CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (20 Aug - 2023) | 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
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your 
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have 
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single 
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the 
correct/most appropriate option.
1. A conductive classroom environment for learning in 
middle classes centres around ................... .
(1) co-operative learning 
(2) fear of punishment and embarrassment
(3) competitive ethos
(4) conditioning and reinforcement
2. How can a teacher help Aman who is struggling with 
complex problems develop problem-solving skills ?
(1) Tell him to give up on the problem
(2) Encourage him to brainstorm and generate ideas
(3) Discourage him from experimenting and taking 
risk
(4) Provide him with the answers
3. The underlying principle of ‘understanding-based’ 
teaching is the belief that :
(1) learners are passive recipients and the teacher 
has the ‘right’ knowledge.
(2) learners’ abilities and needs are diverse which 
cannnot be catered to without focusing on 
standard instructions.
(3) learners can construct knowledge when provided 
with a facilitative environment to do so.
(4) learners know little and teaching involves 
transmission of facts to students.
4. Students struggling with ‘dyslexia’ can be taught to 
read :
(1) by providing higher grade level reading texts.
(2) by encouraging them to study in multiple 
distractions.
(3) through use of strict punishment to ensure 
corrective reading.
(4) through systemic phonological training.
5. Sibling relationships :
(1) are similar to relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(2) are different than relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(3) play an important role only during early 
childhood.
(4) do not have much role in socialization.
6. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Considerable variations exist in 
developmental rates among children.
 Reason (R) : Developmental differences are an 
inevitable result to complex interaction of genetic 
and experiential variations. 
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which principle of development is illustrated in the 
following statement ?
 “Children who are deprived of a conducive 
environment for learning language in their early 
years have some difficulty in picking language later 
in life.”
(1) Language and cognition are complexly 
interrelated.
(2) Development of language is totally dependent 
on genetics.
(3) Development is disorderly and unpredictable.
(4) There is sensitive period of language 
development.
8. Which of the following questions promotes critical 
and creative thinking in children?
(1) Where does water come from in our city?
(2) Which can be the best way to save water and why?
(3) How many states and how many capitals are 
there in your country ?
(4) What is the name of your country and its 
geographical location on the map ?
9. What does inclusive education entail ?
(1) Segregation and categorisation of students on 
the basis of their abilities.
(2) Standard curriculum for all learners.
(3) Provisioning of only vocational education to 
learners with special needs.
(4) Flexibility in the curriculum as a result of 
recognition of individual differences.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 ( Social Science)
20th August, 2023
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your 
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have 
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single 
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the 
correct/most appropriate option.
1. A conductive classroom environment for learning in 
middle classes centres around ................... .
(1) co-operative learning 
(2) fear of punishment and embarrassment
(3) competitive ethos
(4) conditioning and reinforcement
2. How can a teacher help Aman who is struggling with 
complex problems develop problem-solving skills ?
(1) Tell him to give up on the problem
(2) Encourage him to brainstorm and generate ideas
(3) Discourage him from experimenting and taking 
risk
(4) Provide him with the answers
3. The underlying principle of ‘understanding-based’ 
teaching is the belief that :
(1) learners are passive recipients and the teacher 
has the ‘right’ knowledge.
(2) learners’ abilities and needs are diverse which 
cannnot be catered to without focusing on 
standard instructions.
(3) learners can construct knowledge when provided 
with a facilitative environment to do so.
(4) learners know little and teaching involves 
transmission of facts to students.
4. Students struggling with ‘dyslexia’ can be taught to 
read :
(1) by providing higher grade level reading texts.
(2) by encouraging them to study in multiple 
distractions.
(3) through use of strict punishment to ensure 
corrective reading.
(4) through systemic phonological training.
5. Sibling relationships :
(1) are similar to relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(2) are different than relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(3) play an important role only during early 
childhood.
(4) do not have much role in socialization.
6. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Considerable variations exist in 
developmental rates among children.
 Reason (R) : Developmental differences are an 
inevitable result to complex interaction of genetic 
and experiential variations. 
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which principle of development is illustrated in the 
following statement ?
 “Children who are deprived of a conducive 
environment for learning language in their early 
years have some difficulty in picking language later 
in life.”
(1) Language and cognition are complexly 
interrelated.
(2) Development of language is totally dependent 
on genetics.
(3) Development is disorderly and unpredictable.
(4) There is sensitive period of language 
development.
8. Which of the following questions promotes critical 
and creative thinking in children?
(1) Where does water come from in our city?
(2) Which can be the best way to save water and why?
(3) How many states and how many capitals are 
there in your country ?
(4) What is the name of your country and its 
geographical location on the map ?
9. What does inclusive education entail ?
(1) Segregation and categorisation of students on 
the basis of their abilities.
(2) Standard curriculum for all learners.
(3) Provisioning of only vocational education to 
learners with special needs.
(4) Flexibility in the curriculum as a result of 
recognition of individual differences.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 ( Social Science)
20th August, 2023
  
10. What is the role of evidence in critical thinking ? 
(1) Evidence should be accepted without analysis.
(2) Evidence should be evaluated in a logical and 
systematic way.
(3) Evidence is irrelevant to critical thinking.
(4) Evidence should be ignored in favour of personal 
opinion.
11. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky differ 
in their perspective on the influence of language on 
cognitive development in children. 
 Reason (R) : In discovery learning, teacher provides 
opportunities and students derive information for 
themselves.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
12. In a progressive classroom, the students :
A. do not ask many questions.
B. ask questions to the teacher.
C. ask questions to each other.
D. ask themselves questions.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) B and D
(3) B, C and D (4) A
13. Expectations associated with being male or female are 
referred to as..............and these are learned............... .
(1) gender constancy; initially during adolescence
(2) gender roles; throughout childhood and into 
adulthood.
(3) gender stereotypes; only during middle 
childhood.
(4) gender bias; mainly during early childhood.
14. Which of the following views about intelligence 
supports the respectful consideration of diversity 
among learners ?
(1) Intelligence is not influenced by genetic factors.
(2) Intelligence is not influenced by environmental 
factors.
(3) IQ tests are the only measure of intelligence.
(4) Intelligence is multidimensional and can change 
over time.
15. Who among the following critiqued the concept of 
‘general’ intelligence and proposed an alternative 
theory of intelligence ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Lev Vygotsky (4) Charles Spearman
16. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory has been critiqued by 
Carol Gilligan for :
(1) not applying quantitative methods of analysis.
(2) ignoring gender differences in moral reasoning.
(3) presenting a stage-theory of moral development.
(4) collecting data by means of real-life situations.
17. General principles of learning suggest that students 
learn better if a teacher :
(1) first discusses what is not known to the student 
and then comes to what the student already 
knows.
(2) first introduces the concept in its symbolic from 
and then moves to its physical form.
(3) first introduces the concept overall and then 
moves on the intricacies of it. 
(4) first discusses the concepts in terms of logic and 
reason and then grants opportunity to verify the 
ideas.
18. A teacher wants to help her students develop 
metacognitive skills. Which of the following 
strategies would be most effective ?
(1) Encouraging students to reflect on their own 
learning and evaluate their progress.
(2) Providing frequent grades and feedback to 
motivate students.
(3) Assigning texts to students to memorize and 
encouraging them to repeat information from 
the textbook.
(4) Providing students with detailed and prescriptive 
instructions for all learning tasks.
19. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should ask students to 
identify their own examples and non-examples of 
the concept for strengthening the concept.
 Reason (R) : Thinking of examples leads to 
strengthening of the concept while non-examples 
tend to confuse the students.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
20. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should work hard to break 
down students’  stereotypes of particulars ethnic 
groups. 
 Reason (R) : A key educational objective is to enable 
students to engage in critical self-reflection.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. What is the different between mastery goals and 
performance goals ?
(1)  Mastery goals are focused on improving one’s 
own skills and understanding of a task, while 
performance goals are focused on achieving a 
high grade or receiving external rewards.
(2) Mastery goals are focused on avoiding failure, 
while performance goals are focused on gaining 
approval and recognition from others.
(3) Mastery goals are focused on gaining approval 
from others, while performance goals are 
focused on avoiding failure.
(4) Mastery goals are focused on achieving a certain 
level of performance for competing with others, 
while performance goals are focused on improving 
one’s own skills and understanding of a task.
22. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic 
motivation ?
(1) Playing a musical instrument for personal 
enjoyment.
(2) Completing the project to impress the teacher.
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your 
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have 
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single 
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the 
correct/most appropriate option.
1. A conductive classroom environment for learning in 
middle classes centres around ................... .
(1) co-operative learning 
(2) fear of punishment and embarrassment
(3) competitive ethos
(4) conditioning and reinforcement
2. How can a teacher help Aman who is struggling with 
complex problems develop problem-solving skills ?
(1) Tell him to give up on the problem
(2) Encourage him to brainstorm and generate ideas
(3) Discourage him from experimenting and taking 
risk
(4) Provide him with the answers
3. The underlying principle of ‘understanding-based’ 
teaching is the belief that :
(1) learners are passive recipients and the teacher 
has the ‘right’ knowledge.
(2) learners’ abilities and needs are diverse which 
cannnot be catered to without focusing on 
standard instructions.
(3) learners can construct knowledge when provided 
with a facilitative environment to do so.
(4) learners know little and teaching involves 
transmission of facts to students.
4. Students struggling with ‘dyslexia’ can be taught to 
read :
(1) by providing higher grade level reading texts.
(2) by encouraging them to study in multiple 
distractions.
(3) through use of strict punishment to ensure 
corrective reading.
(4) through systemic phonological training.
5. Sibling relationships :
(1) are similar to relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(2) are different than relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(3) play an important role only during early 
childhood.
(4) do not have much role in socialization.
6. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Considerable variations exist in 
developmental rates among children.
 Reason (R) : Developmental differences are an 
inevitable result to complex interaction of genetic 
and experiential variations. 
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which principle of development is illustrated in the 
following statement ?
 “Children who are deprived of a conducive 
environment for learning language in their early 
years have some difficulty in picking language later 
in life.”
(1) Language and cognition are complexly 
interrelated.
(2) Development of language is totally dependent 
on genetics.
(3) Development is disorderly and unpredictable.
(4) There is sensitive period of language 
development.
8. Which of the following questions promotes critical 
and creative thinking in children?
(1) Where does water come from in our city?
(2) Which can be the best way to save water and why?
(3) How many states and how many capitals are 
there in your country ?
(4) What is the name of your country and its 
geographical location on the map ?
9. What does inclusive education entail ?
(1) Segregation and categorisation of students on 
the basis of their abilities.
(2) Standard curriculum for all learners.
(3) Provisioning of only vocational education to 
learners with special needs.
(4) Flexibility in the curriculum as a result of 
recognition of individual differences.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 ( Social Science)
20th August, 2023
  
10. What is the role of evidence in critical thinking ? 
(1) Evidence should be accepted without analysis.
(2) Evidence should be evaluated in a logical and 
systematic way.
(3) Evidence is irrelevant to critical thinking.
(4) Evidence should be ignored in favour of personal 
opinion.
11. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky differ 
in their perspective on the influence of language on 
cognitive development in children. 
 Reason (R) : In discovery learning, teacher provides 
opportunities and students derive information for 
themselves.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
12. In a progressive classroom, the students :
A. do not ask many questions.
B. ask questions to the teacher.
C. ask questions to each other.
D. ask themselves questions.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) B and D
(3) B, C and D (4) A
13. Expectations associated with being male or female are 
referred to as..............and these are learned............... .
(1) gender constancy; initially during adolescence
(2) gender roles; throughout childhood and into 
adulthood.
(3) gender stereotypes; only during middle 
childhood.
(4) gender bias; mainly during early childhood.
14. Which of the following views about intelligence 
supports the respectful consideration of diversity 
among learners ?
(1) Intelligence is not influenced by genetic factors.
(2) Intelligence is not influenced by environmental 
factors.
(3) IQ tests are the only measure of intelligence.
(4) Intelligence is multidimensional and can change 
over time.
15. Who among the following critiqued the concept of 
‘general’ intelligence and proposed an alternative 
theory of intelligence ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Lev Vygotsky (4) Charles Spearman
16. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory has been critiqued by 
Carol Gilligan for :
(1) not applying quantitative methods of analysis.
(2) ignoring gender differences in moral reasoning.
(3) presenting a stage-theory of moral development.
(4) collecting data by means of real-life situations.
17. General principles of learning suggest that students 
learn better if a teacher :
(1) first discusses what is not known to the student 
and then comes to what the student already 
knows.
(2) first introduces the concept in its symbolic from 
and then moves to its physical form.
(3) first introduces the concept overall and then 
moves on the intricacies of it. 
(4) first discusses the concepts in terms of logic and 
reason and then grants opportunity to verify the 
ideas.
18. A teacher wants to help her students develop 
metacognitive skills. Which of the following 
strategies would be most effective ?
(1) Encouraging students to reflect on their own 
learning and evaluate their progress.
(2) Providing frequent grades and feedback to 
motivate students.
(3) Assigning texts to students to memorize and 
encouraging them to repeat information from 
the textbook.
(4) Providing students with detailed and prescriptive 
instructions for all learning tasks.
19. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should ask students to 
identify their own examples and non-examples of 
the concept for strengthening the concept.
 Reason (R) : Thinking of examples leads to 
strengthening of the concept while non-examples 
tend to confuse the students.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
20. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should work hard to break 
down students’  stereotypes of particulars ethnic 
groups. 
 Reason (R) : A key educational objective is to enable 
students to engage in critical self-reflection.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. What is the different between mastery goals and 
performance goals ?
(1)  Mastery goals are focused on improving one’s 
own skills and understanding of a task, while 
performance goals are focused on achieving a 
high grade or receiving external rewards.
(2) Mastery goals are focused on avoiding failure, 
while performance goals are focused on gaining 
approval and recognition from others.
(3) Mastery goals are focused on gaining approval 
from others, while performance goals are 
focused on avoiding failure.
(4) Mastery goals are focused on achieving a certain 
level of performance for competing with others, 
while performance goals are focused on improving 
one’s own skills and understanding of a task.
22. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic 
motivation ?
(1) Playing a musical instrument for personal 
enjoyment.
(2) Completing the project to impress the teacher.
  
(3) Studying to avoid being scolded.
(4) Participating in a competition for the prize 
money.
23. According to Piaget, the four qualitatively different 
stages:
(1) illustrate that children's minds are miniature 
adult minds.
(2) vary vastly across the various cultures in the 
world.
(3) are dependent upon the genetic codes of the 
children.
(4) represent universal patterns of development of 
children.
24. Lev Vygotsky believed that development:
(1) is an unfolding of genetic programming.
(2) is discontinuous in nature.
(3) results directly from maturation.
(4) results directly from social interaction.
25. Which of the following is a limitation of Piaget's 
theory of cognitive development?
(1) It does not account for individual differences in 
cognitive development.
(2) It overemphasizes the role of language in 
cognitive development.
(3) It does not account for the role of biological 
factors in cognitive development.
(4) It does not account for the influence of culture 
and social factors on cognitive development.
26. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Every year Lata, a Class VII teacher 
invites a female maths professor and a male nurse to 
her class to discuss careers in these fields.
 Reason (R) : Gender differences are innate and not 
acquired through society.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
27. Which of the following statements is correct in the 
context of hearing impairment ?
(1) All children with hearing impairment need to 
use 'sign language' to communicate.
(2) Hearing impairment can affect a child's ability to 
communicate effectively.
(3) Hearing impairment of a child can be reliably 
tested by making loud noises near the child.
(4) Hearing impairment is always due to a physical 
problem with the ear.
28. Which of the following set correctly mentions the 
characteristics on which students who are gifted 
typically differ from other students in the class ?
A. Advanced depth of understanding
B. Fast pace of learning
C. Higher dependence on others for understanding
D. Rapid physical development
Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) A, B and C
(3) B, C and D (4) A and B
29. In the context of inclusion, curriculum learning 
expectations are the same in ............ , while in ......... , 
they are different.
(1) modification; accommodation
(2) enrichment; acceleration
(3) acceleration; enrichment
(4) accommodation; modification
30. According to constructivist theorists, which of the 
following statements would not be correct ?
(1) Learners construct knowledge in their social and 
cultural context.
(2) Knowledge is subjective.
(3) Learners need to be extrinsically motivated to 
ensure effective learning.
(4) Knowledge is pluralistic and multiple.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Who among the following reinterpreted verses from 
Quran to argue for woman's education ?
(1) Mumtaz Ali 
(2) Begum Anis Qidwai
(3) Hajara Beebi Ismail
(4) Begum Rokeya Sakhwat Hossain
32. Jyotirao Phule's book of 1873 on the dismal 
conditions of 'lower' castes was dedicated to :
(1) Bhakti singers.
(2) Nationalists of anti-colonial movement of India.
(3) Anti-slavery activists of American Civil War.
(4) Brahmo Samaj reformers.
33. We know very less about tribal groups in the 
medieval period because :
(1) they were not living in areas where medieval 
rulers ventured.
(2) they did not keep written records so there is less 
information.
(3) they came into limelight only after the British 
established their rule.
(4) they were isolated and lived in seclusion.
34. Consider the following statements :
A. By the second half of the nineteenth century, 
people within the non-Brahmin castes 
began organizing movements against caste 
discrimination and demanded social equality 
and justice.
B. The Satnami Movement in Central India was 
founded by Ghasidas who worked among the 
leather workers and organized a movement to 
improve their social status.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both A and B are true, but B is not an example of 
A.
(2) A is true, but B is false.
(3) Both A and B are false.
(4) Both A and B are true and B is an example of A.
35. The Ilbert Bill was opposed in 1883 because :
A. Indians opposed the Bill as it gave a free hand to 
the British government to have trials of Indians 
without evidence.
B. Britishers opposed the Bill as Indians could take 
up trial of British or European people.
C. the Bill sought equality between British and 
Indian judges.
D. the Bill was racist towards Indian people.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) Only C
(3) Only D (4) A and D
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your 
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have 
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single 
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the 
correct/most appropriate option.
1. A conductive classroom environment for learning in 
middle classes centres around ................... .
(1) co-operative learning 
(2) fear of punishment and embarrassment
(3) competitive ethos
(4) conditioning and reinforcement
2. How can a teacher help Aman who is struggling with 
complex problems develop problem-solving skills ?
(1) Tell him to give up on the problem
(2) Encourage him to brainstorm and generate ideas
(3) Discourage him from experimenting and taking 
risk
(4) Provide him with the answers
3. The underlying principle of ‘understanding-based’ 
teaching is the belief that :
(1) learners are passive recipients and the teacher 
has the ‘right’ knowledge.
(2) learners’ abilities and needs are diverse which 
cannnot be catered to without focusing on 
standard instructions.
(3) learners can construct knowledge when provided 
with a facilitative environment to do so.
(4) learners know little and teaching involves 
transmission of facts to students.
4. Students struggling with ‘dyslexia’ can be taught to 
read :
(1) by providing higher grade level reading texts.
(2) by encouraging them to study in multiple 
distractions.
(3) through use of strict punishment to ensure 
corrective reading.
(4) through systemic phonological training.
5. Sibling relationships :
(1) are similar to relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(2) are different than relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(3) play an important role only during early 
childhood.
(4) do not have much role in socialization.
6. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Considerable variations exist in 
developmental rates among children.
 Reason (R) : Developmental differences are an 
inevitable result to complex interaction of genetic 
and experiential variations. 
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which principle of development is illustrated in the 
following statement ?
 “Children who are deprived of a conducive 
environment for learning language in their early 
years have some difficulty in picking language later 
in life.”
(1) Language and cognition are complexly 
interrelated.
(2) Development of language is totally dependent 
on genetics.
(3) Development is disorderly and unpredictable.
(4) There is sensitive period of language 
development.
8. Which of the following questions promotes critical 
and creative thinking in children?
(1) Where does water come from in our city?
(2) Which can be the best way to save water and why?
(3) How many states and how many capitals are 
there in your country ?
(4) What is the name of your country and its 
geographical location on the map ?
9. What does inclusive education entail ?
(1) Segregation and categorisation of students on 
the basis of their abilities.
(2) Standard curriculum for all learners.
(3) Provisioning of only vocational education to 
learners with special needs.
(4) Flexibility in the curriculum as a result of 
recognition of individual differences.
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Paper - 2 ( Social Science)
20th August, 2023
  
10. What is the role of evidence in critical thinking ? 
(1) Evidence should be accepted without analysis.
(2) Evidence should be evaluated in a logical and 
systematic way.
(3) Evidence is irrelevant to critical thinking.
(4) Evidence should be ignored in favour of personal 
opinion.
11. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky differ 
in their perspective on the influence of language on 
cognitive development in children. 
 Reason (R) : In discovery learning, teacher provides 
opportunities and students derive information for 
themselves.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
12. In a progressive classroom, the students :
A. do not ask many questions.
B. ask questions to the teacher.
C. ask questions to each other.
D. ask themselves questions.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) B and D
(3) B, C and D (4) A
13. Expectations associated with being male or female are 
referred to as..............and these are learned............... .
(1) gender constancy; initially during adolescence
(2) gender roles; throughout childhood and into 
adulthood.
(3) gender stereotypes; only during middle 
childhood.
(4) gender bias; mainly during early childhood.
14. Which of the following views about intelligence 
supports the respectful consideration of diversity 
among learners ?
(1) Intelligence is not influenced by genetic factors.
(2) Intelligence is not influenced by environmental 
factors.
(3) IQ tests are the only measure of intelligence.
(4) Intelligence is multidimensional and can change 
over time.
15. Who among the following critiqued the concept of 
‘general’ intelligence and proposed an alternative 
theory of intelligence ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Lev Vygotsky (4) Charles Spearman
16. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory has been critiqued by 
Carol Gilligan for :
(1) not applying quantitative methods of analysis.
(2) ignoring gender differences in moral reasoning.
(3) presenting a stage-theory of moral development.
(4) collecting data by means of real-life situations.
17. General principles of learning suggest that students 
learn better if a teacher :
(1) first discusses what is not known to the student 
and then comes to what the student already 
knows.
(2) first introduces the concept in its symbolic from 
and then moves to its physical form.
(3) first introduces the concept overall and then 
moves on the intricacies of it. 
(4) first discusses the concepts in terms of logic and 
reason and then grants opportunity to verify the 
ideas.
18. A teacher wants to help her students develop 
metacognitive skills. Which of the following 
strategies would be most effective ?
(1) Encouraging students to reflect on their own 
learning and evaluate their progress.
(2) Providing frequent grades and feedback to 
motivate students.
(3) Assigning texts to students to memorize and 
encouraging them to repeat information from 
the textbook.
(4) Providing students with detailed and prescriptive 
instructions for all learning tasks.
19. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should ask students to 
identify their own examples and non-examples of 
the concept for strengthening the concept.
 Reason (R) : Thinking of examples leads to 
strengthening of the concept while non-examples 
tend to confuse the students.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
20. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should work hard to break 
down students’  stereotypes of particulars ethnic 
groups. 
 Reason (R) : A key educational objective is to enable 
students to engage in critical self-reflection.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. What is the different between mastery goals and 
performance goals ?
(1)  Mastery goals are focused on improving one’s 
own skills and understanding of a task, while 
performance goals are focused on achieving a 
high grade or receiving external rewards.
(2) Mastery goals are focused on avoiding failure, 
while performance goals are focused on gaining 
approval and recognition from others.
(3) Mastery goals are focused on gaining approval 
from others, while performance goals are 
focused on avoiding failure.
(4) Mastery goals are focused on achieving a certain 
level of performance for competing with others, 
while performance goals are focused on improving 
one’s own skills and understanding of a task.
22. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic 
motivation ?
(1) Playing a musical instrument for personal 
enjoyment.
(2) Completing the project to impress the teacher.
  
(3) Studying to avoid being scolded.
(4) Participating in a competition for the prize 
money.
23. According to Piaget, the four qualitatively different 
stages:
(1) illustrate that children's minds are miniature 
adult minds.
(2) vary vastly across the various cultures in the 
world.
(3) are dependent upon the genetic codes of the 
children.
(4) represent universal patterns of development of 
children.
24. Lev Vygotsky believed that development:
(1) is an unfolding of genetic programming.
(2) is discontinuous in nature.
(3) results directly from maturation.
(4) results directly from social interaction.
25. Which of the following is a limitation of Piaget's 
theory of cognitive development?
(1) It does not account for individual differences in 
cognitive development.
(2) It overemphasizes the role of language in 
cognitive development.
(3) It does not account for the role of biological 
factors in cognitive development.
(4) It does not account for the influence of culture 
and social factors on cognitive development.
26. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Every year Lata, a Class VII teacher 
invites a female maths professor and a male nurse to 
her class to discuss careers in these fields.
 Reason (R) : Gender differences are innate and not 
acquired through society.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
27. Which of the following statements is correct in the 
context of hearing impairment ?
(1) All children with hearing impairment need to 
use 'sign language' to communicate.
(2) Hearing impairment can affect a child's ability to 
communicate effectively.
(3) Hearing impairment of a child can be reliably 
tested by making loud noises near the child.
(4) Hearing impairment is always due to a physical 
problem with the ear.
28. Which of the following set correctly mentions the 
characteristics on which students who are gifted 
typically differ from other students in the class ?
A. Advanced depth of understanding
B. Fast pace of learning
C. Higher dependence on others for understanding
D. Rapid physical development
Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) A, B and C
(3) B, C and D (4) A and B
29. In the context of inclusion, curriculum learning 
expectations are the same in ............ , while in ......... , 
they are different.
(1) modification; accommodation
(2) enrichment; acceleration
(3) acceleration; enrichment
(4) accommodation; modification
30. According to constructivist theorists, which of the 
following statements would not be correct ?
(1) Learners construct knowledge in their social and 
cultural context.
(2) Knowledge is subjective.
(3) Learners need to be extrinsically motivated to 
ensure effective learning.
(4) Knowledge is pluralistic and multiple.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Who among the following reinterpreted verses from 
Quran to argue for woman's education ?
(1) Mumtaz Ali 
(2) Begum Anis Qidwai
(3) Hajara Beebi Ismail
(4) Begum Rokeya Sakhwat Hossain
32. Jyotirao Phule's book of 1873 on the dismal 
conditions of 'lower' castes was dedicated to :
(1) Bhakti singers.
(2) Nationalists of anti-colonial movement of India.
(3) Anti-slavery activists of American Civil War.
(4) Brahmo Samaj reformers.
33. We know very less about tribal groups in the 
medieval period because :
(1) they were not living in areas where medieval 
rulers ventured.
(2) they did not keep written records so there is less 
information.
(3) they came into limelight only after the British 
established their rule.
(4) they were isolated and lived in seclusion.
34. Consider the following statements :
A. By the second half of the nineteenth century, 
people within the non-Brahmin castes 
began organizing movements against caste 
discrimination and demanded social equality 
and justice.
B. The Satnami Movement in Central India was 
founded by Ghasidas who worked among the 
leather workers and organized a movement to 
improve their social status.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both A and B are true, but B is not an example of 
A.
(2) A is true, but B is false.
(3) Both A and B are false.
(4) Both A and B are true and B is an example of A.
35. The Ilbert Bill was opposed in 1883 because :
A. Indians opposed the Bill as it gave a free hand to 
the British government to have trials of Indians 
without evidence.
B. Britishers opposed the Bill as Indians could take 
up trial of British or European people.
C. the Bill sought equality between British and 
Indian judges.
D. the Bill was racist towards Indian people.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) Only C
(3) Only D (4) A and D
  
36. Consider the following statements with reference to 
post-independence India :
 Assertion (A) : Despite constitutional recognition 
of equality before law, some Indians are more equal 
than others.
 Reason (R) : The ideals set out in the India 
Constitution have not yet been fulfilled.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
reason for (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct reason for (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
37. Below are two statements A and B in the context of 
Khilafat Movement.
A. In 1920, the British imposed a harsh treaty on 
the Turkish Sultan (Khalifa).
B. Indian Muslims were keen that the Khalifa was 
not allowed to retain control over Muslim sacred 
places in the erstwhile Ottoman empire.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both A and B are false.
(2) A is true, but B is false.
(3) A is false, but B is true.
(4) Both A and B are true.
38. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : As the indigo trade grew, commercial 
agents and officials of the Company began investing 
in indigo production.
 Reason (R) : Attracted by the prospect of high 
profits, numerous Scotsmen and Englishmen came 
to India and became planters.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
39. Which of the following statements are true about 
Buddha's teachings ?
A. Our sufferings and unhappiness are a result of 
past births.
B. Our sufferings and unhappiness are a result of 
our cravings and desires.
C. All believers had to accept and follow the 
teaching of Buddha for a happy life.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) B and C
(3) A, B and C (4) A and B
40. The increased demand for Indian textiles in 
European markets in the sixteenth and seventeenth 
centuries led to the following changes for Indian 
weavers :
A. Expanding crafts of spinning, bleaching and 
dyeing.
B. Increased independence in working of 
craftspersons.
C. Variety in designs and increased creativity of 
craftspersons.
D. Working on a new system of advance payments 
from agents.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) A and D
(3) C and D (4) A and B
41. "In the register of God's creation, since her account 
did not fall under the column of men, how did she 
gain from all of her excellent qualities ?" For whom 
was this passage written in the thirteenth century ?
(1) Raziyya (2) Didda
(3) Gautami (4) Rudramadevi
42. Which of the following statements is/are true about 
technology used in the twelfth century ?
A. Arches were constructed to transfer the weight 
of the superstructure.
B. The center of the arch was called the base stone.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Neither A nor B (2) Only A
(3) Only B (4) Both A and B
43. In which of the following Palaeolithic sites, were 
tools made of limestone found ?
(1) Inamgaon (2) Koldihwa
(3) Brahmagiri (4) Hunsgi
44. Which one of the following is not true for 
Mahajanapadas regarding the collection of regular 
taxes ?
(1) There were taxes on goods that were bought and 
sold, through trade.
(2) Hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest 
produce to the Raja.
(3) Usually tax on crops was fixed at 
1
2
 
(half) of 
what was produced.
(4) Herders were expected to pay taxes in the form 
of animals and animals produce.
45. Which of the following incidents are identified as 
violative of 'The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled 
Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989'?
A Violence by 'upper caste' people against 
Scheduled Caste people.
B. Forcing a member of a Scheduled Caste 
community to eat obnoxious substance.
C. Allowing non-tribal timber merchants to exploit 
tribal land.
D. Marrying a member of Scheduled Caste 
community.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
46. "The Mid-day meal scheme has helped reduce caste 
prejudices among students and promoted social 
justice." Explain the statement by choosing the 
correct option.
A. Children of all castes eat together.
B. In many places, Dalit women are employed to 
cook meals.
C. Enrolment of poor children in schools has 
increased many times.
D. Reduced the dropout rates in schools.
 Options :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
47. Which among the following provisions ensures 
independence of Indian Judicial system ?
A. The legislature is not involved in the process of 
appointment of judges
B. Fixed tenure of judges
C. Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of judges
D. The President administers the oath to the Chief 
Justice of Supreme Court
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1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your 
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have 
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single 
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
Directions: Answer the following questions by selecting the 
correct/most appropriate option.
1. A conductive classroom environment for learning in 
middle classes centres around ................... .
(1) co-operative learning 
(2) fear of punishment and embarrassment
(3) competitive ethos
(4) conditioning and reinforcement
2. How can a teacher help Aman who is struggling with 
complex problems develop problem-solving skills ?
(1) Tell him to give up on the problem
(2) Encourage him to brainstorm and generate ideas
(3) Discourage him from experimenting and taking 
risk
(4) Provide him with the answers
3. The underlying principle of ‘understanding-based’ 
teaching is the belief that :
(1) learners are passive recipients and the teacher 
has the ‘right’ knowledge.
(2) learners’ abilities and needs are diverse which 
cannnot be catered to without focusing on 
standard instructions.
(3) learners can construct knowledge when provided 
with a facilitative environment to do so.
(4) learners know little and teaching involves 
transmission of facts to students.
4. Students struggling with ‘dyslexia’ can be taught to 
read :
(1) by providing higher grade level reading texts.
(2) by encouraging them to study in multiple 
distractions.
(3) through use of strict punishment to ensure 
corrective reading.
(4) through systemic phonological training.
5. Sibling relationships :
(1) are similar to relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(2) are different than relationships with parents and 
peers and play an important role in socialization 
throughout childhood.
(3) play an important role only during early 
childhood.
(4) do not have much role in socialization.
6. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Considerable variations exist in 
developmental rates among children.
 Reason (R) : Developmental differences are an 
inevitable result to complex interaction of genetic 
and experiential variations. 
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
7. Which principle of development is illustrated in the 
following statement ?
 “Children who are deprived of a conducive 
environment for learning language in their early 
years have some difficulty in picking language later 
in life.”
(1) Language and cognition are complexly 
interrelated.
(2) Development of language is totally dependent 
on genetics.
(3) Development is disorderly and unpredictable.
(4) There is sensitive period of language 
development.
8. Which of the following questions promotes critical 
and creative thinking in children?
(1) Where does water come from in our city?
(2) Which can be the best way to save water and why?
(3) How many states and how many capitals are 
there in your country ?
(4) What is the name of your country and its 
geographical location on the map ?
9. What does inclusive education entail ?
(1) Segregation and categorisation of students on 
the basis of their abilities.
(2) Standard curriculum for all learners.
(3) Provisioning of only vocational education to 
learners with special needs.
(4) Flexibility in the curriculum as a result of 
recognition of individual differences.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 ( Social Science)
20th August, 2023
  
10. What is the role of evidence in critical thinking ? 
(1) Evidence should be accepted without analysis.
(2) Evidence should be evaluated in a logical and 
systematic way.
(3) Evidence is irrelevant to critical thinking.
(4) Evidence should be ignored in favour of personal 
opinion.
11. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky differ 
in their perspective on the influence of language on 
cognitive development in children. 
 Reason (R) : In discovery learning, teacher provides 
opportunities and students derive information for 
themselves.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
12. In a progressive classroom, the students :
A. do not ask many questions.
B. ask questions to the teacher.
C. ask questions to each other.
D. ask themselves questions.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) B and D
(3) B, C and D (4) A
13. Expectations associated with being male or female are 
referred to as..............and these are learned............... .
(1) gender constancy; initially during adolescence
(2) gender roles; throughout childhood and into 
adulthood.
(3) gender stereotypes; only during middle 
childhood.
(4) gender bias; mainly during early childhood.
14. Which of the following views about intelligence 
supports the respectful consideration of diversity 
among learners ?
(1) Intelligence is not influenced by genetic factors.
(2) Intelligence is not influenced by environmental 
factors.
(3) IQ tests are the only measure of intelligence.
(4) Intelligence is multidimensional and can change 
over time.
15. Who among the following critiqued the concept of 
‘general’ intelligence and proposed an alternative 
theory of intelligence ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Lev Vygotsky (4) Charles Spearman
16. Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory has been critiqued by 
Carol Gilligan for :
(1) not applying quantitative methods of analysis.
(2) ignoring gender differences in moral reasoning.
(3) presenting a stage-theory of moral development.
(4) collecting data by means of real-life situations.
17. General principles of learning suggest that students 
learn better if a teacher :
(1) first discusses what is not known to the student 
and then comes to what the student already 
knows.
(2) first introduces the concept in its symbolic from 
and then moves to its physical form.
(3) first introduces the concept overall and then 
moves on the intricacies of it. 
(4) first discusses the concepts in terms of logic and 
reason and then grants opportunity to verify the 
ideas.
18. A teacher wants to help her students develop 
metacognitive skills. Which of the following 
strategies would be most effective ?
(1) Encouraging students to reflect on their own 
learning and evaluate their progress.
(2) Providing frequent grades and feedback to 
motivate students.
(3) Assigning texts to students to memorize and 
encouraging them to repeat information from 
the textbook.
(4) Providing students with detailed and prescriptive 
instructions for all learning tasks.
19. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should ask students to 
identify their own examples and non-examples of 
the concept for strengthening the concept.
 Reason (R) : Thinking of examples leads to 
strengthening of the concept while non-examples 
tend to confuse the students.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
20. Read the following statements and choose the 
correction option :
 Assertion (A) : Teachers should work hard to break 
down students’  stereotypes of particulars ethnic 
groups. 
 Reason (R) : A key educational objective is to enable 
students to engage in critical self-reflection.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
21. What is the different between mastery goals and 
performance goals ?
(1)  Mastery goals are focused on improving one’s 
own skills and understanding of a task, while 
performance goals are focused on achieving a 
high grade or receiving external rewards.
(2) Mastery goals are focused on avoiding failure, 
while performance goals are focused on gaining 
approval and recognition from others.
(3) Mastery goals are focused on gaining approval 
from others, while performance goals are 
focused on avoiding failure.
(4) Mastery goals are focused on achieving a certain 
level of performance for competing with others, 
while performance goals are focused on improving 
one’s own skills and understanding of a task.
22. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic 
motivation ?
(1) Playing a musical instrument for personal 
enjoyment.
(2) Completing the project to impress the teacher.
  
(3) Studying to avoid being scolded.
(4) Participating in a competition for the prize 
money.
23. According to Piaget, the four qualitatively different 
stages:
(1) illustrate that children's minds are miniature 
adult minds.
(2) vary vastly across the various cultures in the 
world.
(3) are dependent upon the genetic codes of the 
children.
(4) represent universal patterns of development of 
children.
24. Lev Vygotsky believed that development:
(1) is an unfolding of genetic programming.
(2) is discontinuous in nature.
(3) results directly from maturation.
(4) results directly from social interaction.
25. Which of the following is a limitation of Piaget's 
theory of cognitive development?
(1) It does not account for individual differences in 
cognitive development.
(2) It overemphasizes the role of language in 
cognitive development.
(3) It does not account for the role of biological 
factors in cognitive development.
(4) It does not account for the influence of culture 
and social factors on cognitive development.
26. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Every year Lata, a Class VII teacher 
invites a female maths professor and a male nurse to 
her class to discuss careers in these fields.
 Reason (R) : Gender differences are innate and not 
acquired through society.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
27. Which of the following statements is correct in the 
context of hearing impairment ?
(1) All children with hearing impairment need to 
use 'sign language' to communicate.
(2) Hearing impairment can affect a child's ability to 
communicate effectively.
(3) Hearing impairment of a child can be reliably 
tested by making loud noises near the child.
(4) Hearing impairment is always due to a physical 
problem with the ear.
28. Which of the following set correctly mentions the 
characteristics on which students who are gifted 
typically differ from other students in the class ?
A. Advanced depth of understanding
B. Fast pace of learning
C. Higher dependence on others for understanding
D. Rapid physical development
Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) A, B and C
(3) B, C and D (4) A and B
29. In the context of inclusion, curriculum learning 
expectations are the same in ............ , while in ......... , 
they are different.
(1) modification; accommodation
(2) enrichment; acceleration
(3) acceleration; enrichment
(4) accommodation; modification
30. According to constructivist theorists, which of the 
following statements would not be correct ?
(1) Learners construct knowledge in their social and 
cultural context.
(2) Knowledge is subjective.
(3) Learners need to be extrinsically motivated to 
ensure effective learning.
(4) Knowledge is pluralistic and multiple.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Who among the following reinterpreted verses from 
Quran to argue for woman's education ?
(1) Mumtaz Ali 
(2) Begum Anis Qidwai
(3) Hajara Beebi Ismail
(4) Begum Rokeya Sakhwat Hossain
32. Jyotirao Phule's book of 1873 on the dismal 
conditions of 'lower' castes was dedicated to :
(1) Bhakti singers.
(2) Nationalists of anti-colonial movement of India.
(3) Anti-slavery activists of American Civil War.
(4) Brahmo Samaj reformers.
33. We know very less about tribal groups in the 
medieval period because :
(1) they were not living in areas where medieval 
rulers ventured.
(2) they did not keep written records so there is less 
information.
(3) they came into limelight only after the British 
established their rule.
(4) they were isolated and lived in seclusion.
34. Consider the following statements :
A. By the second half of the nineteenth century, 
people within the non-Brahmin castes 
began organizing movements against caste 
discrimination and demanded social equality 
and justice.
B. The Satnami Movement in Central India was 
founded by Ghasidas who worked among the 
leather workers and organized a movement to 
improve their social status.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both A and B are true, but B is not an example of 
A.
(2) A is true, but B is false.
(3) Both A and B are false.
(4) Both A and B are true and B is an example of A.
35. The Ilbert Bill was opposed in 1883 because :
A. Indians opposed the Bill as it gave a free hand to 
the British government to have trials of Indians 
without evidence.
B. Britishers opposed the Bill as Indians could take 
up trial of British or European people.
C. the Bill sought equality between British and 
Indian judges.
D. the Bill was racist towards Indian people.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) Only C
(3) Only D (4) A and D
  
36. Consider the following statements with reference to 
post-independence India :
 Assertion (A) : Despite constitutional recognition 
of equality before law, some Indians are more equal 
than others.
 Reason (R) : The ideals set out in the India 
Constitution have not yet been fulfilled.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
reason for (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct reason for (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
37. Below are two statements A and B in the context of 
Khilafat Movement.
A. In 1920, the British imposed a harsh treaty on 
the Turkish Sultan (Khalifa).
B. Indian Muslims were keen that the Khalifa was 
not allowed to retain control over Muslim sacred 
places in the erstwhile Ottoman empire.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both A and B are false.
(2) A is true, but B is false.
(3) A is false, but B is true.
(4) Both A and B are true.
38. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : As the indigo trade grew, commercial 
agents and officials of the Company began investing 
in indigo production.
 Reason (R) : Attracted by the prospect of high 
profits, numerous Scotsmen and Englishmen came 
to India and became planters.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
39. Which of the following statements are true about 
Buddha's teachings ?
A. Our sufferings and unhappiness are a result of 
past births.
B. Our sufferings and unhappiness are a result of 
our cravings and desires.
C. All believers had to accept and follow the 
teaching of Buddha for a happy life.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) B and C
(3) A, B and C (4) A and B
40. The increased demand for Indian textiles in 
European markets in the sixteenth and seventeenth 
centuries led to the following changes for Indian 
weavers :
A. Expanding crafts of spinning, bleaching and 
dyeing.
B. Increased independence in working of 
craftspersons.
C. Variety in designs and increased creativity of 
craftspersons.
D. Working on a new system of advance payments 
from agents.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C (2) A and D
(3) C and D (4) A and B
41. "In the register of God's creation, since her account 
did not fall under the column of men, how did she 
gain from all of her excellent qualities ?" For whom 
was this passage written in the thirteenth century ?
(1) Raziyya (2) Didda
(3) Gautami (4) Rudramadevi
42. Which of the following statements is/are true about 
technology used in the twelfth century ?
A. Arches were constructed to transfer the weight 
of the superstructure.
B. The center of the arch was called the base stone.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Neither A nor B (2) Only A
(3) Only B (4) Both A and B
43. In which of the following Palaeolithic sites, were 
tools made of limestone found ?
(1) Inamgaon (2) Koldihwa
(3) Brahmagiri (4) Hunsgi
44. Which one of the following is not true for 
Mahajanapadas regarding the collection of regular 
taxes ?
(1) There were taxes on goods that were bought and 
sold, through trade.
(2) Hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest 
produce to the Raja.
(3) Usually tax on crops was fixed at 
1
2
 
(half) of 
what was produced.
(4) Herders were expected to pay taxes in the form 
of animals and animals produce.
45. Which of the following incidents are identified as 
violative of 'The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled 
Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989'?
A Violence by 'upper caste' people against 
Scheduled Caste people.
B. Forcing a member of a Scheduled Caste 
community to eat obnoxious substance.
C. Allowing non-tribal timber merchants to exploit 
tribal land.
D. Marrying a member of Scheduled Caste 
community.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
46. "The Mid-day meal scheme has helped reduce caste 
prejudices among students and promoted social 
justice." Explain the statement by choosing the 
correct option.
A. Children of all castes eat together.
B. In many places, Dalit women are employed to 
cook meals.
C. Enrolment of poor children in schools has 
increased many times.
D. Reduced the dropout rates in schools.
 Options :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
47. Which among the following provisions ensures 
independence of Indian Judicial system ?
A. The legislature is not involved in the process of 
appointment of judges
B. Fixed tenure of judges
C. Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of judges
D. The President administers the oath to the Chief 
Justice of Supreme Court
   
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
48. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
 I  II
 Work  Forms of Employment
A. Mason – Daily wage laborers
B. Domestic worker – Casual workers
C. Vegetable vendor – Self-employed
D. Supervisor in a shop – Businesspersons
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A, B and C (2) A, B and D
(3) A, C and D (4) A and B
49. The cities have witnessed increasing rural-urban 
migration which has resulted in growth of slum 
areas near the industrial sites. The reasons for this 
type of migration are :
A. Deterioration in living standards in urban areas.
B. Disruption of rural labor market.
C. Decreased agricultural productivity.
D. Increased skilled workforce in rural areas.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) B and C
50. Which among the following services can be included 
in the 'Public Services' ?
A. Police Services B. Judicial Services
C. Educational Services D. Construction Services
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
51. The Supreme Court has interpreted Right to food, 
Right to privacy and Right to pollution-free water 
and air under the ambit of which Fundamental 
Right granted to Indian citizens ?
(1) Article 21 (2) Article 19
(3) Article 14 (4) Article 20
52. "Indian secularism is different from secularism 
practiced in the USA." Identify the correct options 
from below which identify the differences between 
the two.
A. In USA, neither the state nor religion can 
interfere in each other's matters.
B. In the Indian Constitution, there is a provision 
for Protection of Minority Rights.
C. Both USA and India maintain strict separation 
between state affairs and religious affairs.
D. In USA, state can allow religious reforms, unlike 
India.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A and C (2) B and C
(3) C and D (4) A and B
53. The term "All persons are equal before the law" 
means :
A. that all the citizens regardless of their socio-
economic status have to obey the same law.
B. no person can be discriminated against, in the 
eyes of the law, on the grounds of race/color, 
religion, caste or gender.
C. inequalities cease to exist.
D. it ensures fair opportunities and a life of dignity 
for all the citizens.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
54. The work performed by a homemaker goes unnoticed 
and unpaid as compared to the official work performed 
by an office going lady who gets salary and respect. 
Examine the possible reason behind this :
(1) Less time taken for household work.
(2) Overvaluation of official work.
(3) Patriarchal set-up of Indian society.
(4) Devaluation of household work.
55. During a class activity, the teacher asked students to 
select dolls which identified closely with Adivasis. 
Most of the students picked up dolls wearing 
colorful clothes, head gear and in dancing postures. 
What does this behavior demonstrate ?
(1) Stereotype (2) Discrimination
(3) Progressiveness (4) Prejudice
56. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
 Assertion (A) : Federal system fulfils the needs and 
demands of the cultural diversities in India.
 Reason (R) : It established multiple levels of 
governance in the country.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
57. Being prejudiced towards someone implies :
A. To judge them negatively.
B. To consider them superior.
C. To disrespect those who are different.
D. To discriminate against members of a group.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) B, C and D (2) A, C and D
(3) A, B, C and D (4) A, B and C
58. Match the following pairs :
Types of Farming Areas/Regions
(A) Shifting cultivation (I) Semi-arid and arid 
regions
(B) Commercial grain 
farming
(II) Thickly populated 
areas
(C) Intensive subsistence 
agriculture
(III) Thickly forested 
areas
(D) Nomadic herding (IV) T emperate 
Grasslands
 Choose the correct option :
(1) A-III, B-IV , C-II, D-I (2) A-I, B-II, C-IV , D-III
(3) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV (4) A-IV , B-I, C-III, D-II
59. If Greenwich Meridian Time is 12 noon, then what 
will be the time at 45° East longitude ?
(1) 3 p.m. (2) 9 a.m.
(3) 10 a.m. (4) 2 p.m.
60. Sea caves are formed in coastal areas. Select the 
suitable reason for formation of sea caves :
(1) Wind erosion
(2) Erosion and deposition by waves
(3) Man made activity
(4) Falling of rocks
61. An imaginary line drawn on a globe to divide it into 
two equal parts is known as the ................ .
(1) Tropic of Capricorn (2) Equator
(3) Arctic Circle (4) Tropic of Cancer