CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (21 Jan - 2024) | CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Mock Test Series 2024 - CTET & State TET PDF Download

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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
Direction (1-30): Answer the following questions by 
selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
1. Dyslexia is a — condition which impacts learner’s 
ability to
(1) Physiological, socialize with peers
(2) sensory, Coordinate body movements
(3) emotional, draw pictures
(4) neurological, link sounds with symbols
2. Assertion (A): Learning from real-life problems and 
concrete experiences gives the children multiple 
pathways for learning and retrieving information.
 Reason (R): Development is relatively orderly and 
sequential.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
3. Asking Critical questions such as “how much and 
in what ways are various gender represented in 
textbooks and media” would encourage :
(1) Reinforcing gender identity 
(2) Discouraging gender role flexibility
(3) Questioning gender stereotypes
(4) Strengthening gender
4. Assertion (A): In an inclusive classroom, adaptations 
should be made in learning goals, pedagogical 
strategies as well as assessment,
 Reason (R) : The philosophy of inclusion advocates 
elimination of all individual differences through 
pedagogical approaches and assessment.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
5. A teacher notices that one of her students is highly 
distractable and has trouble paying attention during 
class. Which of the following strategies would is an 
effective strategy in helping the student stay focused 
?
(1) Giving a timer to student for self-regulation and 
time-management,
(2) Calling the parents and taking Strict disciplinary 
action against the student.
(3) Giving the student repeated tasks to do during 
class.
(4) Strictly telling the student to increase their 
attention span.
6. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly reflecting 
their own stereotypes and bias,
 Reason (R): Culturally responsive teaching means, 
that teachers are reflective.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following process is essential in 
meaning making of the information received from 
environment and store it further in memory?
(1) Forgetting (2) Retrieval
(3) Attention (4) Decay
8. In which stage of Kohlberg's moral development do 
children's reasoning revolve around ethics of law?
(1) Heteronomous morality 
(2) Autonomous morality
(3) Pre-conventional morality 
(4) Conventional morality
9. Which of the following is a core principle of 
constructivist learning, not with their environment,
(1) Students construct their own knowledge 
through achieve engagement
(2) Learning is primarily a passive process that 
involves receiving and memorizing information.
(3) Teachers should provide direct instruction and 
explicit guidance to students.
(4) Learning occurs when students receive correct 
answer and feedback from teachers.
10. According to Vygotsky, what is the role of the teacher 
in facilitating cognitive development ?
(1) To allow the student to learn completely 
independently.
(2) To give only those tasks that the student can 
currently do independently,
(3) To provide information and knowledge to the 
student.
(4) To guide and support the student's learning 
through scaffolding.
11. Which of the following does not exemplify an 
inclusive Classroom ?
(1) Offering differentiated instruction
(2) Encouraging competitive ethos
(3) Incorporation of diverse perspectives
(4) Following reasonable accommodation
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
21st January, 2024
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
Direction (1-30): Answer the following questions by 
selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
1. Dyslexia is a — condition which impacts learner’s 
ability to
(1) Physiological, socialize with peers
(2) sensory, Coordinate body movements
(3) emotional, draw pictures
(4) neurological, link sounds with symbols
2. Assertion (A): Learning from real-life problems and 
concrete experiences gives the children multiple 
pathways for learning and retrieving information.
 Reason (R): Development is relatively orderly and 
sequential.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
3. Asking Critical questions such as “how much and 
in what ways are various gender represented in 
textbooks and media” would encourage :
(1) Reinforcing gender identity 
(2) Discouraging gender role flexibility
(3) Questioning gender stereotypes
(4) Strengthening gender
4. Assertion (A): In an inclusive classroom, adaptations 
should be made in learning goals, pedagogical 
strategies as well as assessment,
 Reason (R) : The philosophy of inclusion advocates 
elimination of all individual differences through 
pedagogical approaches and assessment.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
5. A teacher notices that one of her students is highly 
distractable and has trouble paying attention during 
class. Which of the following strategies would is an 
effective strategy in helping the student stay focused 
?
(1) Giving a timer to student for self-regulation and 
time-management,
(2) Calling the parents and taking Strict disciplinary 
action against the student.
(3) Giving the student repeated tasks to do during 
class.
(4) Strictly telling the student to increase their 
attention span.
6. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly reflecting 
their own stereotypes and bias,
 Reason (R): Culturally responsive teaching means, 
that teachers are reflective.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following process is essential in 
meaning making of the information received from 
environment and store it further in memory?
(1) Forgetting (2) Retrieval
(3) Attention (4) Decay
8. In which stage of Kohlberg's moral development do 
children's reasoning revolve around ethics of law?
(1) Heteronomous morality 
(2) Autonomous morality
(3) Pre-conventional morality 
(4) Conventional morality
9. Which of the following is a core principle of 
constructivist learning, not with their environment,
(1) Students construct their own knowledge 
through achieve engagement
(2) Learning is primarily a passive process that 
involves receiving and memorizing information.
(3) Teachers should provide direct instruction and 
explicit guidance to students.
(4) Learning occurs when students receive correct 
answer and feedback from teachers.
10. According to Vygotsky, what is the role of the teacher 
in facilitating cognitive development ?
(1) To allow the student to learn completely 
independently.
(2) To give only those tasks that the student can 
currently do independently,
(3) To provide information and knowledge to the 
student.
(4) To guide and support the student's learning 
through scaffolding.
11. Which of the following does not exemplify an 
inclusive Classroom ?
(1) Offering differentiated instruction
(2) Encouraging competitive ethos
(3) Incorporation of diverse perspectives
(4) Following reasonable accommodation
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
21st January, 2024
  
12. An elementary school teacher can strongly influence 
students’ development of academic self-concept by:
(1) Rewarding autonomy and initiative in students
(2) Keeping very low expectations from special 
students:
(3) Keeping very low expectation from all students
(4) Punishing autonomy and initiative in students
13. According to Lev-Vygotsky children benefit from the 
experience of interacting with _____ while working 
_____ their zone of proximal development.
(1) the physical environment; within
(2) the physical environment; just outside
(3) more knowledgeable others; within
(4) more knowledgeable others, just outside
14. Assertion (A): There is no objectively definable 
moment when a child enters middle childhood and 
adolescence.
 Reason (R): Development is continuous in nature.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
15. In a progressive classroom assessment is :
(1) Summative  (2) Normative
(3) Dynamic  (4) Objective
16. In order to address the individual differences 
among, learners, a teacher should :
(1) consider differences as obvious feature of human 
diversity
(2) implement a rigid and uniform curriculum for 
all learners
(3) acknowledge differences as abnormal and kind 
of deficit
(4) be indifferent towards individual differences
17. Alok shows the following behaviours: Holds head 
in an awkward position when reading; squinting 
and rubbing the eye frequently; redness/swelling of 
eyes; Confusing letters. These can be symptoms of 
potential : 
(1) Autistic spectrum disorder 
(2) Communication disorder
(3) Visual problems 
(4) Language comprehension problems
18. Which of the following describes a mastery goal 
orientation ?
(1) focus on achieving a high grade for receiving 
external rewards,
(2) focus on avoiding failure or punishment for fear 
of humiliation.
(3) focus on achieving a certain level of performance 
for competing with others.
(4) focus on improving ones skills and understanding 
of a task.
19. According to Jean Piaget the ability to use symbols 
for symbols such as letting the letter X stand for an 
unknown numeral develops during and enables the 
children to learn.
(1) formal operational stage; algebra and calculus
(2) formal operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
(3) concrete operational stage; algebra and calculus
(4) concrete operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
20. Assertion (A): Students are more likely to do well 
and stay in school if they have emotional attachment 
to their school and believe that they matter.
 Reason (R) : Emotions play a significant role in 
learning
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. Which of the following best describes the role of the 
teacher in progressive education ?
(1) The teacher is responsible for ensuring strict 
adherence to curriculum standards.
(2) The teacher gets the children learn independently 
and does not interfere in their learning.
(3) The teacher is the primary source of knowledge 
and authority in the classroom.
(4) The teacher provides diverse materials for 
children to experiment and provides scaffolding 
as and when required.
22. Which of the following characterise the process of 
socialization ?
(a) It is a linear process. 
(b) It is a complex process.
(c) It is a multidimensional process. 
(d) It takes place uniquely in different cultures.
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b) (4) (b), (c)
23. Which of the following statement about adolescence 
is not correct ?
(1) Adolescence is development transition between 
childhood and adulthood entailing physical, 
cognitive and psychosocial changes. 
(2) Children across different cultures usher in and 
experience adolescence in a similar manner.
(3) Adolescence is a social construction.
(4) Adolescence is generally considered to begin 
with puberty - the process that leads to sexual 
maturity and the ability to reproduce.
24. Work in progress Portfolios are an effective tool for 
formative assessment because :
(1) They involve students in the process of 
assessment
(2) They offer insights about the progress of 
individual students.
(3) They focus mainly in the presentation of the 
final product.
(4) They offer tangible evidence of student learning.
25. A middle school teacher wants to enable meaningful 
learning by helping students make corrections 
between concepts and real-world applications. 
Which of the following activities would be an 
appropriate pedagogical strategy?
(1) Let the students learn by the method of stimulus-
response conditioning.
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
Direction (1-30): Answer the following questions by 
selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
1. Dyslexia is a — condition which impacts learner’s 
ability to
(1) Physiological, socialize with peers
(2) sensory, Coordinate body movements
(3) emotional, draw pictures
(4) neurological, link sounds with symbols
2. Assertion (A): Learning from real-life problems and 
concrete experiences gives the children multiple 
pathways for learning and retrieving information.
 Reason (R): Development is relatively orderly and 
sequential.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
3. Asking Critical questions such as “how much and 
in what ways are various gender represented in 
textbooks and media” would encourage :
(1) Reinforcing gender identity 
(2) Discouraging gender role flexibility
(3) Questioning gender stereotypes
(4) Strengthening gender
4. Assertion (A): In an inclusive classroom, adaptations 
should be made in learning goals, pedagogical 
strategies as well as assessment,
 Reason (R) : The philosophy of inclusion advocates 
elimination of all individual differences through 
pedagogical approaches and assessment.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
5. A teacher notices that one of her students is highly 
distractable and has trouble paying attention during 
class. Which of the following strategies would is an 
effective strategy in helping the student stay focused 
?
(1) Giving a timer to student for self-regulation and 
time-management,
(2) Calling the parents and taking Strict disciplinary 
action against the student.
(3) Giving the student repeated tasks to do during 
class.
(4) Strictly telling the student to increase their 
attention span.
6. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly reflecting 
their own stereotypes and bias,
 Reason (R): Culturally responsive teaching means, 
that teachers are reflective.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following process is essential in 
meaning making of the information received from 
environment and store it further in memory?
(1) Forgetting (2) Retrieval
(3) Attention (4) Decay
8. In which stage of Kohlberg's moral development do 
children's reasoning revolve around ethics of law?
(1) Heteronomous morality 
(2) Autonomous morality
(3) Pre-conventional morality 
(4) Conventional morality
9. Which of the following is a core principle of 
constructivist learning, not with their environment,
(1) Students construct their own knowledge 
through achieve engagement
(2) Learning is primarily a passive process that 
involves receiving and memorizing information.
(3) Teachers should provide direct instruction and 
explicit guidance to students.
(4) Learning occurs when students receive correct 
answer and feedback from teachers.
10. According to Vygotsky, what is the role of the teacher 
in facilitating cognitive development ?
(1) To allow the student to learn completely 
independently.
(2) To give only those tasks that the student can 
currently do independently,
(3) To provide information and knowledge to the 
student.
(4) To guide and support the student's learning 
through scaffolding.
11. Which of the following does not exemplify an 
inclusive Classroom ?
(1) Offering differentiated instruction
(2) Encouraging competitive ethos
(3) Incorporation of diverse perspectives
(4) Following reasonable accommodation
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
21st January, 2024
  
12. An elementary school teacher can strongly influence 
students’ development of academic self-concept by:
(1) Rewarding autonomy and initiative in students
(2) Keeping very low expectations from special 
students:
(3) Keeping very low expectation from all students
(4) Punishing autonomy and initiative in students
13. According to Lev-Vygotsky children benefit from the 
experience of interacting with _____ while working 
_____ their zone of proximal development.
(1) the physical environment; within
(2) the physical environment; just outside
(3) more knowledgeable others; within
(4) more knowledgeable others, just outside
14. Assertion (A): There is no objectively definable 
moment when a child enters middle childhood and 
adolescence.
 Reason (R): Development is continuous in nature.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
15. In a progressive classroom assessment is :
(1) Summative  (2) Normative
(3) Dynamic  (4) Objective
16. In order to address the individual differences 
among, learners, a teacher should :
(1) consider differences as obvious feature of human 
diversity
(2) implement a rigid and uniform curriculum for 
all learners
(3) acknowledge differences as abnormal and kind 
of deficit
(4) be indifferent towards individual differences
17. Alok shows the following behaviours: Holds head 
in an awkward position when reading; squinting 
and rubbing the eye frequently; redness/swelling of 
eyes; Confusing letters. These can be symptoms of 
potential : 
(1) Autistic spectrum disorder 
(2) Communication disorder
(3) Visual problems 
(4) Language comprehension problems
18. Which of the following describes a mastery goal 
orientation ?
(1) focus on achieving a high grade for receiving 
external rewards,
(2) focus on avoiding failure or punishment for fear 
of humiliation.
(3) focus on achieving a certain level of performance 
for competing with others.
(4) focus on improving ones skills and understanding 
of a task.
19. According to Jean Piaget the ability to use symbols 
for symbols such as letting the letter X stand for an 
unknown numeral develops during and enables the 
children to learn.
(1) formal operational stage; algebra and calculus
(2) formal operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
(3) concrete operational stage; algebra and calculus
(4) concrete operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
20. Assertion (A): Students are more likely to do well 
and stay in school if they have emotional attachment 
to their school and believe that they matter.
 Reason (R) : Emotions play a significant role in 
learning
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. Which of the following best describes the role of the 
teacher in progressive education ?
(1) The teacher is responsible for ensuring strict 
adherence to curriculum standards.
(2) The teacher gets the children learn independently 
and does not interfere in their learning.
(3) The teacher is the primary source of knowledge 
and authority in the classroom.
(4) The teacher provides diverse materials for 
children to experiment and provides scaffolding 
as and when required.
22. Which of the following characterise the process of 
socialization ?
(a) It is a linear process. 
(b) It is a complex process.
(c) It is a multidimensional process. 
(d) It takes place uniquely in different cultures.
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b) (4) (b), (c)
23. Which of the following statement about adolescence 
is not correct ?
(1) Adolescence is development transition between 
childhood and adulthood entailing physical, 
cognitive and psychosocial changes. 
(2) Children across different cultures usher in and 
experience adolescence in a similar manner.
(3) Adolescence is a social construction.
(4) Adolescence is generally considered to begin 
with puberty - the process that leads to sexual 
maturity and the ability to reproduce.
24. Work in progress Portfolios are an effective tool for 
formative assessment because :
(1) They involve students in the process of 
assessment
(2) They offer insights about the progress of 
individual students.
(3) They focus mainly in the presentation of the 
final product.
(4) They offer tangible evidence of student learning.
25. A middle school teacher wants to enable meaningful 
learning by helping students make corrections 
between concepts and real-world applications. 
Which of the following activities would be an 
appropriate pedagogical strategy?
(1) Let the students learn by the method of stimulus-
response conditioning.
  
(2)  Let the students research on a current issue in 
small groups and present their findings to the 
class.
(3) Let the students memorize terms and definitions.
(4)  Let the students complete worksheets with 
multiple choice questions.
26. Sujata participates eagerly in the dance competition 
only because she is interested in winning the first 
prize of cash. Sujata is :
(1) Mastery-Oriented learner 
(2) Failure-avoiding learner
(3) Intrinsically motivated 
(4) Extrinsically motivated
27. Which of the following is an example of a question 
that requires students to analyze information ?
(1) How does the author use symbolism in “T o Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
(2) Who is the protagonist of “T o Kill a Mockingbird”?
(3) What is the plot of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird” ?
(4) What is the theme of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
28. Jean Piaget believed that knowledge is :
(1) co-constructed in interactions with more 
knowledgeable others.
(2) a visible behavioural change that can be 
measured with reliability.
(3) constructed by the child rather than being 
passed passively from the environment.
(4) innate and given rather than acquired through 
interactions.
29. The Central argument of Carol Gilligan's critique of 
Kohlberg's theory of moral development is around :
(1) Use of experimental design in studying children
(2) Educational implications of the study for school 
going children.
(3) Ethics of care and the feminist perspective
(4) Overestimation of children’s moral abilities.
30. Assertion (A): The less able a child is to do a task the 
more directions the teachers should give and as the 
child can do more and more the teacher should help 
less and less.
 Reason (R): Intelligence cannot be accurately 
measured by calculating IQ.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
Social Studies or Social Science
31. Assertion (A): It was during Shah Jahan’s reign that 
the different elements of Mughal architecture were 
fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis.
 Reason (R): His reign witnessed a huge amount of 
construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
32. Assertion (A): The Mahalwari Settlement for revenue 
collection was introduced by Holt Mackenzie.
 Reason (R): The charge of collecting the revenue 
and paying it to the company was given to the 
village head rather than the Zamindar.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
33. Ladakh is also called Little Tibet due to :
(1) Geographical proximity 
(2) Religious similarity
(3) Similar cuisines
(4) Linguistic similarity
34. Torrid Zone on Earth receives maximum heat as:
(1) the mid-day sun is exactly overhead
(2) rays of the sun are slanting here
(3) it is land locked
(4) it is bounded by oceans
35. Assertion (A): Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the great 
leader of Indian National Congress, never become 
the President of INC.
 Reason (R): He was a businessman and publicist 
settled in London and for sometime a member of 
the British Parliament.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
36. Railway network is now extensively being built in 
mountainous areas. Select the most suitable reason
(1) Mountain people are making railways.
(2) There are advanced technological paves to 
enable it,
(3) It is easy to construct railways in mountains
(4) Mountains are highly eroded.
37. Assertion (A): In 1817, James Mill published A 
History of British India in three volumes.
 Reason (R): In this he divided Indian history into 
three periods-Ancient, Medieval and Modern.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true 
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
38. Assertion (A): Tribes have rich and unique cultural 
traditions including their own language and music 
etc.
 Reason (R): Land, forests, grasslands and water 
are regarded as the wealth of the entire tribe and 
everybody shares and uses these together.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
Direction (1-30): Answer the following questions by 
selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
1. Dyslexia is a — condition which impacts learner’s 
ability to
(1) Physiological, socialize with peers
(2) sensory, Coordinate body movements
(3) emotional, draw pictures
(4) neurological, link sounds with symbols
2. Assertion (A): Learning from real-life problems and 
concrete experiences gives the children multiple 
pathways for learning and retrieving information.
 Reason (R): Development is relatively orderly and 
sequential.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
3. Asking Critical questions such as “how much and 
in what ways are various gender represented in 
textbooks and media” would encourage :
(1) Reinforcing gender identity 
(2) Discouraging gender role flexibility
(3) Questioning gender stereotypes
(4) Strengthening gender
4. Assertion (A): In an inclusive classroom, adaptations 
should be made in learning goals, pedagogical 
strategies as well as assessment,
 Reason (R) : The philosophy of inclusion advocates 
elimination of all individual differences through 
pedagogical approaches and assessment.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
5. A teacher notices that one of her students is highly 
distractable and has trouble paying attention during 
class. Which of the following strategies would is an 
effective strategy in helping the student stay focused 
?
(1) Giving a timer to student for self-regulation and 
time-management,
(2) Calling the parents and taking Strict disciplinary 
action against the student.
(3) Giving the student repeated tasks to do during 
class.
(4) Strictly telling the student to increase their 
attention span.
6. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly reflecting 
their own stereotypes and bias,
 Reason (R): Culturally responsive teaching means, 
that teachers are reflective.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following process is essential in 
meaning making of the information received from 
environment and store it further in memory?
(1) Forgetting (2) Retrieval
(3) Attention (4) Decay
8. In which stage of Kohlberg's moral development do 
children's reasoning revolve around ethics of law?
(1) Heteronomous morality 
(2) Autonomous morality
(3) Pre-conventional morality 
(4) Conventional morality
9. Which of the following is a core principle of 
constructivist learning, not with their environment,
(1) Students construct their own knowledge 
through achieve engagement
(2) Learning is primarily a passive process that 
involves receiving and memorizing information.
(3) Teachers should provide direct instruction and 
explicit guidance to students.
(4) Learning occurs when students receive correct 
answer and feedback from teachers.
10. According to Vygotsky, what is the role of the teacher 
in facilitating cognitive development ?
(1) To allow the student to learn completely 
independently.
(2) To give only those tasks that the student can 
currently do independently,
(3) To provide information and knowledge to the 
student.
(4) To guide and support the student's learning 
through scaffolding.
11. Which of the following does not exemplify an 
inclusive Classroom ?
(1) Offering differentiated instruction
(2) Encouraging competitive ethos
(3) Incorporation of diverse perspectives
(4) Following reasonable accommodation
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
21st January, 2024
  
12. An elementary school teacher can strongly influence 
students’ development of academic self-concept by:
(1) Rewarding autonomy and initiative in students
(2) Keeping very low expectations from special 
students:
(3) Keeping very low expectation from all students
(4) Punishing autonomy and initiative in students
13. According to Lev-Vygotsky children benefit from the 
experience of interacting with _____ while working 
_____ their zone of proximal development.
(1) the physical environment; within
(2) the physical environment; just outside
(3) more knowledgeable others; within
(4) more knowledgeable others, just outside
14. Assertion (A): There is no objectively definable 
moment when a child enters middle childhood and 
adolescence.
 Reason (R): Development is continuous in nature.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
15. In a progressive classroom assessment is :
(1) Summative  (2) Normative
(3) Dynamic  (4) Objective
16. In order to address the individual differences 
among, learners, a teacher should :
(1) consider differences as obvious feature of human 
diversity
(2) implement a rigid and uniform curriculum for 
all learners
(3) acknowledge differences as abnormal and kind 
of deficit
(4) be indifferent towards individual differences
17. Alok shows the following behaviours: Holds head 
in an awkward position when reading; squinting 
and rubbing the eye frequently; redness/swelling of 
eyes; Confusing letters. These can be symptoms of 
potential : 
(1) Autistic spectrum disorder 
(2) Communication disorder
(3) Visual problems 
(4) Language comprehension problems
18. Which of the following describes a mastery goal 
orientation ?
(1) focus on achieving a high grade for receiving 
external rewards,
(2) focus on avoiding failure or punishment for fear 
of humiliation.
(3) focus on achieving a certain level of performance 
for competing with others.
(4) focus on improving ones skills and understanding 
of a task.
19. According to Jean Piaget the ability to use symbols 
for symbols such as letting the letter X stand for an 
unknown numeral develops during and enables the 
children to learn.
(1) formal operational stage; algebra and calculus
(2) formal operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
(3) concrete operational stage; algebra and calculus
(4) concrete operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
20. Assertion (A): Students are more likely to do well 
and stay in school if they have emotional attachment 
to their school and believe that they matter.
 Reason (R) : Emotions play a significant role in 
learning
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. Which of the following best describes the role of the 
teacher in progressive education ?
(1) The teacher is responsible for ensuring strict 
adherence to curriculum standards.
(2) The teacher gets the children learn independently 
and does not interfere in their learning.
(3) The teacher is the primary source of knowledge 
and authority in the classroom.
(4) The teacher provides diverse materials for 
children to experiment and provides scaffolding 
as and when required.
22. Which of the following characterise the process of 
socialization ?
(a) It is a linear process. 
(b) It is a complex process.
(c) It is a multidimensional process. 
(d) It takes place uniquely in different cultures.
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b) (4) (b), (c)
23. Which of the following statement about adolescence 
is not correct ?
(1) Adolescence is development transition between 
childhood and adulthood entailing physical, 
cognitive and psychosocial changes. 
(2) Children across different cultures usher in and 
experience adolescence in a similar manner.
(3) Adolescence is a social construction.
(4) Adolescence is generally considered to begin 
with puberty - the process that leads to sexual 
maturity and the ability to reproduce.
24. Work in progress Portfolios are an effective tool for 
formative assessment because :
(1) They involve students in the process of 
assessment
(2) They offer insights about the progress of 
individual students.
(3) They focus mainly in the presentation of the 
final product.
(4) They offer tangible evidence of student learning.
25. A middle school teacher wants to enable meaningful 
learning by helping students make corrections 
between concepts and real-world applications. 
Which of the following activities would be an 
appropriate pedagogical strategy?
(1) Let the students learn by the method of stimulus-
response conditioning.
  
(2)  Let the students research on a current issue in 
small groups and present their findings to the 
class.
(3) Let the students memorize terms and definitions.
(4)  Let the students complete worksheets with 
multiple choice questions.
26. Sujata participates eagerly in the dance competition 
only because she is interested in winning the first 
prize of cash. Sujata is :
(1) Mastery-Oriented learner 
(2) Failure-avoiding learner
(3) Intrinsically motivated 
(4) Extrinsically motivated
27. Which of the following is an example of a question 
that requires students to analyze information ?
(1) How does the author use symbolism in “T o Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
(2) Who is the protagonist of “T o Kill a Mockingbird”?
(3) What is the plot of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird” ?
(4) What is the theme of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
28. Jean Piaget believed that knowledge is :
(1) co-constructed in interactions with more 
knowledgeable others.
(2) a visible behavioural change that can be 
measured with reliability.
(3) constructed by the child rather than being 
passed passively from the environment.
(4) innate and given rather than acquired through 
interactions.
29. The Central argument of Carol Gilligan's critique of 
Kohlberg's theory of moral development is around :
(1) Use of experimental design in studying children
(2) Educational implications of the study for school 
going children.
(3) Ethics of care and the feminist perspective
(4) Overestimation of children’s moral abilities.
30. Assertion (A): The less able a child is to do a task the 
more directions the teachers should give and as the 
child can do more and more the teacher should help 
less and less.
 Reason (R): Intelligence cannot be accurately 
measured by calculating IQ.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
Social Studies or Social Science
31. Assertion (A): It was during Shah Jahan’s reign that 
the different elements of Mughal architecture were 
fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis.
 Reason (R): His reign witnessed a huge amount of 
construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
32. Assertion (A): The Mahalwari Settlement for revenue 
collection was introduced by Holt Mackenzie.
 Reason (R): The charge of collecting the revenue 
and paying it to the company was given to the 
village head rather than the Zamindar.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
33. Ladakh is also called Little Tibet due to :
(1) Geographical proximity 
(2) Religious similarity
(3) Similar cuisines
(4) Linguistic similarity
34. Torrid Zone on Earth receives maximum heat as:
(1) the mid-day sun is exactly overhead
(2) rays of the sun are slanting here
(3) it is land locked
(4) it is bounded by oceans
35. Assertion (A): Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the great 
leader of Indian National Congress, never become 
the President of INC.
 Reason (R): He was a businessman and publicist 
settled in London and for sometime a member of 
the British Parliament.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
36. Railway network is now extensively being built in 
mountainous areas. Select the most suitable reason
(1) Mountain people are making railways.
(2) There are advanced technological paves to 
enable it,
(3) It is easy to construct railways in mountains
(4) Mountains are highly eroded.
37. Assertion (A): In 1817, James Mill published A 
History of British India in three volumes.
 Reason (R): In this he divided Indian history into 
three periods-Ancient, Medieval and Modern.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true 
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
38. Assertion (A): Tribes have rich and unique cultural 
traditions including their own language and music 
etc.
 Reason (R): Land, forests, grasslands and water 
are regarded as the wealth of the entire tribe and 
everybody shares and uses these together.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
 
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
39. Assertion (A): In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay 
was divided into separate states for Marathi and 
Gujarati speaking people
 Reason (R): In 1966, the state of Punjab was also 
divided into two States Punjab for Punjabi speakers 
and Haryana for Haryanavi or Hindi speakers.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
40. Assertion (A): In 1770, a terrible famine killed ten 
million people in Bengal.
 Reason (R): About one-third of the population was 
wiped out.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
41. 'Periyapuranam', a Tamil work informs us about 
whom?
(1) Ordinary men and women
(2) Soldiers and military generals
(3) Kings and queens
(4) Scholars and poets
42. Which of the following ideas was questioned by 
people from the seventh century onwards?
(1) One could break the cycle of rebirth through 
personal effort.
(2) Social privileges are a result of one's birth
(3) Only human beings pass through countless 
cycles of births.
(4) All human beings are equal at the time of birth.
43. The atmosphere is a thin layer of air surrounding 
the Earth. What keeps the air to remain around the 
earth ?
(1) Rocks and oceans on the earth 
(2) Gravitational force of moon
(3) Gravitational force of the Earth
(4) Heat of the sun
44. Which of the following Statements help in 
sustainable development with reference to present 
day resource availability ?
(a) Reducing consumption of resources
(b) Increasing resource use
(c) Recycling resources
(d) Reusing things
 Choose the correct options :
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (d)
(3) (a), (c), (d) (4) (a), (b), (c)
45. Which one of the following is not true regarding 
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA),
 Choose the correct option :
(1) It was founded in 1928 at Amritsar in Punjab.
(2) Members of the HSRA assassinated Saunders, a 
police officer,
(3) Bhagat Singh and his comrades founded this 
organisation.
(4) It was founded in 1928 at Firozeshah Kotla in 
Delhi.
46. The true representative model of our Earth is:
(1) Rugby ball (2) Globe
(3) Map (4) Satellite image
47. Assertion (A): Stereotypes prevent people from 
doing certain things that they are good at.
 Reason (R): Stereotypes stop us from recognizing 
unique qualities and skills in individuals and fit 
them into one pattern.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
48. Winds blow dry leaves down the pavement. How 
do winds blow?
(1) Movement of condensed air.
(2) Movement of plants and animals.
(3) Movement of air from high pressure area to low 
pressure area.
(4) Movement of air from low pressure area to high 
pressure area.
49. Assertion (A): The Veda Samaj was established in 
Madras in 1864.
 Reason (R): It was inspired by the Arya Samaj.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
50. Choose the statements that explain the Ganga-
Brahmaputra Basin in Indian subcontinent.
(a) Coniferous forests grow in this region.
(b) The Basin lies in sub-tropical region.
(c) The area is dominated by Monsoon climate.
(d) The basin area has a varied topography.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (a), (b), (d) (2) (a), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) (4) (b), (c), (d)
51. What makes an object or substance a resource ?
(1) Extraction  (2) Discovery of object
(3) Purification  (4) Utility or usability
52. The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 
1929. According to this Act, what was the respective 
minimum age approved for marriage, for men and 
women?
(1) 21 years and 18 years 
(2) 17 Years and 15 years
(3) 17 years and 15 years
(4) 18 years and 16 years
53. The prairies are known as 'Granaries of the World'. 
Select the conditions that help in production of 
surplus wheat in this region.
(a) People do not use technology here
(b) People are very hardworking here
(c) Scientific methods of cultivation are used here
(d) There is a lack of rainfall in this region.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (a) and (d) are correct
(2) (c) and (d) are correct
(3) (a) and (b) are correct
(4) (b) and (c) are correct
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
Direction (1-30): Answer the following questions by 
selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
1. Dyslexia is a — condition which impacts learner’s 
ability to
(1) Physiological, socialize with peers
(2) sensory, Coordinate body movements
(3) emotional, draw pictures
(4) neurological, link sounds with symbols
2. Assertion (A): Learning from real-life problems and 
concrete experiences gives the children multiple 
pathways for learning and retrieving information.
 Reason (R): Development is relatively orderly and 
sequential.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
3. Asking Critical questions such as “how much and 
in what ways are various gender represented in 
textbooks and media” would encourage :
(1) Reinforcing gender identity 
(2) Discouraging gender role flexibility
(3) Questioning gender stereotypes
(4) Strengthening gender
4. Assertion (A): In an inclusive classroom, adaptations 
should be made in learning goals, pedagogical 
strategies as well as assessment,
 Reason (R) : The philosophy of inclusion advocates 
elimination of all individual differences through 
pedagogical approaches and assessment.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
5. A teacher notices that one of her students is highly 
distractable and has trouble paying attention during 
class. Which of the following strategies would is an 
effective strategy in helping the student stay focused 
?
(1) Giving a timer to student for self-regulation and 
time-management,
(2) Calling the parents and taking Strict disciplinary 
action against the student.
(3) Giving the student repeated tasks to do during 
class.
(4) Strictly telling the student to increase their 
attention span.
6. Assertion (A): Teachers should constantly reflecting 
their own stereotypes and bias,
 Reason (R): Culturally responsive teaching means, 
that teachers are reflective.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following process is essential in 
meaning making of the information received from 
environment and store it further in memory?
(1) Forgetting (2) Retrieval
(3) Attention (4) Decay
8. In which stage of Kohlberg's moral development do 
children's reasoning revolve around ethics of law?
(1) Heteronomous morality 
(2) Autonomous morality
(3) Pre-conventional morality 
(4) Conventional morality
9. Which of the following is a core principle of 
constructivist learning, not with their environment,
(1) Students construct their own knowledge 
through achieve engagement
(2) Learning is primarily a passive process that 
involves receiving and memorizing information.
(3) Teachers should provide direct instruction and 
explicit guidance to students.
(4) Learning occurs when students receive correct 
answer and feedback from teachers.
10. According to Vygotsky, what is the role of the teacher 
in facilitating cognitive development ?
(1) To allow the student to learn completely 
independently.
(2) To give only those tasks that the student can 
currently do independently,
(3) To provide information and knowledge to the 
student.
(4) To guide and support the student's learning 
through scaffolding.
11. Which of the following does not exemplify an 
inclusive Classroom ?
(1) Offering differentiated instruction
(2) Encouraging competitive ethos
(3) Incorporation of diverse perspectives
(4) Following reasonable accommodation
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
21st January, 2024
  
12. An elementary school teacher can strongly influence 
students’ development of academic self-concept by:
(1) Rewarding autonomy and initiative in students
(2) Keeping very low expectations from special 
students:
(3) Keeping very low expectation from all students
(4) Punishing autonomy and initiative in students
13. According to Lev-Vygotsky children benefit from the 
experience of interacting with _____ while working 
_____ their zone of proximal development.
(1) the physical environment; within
(2) the physical environment; just outside
(3) more knowledgeable others; within
(4) more knowledgeable others, just outside
14. Assertion (A): There is no objectively definable 
moment when a child enters middle childhood and 
adolescence.
 Reason (R): Development is continuous in nature.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
15. In a progressive classroom assessment is :
(1) Summative  (2) Normative
(3) Dynamic  (4) Objective
16. In order to address the individual differences 
among, learners, a teacher should :
(1) consider differences as obvious feature of human 
diversity
(2) implement a rigid and uniform curriculum for 
all learners
(3) acknowledge differences as abnormal and kind 
of deficit
(4) be indifferent towards individual differences
17. Alok shows the following behaviours: Holds head 
in an awkward position when reading; squinting 
and rubbing the eye frequently; redness/swelling of 
eyes; Confusing letters. These can be symptoms of 
potential : 
(1) Autistic spectrum disorder 
(2) Communication disorder
(3) Visual problems 
(4) Language comprehension problems
18. Which of the following describes a mastery goal 
orientation ?
(1) focus on achieving a high grade for receiving 
external rewards,
(2) focus on avoiding failure or punishment for fear 
of humiliation.
(3) focus on achieving a certain level of performance 
for competing with others.
(4) focus on improving ones skills and understanding 
of a task.
19. According to Jean Piaget the ability to use symbols 
for symbols such as letting the letter X stand for an 
unknown numeral develops during and enables the 
children to learn.
(1) formal operational stage; algebra and calculus
(2) formal operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
(3) concrete operational stage; algebra and calculus
(4) concrete operational stage; conservation and 
seriation
20. Assertion (A): Students are more likely to do well 
and stay in school if they have emotional attachment 
to their school and believe that they matter.
 Reason (R) : Emotions play a significant role in 
learning
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. Which of the following best describes the role of the 
teacher in progressive education ?
(1) The teacher is responsible for ensuring strict 
adherence to curriculum standards.
(2) The teacher gets the children learn independently 
and does not interfere in their learning.
(3) The teacher is the primary source of knowledge 
and authority in the classroom.
(4) The teacher provides diverse materials for 
children to experiment and provides scaffolding 
as and when required.
22. Which of the following characterise the process of 
socialization ?
(a) It is a linear process. 
(b) It is a complex process.
(c) It is a multidimensional process. 
(d) It takes place uniquely in different cultures.
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b) (4) (b), (c)
23. Which of the following statement about adolescence 
is not correct ?
(1) Adolescence is development transition between 
childhood and adulthood entailing physical, 
cognitive and psychosocial changes. 
(2) Children across different cultures usher in and 
experience adolescence in a similar manner.
(3) Adolescence is a social construction.
(4) Adolescence is generally considered to begin 
with puberty - the process that leads to sexual 
maturity and the ability to reproduce.
24. Work in progress Portfolios are an effective tool for 
formative assessment because :
(1) They involve students in the process of 
assessment
(2) They offer insights about the progress of 
individual students.
(3) They focus mainly in the presentation of the 
final product.
(4) They offer tangible evidence of student learning.
25. A middle school teacher wants to enable meaningful 
learning by helping students make corrections 
between concepts and real-world applications. 
Which of the following activities would be an 
appropriate pedagogical strategy?
(1) Let the students learn by the method of stimulus-
response conditioning.
  
(2)  Let the students research on a current issue in 
small groups and present their findings to the 
class.
(3) Let the students memorize terms and definitions.
(4)  Let the students complete worksheets with 
multiple choice questions.
26. Sujata participates eagerly in the dance competition 
only because she is interested in winning the first 
prize of cash. Sujata is :
(1) Mastery-Oriented learner 
(2) Failure-avoiding learner
(3) Intrinsically motivated 
(4) Extrinsically motivated
27. Which of the following is an example of a question 
that requires students to analyze information ?
(1) How does the author use symbolism in “T o Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
(2) Who is the protagonist of “T o Kill a Mockingbird”?
(3) What is the plot of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird” ?
(4) What is the theme of the novel “To Kill a 
Mockingbird”?
28. Jean Piaget believed that knowledge is :
(1) co-constructed in interactions with more 
knowledgeable others.
(2) a visible behavioural change that can be 
measured with reliability.
(3) constructed by the child rather than being 
passed passively from the environment.
(4) innate and given rather than acquired through 
interactions.
29. The Central argument of Carol Gilligan's critique of 
Kohlberg's theory of moral development is around :
(1) Use of experimental design in studying children
(2) Educational implications of the study for school 
going children.
(3) Ethics of care and the feminist perspective
(4) Overestimation of children’s moral abilities.
30. Assertion (A): The less able a child is to do a task the 
more directions the teachers should give and as the 
child can do more and more the teacher should help 
less and less.
 Reason (R): Intelligence cannot be accurately 
measured by calculating IQ.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
Social Studies or Social Science
31. Assertion (A): It was during Shah Jahan’s reign that 
the different elements of Mughal architecture were 
fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis.
 Reason (R): His reign witnessed a huge amount of 
construction activity especially in Agra and Delhi.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
32. Assertion (A): The Mahalwari Settlement for revenue 
collection was introduced by Holt Mackenzie.
 Reason (R): The charge of collecting the revenue 
and paying it to the company was given to the 
village head rather than the Zamindar.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
33. Ladakh is also called Little Tibet due to :
(1) Geographical proximity 
(2) Religious similarity
(3) Similar cuisines
(4) Linguistic similarity
34. Torrid Zone on Earth receives maximum heat as:
(1) the mid-day sun is exactly overhead
(2) rays of the sun are slanting here
(3) it is land locked
(4) it is bounded by oceans
35. Assertion (A): Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the great 
leader of Indian National Congress, never become 
the President of INC.
 Reason (R): He was a businessman and publicist 
settled in London and for sometime a member of 
the British Parliament.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
36. Railway network is now extensively being built in 
mountainous areas. Select the most suitable reason
(1) Mountain people are making railways.
(2) There are advanced technological paves to 
enable it,
(3) It is easy to construct railways in mountains
(4) Mountains are highly eroded.
37. Assertion (A): In 1817, James Mill published A 
History of British India in three volumes.
 Reason (R): In this he divided Indian history into 
three periods-Ancient, Medieval and Modern.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true 
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
38. Assertion (A): Tribes have rich and unique cultural 
traditions including their own language and music 
etc.
 Reason (R): Land, forests, grasslands and water 
are regarded as the wealth of the entire tribe and 
everybody shares and uses these together.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
 
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
39. Assertion (A): In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay 
was divided into separate states for Marathi and 
Gujarati speaking people
 Reason (R): In 1966, the state of Punjab was also 
divided into two States Punjab for Punjabi speakers 
and Haryana for Haryanavi or Hindi speakers.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
40. Assertion (A): In 1770, a terrible famine killed ten 
million people in Bengal.
 Reason (R): About one-third of the population was 
wiped out.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
41. 'Periyapuranam', a Tamil work informs us about 
whom?
(1) Ordinary men and women
(2) Soldiers and military generals
(3) Kings and queens
(4) Scholars and poets
42. Which of the following ideas was questioned by 
people from the seventh century onwards?
(1) One could break the cycle of rebirth through 
personal effort.
(2) Social privileges are a result of one's birth
(3) Only human beings pass through countless 
cycles of births.
(4) All human beings are equal at the time of birth.
43. The atmosphere is a thin layer of air surrounding 
the Earth. What keeps the air to remain around the 
earth ?
(1) Rocks and oceans on the earth 
(2) Gravitational force of moon
(3) Gravitational force of the Earth
(4) Heat of the sun
44. Which of the following Statements help in 
sustainable development with reference to present 
day resource availability ?
(a) Reducing consumption of resources
(b) Increasing resource use
(c) Recycling resources
(d) Reusing things
 Choose the correct options :
(1) (b), (c), (d) (2) (a), (b), (d)
(3) (a), (c), (d) (4) (a), (b), (c)
45. Which one of the following is not true regarding 
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA),
 Choose the correct option :
(1) It was founded in 1928 at Amritsar in Punjab.
(2) Members of the HSRA assassinated Saunders, a 
police officer,
(3) Bhagat Singh and his comrades founded this 
organisation.
(4) It was founded in 1928 at Firozeshah Kotla in 
Delhi.
46. The true representative model of our Earth is:
(1) Rugby ball (2) Globe
(3) Map (4) Satellite image
47. Assertion (A): Stereotypes prevent people from 
doing certain things that they are good at.
 Reason (R): Stereotypes stop us from recognizing 
unique qualities and skills in individuals and fit 
them into one pattern.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
48. Winds blow dry leaves down the pavement. How 
do winds blow?
(1) Movement of condensed air.
(2) Movement of plants and animals.
(3) Movement of air from high pressure area to low 
pressure area.
(4) Movement of air from low pressure area to high 
pressure area.
49. Assertion (A): The Veda Samaj was established in 
Madras in 1864.
 Reason (R): It was inspired by the Arya Samaj.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
50. Choose the statements that explain the Ganga-
Brahmaputra Basin in Indian subcontinent.
(a) Coniferous forests grow in this region.
(b) The Basin lies in sub-tropical region.
(c) The area is dominated by Monsoon climate.
(d) The basin area has a varied topography.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (a), (b), (d) (2) (a), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) (4) (b), (c), (d)
51. What makes an object or substance a resource ?
(1) Extraction  (2) Discovery of object
(3) Purification  (4) Utility or usability
52. The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 
1929. According to this Act, what was the respective 
minimum age approved for marriage, for men and 
women?
(1) 21 years and 18 years 
(2) 17 Years and 15 years
(3) 17 years and 15 years
(4) 18 years and 16 years
53. The prairies are known as 'Granaries of the World'. 
Select the conditions that help in production of 
surplus wheat in this region.
(a) People do not use technology here
(b) People are very hardworking here
(c) Scientific methods of cultivation are used here
(d) There is a lack of rainfall in this region.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (a) and (d) are correct
(2) (c) and (d) are correct
(3) (a) and (b) are correct
(4) (b) and (c) are correct
  
54. The book ‘Stripurushtulna’ was written by which 
one of the following reformer ?
(1) Tarabai Shinde  
(2) EV . Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar)
(3) Pandita Ramabai 
(4) Veerasalingam Pantulu
55. The earliest evidence of growing crops like wheat 
and barley are located in which one of the following 
places ? Choose the correct option.
(1) Sulaiman and Kirthar hills 
(2) Nilgirihills:
(3) Garo hills 
(4) Malabar hills
56. Our solar family consists of following celestial 
bodies:
(1) Sun, Planets, Satellites, Asteroids, Meteroities
(2) Planets, Satellites, Asteroids, Saptarishi
(3) Constellations, Planets, Sun
(4) Satellites, Planets, Pole star
57. Which of following two gases make up the bulk of 
the Atmosphere?
(1) Nitrogen and Oxygen
(2) Ozone and Helium
(3) Nitrogen and Hydrogen
(4) Carbondioxide and Oxygen
58. Lines drawn on a globe are known as latitudes and 
longitudes, What purpose do these lines serve ?
(1) To beautify the globe.
(2) They are furrows on earth and indicate physical 
features of the earth
(3) To make designs on globe
(4) To locate places on earth
59. India and Bangladesh are leading producers of jute. 
Choose the correct statemetns that support growth 
of jute.
(a) It grows well in alluvial soil
(b) It requires high temperature
(c) It requires low temperature and low rainfall
(d) It requires heavy rainfall and humidity
Choose the correct options:
(1) (b), (c), (d) are correct (2) (a), (c), (d) are correct
(3) (a), (b), (c) are correct (4) (a), (b), (d) are correct
60. The diseases that spread from one person to another 
through water, food, air etc. are called as :
(1) Acquired diseases
(2) Congenital diseases
(3) Genetic diseases  
(4) Communicable diseases
61. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 
continuous comprehensive evaluation ?
(1) It includes an assessment of scholastic as well as 
co-scholastic aspects of the students growth
(2) It focuses on marks based evaluation of student's 
work.
(3) It makes evaluation an integral part of the 
teaching-learning process.
(4) It focuses on all-round development of the 
child's personality.
62. Assertion (A): The disciplines that make up the 
social science are history, geography, political science 
and economics
 Reason (R): There is interrelationship between the 
disciplines.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not 
explains (A).
63. Which is the best method to teach the concept of 
“Isolation’ ?
(1) Demonstration  (2) Survey 
(3) Case study  (4) Brain-storming
64. Which of the following is most appropriate fee 
reducing curricular load of Social Science syllabus ?
(a) Minimising the emphasis on memorizing facts 
and focus on comprehension.
(b) Focusing on conceptual clarity. 
(c) Skipping certain topics: from the textbook based 
on exam directives and teacher's lacks familiarity 
with the theme.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) Only (b) and (c) (2) Only (a) and (c)
(3) (a), (b) and (c) (4) Only (a) and (b)
65. Identify a skill-based objective of teaching social 
science form the following options.
(1) To develop a respect for difference and diversity
(2) To acquire knowledge of continents
(3) To understand the cultures of people living in 
different societies
(4) To develop an ability to draw a map
66. While evaluating social science the following 
questions will help to understand its objectives :
(a) What skills are emphasised in the syllabus ?
(b) Is it derived from a standard text or combination 
of texts ?
(c) How detailed is the outline of syllabus?
(d) What level of competence is demanded of 
learner on each social science skill ?
 Choose the correct option : 
(1) (a), (b) and (c) (2) (a), (b) and (d)
(3) (a) and (b) (4) (a) and (d)
67. Identify the immediate measures which ensure 
women's safety and enable them to take up jobs, 
support family income and in becoming sell-reliant.
(a) Provision of child-care centres
(b) Reservation of seats for women in parliament
(c) Provision of occupational safety 
(d) Pick and chop facility for night shifts
 Choose the correct option : 
(1) (a), (b) and (d) (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b) and (d) (4) (a), (c) and (d)
68. For teaching which of the following topics, a tree 
chart would be best suited ?
(1) To teach modern history
(2) Distribution of demographic variables such as 
age, gender, race etc
(3) To give summary of reign of a ruler
(4) To illustrate the hierarchy of historical events in 
a particular era, such as wars, revolutions social 
movements
69. Which of the following classroom activities will 
help students critically look at the role of media in 
society?
(a) Asking students to have a classroom discussion 
on the topic can the govt. prevent certain news 
from being aired on T .V .? Why might it do so?
(b) Asking students to bring clippings from different 
newspapers on the same issue and make