CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (31 Dec - 2021) | 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
1. The development period in which internalised 
norms are questioned and the opinions of the peer 
group usually become more important than family 
is called ............... .
(1) Infancy (2) Early Childhood
(3) Middle childhood (4) Adolescence
2. Seeing that their son Ravi was interested in reading 
and could read at the age of 3, his parents got him 
a lot of books. Due to his parents’ encouragement 
Ravi’s reading was highly advanced as per his age.
 Which principle of development can be inferred 
from the above example?
(1) Development does not follow a predictable path.
(2) Development is proximodistal.
(3) Development is cephalocaudal
(4) Development is a result of interaction between 
heredity and environment.
3. Which period of development comprises each 
of the following characteristics: establishment of 
independence, development of identity and abstract 
thinking?
(1) Middle childhood. (2) Late childhood.
(3) Adolescence (4) Early Adulthood
4. Which of the following statements about socialization 
is correct?
(1) There is a uniform way of socialization across 
cultures.
(2) Socialization is a complex process in which 
several agencies influence children during 
various times in their life-span.
(3) Media and family are secondary agencies of 
socialization.
(4) Secondary socialization occurs first when the 
children learn their individual identity and 
acquire language.
5. Which of the following theorist used ‘coqneline 
developmental’ approach to explain the moral 
reasoning among children ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Joan Turiel (4) Michael Oser
6. “Children activity construct their understanding of 
the world” is proposed by
(1) E. L. Thorndike (2) B. F . Skinner
(3) Jean Piaget (4) Ivan Pavlov
7. In context of teaching - learning, which of the 
following strategy is discouraged by Lev Vygotsky?
(1) Co-operative Learning
(2) Scaffolding
(3) Assisted Learning
(4) Expository teaching
8. While arranging the pieces of a puzzle Meethi speaks 
aloud to direct her own actions. Lev Vygotsky refers 
to the use of such language forself regulation as:
(1) Egocentric Speech (2) Private Speech
(3) Social Speech (4) Irrational Speech
9. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral 
development, at which stage of moral development 
do individuals define right action by self-chosen 
ethical principles of conscience that are valid for all 
humanity, regardless of law and social agreement?
(1) The social contract orientation.
(2) The Universal ethical principal Orientation.
(3) The social order maintaining orientation.
(4) The instrumental purpose orientation.
10. In a progressive classroom, a teacher facilitates the 
children to work in groups to achieve a common 
learning task. This will promote ............... among 
students.
(1) competition (2) cooperative learning
(3) rivalry (4) frustration
11. Which of the following intelligence types are 
included in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple 
intelligences?
(1) Analytical, Linguistic, Spatial
(2) Creative, Analytical, Practical
(3) Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Musical
(4) Fluid, Crystalized, General
12. For breaking gender stereotypes in children, which 
among the following should be avoided?
(1) Joint endeavours with children of other genders.
(2) Exposure to adults engaged in no stereotypical 
activities.
(3) making generic utterances such as ‘Girls are 
good in art’ and ‘boys excel in maths’
(4) Critical discussions around ‘inborn abilities’ 
and ‘societal perception of abilities’ of various 
genders.
13. Assertion (A): A teacher should not cater to 
individual differences in the class.
 Reason (R): The purpose of progressive education 
is to ensure that all children are instructed in a 
uniform manner and assessed by standard methods.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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Paper - 2 (Social Science)
31st	December	2021
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. The development period in which internalised 
norms are questioned and the opinions of the peer 
group usually become more important than family 
is called ............... .
(1) Infancy (2) Early Childhood
(3) Middle childhood (4) Adolescence
2. Seeing that their son Ravi was interested in reading 
and could read at the age of 3, his parents got him 
a lot of books. Due to his parents’ encouragement 
Ravi’s reading was highly advanced as per his age.
 Which principle of development can be inferred 
from the above example?
(1) Development does not follow a predictable path.
(2) Development is proximodistal.
(3) Development is cephalocaudal
(4) Development is a result of interaction between 
heredity and environment.
3. Which period of development comprises each 
of the following characteristics: establishment of 
independence, development of identity and abstract 
thinking?
(1) Middle childhood. (2) Late childhood.
(3) Adolescence (4) Early Adulthood
4. Which of the following statements about socialization 
is correct?
(1) There is a uniform way of socialization across 
cultures.
(2) Socialization is a complex process in which 
several agencies influence children during 
various times in their life-span.
(3) Media and family are secondary agencies of 
socialization.
(4) Secondary socialization occurs first when the 
children learn their individual identity and 
acquire language.
5. Which of the following theorist used ‘coqneline 
developmental’ approach to explain the moral 
reasoning among children ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Joan Turiel (4) Michael Oser
6. “Children activity construct their understanding of 
the world” is proposed by
(1) E. L. Thorndike (2) B. F . Skinner
(3) Jean Piaget (4) Ivan Pavlov
7. In context of teaching - learning, which of the 
following strategy is discouraged by Lev Vygotsky?
(1) Co-operative Learning
(2) Scaffolding
(3) Assisted Learning
(4) Expository teaching
8. While arranging the pieces of a puzzle Meethi speaks 
aloud to direct her own actions. Lev Vygotsky refers 
to the use of such language forself regulation as:
(1) Egocentric Speech (2) Private Speech
(3) Social Speech (4) Irrational Speech
9. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral 
development, at which stage of moral development 
do individuals define right action by self-chosen 
ethical principles of conscience that are valid for all 
humanity, regardless of law and social agreement?
(1) The social contract orientation.
(2) The Universal ethical principal Orientation.
(3) The social order maintaining orientation.
(4) The instrumental purpose orientation.
10. In a progressive classroom, a teacher facilitates the 
children to work in groups to achieve a common 
learning task. This will promote ............... among 
students.
(1) competition (2) cooperative learning
(3) rivalry (4) frustration
11. Which of the following intelligence types are 
included in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple 
intelligences?
(1) Analytical, Linguistic, Spatial
(2) Creative, Analytical, Practical
(3) Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Musical
(4) Fluid, Crystalized, General
12. For breaking gender stereotypes in children, which 
among the following should be avoided?
(1) Joint endeavours with children of other genders.
(2) Exposure to adults engaged in no stereotypical 
activities.
(3) making generic utterances such as ‘Girls are 
good in art’ and ‘boys excel in maths’
(4) Critical discussions around ‘inborn abilities’ 
and ‘societal perception of abilities’ of various 
genders.
13. Assertion (A): A teacher should not cater to 
individual differences in the class.
 Reason (R): The purpose of progressive education 
is to ensure that all children are instructed in a 
uniform manner and assessed by standard methods.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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Paper - 2 (Social Science)
31st	December	2021
  
14. In the context of assessment, what kind of report 
card for students has been proposed in National 
Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
(1) Report cards specifying relative performance of 
the student in comparison to others
(2) Report cards of students performance in paper 
and pencil tests through the year.
(3) 360 degree multi-dimensional report card
(4) summative uni-dimensional report cards
15. Which of the following questions would assess 
critical thinking?
(1) What is the formula for (a + b)
2
?
(2) Write chemical formula of methane.
(3) What could be the various reasons for shortage 
of food?
(4) What is the depositional feature of a glacier 
called?
16. In a language class, which of the following strategy 
should be avoided for successful conclusion of 
students with dyslexia?
(1) Setting strict time lines for submission of hand-
written work.
(2) Allow voice - recorders instead of note - taking 
in class.
(3) Allow typed and printed assignment instead of 
handwritten.
(4) Provide opportunities for reading and writing at 
individual pace.
17. A Learning difficulty marked by low span of 
attention, impulsiveness and a low tolerance for 
frustration, is referred as:
(1) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(2) Autism
(3) Visual Impairment
(4) Dyscalculia
18. A condition characterized by significant limitations 
both in reasoning, learning, problem solving and in 
adaptive behaviour including social and practical 
skills will be known as ............... .
(1) Hearing impairment
(2) Visual impairment
(3) Loco motor disability
(4) Intellectual disability
19. Assertion (A): Inclusion means, students experiencing 
difficulties learn in isolated sections in a regular 
school
 Reason (R): Such a practice prepares students 
experiencing learning difficulties for participation in 
society
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
20. Which of the following is NOT an important factor 
of creativity?
(1) Originality (2) Convergent Thinking
(3) Fluency (4) Flexibility
21. In a socio-constructivist classroom, what all would 
be a source of knowledge?
(i) Newspapers (ii) Peers
(iii) T extbooks (iv) Folktales
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
22. What does ‘active engagement’ of learners involve?
(i) Enquiry and questioning.
(ii) Reproduction and recall.
(iii) Application and reflection.
(iv) Debate and discussion.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (i), (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (ii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
23. Allowing learners maximum freedom within a 
resource rich environment and facilitating them 
to construct knowledge for themselves, indicate 
towards which approach?
(1) Discovery Learning
(2) Text-book centred learning
(3) Expository teaching
(4) Behaviouristic teaching
24. Alternative conceptions among children:
(1) are unusual to get formed
(2) are purely illogical and erroneous
(3) represents their intuitive theories
(4) should not be attended by the teacher
25. Assertion (A) : Adolescents should be provided lot 
of opportunities for discussion and debate in the 
classroom.
 Reason (R) : Collaborative learning provides room 
for negotiation of meaning and sharing of multiple 
views.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
26. To encourage conceptual change among students, a 
teacher should:
(1) give long passages to rote memorize.
(2) present content which is moderately challenging 
and requires modification of schemas.
(3) present information in disconnected chunks.
(4) give tasks which are way higher than children’s 
current cognitive level.
27. ............... belief of ability implies that efforts are 
meaningful in achieving success.
(1) Competitive (2) Entity
(3) Incremental (4) Avoidance-based
28. A constructive classroom would include tasks that 
are:
(i) moderately difficult.
(ii) based on recalling the text.
(iii) repetitive and mechanical.
(iv) group work.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. The development period in which internalised 
norms are questioned and the opinions of the peer 
group usually become more important than family 
is called ............... .
(1) Infancy (2) Early Childhood
(3) Middle childhood (4) Adolescence
2. Seeing that their son Ravi was interested in reading 
and could read at the age of 3, his parents got him 
a lot of books. Due to his parents’ encouragement 
Ravi’s reading was highly advanced as per his age.
 Which principle of development can be inferred 
from the above example?
(1) Development does not follow a predictable path.
(2) Development is proximodistal.
(3) Development is cephalocaudal
(4) Development is a result of interaction between 
heredity and environment.
3. Which period of development comprises each 
of the following characteristics: establishment of 
independence, development of identity and abstract 
thinking?
(1) Middle childhood. (2) Late childhood.
(3) Adolescence (4) Early Adulthood
4. Which of the following statements about socialization 
is correct?
(1) There is a uniform way of socialization across 
cultures.
(2) Socialization is a complex process in which 
several agencies influence children during 
various times in their life-span.
(3) Media and family are secondary agencies of 
socialization.
(4) Secondary socialization occurs first when the 
children learn their individual identity and 
acquire language.
5. Which of the following theorist used ‘coqneline 
developmental’ approach to explain the moral 
reasoning among children ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Joan Turiel (4) Michael Oser
6. “Children activity construct their understanding of 
the world” is proposed by
(1) E. L. Thorndike (2) B. F . Skinner
(3) Jean Piaget (4) Ivan Pavlov
7. In context of teaching - learning, which of the 
following strategy is discouraged by Lev Vygotsky?
(1) Co-operative Learning
(2) Scaffolding
(3) Assisted Learning
(4) Expository teaching
8. While arranging the pieces of a puzzle Meethi speaks 
aloud to direct her own actions. Lev Vygotsky refers 
to the use of such language forself regulation as:
(1) Egocentric Speech (2) Private Speech
(3) Social Speech (4) Irrational Speech
9. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral 
development, at which stage of moral development 
do individuals define right action by self-chosen 
ethical principles of conscience that are valid for all 
humanity, regardless of law and social agreement?
(1) The social contract orientation.
(2) The Universal ethical principal Orientation.
(3) The social order maintaining orientation.
(4) The instrumental purpose orientation.
10. In a progressive classroom, a teacher facilitates the 
children to work in groups to achieve a common 
learning task. This will promote ............... among 
students.
(1) competition (2) cooperative learning
(3) rivalry (4) frustration
11. Which of the following intelligence types are 
included in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple 
intelligences?
(1) Analytical, Linguistic, Spatial
(2) Creative, Analytical, Practical
(3) Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Musical
(4) Fluid, Crystalized, General
12. For breaking gender stereotypes in children, which 
among the following should be avoided?
(1) Joint endeavours with children of other genders.
(2) Exposure to adults engaged in no stereotypical 
activities.
(3) making generic utterances such as ‘Girls are 
good in art’ and ‘boys excel in maths’
(4) Critical discussions around ‘inborn abilities’ 
and ‘societal perception of abilities’ of various 
genders.
13. Assertion (A): A teacher should not cater to 
individual differences in the class.
 Reason (R): The purpose of progressive education 
is to ensure that all children are instructed in a 
uniform manner and assessed by standard methods.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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Paper - 2 (Social Science)
31st	December	2021
  
14. In the context of assessment, what kind of report 
card for students has been proposed in National 
Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
(1) Report cards specifying relative performance of 
the student in comparison to others
(2) Report cards of students performance in paper 
and pencil tests through the year.
(3) 360 degree multi-dimensional report card
(4) summative uni-dimensional report cards
15. Which of the following questions would assess 
critical thinking?
(1) What is the formula for (a + b)
2
?
(2) Write chemical formula of methane.
(3) What could be the various reasons for shortage 
of food?
(4) What is the depositional feature of a glacier 
called?
16. In a language class, which of the following strategy 
should be avoided for successful conclusion of 
students with dyslexia?
(1) Setting strict time lines for submission of hand-
written work.
(2) Allow voice - recorders instead of note - taking 
in class.
(3) Allow typed and printed assignment instead of 
handwritten.
(4) Provide opportunities for reading and writing at 
individual pace.
17. A Learning difficulty marked by low span of 
attention, impulsiveness and a low tolerance for 
frustration, is referred as:
(1) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(2) Autism
(3) Visual Impairment
(4) Dyscalculia
18. A condition characterized by significant limitations 
both in reasoning, learning, problem solving and in 
adaptive behaviour including social and practical 
skills will be known as ............... .
(1) Hearing impairment
(2) Visual impairment
(3) Loco motor disability
(4) Intellectual disability
19. Assertion (A): Inclusion means, students experiencing 
difficulties learn in isolated sections in a regular 
school
 Reason (R): Such a practice prepares students 
experiencing learning difficulties for participation in 
society
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
20. Which of the following is NOT an important factor 
of creativity?
(1) Originality (2) Convergent Thinking
(3) Fluency (4) Flexibility
21. In a socio-constructivist classroom, what all would 
be a source of knowledge?
(i) Newspapers (ii) Peers
(iii) T extbooks (iv) Folktales
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
22. What does ‘active engagement’ of learners involve?
(i) Enquiry and questioning.
(ii) Reproduction and recall.
(iii) Application and reflection.
(iv) Debate and discussion.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (i), (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (ii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
23. Allowing learners maximum freedom within a 
resource rich environment and facilitating them 
to construct knowledge for themselves, indicate 
towards which approach?
(1) Discovery Learning
(2) Text-book centred learning
(3) Expository teaching
(4) Behaviouristic teaching
24. Alternative conceptions among children:
(1) are unusual to get formed
(2) are purely illogical and erroneous
(3) represents their intuitive theories
(4) should not be attended by the teacher
25. Assertion (A) : Adolescents should be provided lot 
of opportunities for discussion and debate in the 
classroom.
 Reason (R) : Collaborative learning provides room 
for negotiation of meaning and sharing of multiple 
views.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
26. To encourage conceptual change among students, a 
teacher should:
(1) give long passages to rote memorize.
(2) present content which is moderately challenging 
and requires modification of schemas.
(3) present information in disconnected chunks.
(4) give tasks which are way higher than children’s 
current cognitive level.
27. ............... belief of ability implies that efforts are 
meaningful in achieving success.
(1) Competitive (2) Entity
(3) Incremental (4) Avoidance-based
28. A constructive classroom would include tasks that 
are:
(i) moderately difficult.
(ii) based on recalling the text.
(iii) repetitive and mechanical.
(iv) group work.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
  
29. A student is likely to experience ............... when 
attribution for success is considered internal and 
............... when attribution for failure is considered 
external.
(1) Anxiety, Relief (2) Shame, Gratitude
(3) Pride, Anger (4) Gratitude , Joy
30. While teaching a new concept in middle grades, a 
teacher should :
(1) ensure that the concept is absolutely alien to 
students.
(2) relate what students already know with the new 
concept.
(3) give ready-made notes to students and ask them 
to memorise.
(4) ensure that students do not share their socio-
cultural knowledge in the discussion about 
concept.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. The Harappans belonged to the
(1) Bronze Age (2) Copper Age
(3) Brass Age (4) Iron Age
32. Consider the following statements A and B and 
choose the correct option.
(A) Historians do see time just as a passing of hours, 
days or years.
(B) Time reflect changes in social and economic 
organization.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) true, but (B) is false.
(4) (A) Is false, but (B) is true.
33. ‘Kitab al –Hind’ was written by
(1) Al -Idrisi (2) Al -Biruni
(3) Al -Zaruni (4) Al-Duhail
34. The sharing of architectural styles amongst different 
regions between the eighth and eighteenth centuries 
was because ............... .
(1) the creation of large empires brought different 
regions together resulting in cross-fertilization of 
forms and styles.
(2) the need to synchronize led to duplication of 
majestic creations of the powerful empire.
(3) the emperors wanted to spread their architectural 
legacy across regions to mark supremacy.
(4) smaller kingdoms wanted to show their loyalty 
and copied the architectural style of the bigger 
empire.
35. Consider the statements A and B and choose the 
correct option.
A: About 2000 years ago, there was a famous 
physician named Charaka. He stated that human 
body has 360 bones.
B: Charaka arrived at this figure by counting the 
teeth, joints and cartilages.
(1) Both A and B are true.
(2) Both A and B are false.
(3) A is true and B is false.
(4) B is true and A is false.
36. Match the following:
Dance form State
a. Kathak i. Andhra Pradesh
b. Bharatnatyam ii. Tamil Nadu
c. Kathakali iii. Uttar Pradesh
d. Kuchipudi iv. Kerala
(1) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv (2) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(3) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii (4) a-ii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
37. Which of the following is the correct order (Starting 
from earliest revolt) of communities revolted against 
the rule?
(1) Santhals, Kols, Bastar, Warli
(2) Kols, Santhals, Bastar, Warli
(3) Santhals, Bastar, Kols, Warli
(4) Kols, Santhals, Warli , Bastar
38. Consider the following statements about tribals in 
India and choose the correct option.
(A) Tribal chiefs lost much of their administrative 
powers during colonial time.
(B) Tribal chiefs were allowed to keep their land 
titles over cluster of villages.
(C) Tribal chiefs enjoyed their traditional authority 
among their people.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (B) and (C) are true
(3) Both (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
39. Consider the following statements on women and 
reform and choose the correct option.
 Statement A: The knowledge of ancient texts helped 
reformers promote new laws during British rule.
 Statement B: The reformers discarded ancient texts 
in order to go in for reforms in social practices.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
40. Periyar led the Non-Brahman movement in Tamil 
Nadu. It posed several challenges to the caste 
system.
 Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(1) He started the temple-entry movement.
(2) He gave the slogan ‘Ore jati, ore madam, ore 
devam manushyan’ (Human has one caste, one 
religion, one God).
(3) He started the Self-Respect movement.
(4) He established the Ved Samaj in Madras in 1864.
41. Jyotirao Phule criticized caste inequality by
(1) reading and quoting religious texts to refute 
caste system.
(2) arguing that Aryans were foreigners and 
subjugated the local population to introduce 
caste system.
(3) relying on scientific claims of biological similarity 
of all humans.
(4) getting influenced by Bhakti and Sufi Movements 
of previous centuries.
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. The development period in which internalised 
norms are questioned and the opinions of the peer 
group usually become more important than family 
is called ............... .
(1) Infancy (2) Early Childhood
(3) Middle childhood (4) Adolescence
2. Seeing that their son Ravi was interested in reading 
and could read at the age of 3, his parents got him 
a lot of books. Due to his parents’ encouragement 
Ravi’s reading was highly advanced as per his age.
 Which principle of development can be inferred 
from the above example?
(1) Development does not follow a predictable path.
(2) Development is proximodistal.
(3) Development is cephalocaudal
(4) Development is a result of interaction between 
heredity and environment.
3. Which period of development comprises each 
of the following characteristics: establishment of 
independence, development of identity and abstract 
thinking?
(1) Middle childhood. (2) Late childhood.
(3) Adolescence (4) Early Adulthood
4. Which of the following statements about socialization 
is correct?
(1) There is a uniform way of socialization across 
cultures.
(2) Socialization is a complex process in which 
several agencies influence children during 
various times in their life-span.
(3) Media and family are secondary agencies of 
socialization.
(4) Secondary socialization occurs first when the 
children learn their individual identity and 
acquire language.
5. Which of the following theorist used ‘coqneline 
developmental’ approach to explain the moral 
reasoning among children ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Joan Turiel (4) Michael Oser
6. “Children activity construct their understanding of 
the world” is proposed by
(1) E. L. Thorndike (2) B. F . Skinner
(3) Jean Piaget (4) Ivan Pavlov
7. In context of teaching - learning, which of the 
following strategy is discouraged by Lev Vygotsky?
(1) Co-operative Learning
(2) Scaffolding
(3) Assisted Learning
(4) Expository teaching
8. While arranging the pieces of a puzzle Meethi speaks 
aloud to direct her own actions. Lev Vygotsky refers 
to the use of such language forself regulation as:
(1) Egocentric Speech (2) Private Speech
(3) Social Speech (4) Irrational Speech
9. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral 
development, at which stage of moral development 
do individuals define right action by self-chosen 
ethical principles of conscience that are valid for all 
humanity, regardless of law and social agreement?
(1) The social contract orientation.
(2) The Universal ethical principal Orientation.
(3) The social order maintaining orientation.
(4) The instrumental purpose orientation.
10. In a progressive classroom, a teacher facilitates the 
children to work in groups to achieve a common 
learning task. This will promote ............... among 
students.
(1) competition (2) cooperative learning
(3) rivalry (4) frustration
11. Which of the following intelligence types are 
included in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple 
intelligences?
(1) Analytical, Linguistic, Spatial
(2) Creative, Analytical, Practical
(3) Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Musical
(4) Fluid, Crystalized, General
12. For breaking gender stereotypes in children, which 
among the following should be avoided?
(1) Joint endeavours with children of other genders.
(2) Exposure to adults engaged in no stereotypical 
activities.
(3) making generic utterances such as ‘Girls are 
good in art’ and ‘boys excel in maths’
(4) Critical discussions around ‘inborn abilities’ 
and ‘societal perception of abilities’ of various 
genders.
13. Assertion (A): A teacher should not cater to 
individual differences in the class.
 Reason (R): The purpose of progressive education 
is to ensure that all children are instructed in a 
uniform manner and assessed by standard methods.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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14. In the context of assessment, what kind of report 
card for students has been proposed in National 
Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
(1) Report cards specifying relative performance of 
the student in comparison to others
(2) Report cards of students performance in paper 
and pencil tests through the year.
(3) 360 degree multi-dimensional report card
(4) summative uni-dimensional report cards
15. Which of the following questions would assess 
critical thinking?
(1) What is the formula for (a + b)
2
?
(2) Write chemical formula of methane.
(3) What could be the various reasons for shortage 
of food?
(4) What is the depositional feature of a glacier 
called?
16. In a language class, which of the following strategy 
should be avoided for successful conclusion of 
students with dyslexia?
(1) Setting strict time lines for submission of hand-
written work.
(2) Allow voice - recorders instead of note - taking 
in class.
(3) Allow typed and printed assignment instead of 
handwritten.
(4) Provide opportunities for reading and writing at 
individual pace.
17. A Learning difficulty marked by low span of 
attention, impulsiveness and a low tolerance for 
frustration, is referred as:
(1) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(2) Autism
(3) Visual Impairment
(4) Dyscalculia
18. A condition characterized by significant limitations 
both in reasoning, learning, problem solving and in 
adaptive behaviour including social and practical 
skills will be known as ............... .
(1) Hearing impairment
(2) Visual impairment
(3) Loco motor disability
(4) Intellectual disability
19. Assertion (A): Inclusion means, students experiencing 
difficulties learn in isolated sections in a regular 
school
 Reason (R): Such a practice prepares students 
experiencing learning difficulties for participation in 
society
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
20. Which of the following is NOT an important factor 
of creativity?
(1) Originality (2) Convergent Thinking
(3) Fluency (4) Flexibility
21. In a socio-constructivist classroom, what all would 
be a source of knowledge?
(i) Newspapers (ii) Peers
(iii) T extbooks (iv) Folktales
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
22. What does ‘active engagement’ of learners involve?
(i) Enquiry and questioning.
(ii) Reproduction and recall.
(iii) Application and reflection.
(iv) Debate and discussion.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (i), (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (ii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
23. Allowing learners maximum freedom within a 
resource rich environment and facilitating them 
to construct knowledge for themselves, indicate 
towards which approach?
(1) Discovery Learning
(2) Text-book centred learning
(3) Expository teaching
(4) Behaviouristic teaching
24. Alternative conceptions among children:
(1) are unusual to get formed
(2) are purely illogical and erroneous
(3) represents their intuitive theories
(4) should not be attended by the teacher
25. Assertion (A) : Adolescents should be provided lot 
of opportunities for discussion and debate in the 
classroom.
 Reason (R) : Collaborative learning provides room 
for negotiation of meaning and sharing of multiple 
views.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
26. To encourage conceptual change among students, a 
teacher should:
(1) give long passages to rote memorize.
(2) present content which is moderately challenging 
and requires modification of schemas.
(3) present information in disconnected chunks.
(4) give tasks which are way higher than children’s 
current cognitive level.
27. ............... belief of ability implies that efforts are 
meaningful in achieving success.
(1) Competitive (2) Entity
(3) Incremental (4) Avoidance-based
28. A constructive classroom would include tasks that 
are:
(i) moderately difficult.
(ii) based on recalling the text.
(iii) repetitive and mechanical.
(iv) group work.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
  
29. A student is likely to experience ............... when 
attribution for success is considered internal and 
............... when attribution for failure is considered 
external.
(1) Anxiety, Relief (2) Shame, Gratitude
(3) Pride, Anger (4) Gratitude , Joy
30. While teaching a new concept in middle grades, a 
teacher should :
(1) ensure that the concept is absolutely alien to 
students.
(2) relate what students already know with the new 
concept.
(3) give ready-made notes to students and ask them 
to memorise.
(4) ensure that students do not share their socio-
cultural knowledge in the discussion about 
concept.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. The Harappans belonged to the
(1) Bronze Age (2) Copper Age
(3) Brass Age (4) Iron Age
32. Consider the following statements A and B and 
choose the correct option.
(A) Historians do see time just as a passing of hours, 
days or years.
(B) Time reflect changes in social and economic 
organization.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) true, but (B) is false.
(4) (A) Is false, but (B) is true.
33. ‘Kitab al –Hind’ was written by
(1) Al -Idrisi (2) Al -Biruni
(3) Al -Zaruni (4) Al-Duhail
34. The sharing of architectural styles amongst different 
regions between the eighth and eighteenth centuries 
was because ............... .
(1) the creation of large empires brought different 
regions together resulting in cross-fertilization of 
forms and styles.
(2) the need to synchronize led to duplication of 
majestic creations of the powerful empire.
(3) the emperors wanted to spread their architectural 
legacy across regions to mark supremacy.
(4) smaller kingdoms wanted to show their loyalty 
and copied the architectural style of the bigger 
empire.
35. Consider the statements A and B and choose the 
correct option.
A: About 2000 years ago, there was a famous 
physician named Charaka. He stated that human 
body has 360 bones.
B: Charaka arrived at this figure by counting the 
teeth, joints and cartilages.
(1) Both A and B are true.
(2) Both A and B are false.
(3) A is true and B is false.
(4) B is true and A is false.
36. Match the following:
Dance form State
a. Kathak i. Andhra Pradesh
b. Bharatnatyam ii. Tamil Nadu
c. Kathakali iii. Uttar Pradesh
d. Kuchipudi iv. Kerala
(1) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv (2) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(3) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii (4) a-ii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
37. Which of the following is the correct order (Starting 
from earliest revolt) of communities revolted against 
the rule?
(1) Santhals, Kols, Bastar, Warli
(2) Kols, Santhals, Bastar, Warli
(3) Santhals, Bastar, Kols, Warli
(4) Kols, Santhals, Warli , Bastar
38. Consider the following statements about tribals in 
India and choose the correct option.
(A) Tribal chiefs lost much of their administrative 
powers during colonial time.
(B) Tribal chiefs were allowed to keep their land 
titles over cluster of villages.
(C) Tribal chiefs enjoyed their traditional authority 
among their people.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (B) and (C) are true
(3) Both (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
39. Consider the following statements on women and 
reform and choose the correct option.
 Statement A: The knowledge of ancient texts helped 
reformers promote new laws during British rule.
 Statement B: The reformers discarded ancient texts 
in order to go in for reforms in social practices.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
40. Periyar led the Non-Brahman movement in Tamil 
Nadu. It posed several challenges to the caste 
system.
 Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(1) He started the temple-entry movement.
(2) He gave the slogan ‘Ore jati, ore madam, ore 
devam manushyan’ (Human has one caste, one 
religion, one God).
(3) He started the Self-Respect movement.
(4) He established the Ved Samaj in Madras in 1864.
41. Jyotirao Phule criticized caste inequality by
(1) reading and quoting religious texts to refute 
caste system.
(2) arguing that Aryans were foreigners and 
subjugated the local population to introduce 
caste system.
(3) relying on scientific claims of biological similarity 
of all humans.
(4) getting influenced by Bhakti and Sufi Movements 
of previous centuries.
  
42. Mahatma Gandhi called for which campaign against 
Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
(1) Rowlett Satyagraha
(2) Non-Cooperation Movement
(3) Khilafat Movement
(4) Civil Disobedience Movement
43. If you had to use Moderate Methods in present 
times to voice your dissent against any authority, 
which of the following would be the correct method 
to apply?
A. use of force
B. demonstrations
C. writing articles
 Choose the correct option.
(1) A and B (2) A and C
(3) B and C (4) A, B and C
44. English continued to be used in India after 
independence because
(1) this was a condition given by the British Viceroy 
before leaving.
(2) it would help in smooth transactions of 
administration from colonial to independent 
India.
(3) there was demand from non-Hindu speaking 
states for a language that was understood by 
them.
(4) the Indian government wanted to control the 
demands for creation of linguistic states.
45. Read the statements A and B on stars and select the 
correct answer.
 Statement A: The sun is a star.
 Statement B : Countless twinkling stars in the night 
sky are similar to the sun.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
46. Which of the following structures connects the 
continent of North America to the continent of 
South America?
(1) Mountain Range (2) Isthmus
(3) Canal (4) Strait
47. Identify the type of forest on the basis of features A, 
B and C listed below.
(A) These forests are also called monsoon forests.
(B) Important trees of these forests are sal, teak, 
peepal, neem and shisham.
(C) They are found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar 
Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa 
and in parts of Maharashtra.
(1) Tropical deciduous forest
(2) Tropical Rain forest
(3) Mangrove forest
(4) Mountain forest
48. The type and thickness of natural vegetation varies 
from place to place because of the variation in which 
of the following factors?
(a) Temperature and moisture
(b) Latitude and altitude
(c) Slope and thickness of soil
(d) Direction of wind blowing
 Choose the appropriate option.
(1) (a) and (c) only (2) (c) and (d) only
(3) (a), (b) and (c) only (4) (a), (b) and (d) only
49. Rhine Valley and Vosges Mountains are example of :
(1) Block Mountains (2) Fold Mountains
(3) Volcanic Mountains (4) Glaciers
50. Which of the following is an example of a desert?
(1) Sunderban (2) Eastern Ghats
(3) Ladakh (4) Sahyadri
51. Which of the following statement / statements 
explain the cause for less variation in temperature 
over the sea.
(A) Presence of ocean currents maintain a constant 
temperature.
(B) Most of the seas are located near the poles.
(C) Sea water gets heated slowly and loses heat 
slowly.
(D) Presence of high atmospheric pressure contributes 
to less variation of temperature.
(1) Only (A) is correct.
(2) Only (B) is correct.
(3) Only (C) is correct.
(4) Both (C) and (D) are correct.
52. Identify the layer of the atmosphere on the basis of 
the given statements.
A: The layer is almost free from clouds and associated 
weather phenomenon.
B: It contains a layer of ozone gas.
(1) Thermosphere (2) Mesosphere
(3) T roposphere (4) Stratosphere
53. Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) Human beings cannot survive if there is no air 
and air pressure in the atmosphere.
(B) Air presses us with a great force on our body 
similarly our body exerts a counter pressure.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct 
explanation of (A.)
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true and (B) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (B) is true.
54. Read the following and choose the correct sentence 
/ sentences about the means of transport.
(A) Roadways are most commonly used means of 
transport especially for short distances.
(B) Waterways are the cheapest for carrying heavy 
and bulky goods over long distance.
(C) Railways are extremely useful in reaching 
inaccessible and difficult terrains.
(D) Airways are most expensive and only mode to 
reach the most remote and distant areas.
(1) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(2) Only (C) and (D) are correct.
(3) Only (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
(4) Only (A), (B) and (D) are correct.
55. While teaching about migration is her class which of 
the following factors could be considered as relevant 
by the teacher?
(A) Availability of work opportunities.
(B) Improving standards of living.
(C) Marriage
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. The development period in which internalised 
norms are questioned and the opinions of the peer 
group usually become more important than family 
is called ............... .
(1) Infancy (2) Early Childhood
(3) Middle childhood (4) Adolescence
2. Seeing that their son Ravi was interested in reading 
and could read at the age of 3, his parents got him 
a lot of books. Due to his parents’ encouragement 
Ravi’s reading was highly advanced as per his age.
 Which principle of development can be inferred 
from the above example?
(1) Development does not follow a predictable path.
(2) Development is proximodistal.
(3) Development is cephalocaudal
(4) Development is a result of interaction between 
heredity and environment.
3. Which period of development comprises each 
of the following characteristics: establishment of 
independence, development of identity and abstract 
thinking?
(1) Middle childhood. (2) Late childhood.
(3) Adolescence (4) Early Adulthood
4. Which of the following statements about socialization 
is correct?
(1) There is a uniform way of socialization across 
cultures.
(2) Socialization is a complex process in which 
several agencies influence children during 
various times in their life-span.
(3) Media and family are secondary agencies of 
socialization.
(4) Secondary socialization occurs first when the 
children learn their individual identity and 
acquire language.
5. Which of the following theorist used ‘coqneline 
developmental’ approach to explain the moral 
reasoning among children ?
(1) Howard Gardner (2) Jean Piaget
(3) Joan Turiel (4) Michael Oser
6. “Children activity construct their understanding of 
the world” is proposed by
(1) E. L. Thorndike (2) B. F . Skinner
(3) Jean Piaget (4) Ivan Pavlov
7. In context of teaching - learning, which of the 
following strategy is discouraged by Lev Vygotsky?
(1) Co-operative Learning
(2) Scaffolding
(3) Assisted Learning
(4) Expository teaching
8. While arranging the pieces of a puzzle Meethi speaks 
aloud to direct her own actions. Lev Vygotsky refers 
to the use of such language forself regulation as:
(1) Egocentric Speech (2) Private Speech
(3) Social Speech (4) Irrational Speech
9. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral 
development, at which stage of moral development 
do individuals define right action by self-chosen 
ethical principles of conscience that are valid for all 
humanity, regardless of law and social agreement?
(1) The social contract orientation.
(2) The Universal ethical principal Orientation.
(3) The social order maintaining orientation.
(4) The instrumental purpose orientation.
10. In a progressive classroom, a teacher facilitates the 
children to work in groups to achieve a common 
learning task. This will promote ............... among 
students.
(1) competition (2) cooperative learning
(3) rivalry (4) frustration
11. Which of the following intelligence types are 
included in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple 
intelligences?
(1) Analytical, Linguistic, Spatial
(2) Creative, Analytical, Practical
(3) Linguistic, Logico-mathematical, Musical
(4) Fluid, Crystalized, General
12. For breaking gender stereotypes in children, which 
among the following should be avoided?
(1) Joint endeavours with children of other genders.
(2) Exposure to adults engaged in no stereotypical 
activities.
(3) making generic utterances such as ‘Girls are 
good in art’ and ‘boys excel in maths’
(4) Critical discussions around ‘inborn abilities’ 
and ‘societal perception of abilities’ of various 
genders.
13. Assertion (A): A teacher should not cater to 
individual differences in the class.
 Reason (R): The purpose of progressive education 
is to ensure that all children are instructed in a 
uniform manner and assessed by standard methods.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false
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14. In the context of assessment, what kind of report 
card for students has been proposed in National 
Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
(1) Report cards specifying relative performance of 
the student in comparison to others
(2) Report cards of students performance in paper 
and pencil tests through the year.
(3) 360 degree multi-dimensional report card
(4) summative uni-dimensional report cards
15. Which of the following questions would assess 
critical thinking?
(1) What is the formula for (a + b)
2
?
(2) Write chemical formula of methane.
(3) What could be the various reasons for shortage 
of food?
(4) What is the depositional feature of a glacier 
called?
16. In a language class, which of the following strategy 
should be avoided for successful conclusion of 
students with dyslexia?
(1) Setting strict time lines for submission of hand-
written work.
(2) Allow voice - recorders instead of note - taking 
in class.
(3) Allow typed and printed assignment instead of 
handwritten.
(4) Provide opportunities for reading and writing at 
individual pace.
17. A Learning difficulty marked by low span of 
attention, impulsiveness and a low tolerance for 
frustration, is referred as:
(1) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(2) Autism
(3) Visual Impairment
(4) Dyscalculia
18. A condition characterized by significant limitations 
both in reasoning, learning, problem solving and in 
adaptive behaviour including social and practical 
skills will be known as ............... .
(1) Hearing impairment
(2) Visual impairment
(3) Loco motor disability
(4) Intellectual disability
19. Assertion (A): Inclusion means, students experiencing 
difficulties learn in isolated sections in a regular 
school
 Reason (R): Such a practice prepares students 
experiencing learning difficulties for participation in 
society
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
20. Which of the following is NOT an important factor 
of creativity?
(1) Originality (2) Convergent Thinking
(3) Fluency (4) Flexibility
21. In a socio-constructivist classroom, what all would 
be a source of knowledge?
(i) Newspapers (ii) Peers
(iii) T extbooks (iv) Folktales
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
22. What does ‘active engagement’ of learners involve?
(i) Enquiry and questioning.
(ii) Reproduction and recall.
(iii) Application and reflection.
(iv) Debate and discussion.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) (i), (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (ii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii), (iv)
23. Allowing learners maximum freedom within a 
resource rich environment and facilitating them 
to construct knowledge for themselves, indicate 
towards which approach?
(1) Discovery Learning
(2) Text-book centred learning
(3) Expository teaching
(4) Behaviouristic teaching
24. Alternative conceptions among children:
(1) are unusual to get formed
(2) are purely illogical and erroneous
(3) represents their intuitive theories
(4) should not be attended by the teacher
25. Assertion (A) : Adolescents should be provided lot 
of opportunities for discussion and debate in the 
classroom.
 Reason (R) : Collaborative learning provides room 
for negotiation of meaning and sharing of multiple 
views.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
26. To encourage conceptual change among students, a 
teacher should:
(1) give long passages to rote memorize.
(2) present content which is moderately challenging 
and requires modification of schemas.
(3) present information in disconnected chunks.
(4) give tasks which are way higher than children’s 
current cognitive level.
27. ............... belief of ability implies that efforts are 
meaningful in achieving success.
(1) Competitive (2) Entity
(3) Incremental (4) Avoidance-based
28. A constructive classroom would include tasks that 
are:
(i) moderately difficult.
(ii) based on recalling the text.
(iii) repetitive and mechanical.
(iv) group work.
 Choose the correct option:
(1) (ii), (iii) (2) (i), (ii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
  
29. A student is likely to experience ............... when 
attribution for success is considered internal and 
............... when attribution for failure is considered 
external.
(1) Anxiety, Relief (2) Shame, Gratitude
(3) Pride, Anger (4) Gratitude , Joy
30. While teaching a new concept in middle grades, a 
teacher should :
(1) ensure that the concept is absolutely alien to 
students.
(2) relate what students already know with the new 
concept.
(3) give ready-made notes to students and ask them 
to memorise.
(4) ensure that students do not share their socio-
cultural knowledge in the discussion about 
concept.
Social Science/Social Studies
31. The Harappans belonged to the
(1) Bronze Age (2) Copper Age
(3) Brass Age (4) Iron Age
32. Consider the following statements A and B and 
choose the correct option.
(A) Historians do see time just as a passing of hours, 
days or years.
(B) Time reflect changes in social and economic 
organization.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) true, but (B) is false.
(4) (A) Is false, but (B) is true.
33. ‘Kitab al –Hind’ was written by
(1) Al -Idrisi (2) Al -Biruni
(3) Al -Zaruni (4) Al-Duhail
34. The sharing of architectural styles amongst different 
regions between the eighth and eighteenth centuries 
was because ............... .
(1) the creation of large empires brought different 
regions together resulting in cross-fertilization of 
forms and styles.
(2) the need to synchronize led to duplication of 
majestic creations of the powerful empire.
(3) the emperors wanted to spread their architectural 
legacy across regions to mark supremacy.
(4) smaller kingdoms wanted to show their loyalty 
and copied the architectural style of the bigger 
empire.
35. Consider the statements A and B and choose the 
correct option.
A: About 2000 years ago, there was a famous 
physician named Charaka. He stated that human 
body has 360 bones.
B: Charaka arrived at this figure by counting the 
teeth, joints and cartilages.
(1) Both A and B are true.
(2) Both A and B are false.
(3) A is true and B is false.
(4) B is true and A is false.
36. Match the following:
Dance form State
a. Kathak i. Andhra Pradesh
b. Bharatnatyam ii. Tamil Nadu
c. Kathakali iii. Uttar Pradesh
d. Kuchipudi iv. Kerala
(1) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv (2) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(3) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii (4) a-ii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
37. Which of the following is the correct order (Starting 
from earliest revolt) of communities revolted against 
the rule?
(1) Santhals, Kols, Bastar, Warli
(2) Kols, Santhals, Bastar, Warli
(3) Santhals, Bastar, Kols, Warli
(4) Kols, Santhals, Warli , Bastar
38. Consider the following statements about tribals in 
India and choose the correct option.
(A) Tribal chiefs lost much of their administrative 
powers during colonial time.
(B) Tribal chiefs were allowed to keep their land 
titles over cluster of villages.
(C) Tribal chiefs enjoyed their traditional authority 
among their people.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (B) and (C) are true
(3) Both (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
39. Consider the following statements on women and 
reform and choose the correct option.
 Statement A: The knowledge of ancient texts helped 
reformers promote new laws during British rule.
 Statement B: The reformers discarded ancient texts 
in order to go in for reforms in social practices.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
40. Periyar led the Non-Brahman movement in Tamil 
Nadu. It posed several challenges to the caste 
system.
 Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(1) He started the temple-entry movement.
(2) He gave the slogan ‘Ore jati, ore madam, ore 
devam manushyan’ (Human has one caste, one 
religion, one God).
(3) He started the Self-Respect movement.
(4) He established the Ved Samaj in Madras in 1864.
41. Jyotirao Phule criticized caste inequality by
(1) reading and quoting religious texts to refute 
caste system.
(2) arguing that Aryans were foreigners and 
subjugated the local population to introduce 
caste system.
(3) relying on scientific claims of biological similarity 
of all humans.
(4) getting influenced by Bhakti and Sufi Movements 
of previous centuries.
  
42. Mahatma Gandhi called for which campaign against 
Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
(1) Rowlett Satyagraha
(2) Non-Cooperation Movement
(3) Khilafat Movement
(4) Civil Disobedience Movement
43. If you had to use Moderate Methods in present 
times to voice your dissent against any authority, 
which of the following would be the correct method 
to apply?
A. use of force
B. demonstrations
C. writing articles
 Choose the correct option.
(1) A and B (2) A and C
(3) B and C (4) A, B and C
44. English continued to be used in India after 
independence because
(1) this was a condition given by the British Viceroy 
before leaving.
(2) it would help in smooth transactions of 
administration from colonial to independent 
India.
(3) there was demand from non-Hindu speaking 
states for a language that was understood by 
them.
(4) the Indian government wanted to control the 
demands for creation of linguistic states.
45. Read the statements A and B on stars and select the 
correct answer.
 Statement A: The sun is a star.
 Statement B : Countless twinkling stars in the night 
sky are similar to the sun.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
46. Which of the following structures connects the 
continent of North America to the continent of 
South America?
(1) Mountain Range (2) Isthmus
(3) Canal (4) Strait
47. Identify the type of forest on the basis of features A, 
B and C listed below.
(A) These forests are also called monsoon forests.
(B) Important trees of these forests are sal, teak, 
peepal, neem and shisham.
(C) They are found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar 
Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa 
and in parts of Maharashtra.
(1) Tropical deciduous forest
(2) Tropical Rain forest
(3) Mangrove forest
(4) Mountain forest
48. The type and thickness of natural vegetation varies 
from place to place because of the variation in which 
of the following factors?
(a) Temperature and moisture
(b) Latitude and altitude
(c) Slope and thickness of soil
(d) Direction of wind blowing
 Choose the appropriate option.
(1) (a) and (c) only (2) (c) and (d) only
(3) (a), (b) and (c) only (4) (a), (b) and (d) only
49. Rhine Valley and Vosges Mountains are example of :
(1) Block Mountains (2) Fold Mountains
(3) Volcanic Mountains (4) Glaciers
50. Which of the following is an example of a desert?
(1) Sunderban (2) Eastern Ghats
(3) Ladakh (4) Sahyadri
51. Which of the following statement / statements 
explain the cause for less variation in temperature 
over the sea.
(A) Presence of ocean currents maintain a constant 
temperature.
(B) Most of the seas are located near the poles.
(C) Sea water gets heated slowly and loses heat 
slowly.
(D) Presence of high atmospheric pressure contributes 
to less variation of temperature.
(1) Only (A) is correct.
(2) Only (B) is correct.
(3) Only (C) is correct.
(4) Both (C) and (D) are correct.
52. Identify the layer of the atmosphere on the basis of 
the given statements.
A: The layer is almost free from clouds and associated 
weather phenomenon.
B: It contains a layer of ozone gas.
(1) Thermosphere (2) Mesosphere
(3) T roposphere (4) Stratosphere
53. Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) Human beings cannot survive if there is no air 
and air pressure in the atmosphere.
(B) Air presses us with a great force on our body 
similarly our body exerts a counter pressure.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct 
explanation of (A.)
(2) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true and (B) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (B) is true.
54. Read the following and choose the correct sentence 
/ sentences about the means of transport.
(A) Roadways are most commonly used means of 
transport especially for short distances.
(B) Waterways are the cheapest for carrying heavy 
and bulky goods over long distance.
(C) Railways are extremely useful in reaching 
inaccessible and difficult terrains.
(D) Airways are most expensive and only mode to 
reach the most remote and distant areas.
(1) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(2) Only (C) and (D) are correct.
(3) Only (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
(4) Only (A), (B) and (D) are correct.
55. While teaching about migration is her class which of 
the following factors could be considered as relevant 
by the teacher?
(A) Availability of work opportunities.
(B) Improving standards of living.
(C) Marriage
  
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Only (A) and (B) (2) Only (B) and (C)
(3) Only (A) and (C) (4) All (A), (B) and (C)
56. Which of the following is odd in reference to steel 
producing centres in India?
(1) Aligarh – Uttar Pradesh
(2) Vijay Nagar – Karnataka
(3) Vishakhapatnam - Andhra Pradesh
(4) Salem – Tamilnadu
57. Read the statements and select the correct answer 
from the options below.
 Statement A: Sericulture is breeding of fish in 
specially constructed tanks and ponds.
 Statement B: Pisciculture is commercial rearing of 
silk worms.
(1) A is true but B is false.
(2) A is false but B is true.
(3) Both A and B are true.
(4) Both A and B are false.
58. The sheep of which region of India produce pashmina 
wool?
(1) Ladakh (2) Pulwama
(3) Poonch (4) Anantnag
59. There are different ways in which people of different 
communities greet each other. This is a mark of :
(1) socialism (2) secularism
(3) diversity (4) social justice
60. Consider the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
 Statement A: The head of the state is the Governor.
 Statement B: The Governor is appointed by the 
state government to ensure that the particular state 
works in accordance with the Constitution.
(1) A is correct and B is incorrect.
(2) A is incorrect and B is correct.
(3) Both A and B are correct.
(4) Both A and B are incorrect.
61. Preeti’s family owns 15 acres of fertile land. Her father 
borrowed one lakh rupees from a government bank. 
However, untimely rains flooded the fields and the 
entire harvest was damaged. Preeti is relieved that 
they have grains for next few months. She is most 
likely belonging to a family of :
(1) Agricultural workers (2) Small farmers
(3) Large farmers (4) Small shopkeepers
62. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005 provides 
for which of the following?
(1) The choice of not adopting the family surname.
(2) Equal share in father’s property to sons and 
daughters.
(3) Women’s right to invalidate marital status under 
the Hindu Marriage Act .
(4) Hereditary rights of sons to agricultural property.
63. Which of the following is true about weavers’ 
cooperative ?
A. Help reduce dependence on merchants and 
bring higher income for the weavers.
B. Indirectly provides support to large companies.
C. Member weavers work with putting out system.
D. Cooperatives are involved in marketing.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) A and B only (2) B and C only
(3) C and D only (4) A and D only
64. In India, a democratic country, Universal Adult 
Franchise means:
(1) every person is equal before law.
(2) providing free education to integrate children 
with disabilities in mainstream schools.
(3) women above 18 years of age has the right to 
vote.
(4) every individual above 18 years of age has the 
right to vote irrespective of their social and 
economic backgrounds.
65. Boys and girls are socialized to choose certain 
subjects for their higher education not because 
she/he has an aptitude for it, but because they are 
internalized and meant to select specific disciplines 
as per their gender. This can be seen as a form of :
(1) discrimination (2) violation
(3) stereotype (4) sexual harassment
66. Read the following Child Rights as mentioned in the 
Children’s Bill of Rights –
A. I have the Right to a good education , and 
everyone has the Responsibility to encourage all 
children to go to school. (Article 28, 19, 23)
B. I have the Right to express my views freely 
which should be taken seriously, and everyone 
has the responsibility to listen to others. (Article 
12, 13)
 Which of the following Articles of the Indian 
Constitution are complimentary to the above Child 
Rights?
(1) Article 21 and 19 (2) Article 14 and 16
(3) Article 51 and 78 (4) Article 32 and 44
67. Which of the following features of the Indian 
Constitution protect citizens against arbitrary and 
absolute exercise of power by the state?
(1) Federalism
(2) Fundamental Rights
(3) Separation of Powers between legislature, 
executive and the judiciary
(4) Parliamentary form of government
68. Judiciary has the power to strike down particular 
laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that 
they violate the structure of the Constitution. This is 
called:
(1) Dispute resolution
(2) Judicial Review
(3) Upholding Law and enforcing Fundamental 
Rights
(4) Independent Judiciary
69. Which of the following is correct about Rights of 
Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
(1) The government encourages education of 
disabled children in special schools.
(2) Persons with disabilities have equal rights for 
their full participation in the society.
(3) The Union government has to allot 10% seats 
in its educational institutions for persons with 
disabilities.
(4) Only the central government offices and 
institutions to be made accessible and facilitated 
with ramps.