Page 1
Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following is an example of a question
that requires students to reflect on their own
thinking ?
(1) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(2) How has your thinking about the use of verbs
changed since the beginning of the class ?
(3) What is the relationship between nouns and
verbs in a sentence ?
(4) What is the definition of a verb ?
2. Which of the following is an example of an internal
attribution for failure ?
(1) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was
biased.
(2) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
(3) I received a low grade because the teacher is a
tough grader.
(4) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
3. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most
cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while
boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about
what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl
on the basis of what a particular culture expects and
behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
4. At which age can children engage in word play and
like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Three years (2) Seven years
(3) T welve years (4) One year
5. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of
moral development :
(1) for not giving adequate importance to genetic
factors.
(2) for using case study as the research method.
(3) from a social cognitive perspective.
(4) from a feminist perspective.
6. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?
(1) T o provide feedback to students that can be used
to improve their learning
(2) To compare student performance to a standard
or benchmark
(3) To identify students who can be categorised as
‘slow learners’
(4) To evaluate student performance and assign
grades
7. While....................agencies of socialisation are
predominantly important in infancy,...............
agencies of socialization also become important in
early childhood.
(1) secondary; primary (2) secondary; tertiary
(3) tertiary; secondary (4) primary; secondary
8. Dysgraphia is a:
(1) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble
in forming letters and shapes.
(2) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of
attention and impulsive behaviour.
(3) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and
errors in articulation.
(4) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross
motor impairment.
9. The approach to educating gifted children which
moves them through curriculum at an unusually
rapid pace is known as:
(1) Acceleration
(2) Immersion
(3) Differentiated instruction
(4) Enrichment
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1
20th August, 2023
Page 2
Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following is an example of a question
that requires students to reflect on their own
thinking ?
(1) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(2) How has your thinking about the use of verbs
changed since the beginning of the class ?
(3) What is the relationship between nouns and
verbs in a sentence ?
(4) What is the definition of a verb ?
2. Which of the following is an example of an internal
attribution for failure ?
(1) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was
biased.
(2) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
(3) I received a low grade because the teacher is a
tough grader.
(4) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
3. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most
cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while
boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about
what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl
on the basis of what a particular culture expects and
behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
4. At which age can children engage in word play and
like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Three years (2) Seven years
(3) T welve years (4) One year
5. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of
moral development :
(1) for not giving adequate importance to genetic
factors.
(2) for using case study as the research method.
(3) from a social cognitive perspective.
(4) from a feminist perspective.
6. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?
(1) T o provide feedback to students that can be used
to improve their learning
(2) To compare student performance to a standard
or benchmark
(3) To identify students who can be categorised as
‘slow learners’
(4) To evaluate student performance and assign
grades
7. While....................agencies of socialisation are
predominantly important in infancy,...............
agencies of socialization also become important in
early childhood.
(1) secondary; primary (2) secondary; tertiary
(3) tertiary; secondary (4) primary; secondary
8. Dysgraphia is a:
(1) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble
in forming letters and shapes.
(2) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of
attention and impulsive behaviour.
(3) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and
errors in articulation.
(4) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross
motor impairment.
9. The approach to educating gifted children which
moves them through curriculum at an unusually
rapid pace is known as:
(1) Acceleration
(2) Immersion
(3) Differentiated instruction
(4) Enrichment
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1
20th August, 2023
8 Oswaal CTET Year-wise Solved Papers
10. Teachers who are working towards inclusive
classroom :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?
(1) (i), (iii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
11. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher
has......................type of intelligence and a sculptor
has more.......................type of intelligence.
(1) intrapersonal; spatial
(2) interpersonal; linguistic
(3) linguistic; interpersonal
(4) spatial; intrapersonal
12. The primary goal of learning should be :
(1) competing with peers.
(2) development of critical thinking.
(3) memorization of facts.
(4) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
13. Variability in learning styles of students:
(1) should not be taken into consideration during
teaching-learning process.
(2) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance to
teaching-learning process.
(3) should be valued and seen as a reflection of
human diversity.
(4) should be ignored and attempts should be made
to bring uniformity in learning styles.
14. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : To facilitate critical thinking among
learners, teachers should expose them to diverse
situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) : Students learn and enrich their abilities
to think critically and creatively as they engage in
conversation across differences.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
15. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds
from :
(1) Complex to Simple. (2) Rational to Empirical.
(3) Generic to Specific. (4) Abstract to Concrete.
16. As per Lev Vygotsky, ..................... plays a significant
role in the development of conceptual abilities
among children.
(1) Social isolation
(2) Standardized curriculum
(3) Tangible rewards
(4) Peer collaboration
17. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner speech :
(1) is a sign of developmental delay.
(2) is a way for children to regulate their own
thinking.
(3) is a way for children to communicate with an
imaginary friend.
(4) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
18. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive
because it helps tie her shirt together. According to
Jean Piaget, her thinking is characterized by:
(1) Centration
(2) Hypothetical-deductive thinking
(3) Transductive reasoning
(4) Animistic thinking
19. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of
students having autism ?
(1) Frequent repetitive and recurring behaviour
(2) Higher level of communication skills
(3) Superior ability of differentiating fiction from
fact
(4) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
20. Which of the following is an effective method to
enhance problem-solving skills in children ?
(1) Providing them with ready-made solutions to
problems
(2) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm and
make intuitive guesses
(3) Discouraging independent thinking and
focusing on declarative knowledge
(4) Encouraging them to avoid difficult problems
21. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Teachers should create a meaningful
environment which seeks active participation and
engagement of all children.
Reason (R) : All children are intrinsically motivated
to learn and are capable of learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
22. Experiential learning stresses on :
(1) importance of critical reflection.
(2) learning as a product rather than a process.
(3) control of teacher on the learning of children.
(4) the role of reinforcement in learning.
23. Which of the following process does not contribute
to the course of learning ?
(1) Conceptualization (2) Decontextualization
(3) Organization (4) Categorization
24. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Interaction with more knowledgeable
others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the
necessary support and guidance to help learners
develop their understanding and skills.
Reasons (R) : Social interaction is a key component
of learning and development.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
Page 3
Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following is an example of a question
that requires students to reflect on their own
thinking ?
(1) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(2) How has your thinking about the use of verbs
changed since the beginning of the class ?
(3) What is the relationship between nouns and
verbs in a sentence ?
(4) What is the definition of a verb ?
2. Which of the following is an example of an internal
attribution for failure ?
(1) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was
biased.
(2) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
(3) I received a low grade because the teacher is a
tough grader.
(4) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
3. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most
cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while
boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about
what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl
on the basis of what a particular culture expects and
behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
4. At which age can children engage in word play and
like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Three years (2) Seven years
(3) T welve years (4) One year
5. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of
moral development :
(1) for not giving adequate importance to genetic
factors.
(2) for using case study as the research method.
(3) from a social cognitive perspective.
(4) from a feminist perspective.
6. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?
(1) T o provide feedback to students that can be used
to improve their learning
(2) To compare student performance to a standard
or benchmark
(3) To identify students who can be categorised as
‘slow learners’
(4) To evaluate student performance and assign
grades
7. While....................agencies of socialisation are
predominantly important in infancy,...............
agencies of socialization also become important in
early childhood.
(1) secondary; primary (2) secondary; tertiary
(3) tertiary; secondary (4) primary; secondary
8. Dysgraphia is a:
(1) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble
in forming letters and shapes.
(2) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of
attention and impulsive behaviour.
(3) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and
errors in articulation.
(4) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross
motor impairment.
9. The approach to educating gifted children which
moves them through curriculum at an unusually
rapid pace is known as:
(1) Acceleration
(2) Immersion
(3) Differentiated instruction
(4) Enrichment
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1
20th August, 2023
8 Oswaal CTET Year-wise Solved Papers
10. Teachers who are working towards inclusive
classroom :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?
(1) (i), (iii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
11. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher
has......................type of intelligence and a sculptor
has more.......................type of intelligence.
(1) intrapersonal; spatial
(2) interpersonal; linguistic
(3) linguistic; interpersonal
(4) spatial; intrapersonal
12. The primary goal of learning should be :
(1) competing with peers.
(2) development of critical thinking.
(3) memorization of facts.
(4) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
13. Variability in learning styles of students:
(1) should not be taken into consideration during
teaching-learning process.
(2) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance to
teaching-learning process.
(3) should be valued and seen as a reflection of
human diversity.
(4) should be ignored and attempts should be made
to bring uniformity in learning styles.
14. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : To facilitate critical thinking among
learners, teachers should expose them to diverse
situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) : Students learn and enrich their abilities
to think critically and creatively as they engage in
conversation across differences.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
15. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds
from :
(1) Complex to Simple. (2) Rational to Empirical.
(3) Generic to Specific. (4) Abstract to Concrete.
16. As per Lev Vygotsky, ..................... plays a significant
role in the development of conceptual abilities
among children.
(1) Social isolation
(2) Standardized curriculum
(3) Tangible rewards
(4) Peer collaboration
17. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner speech :
(1) is a sign of developmental delay.
(2) is a way for children to regulate their own
thinking.
(3) is a way for children to communicate with an
imaginary friend.
(4) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
18. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive
because it helps tie her shirt together. According to
Jean Piaget, her thinking is characterized by:
(1) Centration
(2) Hypothetical-deductive thinking
(3) Transductive reasoning
(4) Animistic thinking
19. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of
students having autism ?
(1) Frequent repetitive and recurring behaviour
(2) Higher level of communication skills
(3) Superior ability of differentiating fiction from
fact
(4) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
20. Which of the following is an effective method to
enhance problem-solving skills in children ?
(1) Providing them with ready-made solutions to
problems
(2) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm and
make intuitive guesses
(3) Discouraging independent thinking and
focusing on declarative knowledge
(4) Encouraging them to avoid difficult problems
21. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Teachers should create a meaningful
environment which seeks active participation and
engagement of all children.
Reason (R) : All children are intrinsically motivated
to learn and are capable of learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
22. Experiential learning stresses on :
(1) importance of critical reflection.
(2) learning as a product rather than a process.
(3) control of teacher on the learning of children.
(4) the role of reinforcement in learning.
23. Which of the following process does not contribute
to the course of learning ?
(1) Conceptualization (2) Decontextualization
(3) Organization (4) Categorization
24. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Interaction with more knowledgeable
others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the
necessary support and guidance to help learners
develop their understanding and skills.
Reasons (R) : Social interaction is a key component
of learning and development.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
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25. According to Lev Vygotsky :
(1) Language development and cognitive
development advance independent from each
others.
(2) Language development facilitates cognitive
development.
(3) Social factors influence language development,
but not cognitive development.
(4) Cognitive development facilitates language
development.
26. At which level of Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral
reasoning, do children typically believe that people
should live up to the expectations of the society and
behave in “good” ways ?
(1) Conventional level (2) Pre-operational level
(3) Post-operational level (3) Pre-conventional level
27. One of the main characteristics of pre-operational
thought according to Jean Piaget is...............which
refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a
situation and neglect others.
(1) Decentration (2) T ransduction
(3) Causation (4) Centration
28. Physical growth and development follow
the.................and................principles of development.
(1) proximodistal (top-down); cephalocaudal (inner
to outer)
(2) differentiation (simple to complex); integration
(complex to simple)
(3) integration (simple to complex); differentiation
(complex to simple)
(4) cephalocaudual (top-down); proximodistal
(inner to outer)
29. In early childhood, growth.............and thinking
is.............., while in middle childhood, growth..........
and thinking is.................. .
(1) is steady, logical; slows, egocentric
(2) slows, logical; is steady, egocentric
(3) slows, somewhat egocentric; is steady, logical
(4) is steady, somewhat egocentric; slows logical
30. Which of the following is a gross motor skill ?
(1) Cutting along the outline of a circle on a paper
(2) Cutting along the outline of a big rectangle on a
paper
(3) Knitting
(4) Swimming
Mathematics
31. Which of the following is the most appropriate way
to help a primary school learner to visualize the
equivalence between the fractions
2
3
and
4
6
?
(1) Using Fraction Discs
(2) Using Calculators
(3) Using Division method
(4) Using LCM (Least Common Multiple) method
32. Subitizing plays an important role in developing the
number sense. Which of the following is an example
of a student demonstrating the skill of subitizing?
(1) Student recognizes the number 4 as the number
with 1 taken away from 5.
(2) Student recognizes the number 5 as the successor
of 4.
(3) Student recognizes the number 6 as 1 added to
5.
(4) Student rolls a die and is able to say it is four
without actually counting the dots.
33. According to the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020, olympiads and competitions in various subjects
will be __________ across the country.
(1) discouraged (2) reduced
(3) made easier (4) Strengthened
34. Classroom researches have shown that most of the
students find mathematics more difficult than the
other subjects they study in the same class. Which of
the following aspects of the nature of mathematics
adds to his fear?
(1) The scope of a number of different methods to
solve a problem in mathematics.
(2) The abstract nature of primary concepts in
mathematics.
(3) The vast knowledge base of mathematics.
(4) The scope of multiple answers to a given
question in mathematics.
35. According to the National Curriculum Framework,
2005, classroom researches have indicated a fairly
systematic devaluation of girls as incapable of
mastering mathematics even when they perform
well in mathematics. What is the most appropriate
reason for this?
(1) Gendered constructs of society have led to the
belief that boys use more innovative strategies
for problem-solving and thus have better
conceptual understanding.
(2) The mathematical abilities in boys are innate.
(3) Poor performance of girls in mathematics is due
to the fear of mathematics prevalent in them.
(4) Mathematics, by its nature, is a male-dominated
subject.
36. A teacher user role play method in mathematics
class. Her aim is :
(1) entertaining children.
(2) maintaining discipline.
(3) keeping children busy.
(4) projecting ideas.
37. Who among the following has worked in the field of
mathematical astronomy ?
(1) Ramanujan (2) Mahavira
(3) Aryabhatta (4) Bhaskara I
38. A vegetable seller was selling spinach for ? 60 per
kg. Sonu purchased 350 g of spinach for which the
vegetable seller took ? 21 ( ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 3)
from Sonu. Which of the following statements is/are
true regarding the mathematical skills used by the
vegetable seller?
A. This mathematical skill is ambiguous.
B. This skill is not useful to solve mathematical
problems in class.
C. Such skills help in developing alternate strategies
for solving mathematical problems.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only B (2) Only C
(3) A and B (4) Only A
Page 4
Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all the instructions on the question paper carefully before you start attempting the questions.
2. 1 mark is awarded to correct Answer.
3. Ensure that the question paper code mentioned on the question paper matches the code on your
admit card.Make sure you use the correct answer sheet for your paper. The answer sheet will have
fields for your personal information, roll number, and other details.
4. Only one response should be marked for each question. If you mark multiple responses for a single
question, it might be considered as incorrect.
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following is an example of a question
that requires students to reflect on their own
thinking ?
(1) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(2) How has your thinking about the use of verbs
changed since the beginning of the class ?
(3) What is the relationship between nouns and
verbs in a sentence ?
(4) What is the definition of a verb ?
2. Which of the following is an example of an internal
attribution for failure ?
(1) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was
biased.
(2) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
(3) I received a low grade because the teacher is a
tough grader.
(4) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
3. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most
cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while
boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about
what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl
on the basis of what a particular culture expects and
behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
4. At which age can children engage in word play and
like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Three years (2) Seven years
(3) T welve years (4) One year
5. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of
moral development :
(1) for not giving adequate importance to genetic
factors.
(2) for using case study as the research method.
(3) from a social cognitive perspective.
(4) from a feminist perspective.
6. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?
(1) T o provide feedback to students that can be used
to improve their learning
(2) To compare student performance to a standard
or benchmark
(3) To identify students who can be categorised as
‘slow learners’
(4) To evaluate student performance and assign
grades
7. While....................agencies of socialisation are
predominantly important in infancy,...............
agencies of socialization also become important in
early childhood.
(1) secondary; primary (2) secondary; tertiary
(3) tertiary; secondary (4) primary; secondary
8. Dysgraphia is a:
(1) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble
in forming letters and shapes.
(2) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of
attention and impulsive behaviour.
(3) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and
errors in articulation.
(4) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross
motor impairment.
9. The approach to educating gifted children which
moves them through curriculum at an unusually
rapid pace is known as:
(1) Acceleration
(2) Immersion
(3) Differentiated instruction
(4) Enrichment
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1
20th August, 2023
8 Oswaal CTET Year-wise Solved Papers
10. Teachers who are working towards inclusive
classroom :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?
(1) (i), (iii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
11. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher
has......................type of intelligence and a sculptor
has more.......................type of intelligence.
(1) intrapersonal; spatial
(2) interpersonal; linguistic
(3) linguistic; interpersonal
(4) spatial; intrapersonal
12. The primary goal of learning should be :
(1) competing with peers.
(2) development of critical thinking.
(3) memorization of facts.
(4) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
13. Variability in learning styles of students:
(1) should not be taken into consideration during
teaching-learning process.
(2) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance to
teaching-learning process.
(3) should be valued and seen as a reflection of
human diversity.
(4) should be ignored and attempts should be made
to bring uniformity in learning styles.
14. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : To facilitate critical thinking among
learners, teachers should expose them to diverse
situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) : Students learn and enrich their abilities
to think critically and creatively as they engage in
conversation across differences.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
15. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds
from :
(1) Complex to Simple. (2) Rational to Empirical.
(3) Generic to Specific. (4) Abstract to Concrete.
16. As per Lev Vygotsky, ..................... plays a significant
role in the development of conceptual abilities
among children.
(1) Social isolation
(2) Standardized curriculum
(3) Tangible rewards
(4) Peer collaboration
17. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner speech :
(1) is a sign of developmental delay.
(2) is a way for children to regulate their own
thinking.
(3) is a way for children to communicate with an
imaginary friend.
(4) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
18. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive
because it helps tie her shirt together. According to
Jean Piaget, her thinking is characterized by:
(1) Centration
(2) Hypothetical-deductive thinking
(3) Transductive reasoning
(4) Animistic thinking
19. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of
students having autism ?
(1) Frequent repetitive and recurring behaviour
(2) Higher level of communication skills
(3) Superior ability of differentiating fiction from
fact
(4) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
20. Which of the following is an effective method to
enhance problem-solving skills in children ?
(1) Providing them with ready-made solutions to
problems
(2) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm and
make intuitive guesses
(3) Discouraging independent thinking and
focusing on declarative knowledge
(4) Encouraging them to avoid difficult problems
21. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Teachers should create a meaningful
environment which seeks active participation and
engagement of all children.
Reason (R) : All children are intrinsically motivated
to learn and are capable of learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
22. Experiential learning stresses on :
(1) importance of critical reflection.
(2) learning as a product rather than a process.
(3) control of teacher on the learning of children.
(4) the role of reinforcement in learning.
23. Which of the following process does not contribute
to the course of learning ?
(1) Conceptualization (2) Decontextualization
(3) Organization (4) Categorization
24. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Interaction with more knowledgeable
others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the
necessary support and guidance to help learners
develop their understanding and skills.
Reasons (R) : Social interaction is a key component
of learning and development.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
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25. According to Lev Vygotsky :
(1) Language development and cognitive
development advance independent from each
others.
(2) Language development facilitates cognitive
development.
(3) Social factors influence language development,
but not cognitive development.
(4) Cognitive development facilitates language
development.
26. At which level of Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral
reasoning, do children typically believe that people
should live up to the expectations of the society and
behave in “good” ways ?
(1) Conventional level (2) Pre-operational level
(3) Post-operational level (3) Pre-conventional level
27. One of the main characteristics of pre-operational
thought according to Jean Piaget is...............which
refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a
situation and neglect others.
(1) Decentration (2) T ransduction
(3) Causation (4) Centration
28. Physical growth and development follow
the.................and................principles of development.
(1) proximodistal (top-down); cephalocaudal (inner
to outer)
(2) differentiation (simple to complex); integration
(complex to simple)
(3) integration (simple to complex); differentiation
(complex to simple)
(4) cephalocaudual (top-down); proximodistal
(inner to outer)
29. In early childhood, growth.............and thinking
is.............., while in middle childhood, growth..........
and thinking is.................. .
(1) is steady, logical; slows, egocentric
(2) slows, logical; is steady, egocentric
(3) slows, somewhat egocentric; is steady, logical
(4) is steady, somewhat egocentric; slows logical
30. Which of the following is a gross motor skill ?
(1) Cutting along the outline of a circle on a paper
(2) Cutting along the outline of a big rectangle on a
paper
(3) Knitting
(4) Swimming
Mathematics
31. Which of the following is the most appropriate way
to help a primary school learner to visualize the
equivalence between the fractions
2
3
and
4
6
?
(1) Using Fraction Discs
(2) Using Calculators
(3) Using Division method
(4) Using LCM (Least Common Multiple) method
32. Subitizing plays an important role in developing the
number sense. Which of the following is an example
of a student demonstrating the skill of subitizing?
(1) Student recognizes the number 4 as the number
with 1 taken away from 5.
(2) Student recognizes the number 5 as the successor
of 4.
(3) Student recognizes the number 6 as 1 added to
5.
(4) Student rolls a die and is able to say it is four
without actually counting the dots.
33. According to the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020, olympiads and competitions in various subjects
will be __________ across the country.
(1) discouraged (2) reduced
(3) made easier (4) Strengthened
34. Classroom researches have shown that most of the
students find mathematics more difficult than the
other subjects they study in the same class. Which of
the following aspects of the nature of mathematics
adds to his fear?
(1) The scope of a number of different methods to
solve a problem in mathematics.
(2) The abstract nature of primary concepts in
mathematics.
(3) The vast knowledge base of mathematics.
(4) The scope of multiple answers to a given
question in mathematics.
35. According to the National Curriculum Framework,
2005, classroom researches have indicated a fairly
systematic devaluation of girls as incapable of
mastering mathematics even when they perform
well in mathematics. What is the most appropriate
reason for this?
(1) Gendered constructs of society have led to the
belief that boys use more innovative strategies
for problem-solving and thus have better
conceptual understanding.
(2) The mathematical abilities in boys are innate.
(3) Poor performance of girls in mathematics is due
to the fear of mathematics prevalent in them.
(4) Mathematics, by its nature, is a male-dominated
subject.
36. A teacher user role play method in mathematics
class. Her aim is :
(1) entertaining children.
(2) maintaining discipline.
(3) keeping children busy.
(4) projecting ideas.
37. Who among the following has worked in the field of
mathematical astronomy ?
(1) Ramanujan (2) Mahavira
(3) Aryabhatta (4) Bhaskara I
38. A vegetable seller was selling spinach for ? 60 per
kg. Sonu purchased 350 g of spinach for which the
vegetable seller took ? 21 ( ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 3)
from Sonu. Which of the following statements is/are
true regarding the mathematical skills used by the
vegetable seller?
A. This mathematical skill is ambiguous.
B. This skill is not useful to solve mathematical
problems in class.
C. Such skills help in developing alternate strategies
for solving mathematical problems.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only B (2) Only C
(3) A and B (4) Only A
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39. Which of the following depicts a situation where
children are constructing knowledge on their own ?
(1) Children are given manipulatives like number
grids, tokens arranged in rectangular arrays and
they are exploring multiplication patterns using
them.
(2) Teacher has written incomplete multiplication
tables on blackboard and children are completing
the tables by writing them on blackboard.
(3) The best student in the class reads aloud the
multiplication tables and rest of the students
repeat after him/her.
(4) Children are reciting multiplication tables in a
chorus.
40. Which of the following statements is not correct
about assessment ?
(1) Criterion-referenced assessment is useful in
diagnostic testing and remedial teaching.
(2) Norm-referenced assessment tells us where a
student stands as compared to other students in
his/her performance.
(3) Norm-referenced assessment is useful in
diagnostic testing and remedial teaching.
(4) Criterion-referenced assessment is to evaluate
the mastery learning of the students.
41. Concepts like more-less, long-short, far-near, big-
small, etc. are :
(1) Simply English language adjectives.
(2) Important pre-number concepts.
(3) Vague terms for comparison.
(4) Antonyms, not necessary for learning
mathematics.
42. Mathematical learning material :
A. helps teachers in demonstrating the formulae
B. helps students in self-learning
C. helps teachers in providing instructions
D. develops learning environment in the class
Choose the correct option :
(1) B and D (2) B and C
(3) C and D (4) A and B
43. Which of the following statements is not correct ?
(1) Errors in mathematics help teachers in planning
their lessons.
(2) Errors of the students should be overlooked as
pointing errors will demotivate them.
(3) Errors of the students give information about
their thought process.
(4) Errors in mathematics are part of learning.
44. To develop appreciation for mathematics among
children, a teacher performs the following activities
in the class. Choose the one which is not effective to
achieve her objective.
(1) She gives mathematical puzzles and magic
squares to be solved in the class.
(2) She establishes a mathematics corner in her
class where students can perform various
mathematical activities.
(3) She always praises the student who achieves
highest marks in the class in the term-end
examination.
(4) She shows to children the videos on Indian
mathematicians and their contribution.
45. Which of the following statements about nature of
mathematics are most appropriate ?
A. It helps the child to be creative.
B. It helps in nurturing the child’s imagination.
C. It is based on deductive reasoning.
D. It is always convergent.
Choose the correct option
(1) A and C (2) A and B
(3) A, B and C (4) B and C
46. Which of the following arrangements represents a
descending order of numbers ?
(1) 10.5, 1.05, 1.055, 1.50, 1.005, 0.155
(2) 10.5, 1.50, 1.05, 1.055, 1.005, 0.155
(3) 10.5, 1.50, 1.055, 1.05, 1.005, 0.155
(4) 1.05, 1.005, 1.50, 1.055, 10.5, 0.155
47. The sum of 5 – 5 + 5 – 5 + 5 – 5 _________ to odd
number of terms is :
(1) – 5 (2) 5
(3) 15 (4) 0
48. ‘One hundred lakh‘ is also known as :
(1) One crore (2) One million
(3) One billion (4) Ten crore
49. A whole number is added to 100 and the same
number is subtracted from 100. The sum of the two
resulting numbers so obtained is :
(1) 50 (2) 100
(3) 200 (4) 0
50. Which of the following is not a factor of 3630 ?
(1) 5 (2) 9
(3) 11 (4) 3
51. Sangeeta wants to buy a soap that costs ? 10. She has
a five-rupee coin, 2 one-rupee coins and 5 fifty-paise
coins. How much more money does she need to buy
the soap ?
(1) ? 1.50 (2) ? 2.00
(3) ? 2.50 (4) ? 0.50
52. Rubina started her journey by car at 16.50 hours and
finished at 21:15 hours on the same day. The time
taken in completing the journey is :
(1) 4 hours 25 minutes (2) 3 hours 35 minutes
(3) 4 hours 35 minutes (4) 3 hours 25 minutes
53. Select the group of fractions in an ascending order :
(1)
1
2
1
3
1
4
<<
(2)
1
3
1
4
1
2
<<
(3)
1
4
1
3
1
2
<<
(4)
1
2
1
4
1
3
<<
54. Priyadarshini mixed 4.8 kg of almonds, 2500 g of
raisin and 3.5 kg of cashews and packed the mixture
equally into three dozen packets. What is the weight
of each packet ?
(1) 300 g (2) 500 g
(3) 650 g (4) 250 g
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
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Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following is an example of a question
that requires students to reflect on their own
thinking ?
(1) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(2) How has your thinking about the use of verbs
changed since the beginning of the class ?
(3) What is the relationship between nouns and
verbs in a sentence ?
(4) What is the definition of a verb ?
2. Which of the following is an example of an internal
attribution for failure ?
(1) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was
biased.
(2) I failed the test because my friends were
distracting me.
(3) I received a low grade because the teacher is a
tough grader.
(4) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
3. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most
cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while
boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about
what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl
on the basis of what a particular culture expects and
behave accordingly.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
4. At which age can children engage in word play and
like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?
(1) Three years (2) Seven years
(3) T welve years (4) One year
5. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of
moral development :
(1) for not giving adequate importance to genetic
factors.
(2) for using case study as the research method.
(3) from a social cognitive perspective.
(4) from a feminist perspective.
6. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?
(1) T o provide feedback to students that can be used
to improve their learning
(2) To compare student performance to a standard
or benchmark
(3) To identify students who can be categorised as
‘slow learners’
(4) To evaluate student performance and assign
grades
7. While....................agencies of socialisation are
predominantly important in infancy,...............
agencies of socialization also become important in
early childhood.
(1) secondary; primary (2) secondary; tertiary
(3) tertiary; secondary (4) primary; secondary
8. Dysgraphia is a:
(1) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble
in forming letters and shapes.
(2) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of
attention and impulsive behaviour.
(3) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and
errors in articulation.
(4) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross
motor impairment.
9. The approach to educating gifted children which
moves them through curriculum at an unusually
rapid pace is known as:
(1) Acceleration
(2) Immersion
(3) Differentiated instruction
(4) Enrichment
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 1
20th August, 2023
8 Oswaal CTET Year-wise Solved Papers
10. Teachers who are working towards inclusive
classroom :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?
(1) (i), (iii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
11. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher
has......................type of intelligence and a sculptor
has more.......................type of intelligence.
(1) intrapersonal; spatial
(2) interpersonal; linguistic
(3) linguistic; interpersonal
(4) spatial; intrapersonal
12. The primary goal of learning should be :
(1) competing with peers.
(2) development of critical thinking.
(3) memorization of facts.
(4) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
13. Variability in learning styles of students:
(1) should not be taken into consideration during
teaching-learning process.
(2) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance to
teaching-learning process.
(3) should be valued and seen as a reflection of
human diversity.
(4) should be ignored and attempts should be made
to bring uniformity in learning styles.
14. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : To facilitate critical thinking among
learners, teachers should expose them to diverse
situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) : Students learn and enrich their abilities
to think critically and creatively as they engage in
conversation across differences.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
15. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds
from :
(1) Complex to Simple. (2) Rational to Empirical.
(3) Generic to Specific. (4) Abstract to Concrete.
16. As per Lev Vygotsky, ..................... plays a significant
role in the development of conceptual abilities
among children.
(1) Social isolation
(2) Standardized curriculum
(3) Tangible rewards
(4) Peer collaboration
17. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner speech :
(1) is a sign of developmental delay.
(2) is a way for children to regulate their own
thinking.
(3) is a way for children to communicate with an
imaginary friend.
(4) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
18. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive
because it helps tie her shirt together. According to
Jean Piaget, her thinking is characterized by:
(1) Centration
(2) Hypothetical-deductive thinking
(3) Transductive reasoning
(4) Animistic thinking
19. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of
students having autism ?
(1) Frequent repetitive and recurring behaviour
(2) Higher level of communication skills
(3) Superior ability of differentiating fiction from
fact
(4) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
20. Which of the following is an effective method to
enhance problem-solving skills in children ?
(1) Providing them with ready-made solutions to
problems
(2) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm and
make intuitive guesses
(3) Discouraging independent thinking and
focusing on declarative knowledge
(4) Encouraging them to avoid difficult problems
21. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Teachers should create a meaningful
environment which seeks active participation and
engagement of all children.
Reason (R) : All children are intrinsically motivated
to learn and are capable of learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
22. Experiential learning stresses on :
(1) importance of critical reflection.
(2) learning as a product rather than a process.
(3) control of teacher on the learning of children.
(4) the role of reinforcement in learning.
23. Which of the following process does not contribute
to the course of learning ?
(1) Conceptualization (2) Decontextualization
(3) Organization (4) Categorization
24. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Interaction with more knowledgeable
others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the
necessary support and guidance to help learners
develop their understanding and skills.
Reasons (R) : Social interaction is a key component
of learning and development.
(1) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
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25. According to Lev Vygotsky :
(1) Language development and cognitive
development advance independent from each
others.
(2) Language development facilitates cognitive
development.
(3) Social factors influence language development,
but not cognitive development.
(4) Cognitive development facilitates language
development.
26. At which level of Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral
reasoning, do children typically believe that people
should live up to the expectations of the society and
behave in “good” ways ?
(1) Conventional level (2) Pre-operational level
(3) Post-operational level (3) Pre-conventional level
27. One of the main characteristics of pre-operational
thought according to Jean Piaget is...............which
refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a
situation and neglect others.
(1) Decentration (2) T ransduction
(3) Causation (4) Centration
28. Physical growth and development follow
the.................and................principles of development.
(1) proximodistal (top-down); cephalocaudal (inner
to outer)
(2) differentiation (simple to complex); integration
(complex to simple)
(3) integration (simple to complex); differentiation
(complex to simple)
(4) cephalocaudual (top-down); proximodistal
(inner to outer)
29. In early childhood, growth.............and thinking
is.............., while in middle childhood, growth..........
and thinking is.................. .
(1) is steady, logical; slows, egocentric
(2) slows, logical; is steady, egocentric
(3) slows, somewhat egocentric; is steady, logical
(4) is steady, somewhat egocentric; slows logical
30. Which of the following is a gross motor skill ?
(1) Cutting along the outline of a circle on a paper
(2) Cutting along the outline of a big rectangle on a
paper
(3) Knitting
(4) Swimming
Mathematics
31. Which of the following is the most appropriate way
to help a primary school learner to visualize the
equivalence between the fractions
2
3
and
4
6
?
(1) Using Fraction Discs
(2) Using Calculators
(3) Using Division method
(4) Using LCM (Least Common Multiple) method
32. Subitizing plays an important role in developing the
number sense. Which of the following is an example
of a student demonstrating the skill of subitizing?
(1) Student recognizes the number 4 as the number
with 1 taken away from 5.
(2) Student recognizes the number 5 as the successor
of 4.
(3) Student recognizes the number 6 as 1 added to
5.
(4) Student rolls a die and is able to say it is four
without actually counting the dots.
33. According to the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020, olympiads and competitions in various subjects
will be __________ across the country.
(1) discouraged (2) reduced
(3) made easier (4) Strengthened
34. Classroom researches have shown that most of the
students find mathematics more difficult than the
other subjects they study in the same class. Which of
the following aspects of the nature of mathematics
adds to his fear?
(1) The scope of a number of different methods to
solve a problem in mathematics.
(2) The abstract nature of primary concepts in
mathematics.
(3) The vast knowledge base of mathematics.
(4) The scope of multiple answers to a given
question in mathematics.
35. According to the National Curriculum Framework,
2005, classroom researches have indicated a fairly
systematic devaluation of girls as incapable of
mastering mathematics even when they perform
well in mathematics. What is the most appropriate
reason for this?
(1) Gendered constructs of society have led to the
belief that boys use more innovative strategies
for problem-solving and thus have better
conceptual understanding.
(2) The mathematical abilities in boys are innate.
(3) Poor performance of girls in mathematics is due
to the fear of mathematics prevalent in them.
(4) Mathematics, by its nature, is a male-dominated
subject.
36. A teacher user role play method in mathematics
class. Her aim is :
(1) entertaining children.
(2) maintaining discipline.
(3) keeping children busy.
(4) projecting ideas.
37. Who among the following has worked in the field of
mathematical astronomy ?
(1) Ramanujan (2) Mahavira
(3) Aryabhatta (4) Bhaskara I
38. A vegetable seller was selling spinach for ? 60 per
kg. Sonu purchased 350 g of spinach for which the
vegetable seller took ? 21 ( ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 6 + ? 3)
from Sonu. Which of the following statements is/are
true regarding the mathematical skills used by the
vegetable seller?
A. This mathematical skill is ambiguous.
B. This skill is not useful to solve mathematical
problems in class.
C. Such skills help in developing alternate strategies
for solving mathematical problems.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only B (2) Only C
(3) A and B (4) Only A
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39. Which of the following depicts a situation where
children are constructing knowledge on their own ?
(1) Children are given manipulatives like number
grids, tokens arranged in rectangular arrays and
they are exploring multiplication patterns using
them.
(2) Teacher has written incomplete multiplication
tables on blackboard and children are completing
the tables by writing them on blackboard.
(3) The best student in the class reads aloud the
multiplication tables and rest of the students
repeat after him/her.
(4) Children are reciting multiplication tables in a
chorus.
40. Which of the following statements is not correct
about assessment ?
(1) Criterion-referenced assessment is useful in
diagnostic testing and remedial teaching.
(2) Norm-referenced assessment tells us where a
student stands as compared to other students in
his/her performance.
(3) Norm-referenced assessment is useful in
diagnostic testing and remedial teaching.
(4) Criterion-referenced assessment is to evaluate
the mastery learning of the students.
41. Concepts like more-less, long-short, far-near, big-
small, etc. are :
(1) Simply English language adjectives.
(2) Important pre-number concepts.
(3) Vague terms for comparison.
(4) Antonyms, not necessary for learning
mathematics.
42. Mathematical learning material :
A. helps teachers in demonstrating the formulae
B. helps students in self-learning
C. helps teachers in providing instructions
D. develops learning environment in the class
Choose the correct option :
(1) B and D (2) B and C
(3) C and D (4) A and B
43. Which of the following statements is not correct ?
(1) Errors in mathematics help teachers in planning
their lessons.
(2) Errors of the students should be overlooked as
pointing errors will demotivate them.
(3) Errors of the students give information about
their thought process.
(4) Errors in mathematics are part of learning.
44. To develop appreciation for mathematics among
children, a teacher performs the following activities
in the class. Choose the one which is not effective to
achieve her objective.
(1) She gives mathematical puzzles and magic
squares to be solved in the class.
(2) She establishes a mathematics corner in her
class where students can perform various
mathematical activities.
(3) She always praises the student who achieves
highest marks in the class in the term-end
examination.
(4) She shows to children the videos on Indian
mathematicians and their contribution.
45. Which of the following statements about nature of
mathematics are most appropriate ?
A. It helps the child to be creative.
B. It helps in nurturing the child’s imagination.
C. It is based on deductive reasoning.
D. It is always convergent.
Choose the correct option
(1) A and C (2) A and B
(3) A, B and C (4) B and C
46. Which of the following arrangements represents a
descending order of numbers ?
(1) 10.5, 1.05, 1.055, 1.50, 1.005, 0.155
(2) 10.5, 1.50, 1.05, 1.055, 1.005, 0.155
(3) 10.5, 1.50, 1.055, 1.05, 1.005, 0.155
(4) 1.05, 1.005, 1.50, 1.055, 10.5, 0.155
47. The sum of 5 – 5 + 5 – 5 + 5 – 5 _________ to odd
number of terms is :
(1) – 5 (2) 5
(3) 15 (4) 0
48. ‘One hundred lakh‘ is also known as :
(1) One crore (2) One million
(3) One billion (4) Ten crore
49. A whole number is added to 100 and the same
number is subtracted from 100. The sum of the two
resulting numbers so obtained is :
(1) 50 (2) 100
(3) 200 (4) 0
50. Which of the following is not a factor of 3630 ?
(1) 5 (2) 9
(3) 11 (4) 3
51. Sangeeta wants to buy a soap that costs ? 10. She has
a five-rupee coin, 2 one-rupee coins and 5 fifty-paise
coins. How much more money does she need to buy
the soap ?
(1) ? 1.50 (2) ? 2.00
(3) ? 2.50 (4) ? 0.50
52. Rubina started her journey by car at 16.50 hours and
finished at 21:15 hours on the same day. The time
taken in completing the journey is :
(1) 4 hours 25 minutes (2) 3 hours 35 minutes
(3) 4 hours 35 minutes (4) 3 hours 25 minutes
53. Select the group of fractions in an ascending order :
(1)
1
2
1
3
1
4
<<
(2)
1
3
1
4
1
2
<<
(3)
1
4
1
3
1
2
<<
(4)
1
2
1
4
1
3
<<
54. Priyadarshini mixed 4.8 kg of almonds, 2500 g of
raisin and 3.5 kg of cashews and packed the mixture
equally into three dozen packets. What is the weight
of each packet ?
(1) 300 g (2) 500 g
(3) 650 g (4) 250 g
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55. The side of a square is 5 cm. How many times will
the new area become, if the side of the square is
doubled ?
(1) 3 times (2) 4 times
(3) 8 times (4) 2 times
56. Which of the following statements is is not true ?
(1) A rhombus becomes a square if all its angles are
equal.
(2) A parallelogram becomes a rectangle if all its angles
are equal.
(3) A kite becomes a rectangle if its opposite angles are
equal.
(4) A rectangle becomes a square if all its sides are equal.
57. What is the missing number in the pattern given
below ?
1, 6, 15, __________, 45, 66, 91
(1) 32 (2) 25
(3) 36 (4) 28
58. Read the following table :
Blood Group Number of Students
A 9
B 6
O 12
AB 3
T otal 30
What is the ratio of the most common and rarest
blood groups ?
(1) 4 : 1 (2) 3 : 1
(3) 1 : 4 (4) 1 : 3
59. Ashwini is arranging 36 identical squares in the form
of different rectangles. How many different types of
rectangles can she make with these squares ?
(1) Five (2) Six
(3) Eight (4) Four
60. Which one of the following groups have all
3-dimensional shapes ?
(1) Cube, Cuboid, Circle, Triangle
(2) Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Cylinder
(3) Cube, Cuboid, Semi-circle, Cone
(4) Cube, Cuboid, Circle, Cone
Environmental Studies
61. You want to encourage hands-on activities for
students of EVS. Which of the following is the most
appropriate activity?
(1) Developing an EVS kit from available material
(2) Drawing parts of different plants on a chart
(3) Map reading from a globe
(4) Collecting coins of different countries
62. Formative assessment of EVS is __________ .
A. Assessment for learning
B. Assessment of learning
C. Assessment as learning
D. Assessment about learning
Choose the correct option:
(1) A and C (2) B and C
(3) C and D (4) A and B
63. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option:
Assertion (A): Field trips are an effective pedagogical
strategy in EVS.
Reason (R): Field trips promote memorisation of
objects, events and places.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
64. You have to select EVS textbooks for your students
of classes III to V. Which of the following criteria is
most appropriate for this purpose?
(1) The textbook should be illustrated and appealing
to students.
(2) The textbook should be child-oriented and
devoid of any stereotypes or derogatory attitudes
based on gender, caste, class and religion.
(3) Pictures in the book should be big and colourful.
(4) The language should be simple and according to
the mental level of students
65. Read the following statements and choose the
correct option:
Assertion (A): At the primary level EVS has themes
instead of topics.
Reason (R): Theme-based EVS learning is easy for
teachers and students as compared to topics.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
66. Which of the following is not a learning outcome in
EVS for students of Class III?
(1) Observes rules in few local, indoor, outdoor
games
(2) Identifies directions of classroom
(3) Voices opinion on good and bad touch
(4) V oices opinion on issues observed/experienced and
relates to social practices such as discrimination in
ownership of resources
67. Which of the following options is a major objective
of teaching EVS from classes I to V?
(1) Developing in-depth understanding of the basic
concepts of the subject
(2) Helping learners link classroom learning to life
outside the school
(3) Acquiring skills to carry out hands-on activities
independently
(4) Preparing students for studying science at the
middle level
68. Ms. Sheetal likes to use stories and poems in primary
classes to explain various concepts of EVS. The most
appropriate logic for her using stories and poems is
to:
A. complete the EVS syllabus as well as students
have heard them before coming to school.
B. encourage the students to write their own poems
and stories.
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