CTET Paper I — 7 July 2024 (Set C)

01Howard Gardner’s concept of Intelligence implicates that :

02While talking about her poor marks in mathematics Avi says “I just don’t have the sense for numbers” Avi is attributing his performance to :

03Which of the following is not an effective memory technique for meaningful learning ?

04Repetitive and ritualistic behaviour is an identifying characteristic of :

05Assertion (A) : While some children start babbling and uttering two word sentences at 12 months, others don’t do this till they are 20 months old. Reason (R) : Development milestones are only suggestive and development of individual children can be quite varied. Choose the correct option.

06According to Lev Vygotsky, children regulate their own behaviour through the :

07According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, which of the following is a recommended approach in order to optimize students’ learning experience ?

08Assertion (A) : Classroom pedagogy should be culturally responsive to meet the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Reason (R) : Equity in classroom can be ensured only through standardized curriculum and assessment. Choose the correct option.

09Which of the following is correct about the process of learning, according to socio-constructivist theories ?

10Which of the following is correct in context of gifted children ?

11Learners feel engaged and actively involved in process of learning when :

12As per Jean Piaget, pre-operational stage is characterized by abilities to perform :

13Assertion (A) : Teachers should focus on asking questions in classroom and encouraging children also to ask questions rather than giving instructions. Reason (R) : Child-centred pedagogy means giving opportunities to children’s voices and ensuring their participation. Choose the correct option.

14When presented with Heinz’s dilemma, Arunima reasons : “The law wasn’t set up for these circumstances. Taking the drug in this situation isn’t really right, but it’s justified.” Which stage of moral development is Arunima according to the theory of Lawrence Kohlberg ?

15Heredity totally determine an individual’s : (i) Sex (ii) Gender (iii) Academic Success (iv) Learning Style

16Which of the following is not a characteristic of a well-formulated critical thinking question ?

17Which of the following statement about development is correct ?

18Assertion (A) : Teachers should constantly examine their own attitudes and biases while working with children. Reason (R) : The process of problem-solving is hindered by functional fixedness. Choose the correct option.

19Which of the following statement best describes the role of the teacher in progressive education ?

20Preconceived generalizations about behaviour of various gender are called :

21In an inclusive classroom :

22Jagriti has learned that her dog, Rusty, is a Golden Retriever. When she sees another dog that looks similar to Rusty but is a different breed, she calls it a dog too. According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which concept does this demonstrate ?

23Which pedagogical approach would be adopted by teachers who firmly believe in constructivism to teach concepts of floating and sinking to class V children ?

24What is the primary purpose of asking critical thinking questions ?

25Assertion (A) : Teachers should provide emotional support to children in the classrooms to ensure effective learning. Reason (R) : Emotions and cognition are related to each other in complex ways. Choose the correct option.

26Which of the following would support continuous and comprehensive evaluation ?

27Which of the following sequence of representation of concept is in accordance with children’s gradual development of cognitive abilities ?

28Children with ‘learning difficulties’ typically :

29Growth in height and weight of children is an example of :

30Feral children, those who experienced severe (human) social deprivation since very young age usually have delayed or hindered development and despite rehabilitation the improvement in certain domains of development is likely to be subordinate. This period wherein development is significantly influenced by environmental support is called _________.

31The difference between the greatest and smallest 6-digit numbers formed by using the digits 5, 1, 0, 3, 9 and 6 is :

32Which of the following resources is best suited to explain the concept of decimals ? (a) Number Chart (b) Dienes Blocks (c) Taylor’s Abacus (d) Graph Paper Choose the correct option :

33Students in a class are solving questions based on percentage discounts. One question requires the students to calculate the cost of two bikes, with a 8% discount on each bike. One of the groups calculates the total cost of the bikes and then deducts 16% from the total cost. The method used by this group is :

34In order to identify individual differences of students in the mathematics class, which of the following assessment technique will not be appropriate ?

36Which of the following letters has no line of symmetry ?

38Which of the following are correct examples of the statement “mathematics is hierarchical in levels that are logically structured”. (a) The concept of integers needs to be developed before the concept of multiplication and division of numbers. (b) Multiplication follows and builds on the concept of addition. (c) Number sense needs to be developed before the concepts of addition and subtraction. Choose the correct option :

39If (7 * 2)×(123)=92496, then value of * is :

40Two columns are given as shown below : Column - I Column - II (a) face of a black-board (i) two end points (b) a line has (ii) one end point (c) a ray has (iii) represents a part of a plane (d) a line segment has (iv) no definite length Column - I and II are matched as :

42In a mathematics class a teacher explains the concept of different angles. He/she realizes that scissors is a best example to explain __________. (a) Vertically opposite angles (b) Linear pair of angles (c) Corresponding angles (d) Alternate angles Choose the correct option :

43One egg has a mass of about 65 g, what is the mass of 2 dozen eggs ?

4612 thousand+13 hundred+2 tens is equal to :

47While teaching equations a teacher explains the concept of a linear equation having unique solution. She further asks, “If a solution is given then how many equations you can create” ? Choose the correct option :

48Which of the following represents the features of a mathematics laboratory ? (a) It is a place to enjoy mathematics through informal exploration. (b) It provides opportunities to prove mathematical theorems through experiments. (c) It provides opportunity to make conjectures, test them and to generalise observed patterns. (d) It is used to assess students’ knowledge of mathematics and grade them accordingly. Choose the correct option.

49Raju has turpentine oil in 5 containers each of 20 L size. He fills them in 10 cans of 5 L, 10 cans of 2 L and rest in 1 L cans. Number of 1 L cans filled is :

51If x : y=p : q, then which of the following is true ? (a) x+y : y=p+q : q (b) x−y : y=p−q : q (c) x : p=y : q (d) x+y

52The missing number (?) in the following : 43, 47, 53, 59, ? , 67, 71, 73 is :

53Two angles of a triangle are 508 and 308. Then, the third angle of the triangle is :

54Which among the following is/are true about the computation in basic operations for Grade-II learners ? (a) It involves child’s ability to develop informal strategies. (b) It involves child’s ability to estimate. (c) It involves child’s ability to do calculations with large numbers. Choose the correct option :

56Which of the following Indian mathematicians are known as founders of ‘numerical analysis’ ? (i) Ramanujan (ii) Bhaskaracharya (iii) Varahmihir (iv) Aryabhatta Choose the correct option.

57In a certain week, the number of patients in a dental clinic was as follows : Day Number of patients Monday 25 Tuesday 38 Wednesday 45 Thursday 18 Friday 36 Saturday 39 Based on above table, choose the wrong statement :

58Saumya joined her job on 13-01-1992 and she took retirement on 31-03-2023. Duration of her service was :

59A mathematics teacher discusses the concept of open and closed curve in class. For better understanding of students she gave an example with four points. If the curve is open then nature of four points is :

60The main approach suggested by National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 in teaching learning of mathematics is :

61It is 7.30 P.M. in India today. It is 2 P.M. of the same day :

62Environment in EVS means : (a) Man-made environment (b) Natural environment (c) Social environment (d) Cultural environment

63EVS at primary level is recommended to be transacted in an integrated approach. The most appropriate reasons are : (a) EVS draws issues from subjects like Science, Social Science and Environmental Education. (b) It helps in developing holistic understanding. (c) It helps to reduce burden of students and teachers. (d) It is convenient to teach integrated EVS.

64Map Reading activity in EVS classes develops certain abilities and skills in primary students. Those are : (a) Understanding relative positions of places (b) Understanding directions of places (c) Understanding symbols and scale (d) Drawing precisely according to the scale maps

65Which one/are of the following mountains is/are considered to be volcanic in origin ? (a) Mt. Kilimanjaro (b) Fujiyama (c) The Alps Choose the correct option :

66Select from the following a group consisting of alloys only :

67Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : Travellers like Al-Biruni and Ibn Batuta travelled from India to different countries. Reason (R) : Travelling led to sharing of ideas between people.

68Which of the following best reflect experiential strategies in teaching EVS at primary level ? (a) Discussion (b) Demonstration (c) Field Trips (d) Art integrated learning

69Consider the following statements (A) and (B). Statement (A) : Crows build nests on very low branches on a tree. Statement (B) : Weaver bird stitches two leaves to make its nest. Select the correct code from the following :

70Assertion : Stories and narratives have been used throughout the EVS textbooks. Reason : Objective is to sensitise the child since he or she can empathise with characters in a story or narrative. Textbooks should sensitise the child to wide differences that exist within our society.

71There is a species ‘X’ of plants that grow in a huge number but is found only in ‘Y’ part of India in the whole world. Which type of species is it ?

72The volume of the earth consists of the following : (a) 1% Crust (b) 84% Mantle (c) 15% Core Choose the correct option from the following :

73Which of the following strategy promotes inquiry while teaching the theme ‘Travel’ ?

74An EVS teacher asks her students to imagine and answer, “What would have happened if all birds were killed at once from earth ?” Such a question is :

75Saleem and Raju are young school goers. Saleem likes to eat lot of fried food and ‘maida’ products. Raju on the other hand eats home made healthy food but he never eats spinach and other green leafy vegetables. Which of the following disorders they are likely to suffer from, respectively ?

76Select the group of poor conductors of heat from the following :

78Mountaineers suffer nose bleeding at higher altitudes because :

79Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : People can easily float on the surface of water of Dead Sea even if they do not know to swim. Reason (R) : Dead Sea has 300 gm of salt in one litre of water making it, the sea having highest salt concentration.

81As an EVS teacher, you wish your students to be aware of their own safety around adults so that they (can take care of themselves and) do not fall prey to sexual harassment. Which step you think is most appropriate ?

82Select incorrect statement about elephant herds from the following :

83Statement I : The EVS curriculum is framed within social constructivist perspective of learning. Statement II : Piaget’s ideas about children’s learning with his in-depth study of children represent the social constructivist perspective.

84In NCERT textbook of class V there is a real story of Suryamani who lives in Jharkhand. The chapter depicts tribal life and role of Suryamani. Select the most important aspects addressed by the chapter relevant for students. (a) Popular perceptions and biases about the tribal communities. (b) Close relationship between forest dwellers (communities) and forests. (c) Girls education how it changes their life. (d) The forest products used by tribes.

85With respect to Telangana the respective locations of Gujarat and Bihar are :

86You are located at X and your school is located at Y. There is no straight path from your house to your school. So you first go to A which is about 125 m due north of X, then go to B which is 75 m due west of A, then go to C which is about 150 m due north of B and finally reach your school at Y which is 75 m due east of C. With respect to your school at Y, the correct direction of house at X is :

87“Record how the seeds germinate into saplings from day 1 to day 10”. Rita gave this task to her students before teaching the lesson on ‘Germination’. She is trying to assess her students’ ability to : (a) draw and represent (b) predict how germinating seeds would look like (c) observe and record (d) infer from the given activity

88Samar asks his students to consult their family members to find out the names of different food items cooked by different methods like steaming, roasting, boiling, frying etc. The most appropriate reason for this activity is to :

89Select maximum number of suitable tools of assessment to assess process skills in EVS. (a) Teachers diary (b) Project work (c) Drawing diagrams (d) Picture reading

90On a Union Territory map on its one corner following scale is mentioned. Scale, 1 cm=155 m If a person measures the distance between two cities as 19.7 cm, the actual distance between the two cities is approximately :

91Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

96Bill was travelling with :

97Which of the following statements is/are right ? (a) The stranger did not seem to be badly hurt. (b) Mini-Moris went past the stranger and then stopped.

100Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?

101‘I prithee now . . .’ The expression means :

102What was going to take place in the church ?

103Which literary device has been used in the expression - ‘Did shine like glistening gold’ ?

104Robin Hood met the Bishop :

105Study the following statements : (a) The Bishop asked Robin Hood the purpose of his visit. (b) Robin Hood pretended to be a musician.

106__________ is a type of learning in which a child has to use higher-order mental processes such as intelligence or reasoning.

107Which of the following classroom practices helps a teacher to develop oral language among the students ?

108You are a Hindi speaking teacher, but you get posted in a primary school which is in the area of Punjab. Since you do not know the local language of that area, you should :

109Which one of the following is a correct statement about a textbook ?

110You as a teacher appreciate a child for her ‘overall language use’, though some of the words are misspelt by her. You are here using __________ approach in your class.

111Excluding mother tongue in the classroom is the characteristic feature of the __________ method.

112As a teacher of class V you ask the students to read the text thoroughly. Then you ask them to answer the questions with reference to the context (RTC). In this process, you are encouraging students for __________.

113__________ comprehension is the skill of reading a piece of text closely or intensely for the purpose of extracting specific information from the text.

114Language acquisition occurs only when the __________.

115Deductive approach of teaching grammar advocates that, we should __________ first.

116When we say ‘Language is arbitrary’, we mean to say that :

117A language teacher must promote learners for free writing, as the key benefit of free writing is that :

118A child does not write a paragraph on her own even after brainstorming the topic. However, she is able to write it under adult or peer guidance. This guidance is called __________.

119__________ is a way of estimating or guessing beyond the facts.

120The purpose of diagnostic test in language learning is to :

121Study the following statements : (a) In his private life Gagarin was a poet. (b) In the experimental darkroom there was no air.

125Gagarin was shut up in a dark room :

126One benefit of travelling in the express lift to Gagarin was that :

127Study the following statements : (a) On April 12, Gagarin woke up at 5.00 (b) He wore a blue space suit. (c) He travelled in space in Vostok.

130Which one of the following statements is true ?

131Study the following statements : (a) Children were given enough pocket money on the fair day. (b) Small children would travel with their parents in a separate cart. (c) Well-to-do villagers liked to oblige the writer’s father.

133Study the following statements : (a) The writer would be very careful while travelling in the cart. (b) Inspite of the jerks and jolts, the journey was enjoyable.

135Which one of the following statements is not true ?

136While preparing a Lesson Plan on the topic ‘Pollution’ what will be your first step ?

137A teacher promotes group discussion and peer interaction in her classroom. She does not bother to correct spelling or pronunciation errors. She is using __________ approach in her classroom.

138A teacher asks her learners to write a paragraph on ‘water’. Then the learners start discussing what they have been taught in science and social science classes. Then they begin to write a paragraph on water. This is an example of :

139Children learn a language most effectively when they have __________.

140When you go to teach, you find that the textbook begins with rhymes and picture stories and ends with the alphabet. Which approach does this kind of arrangement suggest in language pedagogy.

141Today Raju is very happy as he is going to school. He is the first from his family to come to school. None in his family, not even his parents, had ever been enrolled in any school. Raju is thus a __________ learner.

142To teach tense in your class you use two pictures of the same person - one picture taken 15 years ago and another just clicked. You initiate a talk in the class about his present and past - his appearance, his habits. Now, you are using :

143A teacher brings real-life objects like umbrella, raincoat, screwdriver etc to her class. She asks the learners to describe the objects in two to three sentences. The materials that the teacher brings in the class is technically called __________.

144One of the important features of __________ is that the learners solve problems collectively-either in a pair or in a group.

145You as a teacher find that the language used in the lesson is very difficult for your learners. You simplify the language and also make certain changes in the content to suit your learners. What you have done is called __________.

146The statements that describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students should acquire by the end of a particular class or course come under __________.

148At primary level a teacher generally motivates learners for colouring and drawing as it helps in :

149You were born and brought up in a village where everybody spoke Hindi and you too began using this language without going to any school. Later when you went to school you studied English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu. Now, you speak English very fluently. Now which is your first language ?

150When language is learnt naturally and without any systematic practice, it is called :