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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
(1) Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
(2) Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
(3) A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
(4) Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important
2. Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
(1) A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
(2) A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material
lasts longer
(3) A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any
time of the day
(4) A classroom with neatly organised material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play
3. Which  one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom?
(1) They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context.
(2) They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class.
(3) They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State of the Nation.
(4) They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1 (CDP)
9 December, 2018
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
(1) Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
(2) Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
(3) A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
(4) Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important
2. Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
(1) A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
(2) A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material
lasts longer
(3) A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any
time of the day
(4) A classroom with neatly organised material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play
3. Which  one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom?
(1) They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context.
(2) They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class.
(3) They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State of the Nation.
(4) They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1 (CDP)
9 December, 2018
4. The National Curriculum Framework,
2005 derives its understanding from
(1) cognitive theories (2) humanism
(3) behaviourism (4) constructivism
5. The children in a class can be considered to
be motivated if
(1) they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher
(2) they come to school neatly dressed in uniform
(3) they maintain discipline in the class
(4) all are regular in attendance
6. Which one of the following is the most
suitable to improve children’s learning?
(1) Teacher should facilitate children to interact
with each other on real-life situations.
(2) Regular assessment test should be conducted.
(3) Teacher should explain the content using
different example and illustrations.
(4) All types of learning material should be there
in the class.
7. The discipline which has a significant role in
a learning environment is of the kind which
helps
(1) children rote memorise their lessons
(2) children to regulate and monitor their own
learning
(3) to create silence
(4) teachers to give instructions
8. Which one of the following statements is
true about the role of heredity and
environment?
(1) Environment plays a significant role only in
the child’s language development.
(2) Certain aspects of development are influenced
more by heredity and others more by
environment.
(3) A child’s ability to learn and perform is
completely decided by the genes.
(4) Good care and a nutritious diet can fight off
any disorder a child is born with.
9. Which one of the following statements
cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?
(1) Children act on their environment.
(2) Development occurs in qualitative stages.
(3) Children construct and use knowledge about
their world.
(4) Learning takes place through constant practice.
10. Which one of the following is not a limitation
of the preoperational thought?
(1) Irreversibility
(2) Tendency to concentrate
(3) Development of the symbolic thought
(4) Egocentrism
11. Play has a significant role in development of
young children for the following reasons,
except
(1) they acquire new skills and learn when to use
them
(2) they gain mastery over their body
(3) it stimulates their senses
(4) it is just a pleasant way to spend time
12. Which one of the following questions invites
children to think critically?
(1) What are the different ways in which we can
solve this?
(2) Do you know the answer to this?
(3) What is the right answer?
(4) Can you think of a similar situation?
13. Which one of the following options best
describes progressive education?
(1) Project method, ability grouping, ranking
(2) Learning by doing, project method, cooperative
learning
(3) Thematic units, regular unit tests, ranking
(4) Personalised learning, ability grouping, labeling
students
14. Which one of the following statements about
progressive education explains ‘Education is
life itself’?
(1) Life is the true educator.
(2) School education should continue as long as
possible.
(3) Schools are not required, children can learn
from their life experiences.
(4) Education in schools should reflect the social and
natural world.
15. Which one of the following can be considered
as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?
(1) His belief is that children are moral philosophers.
(2) His theory has supported an association between
cognitive maturity and moral maturity.
(3) The theory has elaborate testing procedures.
(4) It establishes a clear relationship between moral
reasoning and action.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
(1) Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
(2) Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
(3) A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
(4) Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important
2. Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
(1) A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
(2) A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material
lasts longer
(3) A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any
time of the day
(4) A classroom with neatly organised material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play
3. Which  one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom?
(1) They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context.
(2) They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class.
(3) They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State of the Nation.
(4) They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1 (CDP)
9 December, 2018
4. The National Curriculum Framework,
2005 derives its understanding from
(1) cognitive theories (2) humanism
(3) behaviourism (4) constructivism
5. The children in a class can be considered to
be motivated if
(1) they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher
(2) they come to school neatly dressed in uniform
(3) they maintain discipline in the class
(4) all are regular in attendance
6. Which one of the following is the most
suitable to improve children’s learning?
(1) Teacher should facilitate children to interact
with each other on real-life situations.
(2) Regular assessment test should be conducted.
(3) Teacher should explain the content using
different example and illustrations.
(4) All types of learning material should be there
in the class.
7. The discipline which has a significant role in
a learning environment is of the kind which
helps
(1) children rote memorise their lessons
(2) children to regulate and monitor their own
learning
(3) to create silence
(4) teachers to give instructions
8. Which one of the following statements is
true about the role of heredity and
environment?
(1) Environment plays a significant role only in
the child’s language development.
(2) Certain aspects of development are influenced
more by heredity and others more by
environment.
(3) A child’s ability to learn and perform is
completely decided by the genes.
(4) Good care and a nutritious diet can fight off
any disorder a child is born with.
9. Which one of the following statements
cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?
(1) Children act on their environment.
(2) Development occurs in qualitative stages.
(3) Children construct and use knowledge about
their world.
(4) Learning takes place through constant practice.
10. Which one of the following is not a limitation
of the preoperational thought?
(1) Irreversibility
(2) Tendency to concentrate
(3) Development of the symbolic thought
(4) Egocentrism
11. Play has a significant role in development of
young children for the following reasons,
except
(1) they acquire new skills and learn when to use
them
(2) they gain mastery over their body
(3) it stimulates their senses
(4) it is just a pleasant way to spend time
12. Which one of the following questions invites
children to think critically?
(1) What are the different ways in which we can
solve this?
(2) Do you know the answer to this?
(3) What is the right answer?
(4) Can you think of a similar situation?
13. Which one of the following options best
describes progressive education?
(1) Project method, ability grouping, ranking
(2) Learning by doing, project method, cooperative
learning
(3) Thematic units, regular unit tests, ranking
(4) Personalised learning, ability grouping, labeling
students
14. Which one of the following statements about
progressive education explains ‘Education is
life itself’?
(1) Life is the true educator.
(2) School education should continue as long as
possible.
(3) Schools are not required, children can learn
from their life experiences.
(4) Education in schools should reflect the social and
natural world.
15. Which one of the following can be considered
as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?
(1) His belief is that children are moral philosophers.
(2) His theory has supported an association between
cognitive maturity and moral maturity.
(3) The theory has elaborate testing procedures.
(4) It establishes a clear relationship between moral
reasoning and action.
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16. The Zone of Proximal Development refers to
(1) the point in learning when support can be
withdrawn
(2) the phase when maximum development is
possible
(3) the developmental phase when child takes
complete responsibility for learning
(4) a context in which children can almost perform a
task on their own with the right level of support
17. An androgynous personality
(1) adheres to stereotypical gender roles prevalent in
the society
(2) refers to men with feminine traits
(3) has a balance of what are generally considered
masculine and feminine traits
(4) tends to be assertive and arrogant
18. Children acquire gender roles through all of the
following, except
(1) tutoring (2) media
(3) socialisation (4) culture
19. One of the critiques of standardised tests has
been that
(1) they do not give a clear picture of a child’s ability
(2) they represent largely the mainstream culture and
are therefore biased
(3) their language is difficult to understand
(4) the tests cannot be administered on large
populations
20. The theory of multiple intelligence says that
(1) intelligence can be multiplied with effective
pedagogy
(2) intelligence can be rapidly accelerated
(3) intelligence can be of several kinds
(4) paper-pencil tests are not helpful
21. Teacher can utilise both assessment for
learning and assessment of learning to
(1) monitor children’s progress and set appropriate
goals to fill their learning gaps
(2) know children’s progress and achievement level
(3) know learning needs of child and select teaching
strategy accordingly
(4) assess child’s performance at periodic intervals
and certify his/her performance
22. Which one of the following is related to
Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation?
(1) It is useful to label children as slow, poor or
intelligent.
(2) It has been mandated by the Right to
Education Act of India.
(3) It is an integral part of teaching-learning
process.
(4) It focuses on child’s achievement in different
learning areas.
23. Giftedness in children can be attributed
to
(1) a disciplined routine
(2) an interplay between heredity and
environment
(3) a resource-rich environment
(4) successful parents
24. Children coming from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds need a
classroom environment which
(1) categorises children based on their abilities
(2) teaches them good behaviour
(3) values and uses their cultural and linguistic
knowledge
(4) discourages the use of their language so that
they learn the mainstream language
25. The intervention needed for creative and
talented children in the classroom rests on
(1) giving them the responsibility of teaching
other children
(2) use of customised and stimulating
instructional methods by the teacher
(3) giving extra time to them
(4) being affectionate towards them
26. Which one of the following ways is not a
suitable way to help hyperactive children
learn?
(1) Reprimanding them often for being restless
(2) Breaking up a task into small, manageable
segments
(3) Offering alternative ways of learning
(4) Including physical activity in their daily
schedule
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
(1) Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
(2) Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
(3) A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
(4) Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important
2. Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
(1) A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
(2) A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material
lasts longer
(3) A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any
time of the day
(4) A classroom with neatly organised material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play
3. Which  one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom?
(1) They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context.
(2) They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class.
(3) They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State of the Nation.
(4) They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1 (CDP)
9 December, 2018
4. The National Curriculum Framework,
2005 derives its understanding from
(1) cognitive theories (2) humanism
(3) behaviourism (4) constructivism
5. The children in a class can be considered to
be motivated if
(1) they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher
(2) they come to school neatly dressed in uniform
(3) they maintain discipline in the class
(4) all are regular in attendance
6. Which one of the following is the most
suitable to improve children’s learning?
(1) Teacher should facilitate children to interact
with each other on real-life situations.
(2) Regular assessment test should be conducted.
(3) Teacher should explain the content using
different example and illustrations.
(4) All types of learning material should be there
in the class.
7. The discipline which has a significant role in
a learning environment is of the kind which
helps
(1) children rote memorise their lessons
(2) children to regulate and monitor their own
learning
(3) to create silence
(4) teachers to give instructions
8. Which one of the following statements is
true about the role of heredity and
environment?
(1) Environment plays a significant role only in
the child’s language development.
(2) Certain aspects of development are influenced
more by heredity and others more by
environment.
(3) A child’s ability to learn and perform is
completely decided by the genes.
(4) Good care and a nutritious diet can fight off
any disorder a child is born with.
9. Which one of the following statements
cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?
(1) Children act on their environment.
(2) Development occurs in qualitative stages.
(3) Children construct and use knowledge about
their world.
(4) Learning takes place through constant practice.
10. Which one of the following is not a limitation
of the preoperational thought?
(1) Irreversibility
(2) Tendency to concentrate
(3) Development of the symbolic thought
(4) Egocentrism
11. Play has a significant role in development of
young children for the following reasons,
except
(1) they acquire new skills and learn when to use
them
(2) they gain mastery over their body
(3) it stimulates their senses
(4) it is just a pleasant way to spend time
12. Which one of the following questions invites
children to think critically?
(1) What are the different ways in which we can
solve this?
(2) Do you know the answer to this?
(3) What is the right answer?
(4) Can you think of a similar situation?
13. Which one of the following options best
describes progressive education?
(1) Project method, ability grouping, ranking
(2) Learning by doing, project method, cooperative
learning
(3) Thematic units, regular unit tests, ranking
(4) Personalised learning, ability grouping, labeling
students
14. Which one of the following statements about
progressive education explains ‘Education is
life itself’?
(1) Life is the true educator.
(2) School education should continue as long as
possible.
(3) Schools are not required, children can learn
from their life experiences.
(4) Education in schools should reflect the social and
natural world.
15. Which one of the following can be considered
as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?
(1) His belief is that children are moral philosophers.
(2) His theory has supported an association between
cognitive maturity and moral maturity.
(3) The theory has elaborate testing procedures.
(4) It establishes a clear relationship between moral
reasoning and action.
6
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16. The Zone of Proximal Development refers to
(1) the point in learning when support can be
withdrawn
(2) the phase when maximum development is
possible
(3) the developmental phase when child takes
complete responsibility for learning
(4) a context in which children can almost perform a
task on their own with the right level of support
17. An androgynous personality
(1) adheres to stereotypical gender roles prevalent in
the society
(2) refers to men with feminine traits
(3) has a balance of what are generally considered
masculine and feminine traits
(4) tends to be assertive and arrogant
18. Children acquire gender roles through all of the
following, except
(1) tutoring (2) media
(3) socialisation (4) culture
19. One of the critiques of standardised tests has
been that
(1) they do not give a clear picture of a child’s ability
(2) they represent largely the mainstream culture and
are therefore biased
(3) their language is difficult to understand
(4) the tests cannot be administered on large
populations
20. The theory of multiple intelligence says that
(1) intelligence can be multiplied with effective
pedagogy
(2) intelligence can be rapidly accelerated
(3) intelligence can be of several kinds
(4) paper-pencil tests are not helpful
21. Teacher can utilise both assessment for
learning and assessment of learning to
(1) monitor children’s progress and set appropriate
goals to fill their learning gaps
(2) know children’s progress and achievement level
(3) know learning needs of child and select teaching
strategy accordingly
(4) assess child’s performance at periodic intervals
and certify his/her performance
22. Which one of the following is related to
Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation?
(1) It is useful to label children as slow, poor or
intelligent.
(2) It has been mandated by the Right to
Education Act of India.
(3) It is an integral part of teaching-learning
process.
(4) It focuses on child’s achievement in different
learning areas.
23. Giftedness in children can be attributed
to
(1) a disciplined routine
(2) an interplay between heredity and
environment
(3) a resource-rich environment
(4) successful parents
24. Children coming from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds need a
classroom environment which
(1) categorises children based on their abilities
(2) teaches them good behaviour
(3) values and uses their cultural and linguistic
knowledge
(4) discourages the use of their language so that
they learn the mainstream language
25. The intervention needed for creative and
talented children in the classroom rests on
(1) giving them the responsibility of teaching
other children
(2) use of customised and stimulating
instructional methods by the teacher
(3) giving extra time to them
(4) being affectionate towards them
26. Which one of the following ways is not a
suitable way to help hyperactive children
learn?
(1) Reprimanding them often for being restless
(2) Breaking up a task into small, manageable
segments
(3) Offering alternative ways of learning
(4) Including physical activity in their daily
schedule
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27. Patterns of divergent thinking identify
children, who are
(1) resilient (2) disabled
(3) dyslexia (4) creative
28. Which one of the following does not describe
the ways in which a teacher can model
problem solving for children in the classroom?
(1) Ask questions with convergent answers
(2) Discuss your thought processes about solving
a particular problem
(3) Be honest about making mistakes while  solving
the problem
(4) Use vocabulary like think, ideas, trial and
different answers
29. Which one of the following is an emotion?
(1) Stimulus (2) Memory
(3) Fear (4) Attention
30. A three-year-old child explains that milk is
produced by a machine at the milk booth.
Which one of the following offers the best
explanation of the child’s understanding?
(1) The child’s family does not offer a stimulating
environment to the child.
(2) The child has very limited exposures of the
world.
(3) The child’s answer is based on his/her
experience of buying milk from the milk booth.
(4) The child has never seen cows.
ANSWERS
1. (1) When a teacher provides such an environment
where all students are free to ask their queries to the
teacher, it motivates children to learn in a better way. Thus,
it is the responsibility of a teacher to create a relaxed space
where children can learn through dialogue and inquiry.
2. (3) Studies show that students learn best when learning
is active, when they are provided such open activity
corners in classrooms where they are engaged in hands-on
classroom games and activities and involved in what they
are learning. If schools provide a variety of children’s
literature within their reach, it is also helpful for children to
use all their senses. Thus, it helps the brain create pathways
that make it easier and quicker to retain information.
3. (1) The best role of textbooks in the classroom is that
they form the most essential learning resource in a
resource starved context. As for primary classes these
form the main part to provide information to the
children. These textbooks consist of a number of
interesting activities and almost each chapter starts with a
story along with colorful pictures which attracts children
to read these with pleasure and reduce boredom of the
classroom environment.
4. (4) The National Curriculum Framework, 2005
derives its understanding from constructivism.
Constructivism is an observation and scientific theory
which explains how do children learn. It highlights that
how people construct their own understanding and
knowledge of the world, through experiencing things
and reflecting on those experiences.
5. (1) The children in a class can be considered to be
motivated if they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher. To ask questions by students to their teacher
is a sign of child- centered teaching-learning.
6. (1) If a teacher wants to improve his/her children’s
learning, it is most important that he/she should facilitate
children to interact with each other on real-life situations.
This type of classroom activity creates the cooperative
learning environment.
7. (2) The discipline which has a role in a significant
learning environment is of the kind which helps children
to regulate and monitor their own learning. When
students do their self-assessment it helps them to know
about their mistakes and progress which is helpful to
improve learning in a best possible way.
8. (2) The role of both heredity and environment are
equally important for the development of a child. Thus,
certain aspects of development are influenced more by
heredity and others more by environment.
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1 (1) 2 (3) 3 (1) 4 (4) 5 (1) 6 (1) 7 (2) 8 (2) 9 (2) 10 (2)
11 (4) 12 (1) 13 (2) 14 (4) 15 (4) 16 (4) 17 (3) 18 (1) 19 (2) 20 (3)
21 (2) 22 (2) 23 (2) 24 (3) 25 (2) 26 (1) 27 (4) 28 (1) 29 (3) 30 (3)
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-30) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role?
(1) Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry
(2) Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline
(3) A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook
(4) Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important
2. Which one of the following classrooms encourages rich learning?
(1) A classroom with structured and planned learning driven by textbook content
(2) A classroom with a variety of material displayed in the class beyond the reach of children so that the material
lasts longer
(3) A classroom with open activity corners and a variety of children’s literature in open shelves accessible any
time of the day
(4) A classroom with neatly organised material in cupboards brought out once a week for free play
3. Which  one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom?
(1) They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context.
(2) They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class.
(3) They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State of the Nation.
(4) They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1 (CDP)
9 December, 2018
4. The National Curriculum Framework,
2005 derives its understanding from
(1) cognitive theories (2) humanism
(3) behaviourism (4) constructivism
5. The children in a class can be considered to
be motivated if
(1) they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher
(2) they come to school neatly dressed in uniform
(3) they maintain discipline in the class
(4) all are regular in attendance
6. Which one of the following is the most
suitable to improve children’s learning?
(1) Teacher should facilitate children to interact
with each other on real-life situations.
(2) Regular assessment test should be conducted.
(3) Teacher should explain the content using
different example and illustrations.
(4) All types of learning material should be there
in the class.
7. The discipline which has a significant role in
a learning environment is of the kind which
helps
(1) children rote memorise their lessons
(2) children to regulate and monitor their own
learning
(3) to create silence
(4) teachers to give instructions
8. Which one of the following statements is
true about the role of heredity and
environment?
(1) Environment plays a significant role only in
the child’s language development.
(2) Certain aspects of development are influenced
more by heredity and others more by
environment.
(3) A child’s ability to learn and perform is
completely decided by the genes.
(4) Good care and a nutritious diet can fight off
any disorder a child is born with.
9. Which one of the following statements
cannot be attributed to Piaget’s theory?
(1) Children act on their environment.
(2) Development occurs in qualitative stages.
(3) Children construct and use knowledge about
their world.
(4) Learning takes place through constant practice.
10. Which one of the following is not a limitation
of the preoperational thought?
(1) Irreversibility
(2) Tendency to concentrate
(3) Development of the symbolic thought
(4) Egocentrism
11. Play has a significant role in development of
young children for the following reasons,
except
(1) they acquire new skills and learn when to use
them
(2) they gain mastery over their body
(3) it stimulates their senses
(4) it is just a pleasant way to spend time
12. Which one of the following questions invites
children to think critically?
(1) What are the different ways in which we can
solve this?
(2) Do you know the answer to this?
(3) What is the right answer?
(4) Can you think of a similar situation?
13. Which one of the following options best
describes progressive education?
(1) Project method, ability grouping, ranking
(2) Learning by doing, project method, cooperative
learning
(3) Thematic units, regular unit tests, ranking
(4) Personalised learning, ability grouping, labeling
students
14. Which one of the following statements about
progressive education explains ‘Education is
life itself’?
(1) Life is the true educator.
(2) School education should continue as long as
possible.
(3) Schools are not required, children can learn
from their life experiences.
(4) Education in schools should reflect the social and
natural world.
15. Which one of the following can be considered
as a contribution of Kohlberg’s theory?
(1) His belief is that children are moral philosophers.
(2) His theory has supported an association between
cognitive maturity and moral maturity.
(3) The theory has elaborate testing procedures.
(4) It establishes a clear relationship between moral
reasoning and action.
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16. The Zone of Proximal Development refers to
(1) the point in learning when support can be
withdrawn
(2) the phase when maximum development is
possible
(3) the developmental phase when child takes
complete responsibility for learning
(4) a context in which children can almost perform a
task on their own with the right level of support
17. An androgynous personality
(1) adheres to stereotypical gender roles prevalent in
the society
(2) refers to men with feminine traits
(3) has a balance of what are generally considered
masculine and feminine traits
(4) tends to be assertive and arrogant
18. Children acquire gender roles through all of the
following, except
(1) tutoring (2) media
(3) socialisation (4) culture
19. One of the critiques of standardised tests has
been that
(1) they do not give a clear picture of a child’s ability
(2) they represent largely the mainstream culture and
are therefore biased
(3) their language is difficult to understand
(4) the tests cannot be administered on large
populations
20. The theory of multiple intelligence says that
(1) intelligence can be multiplied with effective
pedagogy
(2) intelligence can be rapidly accelerated
(3) intelligence can be of several kinds
(4) paper-pencil tests are not helpful
21. Teacher can utilise both assessment for
learning and assessment of learning to
(1) monitor children’s progress and set appropriate
goals to fill their learning gaps
(2) know children’s progress and achievement level
(3) know learning needs of child and select teaching
strategy accordingly
(4) assess child’s performance at periodic intervals
and certify his/her performance
22. Which one of the following is related to
Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation?
(1) It is useful to label children as slow, poor or
intelligent.
(2) It has been mandated by the Right to
Education Act of India.
(3) It is an integral part of teaching-learning
process.
(4) It focuses on child’s achievement in different
learning areas.
23. Giftedness in children can be attributed
to
(1) a disciplined routine
(2) an interplay between heredity and
environment
(3) a resource-rich environment
(4) successful parents
24. Children coming from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds need a
classroom environment which
(1) categorises children based on their abilities
(2) teaches them good behaviour
(3) values and uses their cultural and linguistic
knowledge
(4) discourages the use of their language so that
they learn the mainstream language
25. The intervention needed for creative and
talented children in the classroom rests on
(1) giving them the responsibility of teaching
other children
(2) use of customised and stimulating
instructional methods by the teacher
(3) giving extra time to them
(4) being affectionate towards them
26. Which one of the following ways is not a
suitable way to help hyperactive children
learn?
(1) Reprimanding them often for being restless
(2) Breaking up a task into small, manageable
segments
(3) Offering alternative ways of learning
(4) Including physical activity in their daily
schedule
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27. Patterns of divergent thinking identify
children, who are
(1) resilient (2) disabled
(3) dyslexia (4) creative
28. Which one of the following does not describe
the ways in which a teacher can model
problem solving for children in the classroom?
(1) Ask questions with convergent answers
(2) Discuss your thought processes about solving
a particular problem
(3) Be honest about making mistakes while  solving
the problem
(4) Use vocabulary like think, ideas, trial and
different answers
29. Which one of the following is an emotion?
(1) Stimulus (2) Memory
(3) Fear (4) Attention
30. A three-year-old child explains that milk is
produced by a machine at the milk booth.
Which one of the following offers the best
explanation of the child’s understanding?
(1) The child’s family does not offer a stimulating
environment to the child.
(2) The child has very limited exposures of the
world.
(3) The child’s answer is based on his/her
experience of buying milk from the milk booth.
(4) The child has never seen cows.
ANSWERS
1. (1) When a teacher provides such an environment
where all students are free to ask their queries to the
teacher, it motivates children to learn in a better way. Thus,
it is the responsibility of a teacher to create a relaxed space
where children can learn through dialogue and inquiry.
2. (3) Studies show that students learn best when learning
is active, when they are provided such open activity
corners in classrooms where they are engaged in hands-on
classroom games and activities and involved in what they
are learning. If schools provide a variety of children’s
literature within their reach, it is also helpful for children to
use all their senses. Thus, it helps the brain create pathways
that make it easier and quicker to retain information.
3. (1) The best role of textbooks in the classroom is that
they form the most essential learning resource in a
resource starved context. As for primary classes these
form the main part to provide information to the
children. These textbooks consist of a number of
interesting activities and almost each chapter starts with a
story along with colorful pictures which attracts children
to read these with pleasure and reduce boredom of the
classroom environment.
4. (4) The National Curriculum Framework, 2005
derives its understanding from constructivism.
Constructivism is an observation and scientific theory
which explains how do children learn. It highlights that
how people construct their own understanding and
knowledge of the world, through experiencing things
and reflecting on those experiences.
5. (1) The children in a class can be considered to be
motivated if they ask questions seeking clarification from
the teacher. To ask questions by students to their teacher
is a sign of child- centered teaching-learning.
6. (1) If a teacher wants to improve his/her children’s
learning, it is most important that he/she should facilitate
children to interact with each other on real-life situations.
This type of classroom activity creates the cooperative
learning environment.
7. (2) The discipline which has a role in a significant
learning environment is of the kind which helps children
to regulate and monitor their own learning. When
students do their self-assessment it helps them to know
about their mistakes and progress which is helpful to
improve learning in a best possible way.
8. (2) The role of both heredity and environment are
equally important for the development of a child. Thus,
certain aspects of development are influenced more by
heredity and others more by environment.
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9. (2) Jean Piaget was a psychological constructivist.
According to Piaget’s theory of ‘cognitive development’,
development not only occurs through qualitative stages but
also quantitative ones.
10. (2) The preoperational stage is the second stage in Jean
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. This is the stage
which covers the children of two to seven years.
At this stage children think at a symbolic level but are not yet
using cognitive operations. Their thoughts and
communications are typically egocentric i.e. about
themselves and their thinking is ‘irreversible’ at this stage in
which a child cannot appreciate that a reverse transformation
would return the material to its original state. Thus, due to
lack of logical thought, children of this stage do not have
tendency to concentrate.
11. (4) Play has a significant role in development of young
children for the reasons given in the questions, except it is
just a pleasant way to spend time.
12. (1) If a teacher asks such a question like, ‘What are the
different ways in which we can solve this?,’ It provides
impetus to students to think over various ways which may be
best fitted to solve the given problem.
13. (2) The progressive education movement was started by
John Dewey, who was an American philosopher and educator.
He believed that school activities and the real life experiences of
the students should be connected or else real learning would be
impossible. This can be possible by the progressive education,
which gives emphasis that educators should teach children how
to think rather than relying on rote memorisation. This
education promotes different activities like learning by doing,
project method and cooperative learning which gives chance to
students to learn in a better and effective way.
14. (4) The school is of vital importance in the socialisation of
the child. It is the place where children confront a new world
and society. It provides education about different aspects of
life. Thus, it is important that education in schools should
reflect the social and natural world.
15. (4) Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development explains that
there is a clear relationship between moral reasoning and action.
Most people have strong moral beliefs about what is right and
wrong, thus they mostly act according to their moral reasoning.
16. (4) The Zone of Proximal Development was developed
by Soviet psychologist and social constructivist
Lev Vygotsky. This concept refers to a context in which
children can almost perform a task on their own with the
right level of support.
17. (3) Androgynous is a Psychological term. It describes a
person whose personality traits fall somewhere in between
the traits that are typically associated with males and females.
18. (1) Except ‘tutoring’, children acquire gender roles
through socialisation, culture and media.
19. (2) The standardised tests are unavoidably biased
by social-class, ethnic, regional and other cultural
differences.
20. (3) The theory suggests that intelligence can be of
several kinds which can be used at different situations.
21. (2) During teaching- learning process, a teacher
can utilise both assessment for learning and
assessment of learning to know children’s progress
and achievement level.
22. (2) Continuous and comprehesive has been
mandated by the right to education act of India.
23. (2) Giftedness in children can be attributed to
interplay between heredity and environment.
24. (3) Children coming from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds need a classroom
environment which values and uses their cultural and
linguistic knowledge. This type of environment
encourages social harmony and develops mutual
understanding among students.
25. (2) The intervention needed for creative and
talented children in the classroom rests on use of
customised and stimulating instructional methods by
the teacher. A stimulated classroom environment is a
combination of many things like Hands-on activities,
Multi-modal means of learning each new concept,
Opportunities for higher-order thinking skill
questions etc.
26. (1) To help the hyperactive children learn, a
teacher needs to offer alternative ways of learning. e.g.
physical activity in their daily schedule and break up a
task into small, manageable segments.
27. (4) Through patterns of divergent thinking, a
teacher can identify children who are creative or not.
Thus, if a teacher wants to identify who is a creative
student, he/she may give such tasks to students like,
identify the different ways to solve this problem.
28. (1) If a teacher wants to solve a problem for
his/her students, thus he/she needs to discuss his/her
thought processes about solving that particular
problem. The teacher should also use such
vocabulary like, think, ideas, trial, and he/she should
be honest about making mistakes while solving the
problem.
29. (3) Fear is an emotion of human being. It is a
reaction to something immediate that threatens a
person’s security or safety.
30. (3) When a three-year-old child explains that
milk is produced by a machine at the milk booth. It
shows that the child’s answer is based on his/her
experience of buying milk from the milk booth.
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