CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (17 Jan - 2023) | CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) Mock Test Series 2024 - CTET & State TET PDF Download

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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following statements is correct about 
development ?
(1) Development is uniform
(2) Development is entirely unpredictable
(3) There are individual differences in development
(4) Development proceeds from specific to general
2. Assertion (A) : Provision of mid-may meals in 
schools can ensure better nutritional health of the 
students.
 Reason (R) : Environmental factors do not play 
any role in shaping an individual since growth is 
determined only by heredity.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. As an agency of secondary socialization the primary 
function of the school is to :
(1) Cut the child off from the home.
(2) Undo the learning children had at home.
(3) Contradict the learnings acquired by the child in 
the family.
(4) Be an extension of the family and build upon the 
things child is familiar with.
4. In Jean piaget's theory ................ is said to occur 
when a child perceives new objects or events in 
terms of existing schemas :
(1) Assimilation (2) Organization
(3) Metacognition (4) Scaffolding
5. Despite their abilities to solve different kinds 
of problems .......... children still cannot think 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensori-motor (2) Concrete operational
(3) Pre-operational (4) Formal operational
6. According to Kohlberg the pre-conventional level of 
moral development is characterised by :
(1) Focus on how cultural factors and gender 
influences moral development
(2) Good or bad is determined by the consequences 
of obeying or disobeying rules
(3) The individual strives to maintain the expectations 
of others rather than focus on the consequences 
of one's actions.
(4) Self-chosen ethical principles that are universal
7. A teacher believing in Vygoysky's sociao-cultural 
theory should :
(1) Discourage interaction and dialogue among 
students
(2) Provide appropriate scaffolding to students as 
and when required
(3) Offer rewards and punishment to students 
regulating their behaviour
(4) Enable students to from association between 
stimulus and response
8. In Lev Vygotsky's theory, knowledge is co-
constructed by the child and the adult .............. the 
zone of proximal development.
(1) Outside (2) Within
(3) Beneath (4) Ahead of
9. Which of the following is NOT included in a 
progressive and child-centered education ?
(1) Use of digital technology and teaching-learning 
materials
(2) Emphasis learning from activities, experiences, 
and playful exploratory manner
(3) Emphasis only on course completion with 
structured curriculum
(4) Active participation of students with democratic 
and free expression
10. Measurement of intelligence by calculating 
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) through use of 
standardized tests is problematic because -
(1) are not Culturally fair
(2) give only qualitative analysis
(3) measure intelligence comprehensively
(4) account for individual differences
11. Assertion (A) : T eachers should not create print-rich 
environment in the elementary classrooms.
 Reason (R) : Development of language is inborn 
ability.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
12. Assertion (A) : Boys and Girls learn to behave 
in 'Gender appropriate' ways by observing and 
limitating same-sex adults.
 Reason (R) : Gender is a purely biological construct.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
17th January, 2023
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following statements is correct about 
development ?
(1) Development is uniform
(2) Development is entirely unpredictable
(3) There are individual differences in development
(4) Development proceeds from specific to general
2. Assertion (A) : Provision of mid-may meals in 
schools can ensure better nutritional health of the 
students.
 Reason (R) : Environmental factors do not play 
any role in shaping an individual since growth is 
determined only by heredity.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. As an agency of secondary socialization the primary 
function of the school is to :
(1) Cut the child off from the home.
(2) Undo the learning children had at home.
(3) Contradict the learnings acquired by the child in 
the family.
(4) Be an extension of the family and build upon the 
things child is familiar with.
4. In Jean piaget's theory ................ is said to occur 
when a child perceives new objects or events in 
terms of existing schemas :
(1) Assimilation (2) Organization
(3) Metacognition (4) Scaffolding
5. Despite their abilities to solve different kinds 
of problems .......... children still cannot think 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensori-motor (2) Concrete operational
(3) Pre-operational (4) Formal operational
6. According to Kohlberg the pre-conventional level of 
moral development is characterised by :
(1) Focus on how cultural factors and gender 
influences moral development
(2) Good or bad is determined by the consequences 
of obeying or disobeying rules
(3) The individual strives to maintain the expectations 
of others rather than focus on the consequences 
of one's actions.
(4) Self-chosen ethical principles that are universal
7. A teacher believing in Vygoysky's sociao-cultural 
theory should :
(1) Discourage interaction and dialogue among 
students
(2) Provide appropriate scaffolding to students as 
and when required
(3) Offer rewards and punishment to students 
regulating their behaviour
(4) Enable students to from association between 
stimulus and response
8. In Lev Vygotsky's theory, knowledge is co-
constructed by the child and the adult .............. the 
zone of proximal development.
(1) Outside (2) Within
(3) Beneath (4) Ahead of
9. Which of the following is NOT included in a 
progressive and child-centered education ?
(1) Use of digital technology and teaching-learning 
materials
(2) Emphasis learning from activities, experiences, 
and playful exploratory manner
(3) Emphasis only on course completion with 
structured curriculum
(4) Active participation of students with democratic 
and free expression
10. Measurement of intelligence by calculating 
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) through use of 
standardized tests is problematic because -
(1) are not Culturally fair
(2) give only qualitative analysis
(3) measure intelligence comprehensively
(4) account for individual differences
11. Assertion (A) : T eachers should not create print-rich 
environment in the elementary classrooms.
 Reason (R) : Development of language is inborn 
ability.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
12. Assertion (A) : Boys and Girls learn to behave 
in 'Gender appropriate' ways by observing and 
limitating same-sex adults.
 Reason (R) : Gender is a purely biological construct.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
17th January, 2023
  
13. While interacting with a diverse group of students, a 
teacher :
(1) Should discourage discussions that encourage 
the students to talk about their backgrounds and 
experiences.
(2) Continuously reflect on her own stereotypes and 
biases.
(3) Follow a uniform curriculum and standardised 
evaluation.
(4) Adopt the lecture method as the primary mode 
of teaching.
14. Assessment should be :
(1) Holistic and continuous.
(2) Standardised and exam centric.
(3) Summative and norm-referenced.
(4) Teacher-centered and discontinuous
15. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 
students who are critical thinkers ?
(1) Open-mindedness and inquisivness
(2) Following instructions blindly
(3) Asking clarifying questions
(4) Assessing the credibility of sources
16. Which of the following of advocates a flexible 
learning environment considering the unique needs 
of each child in an inclusive classroom ?
(1) Highly structured curriculum
(2) Standardized assessment
(3) Universal designs for learning
(4) Uniform and summative assessment
17. In a group of diverse learners teachers should 
practise multicultural education :
(1) Aimed at ensuring uniform and standardised 
curriculum.
(2) By using uniform and standardized assessment.
(3) By creating separate sections based on the 
cultural backgrounds of children.
(4) By creating a classroom ethos where every child 
feels a sense of belonging.
18. Sunita exhibits repetitive motor actions and had 
difficulty making friends though she had ability 
for excellent attention, to detail. These are typical 
identifying characteristics of :
(1) Autism 
(2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia 
(4) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
19. Which of the following is an example of assitive 
technology to aid hearing ?
(1) Braille system (2) Walking stick
(3) Sound amplifier (4) Eyeglasses
20. Which of the following are important characteristics 
of creativity ?
(i) Divergent thinking (ii) Originality of ideas
(iii) Flexibility (iv) Convergent thinking
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (2) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iii) (4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
21. For effective learning, teachers should ensure that 
the learning activities :
(1) Build on the previous understanding of the 
students and further it.
(2) Are aimed to only reproduce knowledge from 
the textbook.
(3) Are decontextualized and depersonalized.
(4) Are extremely complex and abstract.
22. 'Alternative conceptions' among children :
(1) Reflect the egocentric and irrational thinking of 
children.
(2) Are found only in children with very high IQ 
levels.
(3) Are an obstracle to learning and should be 
punished.
(4) Are the 'native' theories that children construct 
about phenomenon around them.
23. Teachers can encourage effective problem solving 
by:
(1) Discouraging multiple perspectives and guesses 
in her class
(2) Encouraging children to make intuitive guesses
(3) Writing step-by-step solution to the problem
(4) Focusing on the reproduction of textbook 
knowledge
24. As the class teacher of an underachieving child, 
which of the following facilitative strategies do you 
think would be most useful ?
(1) Give the students a long lecture on his 
underachievement
(2) Try to identify the reasons for his 
underachievement and set short term, achievable 
goals
(3) Ask the school management to take necessary 
steps such as making a separate section for 
under achieving students
(4) Call the parents of the child and tell them that 
their child does not have any ability so they 
should put the child in a separate school
25. Which of these is an important activity to enable 
conceptual understanding in children ?
(1) Dialogue (2) Lecture
(3) Direct Instruction (4) Rewards
26. According to National Education policy 2020, 
experiential learning will be adopted in all stages. 
What is NOT correct with respect to experiential 
learning ?
(i) It makes the teacher more active in the teaching-
learning process than the students.
(ii) It helps in connecting past experiences to 
gaining new knowledge and transfer of positive 
learning.
(iii) It is completely based on the promotion of 
traditional bookish knowledge.
(iv) It emphasizes on developing real and scientific 
understanding in students through experiences 
and experiments.
(1) (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii)
27. Which of the following emotions facilitates the 
process of meaningful learning ?
(1) Panic (2) Frustration
(3) Irritation (4) Excitement
28. Children learn best through the processes of :
(1) Passive imitation (2) Drill and recall
(3) Rote memorization (4) Guided discovery
29. Which of the following is a higher order ability that 
involves thinking about one's own thinking ?
(1) Recall (2) Conditioning
(3) Metacognition (4) Repetition
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following statements is correct about 
development ?
(1) Development is uniform
(2) Development is entirely unpredictable
(3) There are individual differences in development
(4) Development proceeds from specific to general
2. Assertion (A) : Provision of mid-may meals in 
schools can ensure better nutritional health of the 
students.
 Reason (R) : Environmental factors do not play 
any role in shaping an individual since growth is 
determined only by heredity.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. As an agency of secondary socialization the primary 
function of the school is to :
(1) Cut the child off from the home.
(2) Undo the learning children had at home.
(3) Contradict the learnings acquired by the child in 
the family.
(4) Be an extension of the family and build upon the 
things child is familiar with.
4. In Jean piaget's theory ................ is said to occur 
when a child perceives new objects or events in 
terms of existing schemas :
(1) Assimilation (2) Organization
(3) Metacognition (4) Scaffolding
5. Despite their abilities to solve different kinds 
of problems .......... children still cannot think 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensori-motor (2) Concrete operational
(3) Pre-operational (4) Formal operational
6. According to Kohlberg the pre-conventional level of 
moral development is characterised by :
(1) Focus on how cultural factors and gender 
influences moral development
(2) Good or bad is determined by the consequences 
of obeying or disobeying rules
(3) The individual strives to maintain the expectations 
of others rather than focus on the consequences 
of one's actions.
(4) Self-chosen ethical principles that are universal
7. A teacher believing in Vygoysky's sociao-cultural 
theory should :
(1) Discourage interaction and dialogue among 
students
(2) Provide appropriate scaffolding to students as 
and when required
(3) Offer rewards and punishment to students 
regulating their behaviour
(4) Enable students to from association between 
stimulus and response
8. In Lev Vygotsky's theory, knowledge is co-
constructed by the child and the adult .............. the 
zone of proximal development.
(1) Outside (2) Within
(3) Beneath (4) Ahead of
9. Which of the following is NOT included in a 
progressive and child-centered education ?
(1) Use of digital technology and teaching-learning 
materials
(2) Emphasis learning from activities, experiences, 
and playful exploratory manner
(3) Emphasis only on course completion with 
structured curriculum
(4) Active participation of students with democratic 
and free expression
10. Measurement of intelligence by calculating 
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) through use of 
standardized tests is problematic because -
(1) are not Culturally fair
(2) give only qualitative analysis
(3) measure intelligence comprehensively
(4) account for individual differences
11. Assertion (A) : T eachers should not create print-rich 
environment in the elementary classrooms.
 Reason (R) : Development of language is inborn 
ability.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
12. Assertion (A) : Boys and Girls learn to behave 
in 'Gender appropriate' ways by observing and 
limitating same-sex adults.
 Reason (R) : Gender is a purely biological construct.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
17th January, 2023
  
13. While interacting with a diverse group of students, a 
teacher :
(1) Should discourage discussions that encourage 
the students to talk about their backgrounds and 
experiences.
(2) Continuously reflect on her own stereotypes and 
biases.
(3) Follow a uniform curriculum and standardised 
evaluation.
(4) Adopt the lecture method as the primary mode 
of teaching.
14. Assessment should be :
(1) Holistic and continuous.
(2) Standardised and exam centric.
(3) Summative and norm-referenced.
(4) Teacher-centered and discontinuous
15. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 
students who are critical thinkers ?
(1) Open-mindedness and inquisivness
(2) Following instructions blindly
(3) Asking clarifying questions
(4) Assessing the credibility of sources
16. Which of the following of advocates a flexible 
learning environment considering the unique needs 
of each child in an inclusive classroom ?
(1) Highly structured curriculum
(2) Standardized assessment
(3) Universal designs for learning
(4) Uniform and summative assessment
17. In a group of diverse learners teachers should 
practise multicultural education :
(1) Aimed at ensuring uniform and standardised 
curriculum.
(2) By using uniform and standardized assessment.
(3) By creating separate sections based on the 
cultural backgrounds of children.
(4) By creating a classroom ethos where every child 
feels a sense of belonging.
18. Sunita exhibits repetitive motor actions and had 
difficulty making friends though she had ability 
for excellent attention, to detail. These are typical 
identifying characteristics of :
(1) Autism 
(2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia 
(4) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
19. Which of the following is an example of assitive 
technology to aid hearing ?
(1) Braille system (2) Walking stick
(3) Sound amplifier (4) Eyeglasses
20. Which of the following are important characteristics 
of creativity ?
(i) Divergent thinking (ii) Originality of ideas
(iii) Flexibility (iv) Convergent thinking
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (2) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iii) (4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
21. For effective learning, teachers should ensure that 
the learning activities :
(1) Build on the previous understanding of the 
students and further it.
(2) Are aimed to only reproduce knowledge from 
the textbook.
(3) Are decontextualized and depersonalized.
(4) Are extremely complex and abstract.
22. 'Alternative conceptions' among children :
(1) Reflect the egocentric and irrational thinking of 
children.
(2) Are found only in children with very high IQ 
levels.
(3) Are an obstracle to learning and should be 
punished.
(4) Are the 'native' theories that children construct 
about phenomenon around them.
23. Teachers can encourage effective problem solving 
by:
(1) Discouraging multiple perspectives and guesses 
in her class
(2) Encouraging children to make intuitive guesses
(3) Writing step-by-step solution to the problem
(4) Focusing on the reproduction of textbook 
knowledge
24. As the class teacher of an underachieving child, 
which of the following facilitative strategies do you 
think would be most useful ?
(1) Give the students a long lecture on his 
underachievement
(2) Try to identify the reasons for his 
underachievement and set short term, achievable 
goals
(3) Ask the school management to take necessary 
steps such as making a separate section for 
under achieving students
(4) Call the parents of the child and tell them that 
their child does not have any ability so they 
should put the child in a separate school
25. Which of these is an important activity to enable 
conceptual understanding in children ?
(1) Dialogue (2) Lecture
(3) Direct Instruction (4) Rewards
26. According to National Education policy 2020, 
experiential learning will be adopted in all stages. 
What is NOT correct with respect to experiential 
learning ?
(i) It makes the teacher more active in the teaching-
learning process than the students.
(ii) It helps in connecting past experiences to 
gaining new knowledge and transfer of positive 
learning.
(iii) It is completely based on the promotion of 
traditional bookish knowledge.
(iv) It emphasizes on developing real and scientific 
understanding in students through experiences 
and experiments.
(1) (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii)
27. Which of the following emotions facilitates the 
process of meaningful learning ?
(1) Panic (2) Frustration
(3) Irritation (4) Excitement
28. Children learn best through the processes of :
(1) Passive imitation (2) Drill and recall
(3) Rote memorization (4) Guided discovery
29. Which of the following is a higher order ability that 
involves thinking about one's own thinking ?
(1) Recall (2) Conditioning
(3) Metacognition (4) Repetition
  
30. Teachers can encourage children to become 
intrinsically motivated by :
(1) Use of methods of conditioning 
(2) Giving appropriate rewards
(3) By use of punishment 
(4) By considering student's interests
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Consider the following statements for asteroids :
(A) They move around the sun.
(B) Sometimes they come near the earth and tend to 
drop upon it.
(C) They are found between the orbits of Mars and 
Jupiter.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) and (B) are true
(2) Only (B) and (C) are true
(3) Only (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
32. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) Equator is very important reference point to 
locate places on the earth.
(B) By measuring the angle of the pole star from his/
her place, a person can find the latitude of his/
her place.
Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
33. Two places A and B are located at 20° E and 95° 
E respectively. What will be the time difference 
between place A and B ?
(1) 5 hours (2) 7 hours
(3) 5 hours 30 minutes (4) 7 hours 30 minutes
34. Consider the following statements for cause of 
seasons, and choose the correct option.
(A) The revolution of the earth and the inclination 
of the earth's axis in a fixed direction causes 
seasons.
(B) Changes in the position of the earth aorund the 
sun changes seasons.
(C) Rotation of the earth causes seasons.
Options :
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (A) and (B)
(3) Only (B) and (C) (4) All (A), (B) and (C)
35. Which of the following statement is true ?
(1) Tropical evergreen forests are the monsoon 
forests.
(2) Tropical evergreen forests are found in the 
regions near the equator and close to the tropics.
(3) Trees in tropical evergreen forests shed their 
leaves in the dry season.
(4) Sal, Teak and Neem are examples of trees found 
in tropical evergreen forests.
36. Consider following statement about the Sahara 
Desert :
(1) Sahara once used to be lush green plain.
(2) Climate of Sahara desert is hot and dry.
(3) Nights at Sahara may be freezing cold with 
temperature nearing zero degrees.
(4) People wear heavy robes in Sahara desert.
Choose the correct option : 
(1) (A), (B) and (C) are true
(2) (B), (C) and (D) are true
(3) (A), (C) and (D) are true
(4) (A), (B), (C) and (D) are all true
37. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?
  Original Rock  Metamorphic Equivalent
(A) Limestone – Marble
(B) Clay –  Slate
(C) Sandstone – Marble
Choose the correct option : 
(1) Only (A) (2) Both (A) and (B)
(3) Both (A) and (C) (4) Both (B) and (C)
38. Which of the following gases make up the bulk of 
the atmosphere ?
(1) Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
(2) Oxygen and Helium
(3) Oxygen and Argon
(4) Oxygen and Nitrogen
39. Read the following statements and choose the 
appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : Almost all weather phenomena 
occurs in thermosphere.
 Statement (B) : Radio waves transmitted from the 
earth are reflected back to the earth by thermosphere.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
40. Consider the following statements (A) and (B) about 
destruction of forests in Amazon basin and choose 
the appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : The topsoil being washed away by 
rain fall and the lush forest is turning into a barren 
landscape.
 Statement (B) : A large area of rain forest in amazon 
basin has been disappearing due to developmental 
activities.
 Options :
(1) Only (A) is correct 
(2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct
(4) Neither (A) nor (B) is correct
41. Which of the following steps should be taken to 
ensure sustainable development.
(A) More focus on the use of renewable resources.
(B) Respect and care only for those forms of life that 
are economically useful.
(C) Change in attitudes and practices towards the 
environment.
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (A) and (C)
(3) (B) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
42. Through population pyramid which of the following 
sub-topics could be best introduced in an elementary 
classroom ?
(A) Birth and Death rates
(B) Comparison of male and female population
(C) Expanding labour force
(D) Migration pattern (intra-country)
Choose appropriate option :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) 
(2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (B) and (D)
(4) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following statements is correct about 
development ?
(1) Development is uniform
(2) Development is entirely unpredictable
(3) There are individual differences in development
(4) Development proceeds from specific to general
2. Assertion (A) : Provision of mid-may meals in 
schools can ensure better nutritional health of the 
students.
 Reason (R) : Environmental factors do not play 
any role in shaping an individual since growth is 
determined only by heredity.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. As an agency of secondary socialization the primary 
function of the school is to :
(1) Cut the child off from the home.
(2) Undo the learning children had at home.
(3) Contradict the learnings acquired by the child in 
the family.
(4) Be an extension of the family and build upon the 
things child is familiar with.
4. In Jean piaget's theory ................ is said to occur 
when a child perceives new objects or events in 
terms of existing schemas :
(1) Assimilation (2) Organization
(3) Metacognition (4) Scaffolding
5. Despite their abilities to solve different kinds 
of problems .......... children still cannot think 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensori-motor (2) Concrete operational
(3) Pre-operational (4) Formal operational
6. According to Kohlberg the pre-conventional level of 
moral development is characterised by :
(1) Focus on how cultural factors and gender 
influences moral development
(2) Good or bad is determined by the consequences 
of obeying or disobeying rules
(3) The individual strives to maintain the expectations 
of others rather than focus on the consequences 
of one's actions.
(4) Self-chosen ethical principles that are universal
7. A teacher believing in Vygoysky's sociao-cultural 
theory should :
(1) Discourage interaction and dialogue among 
students
(2) Provide appropriate scaffolding to students as 
and when required
(3) Offer rewards and punishment to students 
regulating their behaviour
(4) Enable students to from association between 
stimulus and response
8. In Lev Vygotsky's theory, knowledge is co-
constructed by the child and the adult .............. the 
zone of proximal development.
(1) Outside (2) Within
(3) Beneath (4) Ahead of
9. Which of the following is NOT included in a 
progressive and child-centered education ?
(1) Use of digital technology and teaching-learning 
materials
(2) Emphasis learning from activities, experiences, 
and playful exploratory manner
(3) Emphasis only on course completion with 
structured curriculum
(4) Active participation of students with democratic 
and free expression
10. Measurement of intelligence by calculating 
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) through use of 
standardized tests is problematic because -
(1) are not Culturally fair
(2) give only qualitative analysis
(3) measure intelligence comprehensively
(4) account for individual differences
11. Assertion (A) : T eachers should not create print-rich 
environment in the elementary classrooms.
 Reason (R) : Development of language is inborn 
ability.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
12. Assertion (A) : Boys and Girls learn to behave 
in 'Gender appropriate' ways by observing and 
limitating same-sex adults.
 Reason (R) : Gender is a purely biological construct.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
17th January, 2023
  
13. While interacting with a diverse group of students, a 
teacher :
(1) Should discourage discussions that encourage 
the students to talk about their backgrounds and 
experiences.
(2) Continuously reflect on her own stereotypes and 
biases.
(3) Follow a uniform curriculum and standardised 
evaluation.
(4) Adopt the lecture method as the primary mode 
of teaching.
14. Assessment should be :
(1) Holistic and continuous.
(2) Standardised and exam centric.
(3) Summative and norm-referenced.
(4) Teacher-centered and discontinuous
15. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 
students who are critical thinkers ?
(1) Open-mindedness and inquisivness
(2) Following instructions blindly
(3) Asking clarifying questions
(4) Assessing the credibility of sources
16. Which of the following of advocates a flexible 
learning environment considering the unique needs 
of each child in an inclusive classroom ?
(1) Highly structured curriculum
(2) Standardized assessment
(3) Universal designs for learning
(4) Uniform and summative assessment
17. In a group of diverse learners teachers should 
practise multicultural education :
(1) Aimed at ensuring uniform and standardised 
curriculum.
(2) By using uniform and standardized assessment.
(3) By creating separate sections based on the 
cultural backgrounds of children.
(4) By creating a classroom ethos where every child 
feels a sense of belonging.
18. Sunita exhibits repetitive motor actions and had 
difficulty making friends though she had ability 
for excellent attention, to detail. These are typical 
identifying characteristics of :
(1) Autism 
(2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia 
(4) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
19. Which of the following is an example of assitive 
technology to aid hearing ?
(1) Braille system (2) Walking stick
(3) Sound amplifier (4) Eyeglasses
20. Which of the following are important characteristics 
of creativity ?
(i) Divergent thinking (ii) Originality of ideas
(iii) Flexibility (iv) Convergent thinking
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (2) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iii) (4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
21. For effective learning, teachers should ensure that 
the learning activities :
(1) Build on the previous understanding of the 
students and further it.
(2) Are aimed to only reproduce knowledge from 
the textbook.
(3) Are decontextualized and depersonalized.
(4) Are extremely complex and abstract.
22. 'Alternative conceptions' among children :
(1) Reflect the egocentric and irrational thinking of 
children.
(2) Are found only in children with very high IQ 
levels.
(3) Are an obstracle to learning and should be 
punished.
(4) Are the 'native' theories that children construct 
about phenomenon around them.
23. Teachers can encourage effective problem solving 
by:
(1) Discouraging multiple perspectives and guesses 
in her class
(2) Encouraging children to make intuitive guesses
(3) Writing step-by-step solution to the problem
(4) Focusing on the reproduction of textbook 
knowledge
24. As the class teacher of an underachieving child, 
which of the following facilitative strategies do you 
think would be most useful ?
(1) Give the students a long lecture on his 
underachievement
(2) Try to identify the reasons for his 
underachievement and set short term, achievable 
goals
(3) Ask the school management to take necessary 
steps such as making a separate section for 
under achieving students
(4) Call the parents of the child and tell them that 
their child does not have any ability so they 
should put the child in a separate school
25. Which of these is an important activity to enable 
conceptual understanding in children ?
(1) Dialogue (2) Lecture
(3) Direct Instruction (4) Rewards
26. According to National Education policy 2020, 
experiential learning will be adopted in all stages. 
What is NOT correct with respect to experiential 
learning ?
(i) It makes the teacher more active in the teaching-
learning process than the students.
(ii) It helps in connecting past experiences to 
gaining new knowledge and transfer of positive 
learning.
(iii) It is completely based on the promotion of 
traditional bookish knowledge.
(iv) It emphasizes on developing real and scientific 
understanding in students through experiences 
and experiments.
(1) (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii)
27. Which of the following emotions facilitates the 
process of meaningful learning ?
(1) Panic (2) Frustration
(3) Irritation (4) Excitement
28. Children learn best through the processes of :
(1) Passive imitation (2) Drill and recall
(3) Rote memorization (4) Guided discovery
29. Which of the following is a higher order ability that 
involves thinking about one's own thinking ?
(1) Recall (2) Conditioning
(3) Metacognition (4) Repetition
  
30. Teachers can encourage children to become 
intrinsically motivated by :
(1) Use of methods of conditioning 
(2) Giving appropriate rewards
(3) By use of punishment 
(4) By considering student's interests
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Consider the following statements for asteroids :
(A) They move around the sun.
(B) Sometimes they come near the earth and tend to 
drop upon it.
(C) They are found between the orbits of Mars and 
Jupiter.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) and (B) are true
(2) Only (B) and (C) are true
(3) Only (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
32. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) Equator is very important reference point to 
locate places on the earth.
(B) By measuring the angle of the pole star from his/
her place, a person can find the latitude of his/
her place.
Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
33. Two places A and B are located at 20° E and 95° 
E respectively. What will be the time difference 
between place A and B ?
(1) 5 hours (2) 7 hours
(3) 5 hours 30 minutes (4) 7 hours 30 minutes
34. Consider the following statements for cause of 
seasons, and choose the correct option.
(A) The revolution of the earth and the inclination 
of the earth's axis in a fixed direction causes 
seasons.
(B) Changes in the position of the earth aorund the 
sun changes seasons.
(C) Rotation of the earth causes seasons.
Options :
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (A) and (B)
(3) Only (B) and (C) (4) All (A), (B) and (C)
35. Which of the following statement is true ?
(1) Tropical evergreen forests are the monsoon 
forests.
(2) Tropical evergreen forests are found in the 
regions near the equator and close to the tropics.
(3) Trees in tropical evergreen forests shed their 
leaves in the dry season.
(4) Sal, Teak and Neem are examples of trees found 
in tropical evergreen forests.
36. Consider following statement about the Sahara 
Desert :
(1) Sahara once used to be lush green plain.
(2) Climate of Sahara desert is hot and dry.
(3) Nights at Sahara may be freezing cold with 
temperature nearing zero degrees.
(4) People wear heavy robes in Sahara desert.
Choose the correct option : 
(1) (A), (B) and (C) are true
(2) (B), (C) and (D) are true
(3) (A), (C) and (D) are true
(4) (A), (B), (C) and (D) are all true
37. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?
  Original Rock  Metamorphic Equivalent
(A) Limestone – Marble
(B) Clay –  Slate
(C) Sandstone – Marble
Choose the correct option : 
(1) Only (A) (2) Both (A) and (B)
(3) Both (A) and (C) (4) Both (B) and (C)
38. Which of the following gases make up the bulk of 
the atmosphere ?
(1) Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
(2) Oxygen and Helium
(3) Oxygen and Argon
(4) Oxygen and Nitrogen
39. Read the following statements and choose the 
appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : Almost all weather phenomena 
occurs in thermosphere.
 Statement (B) : Radio waves transmitted from the 
earth are reflected back to the earth by thermosphere.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
40. Consider the following statements (A) and (B) about 
destruction of forests in Amazon basin and choose 
the appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : The topsoil being washed away by 
rain fall and the lush forest is turning into a barren 
landscape.
 Statement (B) : A large area of rain forest in amazon 
basin has been disappearing due to developmental 
activities.
 Options :
(1) Only (A) is correct 
(2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct
(4) Neither (A) nor (B) is correct
41. Which of the following steps should be taken to 
ensure sustainable development.
(A) More focus on the use of renewable resources.
(B) Respect and care only for those forms of life that 
are economically useful.
(C) Change in attitudes and practices towards the 
environment.
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (A) and (C)
(3) (B) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
42. Through population pyramid which of the following 
sub-topics could be best introduced in an elementary 
classroom ?
(A) Birth and Death rates
(B) Comparison of male and female population
(C) Expanding labour force
(D) Migration pattern (intra-country)
Choose appropriate option :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) 
(2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (B) and (D)
(4) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  
43. Consider the following statements :
 Statements (A) : Cooperative sector industries are 
owned and operated by the producers or suppliers 
of raw material, workers or both.
 Statement (B) : Maruti Udyog Limited and Steel 
Authority of India are examples of cooperative 
sector industries.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) is true
(2) Only (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true
(4) Neither (A) nor (B) is true
44. Around 2300 years ago, in the Tamil region, large 
landowners were known as :
(1) V ellalar (2) Uzhavar
(3) Kadaisiyar (4) Adimai
45. W e know that the plough was used by the Harappans 
because archaeologists have found evidence of :
(1) an actual plough 
(2) a plough engraved on a seal
(3) a toy plough 
(4) a plough on a cave painting
46. The Tamil epic, 'Silappadikaram' was composed by :
(1) Sattanar (2) Ilango
(3) Thiruvalluvar (4) Kuttuvanar
47. Temples and mosques were constructed by rulers to 
................
(A) proclaim their closeness to god.
(B) demonstrate power and wealth.
(C) appease and get support of priestly class.
Choose the correct option :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (B) and (C)
(3) (A) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
48. Which of the following regional language was 
the earliest to be used in official records in the 
subcontinent ?
(1) Urdu (2) English
(3) Malayalam (4) Punjabi
49. A Sangha was an association in the true sense 
because :
(A) Many members ruled together through discussion 
and debates. 
(B) It included women and kammakaras to participate 
in the assemblies.
Options :
(1) Only (A) is correct 
(2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct
(4) Both (A) and (B) are incorrect
50. The first cotton spinning mill was set up in :
(1) Calcutta (2) Bombay
(3) Madras (4) Surat
51. Read the statements 'A' and 'B' regarding missionary 
activities in India and choose the correct answer.
 Statement (A) : Until 1813, the East-India Company 
was opposed to missionary activities in India.
 Statement (B) : The company feared that missionary 
activities would provoke reaction amongst the local 
population and make them suspicious of British 
presence in India.
 Options :
(1) (A) is true but (B) is false
(2) (A) is false but (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explain 
(A)
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A)
52. 'Paramhans Mandali' was founded in 1840 in 
Bombay for :
(1) Widow remarriage 
(2) Abolition of caste
(3) Girls Education 
(4) Greater freedom for women
53. Who among the following was an outspoken critic 
of Hindu scriptures and said that the texts of codes 
of Manu, the Bhagwad Gita and the Ramayan had 
been used to establish the authority of Brahmanas 
over 'lower' castes and the domination of men over 
women.
(1) Shri Narayan Guru (2) Jyotirao Phule
(3) Ghasidas (4) Periyar
54. Read the statement 'A' and 'B' on movement against 
caste system in India :
 Statement (A) : B.R. Ambedkar led three temple 
entry movements between 1927 and 935.
 Statement (B) : His aim was to make everyone see 
the power of caste prejudices within society.
 Choose the correct answer :
(1) (A) is true but (B) is false
(2) (A) is false but (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explain 
(A)
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A)
55. Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement 
abruptly because :
(1) British government was suppressing it.
(2) It was not successful as expected.
(3) It became violent.
(4) Big leaders were not cooperating.
56. Arrange the following in a chronological order.
(A) Dandi March (B) Quit India Movement
(C) Rowlatt Satyagrah (D) Khilafat agitation
Options :
(1) (C), (D), (A), (B) (2) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A) (4) (D), (A), (C), (B)
57. In which year was Planning Commission of India 
set up ?
(1) 1935 (2) 1947
(3) 1950 (4) 1956
58. The term Unity in Diversity was coined by :
(1) Indira Gandhi (2) B.R. Ambedkar
(3) Jawahar Lal Nehru (4) Mahatma Gandhi
59. ............... are beliefs when we fix people into one 
image.
(1) Outgroup (2) Prejudice
(3) Discrimination (4) Stereotype
60. What is the function of a Lekhpal in rural 
administrative structure ?
(1) Measuring land and keeping land records
(2) Making arrangements for irrigation
(3) Preparing the Gram Sabha list
(4) Managing the funds of the Gram panchayat
61. In the Panchayati Raj system, the work of the Gram 
panchayat is approved by :
(1) Janpad Panchayat (2) Zila Parishad
(3) Panchayat Samiti (4) Gram Sabha
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Which of the following statements is correct about 
development ?
(1) Development is uniform
(2) Development is entirely unpredictable
(3) There are individual differences in development
(4) Development proceeds from specific to general
2. Assertion (A) : Provision of mid-may meals in 
schools can ensure better nutritional health of the 
students.
 Reason (R) : Environmental factors do not play 
any role in shaping an individual since growth is 
determined only by heredity.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
3. As an agency of secondary socialization the primary 
function of the school is to :
(1) Cut the child off from the home.
(2) Undo the learning children had at home.
(3) Contradict the learnings acquired by the child in 
the family.
(4) Be an extension of the family and build upon the 
things child is familiar with.
4. In Jean piaget's theory ................ is said to occur 
when a child perceives new objects or events in 
terms of existing schemas :
(1) Assimilation (2) Organization
(3) Metacognition (4) Scaffolding
5. Despite their abilities to solve different kinds 
of problems .......... children still cannot think 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensori-motor (2) Concrete operational
(3) Pre-operational (4) Formal operational
6. According to Kohlberg the pre-conventional level of 
moral development is characterised by :
(1) Focus on how cultural factors and gender 
influences moral development
(2) Good or bad is determined by the consequences 
of obeying or disobeying rules
(3) The individual strives to maintain the expectations 
of others rather than focus on the consequences 
of one's actions.
(4) Self-chosen ethical principles that are universal
7. A teacher believing in Vygoysky's sociao-cultural 
theory should :
(1) Discourage interaction and dialogue among 
students
(2) Provide appropriate scaffolding to students as 
and when required
(3) Offer rewards and punishment to students 
regulating their behaviour
(4) Enable students to from association between 
stimulus and response
8. In Lev Vygotsky's theory, knowledge is co-
constructed by the child and the adult .............. the 
zone of proximal development.
(1) Outside (2) Within
(3) Beneath (4) Ahead of
9. Which of the following is NOT included in a 
progressive and child-centered education ?
(1) Use of digital technology and teaching-learning 
materials
(2) Emphasis learning from activities, experiences, 
and playful exploratory manner
(3) Emphasis only on course completion with 
structured curriculum
(4) Active participation of students with democratic 
and free expression
10. Measurement of intelligence by calculating 
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) through use of 
standardized tests is problematic because -
(1) are not Culturally fair
(2) give only qualitative analysis
(3) measure intelligence comprehensively
(4) account for individual differences
11. Assertion (A) : T eachers should not create print-rich 
environment in the elementary classrooms.
 Reason (R) : Development of language is inborn 
ability.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) true but (R) is not the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
12. Assertion (A) : Boys and Girls learn to behave 
in 'Gender appropriate' ways by observing and 
limitating same-sex adults.
 Reason (R) : Gender is a purely biological construct.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
17th January, 2023
  
13. While interacting with a diverse group of students, a 
teacher :
(1) Should discourage discussions that encourage 
the students to talk about their backgrounds and 
experiences.
(2) Continuously reflect on her own stereotypes and 
biases.
(3) Follow a uniform curriculum and standardised 
evaluation.
(4) Adopt the lecture method as the primary mode 
of teaching.
14. Assessment should be :
(1) Holistic and continuous.
(2) Standardised and exam centric.
(3) Summative and norm-referenced.
(4) Teacher-centered and discontinuous
15. Which of the following is not a characteristic of 
students who are critical thinkers ?
(1) Open-mindedness and inquisivness
(2) Following instructions blindly
(3) Asking clarifying questions
(4) Assessing the credibility of sources
16. Which of the following of advocates a flexible 
learning environment considering the unique needs 
of each child in an inclusive classroom ?
(1) Highly structured curriculum
(2) Standardized assessment
(3) Universal designs for learning
(4) Uniform and summative assessment
17. In a group of diverse learners teachers should 
practise multicultural education :
(1) Aimed at ensuring uniform and standardised 
curriculum.
(2) By using uniform and standardized assessment.
(3) By creating separate sections based on the 
cultural backgrounds of children.
(4) By creating a classroom ethos where every child 
feels a sense of belonging.
18. Sunita exhibits repetitive motor actions and had 
difficulty making friends though she had ability 
for excellent attention, to detail. These are typical 
identifying characteristics of :
(1) Autism 
(2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia 
(4) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
19. Which of the following is an example of assitive 
technology to aid hearing ?
(1) Braille system (2) Walking stick
(3) Sound amplifier (4) Eyeglasses
20. Which of the following are important characteristics 
of creativity ?
(i) Divergent thinking (ii) Originality of ideas
(iii) Flexibility (iv) Convergent thinking
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (2) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (iii) (4) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
21. For effective learning, teachers should ensure that 
the learning activities :
(1) Build on the previous understanding of the 
students and further it.
(2) Are aimed to only reproduce knowledge from 
the textbook.
(3) Are decontextualized and depersonalized.
(4) Are extremely complex and abstract.
22. 'Alternative conceptions' among children :
(1) Reflect the egocentric and irrational thinking of 
children.
(2) Are found only in children with very high IQ 
levels.
(3) Are an obstracle to learning and should be 
punished.
(4) Are the 'native' theories that children construct 
about phenomenon around them.
23. Teachers can encourage effective problem solving 
by:
(1) Discouraging multiple perspectives and guesses 
in her class
(2) Encouraging children to make intuitive guesses
(3) Writing step-by-step solution to the problem
(4) Focusing on the reproduction of textbook 
knowledge
24. As the class teacher of an underachieving child, 
which of the following facilitative strategies do you 
think would be most useful ?
(1) Give the students a long lecture on his 
underachievement
(2) Try to identify the reasons for his 
underachievement and set short term, achievable 
goals
(3) Ask the school management to take necessary 
steps such as making a separate section for 
under achieving students
(4) Call the parents of the child and tell them that 
their child does not have any ability so they 
should put the child in a separate school
25. Which of these is an important activity to enable 
conceptual understanding in children ?
(1) Dialogue (2) Lecture
(3) Direct Instruction (4) Rewards
26. According to National Education policy 2020, 
experiential learning will be adopted in all stages. 
What is NOT correct with respect to experiential 
learning ?
(i) It makes the teacher more active in the teaching-
learning process than the students.
(ii) It helps in connecting past experiences to 
gaining new knowledge and transfer of positive 
learning.
(iii) It is completely based on the promotion of 
traditional bookish knowledge.
(iv) It emphasizes on developing real and scientific 
understanding in students through experiences 
and experiments.
(1) (ii), (iv) (2) (i), (iii)
(3) (i), (iv) (4) (ii), (iii)
27. Which of the following emotions facilitates the 
process of meaningful learning ?
(1) Panic (2) Frustration
(3) Irritation (4) Excitement
28. Children learn best through the processes of :
(1) Passive imitation (2) Drill and recall
(3) Rote memorization (4) Guided discovery
29. Which of the following is a higher order ability that 
involves thinking about one's own thinking ?
(1) Recall (2) Conditioning
(3) Metacognition (4) Repetition
  
30. Teachers can encourage children to become 
intrinsically motivated by :
(1) Use of methods of conditioning 
(2) Giving appropriate rewards
(3) By use of punishment 
(4) By considering student's interests
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Consider the following statements for asteroids :
(A) They move around the sun.
(B) Sometimes they come near the earth and tend to 
drop upon it.
(C) They are found between the orbits of Mars and 
Jupiter.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) and (B) are true
(2) Only (B) and (C) are true
(3) Only (A) and (C) are true
(4) All (A), (B) and (C) are true
32. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) Equator is very important reference point to 
locate places on the earth.
(B) By measuring the angle of the pole star from his/
her place, a person can find the latitude of his/
her place.
Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
33. Two places A and B are located at 20° E and 95° 
E respectively. What will be the time difference 
between place A and B ?
(1) 5 hours (2) 7 hours
(3) 5 hours 30 minutes (4) 7 hours 30 minutes
34. Consider the following statements for cause of 
seasons, and choose the correct option.
(A) The revolution of the earth and the inclination 
of the earth's axis in a fixed direction causes 
seasons.
(B) Changes in the position of the earth aorund the 
sun changes seasons.
(C) Rotation of the earth causes seasons.
Options :
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (A) and (B)
(3) Only (B) and (C) (4) All (A), (B) and (C)
35. Which of the following statement is true ?
(1) Tropical evergreen forests are the monsoon 
forests.
(2) Tropical evergreen forests are found in the 
regions near the equator and close to the tropics.
(3) Trees in tropical evergreen forests shed their 
leaves in the dry season.
(4) Sal, Teak and Neem are examples of trees found 
in tropical evergreen forests.
36. Consider following statement about the Sahara 
Desert :
(1) Sahara once used to be lush green plain.
(2) Climate of Sahara desert is hot and dry.
(3) Nights at Sahara may be freezing cold with 
temperature nearing zero degrees.
(4) People wear heavy robes in Sahara desert.
Choose the correct option : 
(1) (A), (B) and (C) are true
(2) (B), (C) and (D) are true
(3) (A), (C) and (D) are true
(4) (A), (B), (C) and (D) are all true
37. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?
  Original Rock  Metamorphic Equivalent
(A) Limestone – Marble
(B) Clay –  Slate
(C) Sandstone – Marble
Choose the correct option : 
(1) Only (A) (2) Both (A) and (B)
(3) Both (A) and (C) (4) Both (B) and (C)
38. Which of the following gases make up the bulk of 
the atmosphere ?
(1) Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
(2) Oxygen and Helium
(3) Oxygen and Argon
(4) Oxygen and Nitrogen
39. Read the following statements and choose the 
appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : Almost all weather phenomena 
occurs in thermosphere.
 Statement (B) : Radio waves transmitted from the 
earth are reflected back to the earth by thermosphere.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (B) are true
(2) Both (A) and (B) are false
(3) (A) is true but (B) is false
(4) (A) is false, (B) is true
40. Consider the following statements (A) and (B) about 
destruction of forests in Amazon basin and choose 
the appropriate option.
 Statement (A) : The topsoil being washed away by 
rain fall and the lush forest is turning into a barren 
landscape.
 Statement (B) : A large area of rain forest in amazon 
basin has been disappearing due to developmental 
activities.
 Options :
(1) Only (A) is correct 
(2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct
(4) Neither (A) nor (B) is correct
41. Which of the following steps should be taken to 
ensure sustainable development.
(A) More focus on the use of renewable resources.
(B) Respect and care only for those forms of life that 
are economically useful.
(C) Change in attitudes and practices towards the 
environment.
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (A) and (C)
(3) (B) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
42. Through population pyramid which of the following 
sub-topics could be best introduced in an elementary 
classroom ?
(A) Birth and Death rates
(B) Comparison of male and female population
(C) Expanding labour force
(D) Migration pattern (intra-country)
Choose appropriate option :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) 
(2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (B) and (D)
(4) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  
43. Consider the following statements :
 Statements (A) : Cooperative sector industries are 
owned and operated by the producers or suppliers 
of raw material, workers or both.
 Statement (B) : Maruti Udyog Limited and Steel 
Authority of India are examples of cooperative 
sector industries.
 Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) is true
(2) Only (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true
(4) Neither (A) nor (B) is true
44. Around 2300 years ago, in the Tamil region, large 
landowners were known as :
(1) V ellalar (2) Uzhavar
(3) Kadaisiyar (4) Adimai
45. W e know that the plough was used by the Harappans 
because archaeologists have found evidence of :
(1) an actual plough 
(2) a plough engraved on a seal
(3) a toy plough 
(4) a plough on a cave painting
46. The Tamil epic, 'Silappadikaram' was composed by :
(1) Sattanar (2) Ilango
(3) Thiruvalluvar (4) Kuttuvanar
47. Temples and mosques were constructed by rulers to 
................
(A) proclaim their closeness to god.
(B) demonstrate power and wealth.
(C) appease and get support of priestly class.
Choose the correct option :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (B) and (C)
(3) (A) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
48. Which of the following regional language was 
the earliest to be used in official records in the 
subcontinent ?
(1) Urdu (2) English
(3) Malayalam (4) Punjabi
49. A Sangha was an association in the true sense 
because :
(A) Many members ruled together through discussion 
and debates. 
(B) It included women and kammakaras to participate 
in the assemblies.
Options :
(1) Only (A) is correct 
(2) Only (B) is correct
(3) Both (A) and (B) are correct
(4) Both (A) and (B) are incorrect
50. The first cotton spinning mill was set up in :
(1) Calcutta (2) Bombay
(3) Madras (4) Surat
51. Read the statements 'A' and 'B' regarding missionary 
activities in India and choose the correct answer.
 Statement (A) : Until 1813, the East-India Company 
was opposed to missionary activities in India.
 Statement (B) : The company feared that missionary 
activities would provoke reaction amongst the local 
population and make them suspicious of British 
presence in India.
 Options :
(1) (A) is true but (B) is false
(2) (A) is false but (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explain 
(A)
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A)
52. 'Paramhans Mandali' was founded in 1840 in 
Bombay for :
(1) Widow remarriage 
(2) Abolition of caste
(3) Girls Education 
(4) Greater freedom for women
53. Who among the following was an outspoken critic 
of Hindu scriptures and said that the texts of codes 
of Manu, the Bhagwad Gita and the Ramayan had 
been used to establish the authority of Brahmanas 
over 'lower' castes and the domination of men over 
women.
(1) Shri Narayan Guru (2) Jyotirao Phule
(3) Ghasidas (4) Periyar
54. Read the statement 'A' and 'B' on movement against 
caste system in India :
 Statement (A) : B.R. Ambedkar led three temple 
entry movements between 1927 and 935.
 Statement (B) : His aim was to make everyone see 
the power of caste prejudices within society.
 Choose the correct answer :
(1) (A) is true but (B) is false
(2) (A) is false but (B) is true
(3) Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explain 
(A)
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A)
55. Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement 
abruptly because :
(1) British government was suppressing it.
(2) It was not successful as expected.
(3) It became violent.
(4) Big leaders were not cooperating.
56. Arrange the following in a chronological order.
(A) Dandi March (B) Quit India Movement
(C) Rowlatt Satyagrah (D) Khilafat agitation
Options :
(1) (C), (D), (A), (B) (2) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(3) (D), (C), (B), (A) (4) (D), (A), (C), (B)
57. In which year was Planning Commission of India 
set up ?
(1) 1935 (2) 1947
(3) 1950 (4) 1956
58. The term Unity in Diversity was coined by :
(1) Indira Gandhi (2) B.R. Ambedkar
(3) Jawahar Lal Nehru (4) Mahatma Gandhi
59. ............... are beliefs when we fix people into one 
image.
(1) Outgroup (2) Prejudice
(3) Discrimination (4) Stereotype
60. What is the function of a Lekhpal in rural 
administrative structure ?
(1) Measuring land and keeping land records
(2) Making arrangements for irrigation
(3) Preparing the Gram Sabha list
(4) Managing the funds of the Gram panchayat
61. In the Panchayati Raj system, the work of the Gram 
panchayat is approved by :
(1) Janpad Panchayat (2) Zila Parishad
(3) Panchayat Samiti (4) Gram Sabha
  
62. Fisher persons do not engage in fishing during 
monsoon to ensure :
(A) fish population is not depleted, as it is their 
breeding season.
(B) big trawlers can fish in this period.
(C) safety of the boats.
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) only (2) (B) and (C) only
(3) (A) only (4) (B) only
63. Many rural families have to borrow money for their 
survival. What is the most probable reason, when 
seen with reference to their nature of work and 
livelihood ?
(1) Their consumption is high.
(2) They are lazy and not hard working.
(3) They have periods of no available work during a 
year.
(4) Their family members migrate out of the village 
and do not send money home.
64. An area from where voters choose their MLA is 
called :
(1) Municipal Corporation
(2) Ward councillor
(3) Constituency 
(4) Zila parishad
65. With regard to the role of media, consider the 
following statements and choose the correct answer.
 Statement (I) : Media decides what is it that they 
would focus on and accordingly sets the agenda.
 Statement (II) : There is interference at time by state 
agencies on what is being published.
 Options :
(1) Only (I) is correct 
(2) Only (II) is correct
(3) Both (I) and (II) are correct
(4) Both (I) and (II) are incorrect
66. Right to livelihood has been established as a part of 
which particular fundamental right by the Supreme 
Court ?
(1) Right to equality of opportunity
(2) Right to life
(3) Right to freedom of movement
(4) Right to freedom of profession
67. The separation of religion from state leads to :
(A) Preventing tyranny of majority
(B) Preventing violation of Fundamental Rights
(C) Democratic functioning of the state
(D) Prevention of occurrence of communal riots
Choose the correct option :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (C), (D) and (A) (4) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
68. Who among the following are key players of the 
criminal justice system ?
(A) Judge (B) Police
(C) Public prosecutor
Options :
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (B) and (C)
(3) Only (A) and (C) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
69. Which organization has filed a petition in the 
Supreme Court against the practice of manual 
scavanging ?
(1) Tawa matsya sangh 
(2) Swasth Fondation
(3) Safai Karmachari Andolan 
(4) Arogya Seva
70. Read the following (A) and (B) in the context of 
laws, and identify which law protects the interests 
of consumers :
(A) Law ensuring that factories do not pollute air or 
water.
(B) Law against child labour in workplaces.
(C) Law ensuring electrical appliances meet safety 
standards.
Choose the correct option :
(1) Only (A) and (B) (2) Only (B) and (C)
(3) Only (A) and (C) (4) Only (C)
71. Teaching of Social Sciences need to adopt methods 
that ..............
(A) promote creative approach.
(B) promote critical perspectives.
(C) enable students to draw relationships between 
past and present.
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) (2) (A) and (C)
(3) (A), (B) and (C) (4) (B) and (C)
72. Consider the following Statements :
 Statement I : It has often been observed that 
cultural, social and class differences generate biases 
and prejudices in classroom contexts.
 Statement II : The teachers should confront the 
biases instructing students on what is 'right' and by 
proving the students wrong.
 Options :
(1) Both I and II are false 
(2) I is false but II is true
(3) Both I and II are ture 
(4) I is true but II is false
73. As teacher, you could make inter linkages while 
discussing 'human environment-settlement, 
Transport and communication, a theme in 
geography, with which of the following themes in 
'Social and Political life' :
(A) Key elements of democratic Government
(B) Rural and urban administration
(C) Panchayati Raj 
(D) Rural and urban livelihoods
Options :
(1) (A) and (C) (2) (A), (B) and (C)
(3) (C), (D) and (A) (4) (B) and (D)
74. While discussing the topic of reservation a teacher 
has to focus on the following ideas :
(A) Equality (B) Equity
(C) Justice (D) Stereotypes
Options :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (A) and (C)
(3) (A), (B) and (D) (4) (C) and (D)
75. The following is an example of engaging children 
in activities so that they can learn through lived 
experiences :
(A) learning about cooperative movement by 
running a cooperative swap shop in school.
(B) learning about the sun while watching a solar 
eclipse from school premises.
(C) learning about post offices by reading a text.
(D) discussing and building upon experiences in a 
conflict zone after watching a documentary.
Choose the appropriate option :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (A), (B) and (D)
(3) (B), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (C) and (D)