CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (30 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. Development is a ............... process that begins .......... 
(1) continuous life-long; at the time of conception
(2) continuous life-long; at birth
(3) process during childhood; at the time of 
conception
(4) process during childhood; at birth
2. Assertion (A) : A child has to have some neuromotor 
maturation before she learns to catch a ball.
 Reason (R) : Learning is dependent upon 
development.
 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. Socialization is a ........... process in which connections 
among various agencies of socialization are .............. .
(1) simple; important
(2) simple; not so important
(3) complex; important
(4) complex; not so important
4. Children in ........... stage can solve concrete problems 
in a logical fashion but have difficulty thinking 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensorimotor (2) Pre-operational
(3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
5. According to Jean Piaget, children learn meaningfully:
(1) through the process of conditioning of stimuli 
and response.
(2) when offered rewards and punishment.
(3) when adults take control and provide 
explanations.
(4) through self-initiated activity and discovery.
6. Which of the following statements in not correct 
about Piaget's proposal about sequence of stages ?
(1) All aspects of cognitive change in an integrated 
fashion, following a similar course.
(2) Stages can be skipped.
(3) Stages occur in a fixed order.
(4) Stages are universal; they are assumed to 
characterize children everywhere.
7. 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
8. Lev Vygotsky suggested that children's cognitive 
development is .............. by interactions with people 
who are more capable.
(1) not impacted (2) negatively impacted
(3) facilitated (4) decreased
9. According to Lev Vygotsky, learning :
(1) is a measurable change in behaviour.
(2) cannot be separated from it's social context.
(3) depends on positive and negative reinforcement.
(4) includes attentional processes and stores of 
memory.
10. The abilities in Intrapersonal intelligence include : 
(1) capacity to think in images and pictures, to 
visualise accurately and abstractly.
(2) awareness of one's feelings and knowing one's 
capabilities.
(3) sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody.
(4) ability to distinguish between specific pitches, 
tones and rhythms that other may miss.
11. An architect designing a city and an artist working 
on an intricate drawing would require high :
(1) Spatial intelligence 
(2) Linguistic intelligence
(3) Musical intelligence 
(4) Intrapersonal intelligence
12. In a progressive classroom, the curriculum :
(1) is rigid and highly structured without giving any 
autonomy to the child.
(2) is organized into fragmented subjects with no 
correlation amongst them.
(3) is organized according to the capabilities and 
interests of the children.
(4) is presented in disconnected chunks of 
information.
13. A teacher tells the boys in a co-education class- "Do 
not take up home science in co-curricular activities, 
you are not a girl". This would encourage :
(1) gender equity (2) gender stereotyping
(3) gender role flexibility (4) gender equality
14. Assessment of conceptual clarity of a student can be 
effectively done by :
(1) Asking the student to recite the definition
(2) Asking the student to think of application of the 
concept to daily life
(3) Asking the student to copy from the board
(4) Asking the student to memorize another student's 
response
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
30th January, 2023
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Development is a ............... process that begins .......... 
(1) continuous life-long; at the time of conception
(2) continuous life-long; at birth
(3) process during childhood; at the time of 
conception
(4) process during childhood; at birth
2. Assertion (A) : A child has to have some neuromotor 
maturation before she learns to catch a ball.
 Reason (R) : Learning is dependent upon 
development.
 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. Socialization is a ........... process in which connections 
among various agencies of socialization are .............. .
(1) simple; important
(2) simple; not so important
(3) complex; important
(4) complex; not so important
4. Children in ........... stage can solve concrete problems 
in a logical fashion but have difficulty thinking 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensorimotor (2) Pre-operational
(3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
5. According to Jean Piaget, children learn meaningfully:
(1) through the process of conditioning of stimuli 
and response.
(2) when offered rewards and punishment.
(3) when adults take control and provide 
explanations.
(4) through self-initiated activity and discovery.
6. Which of the following statements in not correct 
about Piaget's proposal about sequence of stages ?
(1) All aspects of cognitive change in an integrated 
fashion, following a similar course.
(2) Stages can be skipped.
(3) Stages occur in a fixed order.
(4) Stages are universal; they are assumed to 
characterize children everywhere.
7. 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
8. Lev Vygotsky suggested that children's cognitive 
development is .............. by interactions with people 
who are more capable.
(1) not impacted (2) negatively impacted
(3) facilitated (4) decreased
9. According to Lev Vygotsky, learning :
(1) is a measurable change in behaviour.
(2) cannot be separated from it's social context.
(3) depends on positive and negative reinforcement.
(4) includes attentional processes and stores of 
memory.
10. The abilities in Intrapersonal intelligence include : 
(1) capacity to think in images and pictures, to 
visualise accurately and abstractly.
(2) awareness of one's feelings and knowing one's 
capabilities.
(3) sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody.
(4) ability to distinguish between specific pitches, 
tones and rhythms that other may miss.
11. An architect designing a city and an artist working 
on an intricate drawing would require high :
(1) Spatial intelligence 
(2) Linguistic intelligence
(3) Musical intelligence 
(4) Intrapersonal intelligence
12. In a progressive classroom, the curriculum :
(1) is rigid and highly structured without giving any 
autonomy to the child.
(2) is organized into fragmented subjects with no 
correlation amongst them.
(3) is organized according to the capabilities and 
interests of the children.
(4) is presented in disconnected chunks of 
information.
13. A teacher tells the boys in a co-education class- "Do 
not take up home science in co-curricular activities, 
you are not a girl". This would encourage :
(1) gender equity (2) gender stereotyping
(3) gender role flexibility (4) gender equality
14. Assessment of conceptual clarity of a student can be 
effectively done by :
(1) Asking the student to recite the definition
(2) Asking the student to think of application of the 
concept to daily life
(3) Asking the student to copy from the board
(4) Asking the student to memorize another student's 
response
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
30th January, 2023
  
15. To encourage critical thinking a teacher should :
(1) Accept multiple perspectives
(2) Discourage discussions
(3) Be intolerant to dissent
(4) Emphasise convergent thinking
16. Inclusion as a philosophy and practice is situated in 
the context of diversity which includes :
(i) Linguistic diversity 
(ii) Gender diversity
(iii) Socio-cultural diversity 
(iv) 'Abiltiy' and 'disability'
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (i), (iv)
(3) (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
17. Which of the following is NOT an effective 
pedagogical strategy to cater to students from 
disadvantaged backgrounds ?
(1) Link learning activities with the social and 
cultural environment of the students
(2) Dismiss expression in local language
(3) Make it compulsory for them to take tutions at 
home
(4) Focus on reproduction of school knowledge as it 
through repeated practice
18. Students struggling with .......... often face difficulties 
in mathematical concepts and computation.
(1) Dyscalculia (2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia (4) Autism
19. An assistive technology to aid vision is :
(1) Large print worksheets
(2) Voice activated computer
(3) Calculators 
(4) Magnifying glass
20. T ypical identifying characteristics of creative children 
include :
(1) Flexibility, fluency and originality of ideas
(2) High intellectual, social and emotional maturity
(3) Preference for simple tasks and low risk taking
(4) Convergent and rigid thinking
21. Multiple ways of .......... are of importance for 
successful implementation of Universal Design for 
Learning ?
(1) Representation (2) Action
(3) Engagement (4) Labelling
22. What skills do contemporary policies of education 
such as National Education Policy 2020 propose 
should be developed in children ?
(1) Critical thinking 
(2) Recall and reproduction
(3) Learning for exams 
(4) Rote memorisation
23. Meaningful learning of students in NOT promoted 
by encouraging children for :
(1) Exploration and experimentation 
(2) Metacognition
(3) Discussion and debate
(4) Passive listening
24. The broad perspective of schools and especially 
teachers to understand failure of students should be 
that it : 
(1) reflects poorly on the students' academic 
capabilities.
(2) reflects poorly on the teacher's abilities.
(3) is a systemic issue and there is need to reflect on 
the schools systems.
(4) is an issue of communities since children 
belonging to poor economic class cannot be 
educated in the same set-up as other children.
25. Children from naive theories or alternative 
conceptions because :
(1) their thinking is much inferior to adults.
(2) they are blank slates.
(3) they are thinking beings who are constructing 
knowledge by interacting with the world.
(4) their thinking is illogical and irrational.
26. When a student is stuck on one way of representing 
a problem it is called :
(1) working backward strategy
(2) functional fixedness
(3) response set 
(4) analogical thinking
27. Assertion (A) : While teaching problem-solving, 
teachers should discourage the children to think 
about their own thinking and focusing on how to 
learn.
 Reason (R) : Development of metacognitive abilities 
hinder problem-solving.
 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
28. Assertion (A) : Teachers should tell middle school 
students exactly in details what they have to do 
including what, how and when to learn.
 Reason (R) : Middle school children do not have the 
capacity to self-regulate their learning.
 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
29. Thinking of ability as ......... as failure as ......... 
motivates the students to work harder by putting in 
more efforts.
(1) Fixed; humiliating 
(2) Fixed; an opportunity to learn
(3) Incremental; humiliating
(4) Incremental; opportunity to learn
30. Which of the following factors influences learning ?
(i) Socio-cultural context of the student
(ii) Age of the student
(iii) Pedagogical strategies to teach a concept
(iv) Teacher's beliefs about the student's ability
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Which Buddhist text explains rules made for the 
Buddhist Sangha ?
(1) Sutta Pitaka (2) Vinay Pitaka
(3) Abhidhamma Pitaka (4) Buddacharita
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Development is a ............... process that begins .......... 
(1) continuous life-long; at the time of conception
(2) continuous life-long; at birth
(3) process during childhood; at the time of 
conception
(4) process during childhood; at birth
2. Assertion (A) : A child has to have some neuromotor 
maturation before she learns to catch a ball.
 Reason (R) : Learning is dependent upon 
development.
 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. Socialization is a ........... process in which connections 
among various agencies of socialization are .............. .
(1) simple; important
(2) simple; not so important
(3) complex; important
(4) complex; not so important
4. Children in ........... stage can solve concrete problems 
in a logical fashion but have difficulty thinking 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensorimotor (2) Pre-operational
(3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
5. According to Jean Piaget, children learn meaningfully:
(1) through the process of conditioning of stimuli 
and response.
(2) when offered rewards and punishment.
(3) when adults take control and provide 
explanations.
(4) through self-initiated activity and discovery.
6. Which of the following statements in not correct 
about Piaget's proposal about sequence of stages ?
(1) All aspects of cognitive change in an integrated 
fashion, following a similar course.
(2) Stages can be skipped.
(3) Stages occur in a fixed order.
(4) Stages are universal; they are assumed to 
characterize children everywhere.
7. 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
8. Lev Vygotsky suggested that children's cognitive 
development is .............. by interactions with people 
who are more capable.
(1) not impacted (2) negatively impacted
(3) facilitated (4) decreased
9. According to Lev Vygotsky, learning :
(1) is a measurable change in behaviour.
(2) cannot be separated from it's social context.
(3) depends on positive and negative reinforcement.
(4) includes attentional processes and stores of 
memory.
10. The abilities in Intrapersonal intelligence include : 
(1) capacity to think in images and pictures, to 
visualise accurately and abstractly.
(2) awareness of one's feelings and knowing one's 
capabilities.
(3) sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody.
(4) ability to distinguish between specific pitches, 
tones and rhythms that other may miss.
11. An architect designing a city and an artist working 
on an intricate drawing would require high :
(1) Spatial intelligence 
(2) Linguistic intelligence
(3) Musical intelligence 
(4) Intrapersonal intelligence
12. In a progressive classroom, the curriculum :
(1) is rigid and highly structured without giving any 
autonomy to the child.
(2) is organized into fragmented subjects with no 
correlation amongst them.
(3) is organized according to the capabilities and 
interests of the children.
(4) is presented in disconnected chunks of 
information.
13. A teacher tells the boys in a co-education class- "Do 
not take up home science in co-curricular activities, 
you are not a girl". This would encourage :
(1) gender equity (2) gender stereotyping
(3) gender role flexibility (4) gender equality
14. Assessment of conceptual clarity of a student can be 
effectively done by :
(1) Asking the student to recite the definition
(2) Asking the student to think of application of the 
concept to daily life
(3) Asking the student to copy from the board
(4) Asking the student to memorize another student's 
response
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
30th January, 2023
  
15. To encourage critical thinking a teacher should :
(1) Accept multiple perspectives
(2) Discourage discussions
(3) Be intolerant to dissent
(4) Emphasise convergent thinking
16. Inclusion as a philosophy and practice is situated in 
the context of diversity which includes :
(i) Linguistic diversity 
(ii) Gender diversity
(iii) Socio-cultural diversity 
(iv) 'Abiltiy' and 'disability'
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (i), (iv)
(3) (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
17. Which of the following is NOT an effective 
pedagogical strategy to cater to students from 
disadvantaged backgrounds ?
(1) Link learning activities with the social and 
cultural environment of the students
(2) Dismiss expression in local language
(3) Make it compulsory for them to take tutions at 
home
(4) Focus on reproduction of school knowledge as it 
through repeated practice
18. Students struggling with .......... often face difficulties 
in mathematical concepts and computation.
(1) Dyscalculia (2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia (4) Autism
19. An assistive technology to aid vision is :
(1) Large print worksheets
(2) Voice activated computer
(3) Calculators 
(4) Magnifying glass
20. T ypical identifying characteristics of creative children 
include :
(1) Flexibility, fluency and originality of ideas
(2) High intellectual, social and emotional maturity
(3) Preference for simple tasks and low risk taking
(4) Convergent and rigid thinking
21. Multiple ways of .......... are of importance for 
successful implementation of Universal Design for 
Learning ?
(1) Representation (2) Action
(3) Engagement (4) Labelling
22. What skills do contemporary policies of education 
such as National Education Policy 2020 propose 
should be developed in children ?
(1) Critical thinking 
(2) Recall and reproduction
(3) Learning for exams 
(4) Rote memorisation
23. Meaningful learning of students in NOT promoted 
by encouraging children for :
(1) Exploration and experimentation 
(2) Metacognition
(3) Discussion and debate
(4) Passive listening
24. The broad perspective of schools and especially 
teachers to understand failure of students should be 
that it : 
(1) reflects poorly on the students' academic 
capabilities.
(2) reflects poorly on the teacher's abilities.
(3) is a systemic issue and there is need to reflect on 
the schools systems.
(4) is an issue of communities since children 
belonging to poor economic class cannot be 
educated in the same set-up as other children.
25. Children from naive theories or alternative 
conceptions because :
(1) their thinking is much inferior to adults.
(2) they are blank slates.
(3) they are thinking beings who are constructing 
knowledge by interacting with the world.
(4) their thinking is illogical and irrational.
26. When a student is stuck on one way of representing 
a problem it is called :
(1) working backward strategy
(2) functional fixedness
(3) response set 
(4) analogical thinking
27. Assertion (A) : While teaching problem-solving, 
teachers should discourage the children to think 
about their own thinking and focusing on how to 
learn.
 Reason (R) : Development of metacognitive abilities 
hinder problem-solving.
 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
28. Assertion (A) : Teachers should tell middle school 
students exactly in details what they have to do 
including what, how and when to learn.
 Reason (R) : Middle school children do not have the 
capacity to self-regulate their learning.
 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
29. Thinking of ability as ......... as failure as ......... 
motivates the students to work harder by putting in 
more efforts.
(1) Fixed; humiliating 
(2) Fixed; an opportunity to learn
(3) Incremental; humiliating
(4) Incremental; opportunity to learn
30. Which of the following factors influences learning ?
(i) Socio-cultural context of the student
(ii) Age of the student
(iii) Pedagogical strategies to teach a concept
(iv) Teacher's beliefs about the student's ability
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Which Buddhist text explains rules made for the 
Buddhist Sangha ?
(1) Sutta Pitaka (2) Vinay Pitaka
(3) Abhidhamma Pitaka (4) Buddacharita
  
32. City of Kannauj was a point of contention among 
which of the following dynasties ?
(1) Pratihara - Rastrakuta and Pala
(2) Rastrakuta - Pala - Pallavas
(3) Pallavas - Pala - Pratihara
(4) Rastrakuta - Pratihara - Pallavas
33. In the Rosetta town of Egypt an inscribed stone has 
been found. Which of the following languages is 
inscribed on it ?
(1) Roman (2) Greek
(3) Aramic (4) Latin
34. Match the following in the context of construction of 
Shiva temple by Chola King Rajendra I in the early 
eleventh and choose the correct option.
List-A List-B
(A) Sun Pedestal (I) Palas
(B) Nandi Statue (II) Kalingas
(C) Image of Bhairava (III) Eastern Chalukyas
(D) Kali Statue (IV) Chalukyas
 Codes :
 A B C D
(1) III IV II I
(2) I  II III IV
(3) II III IV I
(4) IV III II I
35. Which of these statements are true about Sikhs 
during 17
th
 and 18
th
 Centuries ?
(A) The Sikhs organised themselves into a number 
of bands called Jathas and later on misls.
(B) Their combined forces were known as the grand 
army (Dal Khalsa).
(C) Introduction of Rakhi system, which offered 
protection to Muslims on the payment of a tax of 
20% of the produce.
(4) Guru Gobind Singh inspired the Khalsa with the 
belief that their destiny was to rule (Raj Karega 
Khalsa).
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
(3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (A), (C) and (D) only
36. Who founded the Virashaiva Movement ?
(1) Jnaneshwar (2) Shankara
(3) Basavanna (4) Ramanuja
37. Which one of the following tribal communities live 
in the forest areas of Odisha ?
(1) Khonds (2) Munda
(3) Gouds (4) Khasi
38. Look at these terms mentioned in the Chola 
inscriptions and choose the correct answer.
(A) V ellanvagai (B) Devadana
(C) Pallichchhandam (D) Shalabhoga
Options :
(1) All four are categories of land.
(2) All four are units of measurement.
(3) All four are varieties of taxes.
(4) All four are parts of a temple.
39. Which one of the following about Raja Ram Mohan 
Roy is not correct ?
(1) He founded a reform association known as 
Brahmo-Sabha.
(2) He was against spreading the knowledge of 
Western education in India.
(3) He began a campaign against the practice of Sati.
(4) He wanted greater freedom and equality for 
women.
40. Read statements (A) and (R) and regarding Indian 
Society in the 19th century and choose the correct 
option.
 Assertion (A) : Orthodox Hindu society reacted 
by the anti-caste system movements and formed 
organisations like Sanatan Dharma Sabha and 
Brahman Sabha.
 Reason (R) : The objective of these associations 
was to uphold caste distinctions as a cornerstone 
of Hinduism and show how this was sanctified by 
scriptures.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are 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.
41. Which statements are true among the social 
reformers Haridas Thakur and E.V. Ramaswamy 
Naicker ?
(A) Both worked for the caste groups which faced 
discrimination in the society.
(B) Both were against Bahmanical texts that 
supported the caste system.
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 but (B) is true.
42. Read statements (A) and (R) considering the 
formation of Indian National Congress and choose 
the correct option.
 Assertion (A) : The Indian National Congress was 
established in 1885 when delegates from all over the 
country met at Bombay.
 Reason (R) : A.O. Hume, a retired British official 
played a crucial role in bringing Indians from the 
various regions together to from the INC.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
43. Who among the following coined the slogan 
"Gandhi Maharaj Ki Jai" ?
(1) Mill workers (2) Tea garden labourers
(3) Indigo Planters (4) Peasants
44. Who among the following was the first Indian 
Governor General of free India ?
(1) Jawahar Lal Nehru 
(2) C. Rajagopalachari
(3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 
(4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Development is a ............... process that begins .......... 
(1) continuous life-long; at the time of conception
(2) continuous life-long; at birth
(3) process during childhood; at the time of 
conception
(4) process during childhood; at birth
2. Assertion (A) : A child has to have some neuromotor 
maturation before she learns to catch a ball.
 Reason (R) : Learning is dependent upon 
development.
 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. Socialization is a ........... process in which connections 
among various agencies of socialization are .............. .
(1) simple; important
(2) simple; not so important
(3) complex; important
(4) complex; not so important
4. Children in ........... stage can solve concrete problems 
in a logical fashion but have difficulty thinking 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensorimotor (2) Pre-operational
(3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
5. According to Jean Piaget, children learn meaningfully:
(1) through the process of conditioning of stimuli 
and response.
(2) when offered rewards and punishment.
(3) when adults take control and provide 
explanations.
(4) through self-initiated activity and discovery.
6. Which of the following statements in not correct 
about Piaget's proposal about sequence of stages ?
(1) All aspects of cognitive change in an integrated 
fashion, following a similar course.
(2) Stages can be skipped.
(3) Stages occur in a fixed order.
(4) Stages are universal; they are assumed to 
characterize children everywhere.
7. 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
8. Lev Vygotsky suggested that children's cognitive 
development is .............. by interactions with people 
who are more capable.
(1) not impacted (2) negatively impacted
(3) facilitated (4) decreased
9. According to Lev Vygotsky, learning :
(1) is a measurable change in behaviour.
(2) cannot be separated from it's social context.
(3) depends on positive and negative reinforcement.
(4) includes attentional processes and stores of 
memory.
10. The abilities in Intrapersonal intelligence include : 
(1) capacity to think in images and pictures, to 
visualise accurately and abstractly.
(2) awareness of one's feelings and knowing one's 
capabilities.
(3) sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody.
(4) ability to distinguish between specific pitches, 
tones and rhythms that other may miss.
11. An architect designing a city and an artist working 
on an intricate drawing would require high :
(1) Spatial intelligence 
(2) Linguistic intelligence
(3) Musical intelligence 
(4) Intrapersonal intelligence
12. In a progressive classroom, the curriculum :
(1) is rigid and highly structured without giving any 
autonomy to the child.
(2) is organized into fragmented subjects with no 
correlation amongst them.
(3) is organized according to the capabilities and 
interests of the children.
(4) is presented in disconnected chunks of 
information.
13. A teacher tells the boys in a co-education class- "Do 
not take up home science in co-curricular activities, 
you are not a girl". This would encourage :
(1) gender equity (2) gender stereotyping
(3) gender role flexibility (4) gender equality
14. Assessment of conceptual clarity of a student can be 
effectively done by :
(1) Asking the student to recite the definition
(2) Asking the student to think of application of the 
concept to daily life
(3) Asking the student to copy from the board
(4) Asking the student to memorize another student's 
response
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15. To encourage critical thinking a teacher should :
(1) Accept multiple perspectives
(2) Discourage discussions
(3) Be intolerant to dissent
(4) Emphasise convergent thinking
16. Inclusion as a philosophy and practice is situated in 
the context of diversity which includes :
(i) Linguistic diversity 
(ii) Gender diversity
(iii) Socio-cultural diversity 
(iv) 'Abiltiy' and 'disability'
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (i), (iv)
(3) (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
17. Which of the following is NOT an effective 
pedagogical strategy to cater to students from 
disadvantaged backgrounds ?
(1) Link learning activities with the social and 
cultural environment of the students
(2) Dismiss expression in local language
(3) Make it compulsory for them to take tutions at 
home
(4) Focus on reproduction of school knowledge as it 
through repeated practice
18. Students struggling with .......... often face difficulties 
in mathematical concepts and computation.
(1) Dyscalculia (2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia (4) Autism
19. An assistive technology to aid vision is :
(1) Large print worksheets
(2) Voice activated computer
(3) Calculators 
(4) Magnifying glass
20. T ypical identifying characteristics of creative children 
include :
(1) Flexibility, fluency and originality of ideas
(2) High intellectual, social and emotional maturity
(3) Preference for simple tasks and low risk taking
(4) Convergent and rigid thinking
21. Multiple ways of .......... are of importance for 
successful implementation of Universal Design for 
Learning ?
(1) Representation (2) Action
(3) Engagement (4) Labelling
22. What skills do contemporary policies of education 
such as National Education Policy 2020 propose 
should be developed in children ?
(1) Critical thinking 
(2) Recall and reproduction
(3) Learning for exams 
(4) Rote memorisation
23. Meaningful learning of students in NOT promoted 
by encouraging children for :
(1) Exploration and experimentation 
(2) Metacognition
(3) Discussion and debate
(4) Passive listening
24. The broad perspective of schools and especially 
teachers to understand failure of students should be 
that it : 
(1) reflects poorly on the students' academic 
capabilities.
(2) reflects poorly on the teacher's abilities.
(3) is a systemic issue and there is need to reflect on 
the schools systems.
(4) is an issue of communities since children 
belonging to poor economic class cannot be 
educated in the same set-up as other children.
25. Children from naive theories or alternative 
conceptions because :
(1) their thinking is much inferior to adults.
(2) they are blank slates.
(3) they are thinking beings who are constructing 
knowledge by interacting with the world.
(4) their thinking is illogical and irrational.
26. When a student is stuck on one way of representing 
a problem it is called :
(1) working backward strategy
(2) functional fixedness
(3) response set 
(4) analogical thinking
27. Assertion (A) : While teaching problem-solving, 
teachers should discourage the children to think 
about their own thinking and focusing on how to 
learn.
 Reason (R) : Development of metacognitive abilities 
hinder problem-solving.
 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
28. Assertion (A) : Teachers should tell middle school 
students exactly in details what they have to do 
including what, how and when to learn.
 Reason (R) : Middle school children do not have the 
capacity to self-regulate their learning.
 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
29. Thinking of ability as ......... as failure as ......... 
motivates the students to work harder by putting in 
more efforts.
(1) Fixed; humiliating 
(2) Fixed; an opportunity to learn
(3) Incremental; humiliating
(4) Incremental; opportunity to learn
30. Which of the following factors influences learning ?
(i) Socio-cultural context of the student
(ii) Age of the student
(iii) Pedagogical strategies to teach a concept
(iv) Teacher's beliefs about the student's ability
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Which Buddhist text explains rules made for the 
Buddhist Sangha ?
(1) Sutta Pitaka (2) Vinay Pitaka
(3) Abhidhamma Pitaka (4) Buddacharita
  
32. City of Kannauj was a point of contention among 
which of the following dynasties ?
(1) Pratihara - Rastrakuta and Pala
(2) Rastrakuta - Pala - Pallavas
(3) Pallavas - Pala - Pratihara
(4) Rastrakuta - Pratihara - Pallavas
33. In the Rosetta town of Egypt an inscribed stone has 
been found. Which of the following languages is 
inscribed on it ?
(1) Roman (2) Greek
(3) Aramic (4) Latin
34. Match the following in the context of construction of 
Shiva temple by Chola King Rajendra I in the early 
eleventh and choose the correct option.
List-A List-B
(A) Sun Pedestal (I) Palas
(B) Nandi Statue (II) Kalingas
(C) Image of Bhairava (III) Eastern Chalukyas
(D) Kali Statue (IV) Chalukyas
 Codes :
 A B C D
(1) III IV II I
(2) I  II III IV
(3) II III IV I
(4) IV III II I
35. Which of these statements are true about Sikhs 
during 17
th
 and 18
th
 Centuries ?
(A) The Sikhs organised themselves into a number 
of bands called Jathas and later on misls.
(B) Their combined forces were known as the grand 
army (Dal Khalsa).
(C) Introduction of Rakhi system, which offered 
protection to Muslims on the payment of a tax of 
20% of the produce.
(4) Guru Gobind Singh inspired the Khalsa with the 
belief that their destiny was to rule (Raj Karega 
Khalsa).
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
(3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (A), (C) and (D) only
36. Who founded the Virashaiva Movement ?
(1) Jnaneshwar (2) Shankara
(3) Basavanna (4) Ramanuja
37. Which one of the following tribal communities live 
in the forest areas of Odisha ?
(1) Khonds (2) Munda
(3) Gouds (4) Khasi
38. Look at these terms mentioned in the Chola 
inscriptions and choose the correct answer.
(A) V ellanvagai (B) Devadana
(C) Pallichchhandam (D) Shalabhoga
Options :
(1) All four are categories of land.
(2) All four are units of measurement.
(3) All four are varieties of taxes.
(4) All four are parts of a temple.
39. Which one of the following about Raja Ram Mohan 
Roy is not correct ?
(1) He founded a reform association known as 
Brahmo-Sabha.
(2) He was against spreading the knowledge of 
Western education in India.
(3) He began a campaign against the practice of Sati.
(4) He wanted greater freedom and equality for 
women.
40. Read statements (A) and (R) and regarding Indian 
Society in the 19th century and choose the correct 
option.
 Assertion (A) : Orthodox Hindu society reacted 
by the anti-caste system movements and formed 
organisations like Sanatan Dharma Sabha and 
Brahman Sabha.
 Reason (R) : The objective of these associations 
was to uphold caste distinctions as a cornerstone 
of Hinduism and show how this was sanctified by 
scriptures.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are 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.
41. Which statements are true among the social 
reformers Haridas Thakur and E.V. Ramaswamy 
Naicker ?
(A) Both worked for the caste groups which faced 
discrimination in the society.
(B) Both were against Bahmanical texts that 
supported the caste system.
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 but (B) is true.
42. Read statements (A) and (R) considering the 
formation of Indian National Congress and choose 
the correct option.
 Assertion (A) : The Indian National Congress was 
established in 1885 when delegates from all over the 
country met at Bombay.
 Reason (R) : A.O. Hume, a retired British official 
played a crucial role in bringing Indians from the 
various regions together to from the INC.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
43. Who among the following coined the slogan 
"Gandhi Maharaj Ki Jai" ?
(1) Mill workers (2) Tea garden labourers
(3) Indigo Planters (4) Peasants
44. Who among the following was the first Indian 
Governor General of free India ?
(1) Jawahar Lal Nehru 
(2) C. Rajagopalachari
(3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 
(4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   
45. Statement (A), (B) and (C) describe the features of 
planet. Identify the planet.
(A) It is the third nearest planet to the sun.
(B) It is the fifth largest planet.
(C) It is slightly flattened at the poles.
Options :
(1) Mars (2) Mercury
(3) V enus (4) Earth
46. The opening time of Central Government offices in 
India is 9:00 a.m, IST, what will be the local time of 
opening of the Central Government offices located 
at 72°45' East Longitude near Gandhinagar and 85° 
East Longitude near Patna, respectively ?
(1) 09:39 a.m. and 08:50 a.m. respectively
(2) 08:50 a.m. and 09:39 a.m. respectively
(3) 08:21 a.m. and 09:10 a.m. respectively
(4) 09:10 a.m. and 08:21 a.m. respectively
47. Consider the given statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) World's largest hot desert is located in Asia.
(B) Equator passes through Asia.
(C) Asia is the third largest continent.
(D) Asia lies in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Options :
(1) Only statement (A) is correct.
(2) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(3) Only statement (D) is correct.
(4) Only (C) is correct.
48. Choose the correct option considering the following 
statements given below.
(A) The thin blanket of air is an integral part of the 
planet Earth.
(B) It provides us with the air we breathe.
(C) It protects us from the harmful effects of the sun 
rays.
Options :
(1) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(2) Only (B) is correct.
(3) Only (C) is correct.
(4) (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
49. When block mountains are created then :
(1) Large areas are broken.
(2) Large areas are displaced.
(3) Large areas are broken and displaced at the 
same time.
(4) Only a small portion of land is broken or 
displaced.
50. If you want to see gompas, meadows and glaciers 
which one of the following State/Union Territories 
you may have to visit ?
(1) Himachal Pradesh (2) Jammu and Kashmir
(3) Ladakh (4) Assam
51. Which of the following country is not located in 
Sahara desert ?
(1) Algeria (2) Mali
(3) Niger (4) Zambia
52. Read the statements (A) and (B) and choose the 
correct option.
 Statement (A) : Nitrogen is the most plentiful gas in 
the air.
 Statement (B) : The increased volume of Nitrogen is 
affecting the Earth's weather and climate.
 Choose the correct option.
(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.
53. Loo is an example of which type of winds ?
(1) Permanent winds (2) Seasonal winds
(3) Local winds (4) Polar winds
54. Read the statements (A) and (R). Choose the correct 
option given below.
 Assertion (A) : Very less number of people live in 
the mountainous areas
 Reason (R) : The mountain areas with steep slopes 
have inhospitable terrain.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
55. Which of the following minerals is called Black 
Gold?
(1) Petroleum (2) Coal
(3) Natural Gas (4) Manganese
56. Which of the following industries is called backbone 
of modern industries ?
(1) Iron and steel industry
(2) Cotton textile industry
(3) Chemical industry
(4) Automobile industry
57. Which of the following type of farming is also 
known as Milpa, Roca and Ladang ?
(1) Shifting cultivation (2) Mixed farming
(3) Plantation farming (4) Commercial farming
58. Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States of 
America Prohibits discrimination on the basis of .......
(A) race (B) religion
(C) gender (D) national origin
Choose the correct option.
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (A), (B) and (D)
(3) (B), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (C) and (D)
59. Which among the following factors make rural 
livelihood vulnerable ?
(A) Dependence on monsoon for irrigation.
(B) Selling products to village cooperatives.
(C) Crop failure due to pest attack.
(D) Loans taken from money lenders.
Options :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (C) and (D) (4) (A) and (D)
60. Which of the following is NOT the source of fund 
for panchayats ?
(1) Taxes on houses, market places etc.
(2) Donation for community work.
(3) Government scheme funds received through 
various departments.
(4) Rent on private property of Panchayat Secretary.
61. Territorial constituencies created for the purpose of 
Municipal election are known as ............ .
(1) Councils (2) Wards
(3) Section (4) Areas
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Time: 2 hours 30 mins. Total Marks: 150
Child Development and Pedagogy
1. Development is a ............... process that begins .......... 
(1) continuous life-long; at the time of conception
(2) continuous life-long; at birth
(3) process during childhood; at the time of 
conception
(4) process during childhood; at birth
2. Assertion (A) : A child has to have some neuromotor 
maturation before she learns to catch a ball.
 Reason (R) : Learning is dependent upon 
development.
 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. Socialization is a ........... process in which connections 
among various agencies of socialization are .............. .
(1) simple; important
(2) simple; not so important
(3) complex; important
(4) complex; not so important
4. Children in ........... stage can solve concrete problems 
in a logical fashion but have difficulty thinking 
hypothetically.
(1) Sensorimotor (2) Pre-operational
(3) Concrete operational (4) Formal operational
5. According to Jean Piaget, children learn meaningfully:
(1) through the process of conditioning of stimuli 
and response.
(2) when offered rewards and punishment.
(3) when adults take control and provide 
explanations.
(4) through self-initiated activity and discovery.
6. Which of the following statements in not correct 
about Piaget's proposal about sequence of stages ?
(1) All aspects of cognitive change in an integrated 
fashion, following a similar course.
(2) Stages can be skipped.
(3) Stages occur in a fixed order.
(4) Stages are universal; they are assumed to 
characterize children everywhere.
7. 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
8. Lev Vygotsky suggested that children's cognitive 
development is .............. by interactions with people 
who are more capable.
(1) not impacted (2) negatively impacted
(3) facilitated (4) decreased
9. According to Lev Vygotsky, learning :
(1) is a measurable change in behaviour.
(2) cannot be separated from it's social context.
(3) depends on positive and negative reinforcement.
(4) includes attentional processes and stores of 
memory.
10. The abilities in Intrapersonal intelligence include : 
(1) capacity to think in images and pictures, to 
visualise accurately and abstractly.
(2) awareness of one's feelings and knowing one's 
capabilities.
(3) sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody.
(4) ability to distinguish between specific pitches, 
tones and rhythms that other may miss.
11. An architect designing a city and an artist working 
on an intricate drawing would require high :
(1) Spatial intelligence 
(2) Linguistic intelligence
(3) Musical intelligence 
(4) Intrapersonal intelligence
12. In a progressive classroom, the curriculum :
(1) is rigid and highly structured without giving any 
autonomy to the child.
(2) is organized into fragmented subjects with no 
correlation amongst them.
(3) is organized according to the capabilities and 
interests of the children.
(4) is presented in disconnected chunks of 
information.
13. A teacher tells the boys in a co-education class- "Do 
not take up home science in co-curricular activities, 
you are not a girl". This would encourage :
(1) gender equity (2) gender stereotyping
(3) gender role flexibility (4) gender equality
14. Assessment of conceptual clarity of a student can be 
effectively done by :
(1) Asking the student to recite the definition
(2) Asking the student to think of application of the 
concept to daily life
(3) Asking the student to copy from the board
(4) Asking the student to memorize another student's 
response
CTET SOLVED PAPERS
Paper - 2 (Social Science)
30th January, 2023
  
15. To encourage critical thinking a teacher should :
(1) Accept multiple perspectives
(2) Discourage discussions
(3) Be intolerant to dissent
(4) Emphasise convergent thinking
16. Inclusion as a philosophy and practice is situated in 
the context of diversity which includes :
(i) Linguistic diversity 
(ii) Gender diversity
(iii) Socio-cultural diversity 
(iv) 'Abiltiy' and 'disability'
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (i), (iv)
(3) (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
17. Which of the following is NOT an effective 
pedagogical strategy to cater to students from 
disadvantaged backgrounds ?
(1) Link learning activities with the social and 
cultural environment of the students
(2) Dismiss expression in local language
(3) Make it compulsory for them to take tutions at 
home
(4) Focus on reproduction of school knowledge as it 
through repeated practice
18. Students struggling with .......... often face difficulties 
in mathematical concepts and computation.
(1) Dyscalculia (2) Dyslexia
(3) Dysgraphia (4) Autism
19. An assistive technology to aid vision is :
(1) Large print worksheets
(2) Voice activated computer
(3) Calculators 
(4) Magnifying glass
20. T ypical identifying characteristics of creative children 
include :
(1) Flexibility, fluency and originality of ideas
(2) High intellectual, social and emotional maturity
(3) Preference for simple tasks and low risk taking
(4) Convergent and rigid thinking
21. Multiple ways of .......... are of importance for 
successful implementation of Universal Design for 
Learning ?
(1) Representation (2) Action
(3) Engagement (4) Labelling
22. What skills do contemporary policies of education 
such as National Education Policy 2020 propose 
should be developed in children ?
(1) Critical thinking 
(2) Recall and reproduction
(3) Learning for exams 
(4) Rote memorisation
23. Meaningful learning of students in NOT promoted 
by encouraging children for :
(1) Exploration and experimentation 
(2) Metacognition
(3) Discussion and debate
(4) Passive listening
24. The broad perspective of schools and especially 
teachers to understand failure of students should be 
that it : 
(1) reflects poorly on the students' academic 
capabilities.
(2) reflects poorly on the teacher's abilities.
(3) is a systemic issue and there is need to reflect on 
the schools systems.
(4) is an issue of communities since children 
belonging to poor economic class cannot be 
educated in the same set-up as other children.
25. Children from naive theories or alternative 
conceptions because :
(1) their thinking is much inferior to adults.
(2) they are blank slates.
(3) they are thinking beings who are constructing 
knowledge by interacting with the world.
(4) their thinking is illogical and irrational.
26. When a student is stuck on one way of representing 
a problem it is called :
(1) working backward strategy
(2) functional fixedness
(3) response set 
(4) analogical thinking
27. Assertion (A) : While teaching problem-solving, 
teachers should discourage the children to think 
about their own thinking and focusing on how to 
learn.
 Reason (R) : Development of metacognitive abilities 
hinder problem-solving.
 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
28. Assertion (A) : Teachers should tell middle school 
students exactly in details what they have to do 
including what, how and when to learn.
 Reason (R) : Middle school children do not have the 
capacity to self-regulate their learning.
 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
29. Thinking of ability as ......... as failure as ......... 
motivates the students to work harder by putting in 
more efforts.
(1) Fixed; humiliating 
(2) Fixed; an opportunity to learn
(3) Incremental; humiliating
(4) Incremental; opportunity to learn
30. Which of the following factors influences learning ?
(i) Socio-cultural context of the student
(ii) Age of the student
(iii) Pedagogical strategies to teach a concept
(iv) Teacher's beliefs about the student's ability
(1) (i), (iii) (2) (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii) (4) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Social Science/Social Studies
31. Which Buddhist text explains rules made for the 
Buddhist Sangha ?
(1) Sutta Pitaka (2) Vinay Pitaka
(3) Abhidhamma Pitaka (4) Buddacharita
  
32. City of Kannauj was a point of contention among 
which of the following dynasties ?
(1) Pratihara - Rastrakuta and Pala
(2) Rastrakuta - Pala - Pallavas
(3) Pallavas - Pala - Pratihara
(4) Rastrakuta - Pratihara - Pallavas
33. In the Rosetta town of Egypt an inscribed stone has 
been found. Which of the following languages is 
inscribed on it ?
(1) Roman (2) Greek
(3) Aramic (4) Latin
34. Match the following in the context of construction of 
Shiva temple by Chola King Rajendra I in the early 
eleventh and choose the correct option.
List-A List-B
(A) Sun Pedestal (I) Palas
(B) Nandi Statue (II) Kalingas
(C) Image of Bhairava (III) Eastern Chalukyas
(D) Kali Statue (IV) Chalukyas
 Codes :
 A B C D
(1) III IV II I
(2) I  II III IV
(3) II III IV I
(4) IV III II I
35. Which of these statements are true about Sikhs 
during 17
th
 and 18
th
 Centuries ?
(A) The Sikhs organised themselves into a number 
of bands called Jathas and later on misls.
(B) Their combined forces were known as the grand 
army (Dal Khalsa).
(C) Introduction of Rakhi system, which offered 
protection to Muslims on the payment of a tax of 
20% of the produce.
(4) Guru Gobind Singh inspired the Khalsa with the 
belief that their destiny was to rule (Raj Karega 
Khalsa).
Options :
(1) (A) and (B) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
(3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (A), (C) and (D) only
36. Who founded the Virashaiva Movement ?
(1) Jnaneshwar (2) Shankara
(3) Basavanna (4) Ramanuja
37. Which one of the following tribal communities live 
in the forest areas of Odisha ?
(1) Khonds (2) Munda
(3) Gouds (4) Khasi
38. Look at these terms mentioned in the Chola 
inscriptions and choose the correct answer.
(A) V ellanvagai (B) Devadana
(C) Pallichchhandam (D) Shalabhoga
Options :
(1) All four are categories of land.
(2) All four are units of measurement.
(3) All four are varieties of taxes.
(4) All four are parts of a temple.
39. Which one of the following about Raja Ram Mohan 
Roy is not correct ?
(1) He founded a reform association known as 
Brahmo-Sabha.
(2) He was against spreading the knowledge of 
Western education in India.
(3) He began a campaign against the practice of Sati.
(4) He wanted greater freedom and equality for 
women.
40. Read statements (A) and (R) and regarding Indian 
Society in the 19th century and choose the correct 
option.
 Assertion (A) : Orthodox Hindu society reacted 
by the anti-caste system movements and formed 
organisations like Sanatan Dharma Sabha and 
Brahman Sabha.
 Reason (R) : The objective of these associations 
was to uphold caste distinctions as a cornerstone 
of Hinduism and show how this was sanctified by 
scriptures.
 Options :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are 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.
41. Which statements are true among the social 
reformers Haridas Thakur and E.V. Ramaswamy 
Naicker ?
(A) Both worked for the caste groups which faced 
discrimination in the society.
(B) Both were against Bahmanical texts that 
supported the caste system.
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 but (B) is true.
42. Read statements (A) and (R) considering the 
formation of Indian National Congress and choose 
the correct option.
 Assertion (A) : The Indian National Congress was 
established in 1885 when delegates from all over the 
country met at Bombay.
 Reason (R) : A.O. Hume, a retired British official 
played a crucial role in bringing Indians from the 
various regions together to from the INC.
 Choose the correct option.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain 
(A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
43. Who among the following coined the slogan 
"Gandhi Maharaj Ki Jai" ?
(1) Mill workers (2) Tea garden labourers
(3) Indigo Planters (4) Peasants
44. Who among the following was the first Indian 
Governor General of free India ?
(1) Jawahar Lal Nehru 
(2) C. Rajagopalachari
(3) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 
(4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   
45. Statement (A), (B) and (C) describe the features of 
planet. Identify the planet.
(A) It is the third nearest planet to the sun.
(B) It is the fifth largest planet.
(C) It is slightly flattened at the poles.
Options :
(1) Mars (2) Mercury
(3) V enus (4) Earth
46. The opening time of Central Government offices in 
India is 9:00 a.m, IST, what will be the local time of 
opening of the Central Government offices located 
at 72°45' East Longitude near Gandhinagar and 85° 
East Longitude near Patna, respectively ?
(1) 09:39 a.m. and 08:50 a.m. respectively
(2) 08:50 a.m. and 09:39 a.m. respectively
(3) 08:21 a.m. and 09:10 a.m. respectively
(4) 09:10 a.m. and 08:21 a.m. respectively
47. Consider the given statements and choose the 
correct option.
(A) World's largest hot desert is located in Asia.
(B) Equator passes through Asia.
(C) Asia is the third largest continent.
(D) Asia lies in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Options :
(1) Only statement (A) is correct.
(2) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(3) Only statement (D) is correct.
(4) Only (C) is correct.
48. Choose the correct option considering the following 
statements given below.
(A) The thin blanket of air is an integral part of the 
planet Earth.
(B) It provides us with the air we breathe.
(C) It protects us from the harmful effects of the sun 
rays.
Options :
(1) Only (A) and (B) are correct.
(2) Only (B) is correct.
(3) Only (C) is correct.
(4) (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
49. When block mountains are created then :
(1) Large areas are broken.
(2) Large areas are displaced.
(3) Large areas are broken and displaced at the 
same time.
(4) Only a small portion of land is broken or 
displaced.
50. If you want to see gompas, meadows and glaciers 
which one of the following State/Union Territories 
you may have to visit ?
(1) Himachal Pradesh (2) Jammu and Kashmir
(3) Ladakh (4) Assam
51. Which of the following country is not located in 
Sahara desert ?
(1) Algeria (2) Mali
(3) Niger (4) Zambia
52. Read the statements (A) and (B) and choose the 
correct option.
 Statement (A) : Nitrogen is the most plentiful gas in 
the air.
 Statement (B) : The increased volume of Nitrogen is 
affecting the Earth's weather and climate.
 Choose the correct option.
(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.
53. Loo is an example of which type of winds ?
(1) Permanent winds (2) Seasonal winds
(3) Local winds (4) Polar winds
54. Read the statements (A) and (R). Choose the correct 
option given below.
 Assertion (A) : Very less number of people live in 
the mountainous areas
 Reason (R) : The mountain areas with steep slopes 
have inhospitable terrain.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct 
explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the 
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
55. Which of the following minerals is called Black 
Gold?
(1) Petroleum (2) Coal
(3) Natural Gas (4) Manganese
56. Which of the following industries is called backbone 
of modern industries ?
(1) Iron and steel industry
(2) Cotton textile industry
(3) Chemical industry
(4) Automobile industry
57. Which of the following type of farming is also 
known as Milpa, Roca and Ladang ?
(1) Shifting cultivation (2) Mixed farming
(3) Plantation farming (4) Commercial farming
58. Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States of 
America Prohibits discrimination on the basis of .......
(A) race (B) religion
(C) gender (D) national origin
Choose the correct option.
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (A), (B) and (D)
(3) (B), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (C) and (D)
59. Which among the following factors make rural 
livelihood vulnerable ?
(A) Dependence on monsoon for irrigation.
(B) Selling products to village cooperatives.
(C) Crop failure due to pest attack.
(D) Loans taken from money lenders.
Options :
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (C) and (D) (4) (A) and (D)
60. Which of the following is NOT the source of fund 
for panchayats ?
(1) Taxes on houses, market places etc.
(2) Donation for community work.
(3) Government scheme funds received through 
various departments.
(4) Rent on private property of Panchayat Secretary.
61. Territorial constituencies created for the purpose of 
Municipal election are known as ............ .
(1) Councils (2) Wards
(3) Section (4) Areas
  
62. Which of the following sectors provides employment 
to most number of people in India ?
(1) Primary (2) Secondary
(3) T ertiary (4) Gig economy
63. Seasonal unemployment in commonly associated 
with of the following activities ?
(1) Farming  (2) Milk cooperatives
(3) Call centre (4) Ceramic pottery
64. The basic indicator of a democratic government is 
having/applying ................. .
(1) proportional system of representation.
(2) universal Adult Franchise.
(3) first past the post system.
(4) territorial representation.
65. In what way, the amendment in Hindus Succession 
Act in the year 2005 benefits women ?
(1) It provides women with equal share in the 
Parent's property.
(2) It provides more property share to daughters in 
comparison with sons.
(3) It transfers the entries property in daughter's 
name.
(4) It provides distribution preference to daughters 
over the sons in family property.
66. The main ways of implementing the principles of 
equality guaranteed in the Constitution of India are 
............... .
(A) Through Laws 
(B) Through government programmes to help 
disadvantaged communities.
(C) Through mobilizing natural resources.
Choose the correct option :
(1) (A) and (B) only (2) (B) and (C) only
(3) (A) and (C) only (4) Only (A)
67. Identify the correct sequence of the words as given 
in the Preamble of Indian Constitution :
(1) Sovereign, Secular, Socialist, Democratic Republic
(2) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Republic Democratic
(3) Socialist, Secular, Sovereign, Democrati Republic
(4) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
68. Consider the following statements about Public 
Interest Litigation (PIL) :
(A) Individual or organizations can file a PIL in the 
High Court or Supreme Court.
(2) PIL can be filed on behalf of those whose rights 
are violated.
(C) PIL cannot be filed through letter or email 
addressed to the High Court or the Supreme 
Court.
Which of the following option is correct ?
(1) (A) and (B) are true.
(2) (A) and (C) are false.
(3) (B) and (C) are false. 
(4) (A), (B) and (C) are false.
69. When the tribal groups are displaced from their lands 
due to developmental activities, as a consequence 
they tend to lose their ................. .
(A) Customs and traditions
(B) Sources of income and livelihoods
(C) Access to forests
(D) Status as a deprived communities
Choose the correct option.
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (B) and (D)
70. Which among the following would be the example 
of cultural justice ensured by the constitution of 
India ?
(A) Recognition of freedom religion and culture of 
all communities.
(B) Spreading the culture of the mainstream in the 
marginalized communities.
(C) Allowing minorities to preserve their religion 
and culture.
(4) Recognition of cultural rights as part of 
Fundamental Right.
Option :
(1) (B) and (D) (2) (A), (B) and (C)
(3) (A), (C) and (D) (4) (A) and (D)
71. Which of the following statements are true regarding 
the nature of History as a discipline of knowledge ?
(A) History relies solely on the past without 
examination of how the past has influenced the 
present.
(B) History is the story of the growth of human 
consciousness, both in its individual and 
collective aspects.
(C) History is a dialogue between the events of the 
past and progressive changes in future.
(D) Continuity and coherence are the necessary 
requisites of history.
Choose the appropriate option.
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (B), (C) and (D)
(3) (A), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (B) and (D)
72. Which of the following statements is correct to current 
practices to denote dates and years in history?
(1) BCE in place of AD (2) AD in place of BC
(3) AD in place of BCE (4) BCE in place of BC
73. Which of the following methods/tools are 
appropriate for making students understand the 
concept of gender in classroom ?
(A) Life experience
(B) Case studies
(C) Organizing public meeting
(D) Stories
Choose the correct combination from the following:
(1) (A), (B) and (C) (2) (A), (C) and (D)
(3) (B), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (B) and (D)
74. For which of the following topics a teacher in 
Chhattisgarh school can plan a trip to Raipur ?
(A) Tribal culture 
(B) Medieval architecture
(C) Mughal architecture
Option : 
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (A) and (C)
(3) Only (B) (4) (A), (B) and (C)
75. A social science teacher wishes to teach the location 
of historical sea routes and ports, the type of map 
she should use is ..................
(1) World Political (2) World Physical
(3) India Political (4) India Physical
76. While preparing a lesson plan on the topic of 
'Regional dynasties', what will be the first step of a 
Social Science teacher ?
(1) Selection of teaching-learning material.
(2) Frame learning objectives.
(3) Prepare introductory questions.
(4) Go through the primary sources about the 
dynasties.