Reason is false: The reason statement is incorrect as it incorrectly states that children's thought patterns are fundamentally different from adults.

- The Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.