CTET Paper II — 14 December 2024 (Set E) — Mathematics and Science

1. Assertion (A) : 12-year Amana gets scared every time the teacher asks her to answer or solve the maths problem on the blackboard because she fears that the teacher will scold her and she would be embarrassed. Reason (R) : When students feel unsafe and anxious their learning is adversely affected. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

2. In an inclusive classroom the teacher :

• (a) Identifies ‘deficits’ in children and correctly labels them.
• (b) Segregates children based on differing academic capabilities.
• (c) Modifies the curriculum and pedagogical strategies to suit varied needs of children.
• (d) Tries to encourage children to do better by promoting competitive spirit.

3. An example of ‘class inclusion’ : Assertion (A) : Lokesh has trouble with classifying one concept (Delhi) as a subset of another (India). Reason (R) : Understanding how emotions affect memory and learning can lead to self- regulated learning. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

4. As per Jean Piaget’s theory of Cognitive Development :

• (a) Biological factors such as maturation don’t play any role in cognitive development.
• (b) Learning experiences depend on children’s current level of cognitive functioning.
• (c) Memorization should be prioritized over learning through experience.
• (d) Previous knowledge doesn’t play any role in the process of learning.

5. Assertion (A) : In an inclusive classroom, all curriculum adaptations should be directed to lower the educational standards for ‘Special children’. Reason (R) : ‘Special children’ do not have any potential for learning in mainstream classroom. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

6. Ten year old Kakuli is struggling with a difficult math problem. What can her teacher do to enhance her problem-solving skills ?

• (a) Give her the solution to the problem
• (b) Tell her to skip the problem and move on to the next one
• (c) Encourage her to keep trying and offer scaffolding when needed
• (d) Give severe punishment so that it is not repeated in future

7. Following Lev Vygotsky’s ideas, a teacher should :

• (a) discourage the use of cultural tools by students.
• (b) disseminate the knowledge to be memorized by the students.
• (c) encourage students to compete with each other.
• (d) practice reciprocal teaching with her students.

8. Which of the following statements about Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory is correct ?

• (a) It does not specify exact stages for progression of moral development in children.
• (b) It is based on the study done through experimental methods.
• (c) It presents conflicting situations to children.
• (d) It takes into account effects of culture and gender on moral reasoning.

9. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence proposes that :

• (a) Intelligences change over time.
• (b) Intelligence is primarily inherited.
• (c) Intelligence can be measured accurately and predicated precisely.
• (d) Intelligence can successfully predict academic success.

10. Which of the following is an example of a performance goal orientation ?

• (a) A student studies hard to achieve a deep understanding of a topic.
• (b) A student studies hard to get a good grade and be better than others.
• (c) A student studies hard to learn as much as possible from the teacher.
• (d) A student studies hard to further her own growth.

11. Universal design for learning does NOT involve :

• (a) Giving all learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.
• (b) Providing all learners alternatives for demonstrating what the learners know.
• (c) Tapping into all learners’ interests and offering challenges accordingly.
• (d) Practicing forms of labelling and categorization of learners.

12. While engaging students who are visually challenged, teachers should use __________ which __________.

• (a) Braille, is a tactile system.
• (b) Braille, is an auditory system.
• (c) Frequency modulated transmission devices; are a tactile system.
• (d) Frequency modulated transmission devices; are an auditory system.

13. Changes in emotion, self-perception and interpersonal relationships with families, peers and friends are studied under __________ domain of development.

• (a) Physical
• (b) Cognitive
• (c) Linguistic
• (d) Psycho-social

14. In which of the following method teacher and student interchange their roles ?

• (a) Conditioned learning
• (b) Receptive learning
• (c) Expository teaching
• (d) Reciprocal teaching

15. The behaviours, interests, attitudes, skills and personality traits that a culture considers appropriate for specific gender are referred to as __________ and are __________.

• (a) Gender roles; culturally defined
• (b) Gender roles; genetically determined
• (c) Gender identity; culturally defined
• (d) Gender identity; genetically determined

16. While proposing the relationship between language and thinking process, Lev Vygotsky conceptualized language as a/an :

• (a) cultural tool which facilitates cognition in multiple ways.
• (b) form of egocentric speech used to only fulfill basic needs.
• (c) hinderance to the development of cognitive abilities.
• (d) Independent domain which is not related to cognition.

17. Which of the following is an example of a question that promotes analytical thinking ?

• (a) In which year did World War II end ?
• (b) Which countries were directly involved in the World War II ?
• (c) Which factors contributed to the outbreak of World War II ?
• (d) Who was the leader of Germany during World War II ?

18. Assertion (A) : As compared to boys, girls have an innate tendency to be affected more by social and cultural factors. Reason (R) : Girls are genetically more sensitive and emotionally weaker than boys, making it more likely for them to conform to societal expectations. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

19. A teacher wants to enable meaningful and analytical learning in her class by providing opportunities for students to connect their prior knowledge to new concepts. Which of the following teaching strategies would be most effective ?

• (a) Lecturing on new material and providing students with a list of key terms to memorize.
• (b) Assign students to read the textbook chapter and answer questions at the end.
• (c) Ask students to share their own experiences related to the new material and then connect them to the topic.
• (d) Providing students with a step-by-step guide on how to complete a task related to the new material.

20. Which of the following is an example of assessment for student’s learning ?

• (a) A final exam that covers all the material learned throughout the term.
• (b) A quiz and brainstorming at the beginning of class to check for prior knowledge.
• (c) A standardized test used to compare students across the country.
• (d) A rubric given to students at the beginning of a project, outlining what they need to do to achieve a certain grade.

21. Assertion (A) : Creating an environment of fear and stress keeps students ‘on their’ toes and facilitates meaningful learning. Reason (R) : Learning is governed only by extrinsic factors. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

22. Which of the following are effective strategies to teach new concepts ? (i) Presenting examples (ii) Presenting non-examples (iii) Promoting thinking about relationships amongst concepts. (iv) Giving a definition and encouraging students to rote memorize it.

• (a) (i), (ii)
• (b) (i), (iii)
• (c) (i), (ii), (iii)
• (d) (iii), (iv), (i)

23. Lev Vygotsky views cognitive development as :

• (a) a collaborative process
• (b) an individual activity
• (c) a unified process
• (d) effective adoption to the environment process

24. You are a teacher who wants to encourage your students to think critically and creatively. Which of the following strategies is most likely to foster this type of thinking ?

• (a) Assigning a project in which students must memorize and present information on a topic.
• (b) Providing students with open-ended questions to come up with their own solutions.
• (c) Giving students multiple-choice tests to assess their knowledge.
• (d) Lecturing on the topic and providing students with detailed notes.

25. Fiza analyzes that she has more problems in learning topic X than in learning topic Z because she is interested in topic Z and is paying focused attention to it. Which of the following construct describes Fiza’s abilities to analyze her thinking ?

• (a) Metacognition
• (b) Memory
• (c) Cognition
• (d) Cognitive conflict

26. Which of the following statement aptly describes the purpose of a diagnostic assessment ?

• (a) To give students the opportunity to critically assess the work of their peers.
• (b) To identify the attitude patterns of students and design a career guidance programme as per their needs.
• (c) To provide feedback to the teacher about their teaching methods.
• (d) To identify the areas where students may need additional support or instruction.

27. While there exists a possibility of intra-group individual differences, yet most students with Autism :

• (a) acquire advanced socio-emotional reciprocity.
• (b) demonstrate advanced communication skills.
• (c) express strict adherence to routine or steps.
• (d) perform superior skills of imaginative play.

28. Jean Piaget perceives __________ to be __________. Lev-Vygotsky believes __________ to be __________.

• (a) Egocentric speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity; private speech, effective in self-regulation
• (b) Egocentric speech, effective in self-regulation; private speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity
• (c) Private speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity; egocentric speech, effective in self-regulation
• (d) Private speech, effective in self-regulation; egocentric speech, a sign of cognitive immaturity

29. Which of these statements would advocates of progressive education agree with ?

• (a) Children are naturally ‘good’ and society corrupts them.
• (b) Children are naturally ‘uncivilized’ and socialization is necessary to make them moral human beings.
• (c) Children are born in a social, cultural, economic context and this background influences their development.
• (d) Children are a distinct life-stage that hold importance because of ‘what they would become as adults’ rather than ‘what they are as children’.

30. Assertion (A) : Each child finds opportunities to play, experiment and discover their world. Reason (R) : Childhood is a universal construct. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

31. The value of 31096÷(2704÷2)+0.6738+0.63+0.059−0.79 is equal to :

• (a) 23.6728
• (b) 23.5728
• (c) 24.6728
• (d) 24.5728

34. Which of the following statement is correct about assessment ?

• (a) Assessment as learning generates opportunities for self-assessment and peer assessment.
• (b) Summative Assessment helps to know to what extent the instructional objectives have been achieved while teaching a concept.
• (c) ‘Assessment for learning’ is a process with no scope of giving feedback.
• (d) Formative Assessment is used after the course completion to assign the grades.

35. Cards bearing numbers 12, 13, 14, ... , 70, 71 (one number on one card) are kept in a box and then a card is drawn from the box without looking into it. What is the probability that the card drawn has the number which is not a prime ?

• (a) 1/4
• (b) 15/59
• (c) 3/4
• (d) 45/59

36. Many occupations such as accountancy, banking, shop-keeping, tailoring etc. requires mathematics directly or indirectly. This is an explanation of __________ value of Mathematics.

• (a) Disciplinary
• (b) Cultural
• (c) Utilitarian
• (d) Professional

37. Which of the following is used to record students’ problem solving ability, measurement ability and experimentation ability ?

• (a) Cumulative Record
• (b) Report Card
• (c) Anecdotal Record
• (d) Teacher Diary

39. The distance between the parallel sides AB and CD of a trapezium ABCD is 12 cm. If AB<CD, CD=24 cm and AD=BC=13 cm, then area of the trapezium (in cm2) is :

• (a) 123.5
• (b) 114
• (c) 247
• (d) 228

40. Which one of the following is the most appropriate feature of mathematics textbooks at elementary level ?

• (a) The language of the book must be highly precise and technical
• (b) Books must contain a lot of similar questions to practice
• (c) Concepts should be presented from complex to simple
• (d) Concepts should be presented from concrete to abstract

43. Following data shows the number of wickets taken by a player in last 11 matches played by him/her : 1, 0, 2, 4, 0, 3, 1, 1, 2, 4, 1 What is the difference between the mean and mode of the above data ?

• (a) 7/11
• (b) 8/11
• (c) 10/9
• (d) 8/9

45. A nine-digit number 565x9274y is divisible by number 88. Then, the value of (2x+3y) is :

• (a) 26
• (b) 25
• (c) 24
• (d) 22

46. PQRS is a parallelogram in which PQ=(4x+1) cm, QR=26 cm, RS=25 cm and PS=(3y−1) cm. Then, the value of (3x+2y) (in cm) is :

• (a) 35
• (b) 36
• (c) 38
• (d) 39

48. Which one of the following is a teacher-centred method of teaching mathematics ?

• (a) Problem solving Method
• (b) Lecture Method
• (c) Heuristic Method
• (d) Group Discussion Method

49. On the basis of the information given in the statement, which of the suggested course of action logically follows ? Statement : Anamika does conceptual error while solving problems on mensuration. Course of Action : (I) Teacher gives a lot of hands-on and visual practice to Anamika. (II) Teacher provides the scope of discussion while giving open-ended questions. Choose the correct option.

• (a) Only course of action (I)
• (b) Only course of action (II)
• (c) Neither course of action (I) nor course of action (II)
• (d) Both course of action (I) and (II)

50. For teaching addition of integers at the upper primary stage which of the following is least useful ?

• (a) use of stairs
• (b) use of lift
• (c) use of number line
• (d) use of chart paper

53. Which of the following represents the most important capabilities of learners to be assessed in mathematics ? (a) Ability to use abstractions to perceive relationships (b) Ability to memorize all the formulae given in textbook (c) Ability to apply mathematical concepts to solve problems related to daily life situations (d) Ability to score full marks in mathematics Choose the correct option.

• (a) (a) and (c)
• (b) (a) and (d)
• (c) (b), (c) and (d)
• (d) (b) and (d)

60. Nitu is always confused in identifying the transformations. Her mathematics teacher helped her by giving one simple word for each transformation namely : Reflection, Rotation, Translation and Enlargement. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of meaning of each transformation as given above ?

• (a) Turn, Slide, Flip and Bigger Figure
• (b) Flip, Turn, Slide and Bigger Figure
• (c) Slide, Flip, Turn and Bigger Figure
• (d) Flip, Slide, Turn and Bigger Figure

61. Read the following statements in the context of Laws and theories in Science : S1 : Laws are generalisation statement whereas theories are explanations. S2 : Laws are very old and theories are contemporary. S3 : Laws can’t be changed whereas theories are subject to change.

• (a) S1 is true; S2 and S3 are false
• (b) S1 and S2 are true whereas S3 is false
• (c) S1 and S3 are true whereas S2 is false
• (d) S3 is true whereas S1 and S2 are false

62. Which of the following statements are true ? (A) Crystallisation is a chemical change. (B) Photosynthesis is a chemical change. (C) Ripening of fruit is a physical change. (D) Formation of curd from milk is a chemical change.

• (a) (A) and (B)
• (b) (B) and (D)
• (c) (B) and (C)
• (d) (C) and (D)

63. While ice melts at 0EC, its temperature :

• (a) increases
• (b) decreases
• (c) remains same
• (d) first decreases and then remains same

64. Assertion (A) : Nichrome is used as a heating element in devices like electric toaster and electric geyser. Reason (R) : Nichrome has high melting point and low resistivity.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation for (A)
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation for (A)
• (c) (A) is true and (R) is false
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false

65. The buoyant force on an object immersed in liquid acts in :

• (a) Upward direction
• (b) Downward direction
• (c) All direction
• (d) Parallel to liquid surface

66. Which of the following strategies would support inquiry oriented science teaching ?

• (a) Define and explain Archimede’s principle
• (b) Demonstrating the loss in weight of an object when immersed in water
• (c) Engaging students in floating and sinking activities
• (d) Explaining the difference between real and apparent weight

67. Which of the following questions is a divergent question ?

• (a) Why does a ball thrown up comes down ?
• (b) What if there was no gravity on the earth ?
• (c) How does gravity vary with the altitude ?
• (d) What would happen to gravity if the size of earth is reduced to half ?

68. Which of the following statements are true in the context of respiration in whales and dolphins ? (A) They cannot use dissolved Oxygen. (B) They have gills. (C) They have large nostrils. (D) They often come up to the water surface to breathe.

• (a) (A), (B), (C)
• (b) (A), (C), (D)
• (c) (B), (C), (D)
• (d) (A), (B), (D)

69. (A) Sunita takes 0.5 g of Sodium Carbonate in a test-tube and adds 5 ml of Dilute Hydrochloric acid. (B) She passes the gas produced in the above reaction through Lime water. Which of the following represents the chemical reactions taking place in (A) and (B) ?

• (a) (A) - Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2 (B) - CaCO3 + H2O + CO2 → Ca(HCO3)2
• (b) (A) - Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2 (B) - Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O
• (c) (A) - NaHCO3 + HCl → NaCl + H2O + CO2 (B) - Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O
• (d) (A) - NaHCO3 + HCl → NaCl + H2O + CO2 (B) - CaCO3 + H2O + CO2 → Ca(HCO3)2

71. S1 - Self pollination can take place only in bisexual flowers. S2 - Cross pollination can take place only in Unisexual flowers.

• (a) Both S1 and S2 are true
• (b) Both S1 and S2 are false
• (c) S1 is true and S2 is false
• (d) S1 is false and S2 is true

72. Children of all age groups have various ideas which may be different from science concepts. Which of the following statements are true regarding these ideas ? (A) These ideas are usually stable (B) They are formed due to observable phenomenon (C) They tend to follow similar developmental pattern (D) They are easy to modify (E) They are often domain specific

• (a) (A), (B), (C)
• (b) (B), (C), (D)
• (c) (A), (B), (C), (D)
• (d) (A), (B), (C), (E)

73. Which of the following statements is true ?

• (a) Soil with low water holding capacity has poor aeration and high percolation rate.
• (b) Soil with low water holding capacity has good aeration and low percolation rate.
• (c) Soil with low water holding capacity has poor aeration and low percolation rate.
• (d) Soil with low water holding capacity has good aeration and high percolation rate.

74. Which of the following statements are not true regarding compounds ? (A) Compounds show the properties of constituent substances. (B) Only elements can react to form compounds. (C) The composition of each compound is always fixed. (D) Compounds can be separated by physical and chemical methods.

• (a) (A), (B), (C)
• (b) (B), (C), (D)
• (c) (A), (B), (D)
• (d) (A), (C), (D)

75. When a ray of light enters from medium A to medium B, its speed decreases and on further entering into medium C, its speed increases. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this ?

• (a) Refractive index of A is more than B and C
• (b) Refractive index of A is less than B but equal to C
• (c) Refractive index of A and C are less than B
• (d) Refractive index of A, B, C cannot be compared from above information

76. (A) hormone regulater Carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in our body. It is secreted by (B) gland and (C) in our diet impacts the functioning of this gland. (A), (B), (C) respectively are :

• (a) Insulin, Pancreas, Sugar
• (b) Adrenaline, Adrenal, Salts
• (c) Thyroxine, Thyroid, Iodine
• (d) Growth hormone, Pitutary, Proteins

77. The following activity is done in the class VII : Students are given four iron bars out of which two are bar magnets. They are asked to identify the bar magnets. Which of the following process skills can be promoted through this activity ?

• (a) Observation, Formulating hypothesis, Measuring
• (b) Observation, Classification, Inferring
• (c) Observation, Classification, Communication, Measurement
• (d) Observation, Estimation, Experimentation, Controlling variables.

78. On the basis of the following information identify the substances which give flame on burning : Substance State Vapourises on burning A Solid No B Liquid Yes C Solid Yes D Liquid No

• (a) A and D
• (b) A and B
• (c) B and C
• (d) C and D

79. Assertion (A) : Convex mirrors are used as rearview-mirrors in vehicles. Reason (R1): They form erect and enlarged image. Reason (R2): They have wider field of view.

• (a) (A) is true and both (R1) and (R2) are correct explanations for (A).
• (b) (A) is true and only (R1) is correct explanation for (A).
• (c) (A) is true and only (R2) is correct explanation for (A).
• (d) (A) is true but neither (R1) nor (R2) are correct explanation for (A).

80. The density of medium A is more than medium B but less than medium C. In which medium does the sound travels fastest ?

• (a) A
• (b) B
• (c) C
• (d) Can’t be inferred from this information

81. Assertion (A) : Achievement in STEM related courses is influenced by gender. Reason (R) : Problem solving strategies used by boys and girls are different.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
• (c) (A) is true and (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

82. Which of the following represents correct matching set in the context of aquatic plants ? Adaptation Purpose (a) Large circular leaves (i) helpful in protecting against decay (b) Waxy coating (ii) helpful in offering resistance to water currents (c) Stems have large tunnels (iii) helpful in providing buoyancy and holes (d) Ribbon like leaves (iv) helpful in staying afloat

• (a) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
• (b) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
• (c) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
• (d) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)

83. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding relative reactivity of metals ? (A) Zinc is more reactive than Iron but less reactive than Aluminium. (B) Sodium is more reactive than Potassium and Calcium. (C) Aluminium is more reactive than Magnesium.

• (a) (A) and (B)
• (b) Only (A)
• (c) (B) and (C)
• (d) Only (C)

84. (A) is a technique of vegetative propagation in which a part of the stem or a young branch of a plant is pulled and buried in moist soil, such that the branch is still attached to the Parent Plant. After some time, roots develop in the buried part and it grows into a new plant. (B) is an example of plant usually grown through this technique. (A) and (B) respectively are :

• (a) Cutting, Potato
• (b) Grafting, Rose
• (c) Budding, Hydra
• (d) Layering, Jasmine

85. Assertion (A) : Arteries have thick and elastic walls as compared to veins. Reason (R) : The pressure of blood flow in arteries is low as compared to veins.

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation for (A).
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation for (A).
• (c) (A) is true and (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

86. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the function of bile juice in human digestive system ? (A) It makes the partly digested food coming from stomach alkaline. (B) It helps in digestion of fats.

• (a) (A) is true and (B) is false
• (b) (A) is false and (B) is true
• (c) Both (A) and (B) are true
• (d) Both (A) and (B) are false

87. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding nature of science ? (A) Scientific ideas are not affected by cultural context. (B) There is no single scientific method.

• (a) Both (A) and (B) are true
• (b) (A) is true and (B) is false
• (c) (A) is false and (B) is true
• (d) Both (A) and (B) are false

88. Which of the following have the most scope for promoting Art integrated learning in Science ?

• (a) Portfolios, Anecdotal records
• (b) Projects, Portfolios
• (c) Anecdotal records, Journal writing
• (d) Journal writing, Field trips

90. Which of the following should not be the purpose of open book assessment in Science ?

• (a) To reduce the fear of assessment in learners
• (b) To gauge conceptual understanding of learners
• (c) To score more marks in tests
• (d) To give opportunity to explore the book

91. ‘To think out of the box’ does not mean to think :

• (a) creatively and imaginatively
• (b) about novel ideas
• (c) in unusual ways
• (d) traditionally

92. Complete the given word analogy : monotonous : dull :: ambience : ? .

• (a) room
• (b) temperature
• (c) aura
• (d) weather

93. Read the following statements : (A) Colours if used creatively can give the perfect look to a room. (B) Space is abundant nowadays. (C) The right colour combination on walls and the roof creates a spacious feeling.

• (a) (A) and (C) are correct, (B) is incorrect
• (b) (B) and (C) are correct, (A) is incorrect
• (c) (A), (B) and (C) are all correct
• (d) (A) and (C) are incorrect, (B) is correct

94. As mentioned by the writer in para 2, some ways by which you can break the monotony of the room is :

• (a) by blending light and dark shades
• (b) painting all the 4 walls in plain colours
• (c) both (1) and (2)
• (d) (1) is correct, but not (2)

95. According to the writer, it is important to pay attention to the colour scheme of your home because :

• (a) the ambience created makes it look boring
• (b) it reflects the personality of the owner
• (c) the walls reveal the secrets of your life
• (d) the monotonous shades add life to the rooms

97. As mentioned by the writer in para 1, In today’s times, what is a modern day home owner longing for ?

• (a) Colours
• (b) Space
• (c) Sheer appeal
• (d) Imagination

98. Some people draw colourful sceneries on their home walls to :

• (a) give a deeper significance to their home
• (b) bring nature into their homes
• (c) create a sense of space
• (d) blend dark and light colours

100. Complete the word analogy : coarse : rough :: snug : ? .

• (a) lazy
• (b) perfect
• (c) lethal
• (d) comfortable

101. The poetic devices in line 2 and line 4 are :

• (a) metaphor and personification
• (b) hyperbole and metaphor
• (c) simile and alliteration
• (d) metaphor and simile

102. What is the overall tone of the poem ?

• (a) annoyance and anger
• (b) pitiful and sympathetic
• (c) disgust and animosity
• (d) nostalgic and admiration

103. In the second stanza, the poet is observing :

• (a) a gardener tending flower beds
• (b) his father digging potatoes
• (c) farmers in the fields
• (d) potato growers in the countryside

104. ‘. . . . . loving their cool hardness in our hands’. What is the speaker referring to the given line ?

• (a) the gun
• (b) the handles of the spade
• (c) the potatoes
• (d) the potato drills

105. How does the speaker’s father feel about his son’s choice of career ?

• (a) The poem doesn’t make it clear.
• (b) He wishes, his son choose a more practical path.
• (c) He is glad his son is not a farmer.
• (d) He is ambivalent towards the choice.

106. Aparna, a learner of class V understands that listening involves listening to each sound, words, then sentences to get the meaning of the speech or an audio. Which approach/strategy she believes in for learning to listen ?

• (a) Top-down approach
• (b) Bottom-up approach
• (c) Both top-down and bottom-up approach
• (d) It is neither top-down nor bottom-up approach

107. A teacher of class VI does a warm up activity to connect their previous knowledge and experience with the text they would read. She asks her learners to look at the illustrations of the reading text (the story) before she begin to teach the text. What does she want her learners to do ?

• (a) Visualize the story through the illustrations.
• (b) Appreciate the illustrations.
• (c) Make prediction about the reading text.
• (d) Make them understand the illustrations.

108. A continuous record of instances of learning by the learners is known as :

• (a) Portfolio
• (b) Continuous Comprehensive Assessment
• (c) Proficiency assessment
• (d) Diagnostic test

109. Which of the following refers to ‘Knowing about language’?

• (a) Declarative knowledge
• (b) Procedural knowledge
• (c) Grammatical knowledge
• (d) Strategic competence

110. Which of the following statements is true of a dialect of a language ?

• (a) Dialects of language vary from region to region.
• (b) Speakers of different dialects of one language can understand the other dialect speaker.
• (c) A dialect is a bigger category and language is a smaller category.
• (d) Sometime different social group may speak different dialects of the same language.

111. ‘Authenticity of materials’ refers to :

• (a) materials written by the teacher for her class.
• (b) materials written or developed by people in authority.
• (c) materials written or developed in real life content.
• (d) materials which children bring from home.

112. A teacher of class VI develops the following task for a speaking activity. Speak five sentences about desert and its climatic conditions. Is it a good task or not a good task ? Select from option your response and reason for the same.

• (a) It is a good task because the learners may have studied about desert in their geography class and will have inputs to speak.
• (b) It is a good task because it makes the learner to talk about something i.e the desert.
• (c) It is not a good task because some of the learners may not know about desert.
• (d) It is not a good task because it lacks context as there is no input for speaking about desert and its conditions.

113. Which of the following is NOT true of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on the study of foreign languages ?

• (a) Study of foreign languages as an additional option during the secondary stage.
• (b) Study of foreign languages included as one of the languages under the three language formula.
• (c) Foreign language does not include in the three languages studied under three language formula.
• (d) French is one of the language recommended to be studied as an additional option.

114. Many Indians who go abroad for jobs learn the language of the place. What is this motivation known as ?

• (a) Both integrative and instrumental motivation.
• (b) Integrative motivation.
• (c) Instrumental motivation.
• (d) It is neither instrumental nor integrative motivation.

115. What is ‘systemic competence’ in language learning ?

• (a) Understanding and applying that language works as a system.
• (b) Understanding and applying that languages have a grammatical system.
• (c) Understanding that all languages have a common structural system.
• (d) Understanding that all human have a systems of many languages.

116. Here is text or some statements. Find out which language register does this text represent ? The Indian Constitution recognises every person as equal. This means that every individual in the country, including male and female, person from all castes, religions, tribes, educational and economic background are recognised as equal. This is not to say that inequity ceases to exist. It doesn’t. But at least, in democratic India, the principle of the equality of all persons is recognised.

• (a) Politic register
• (b) Social Science register
• (c) Legal register
• (d) Scientific register

117. Which of the following tasks promotes integrated learning skills ?

• (a) Role play
• (b) Assignment
• (c) Project work
• (d) Writing an article

118. Which of the following language is NOT a classical language ?

• (a) Tamil
• (b) Sanskrit
• (c) Telugu
• (d) Hindi

119. What is the following strategy in the context grammar teaching known as ? Introducing language item in contexts, making learners notice the language items, enabling them to use in real life contexts and drawing the attention of learner to the form by discovering it.

• (a) Creating a Schema
• (b) Deductive method
• (c) Discovery methods
• (d) Consciousness Raising

120. Which of the following are known as receptive skills ?

• (a) Listening and writing
• (b) Reading and speaking
• (c) Speaking and writing
• (d) Listening and reading

123. Which one of the following scenic views is not found in Netarhat ?

• (a) refugee camps
• (b) beautiful sunrises and sunsets
• (c) clusters of tall pine trees
• (d) scintillating views of sunrises

124. The phrase ‘hustle and bustle of cities’ implies :

• (a) beauty and eye catching views of cities
• (b) stunning sights and scenes of cities
• (c) peace and calm of cities
• (d) busy and noisy cities

125. Read the following statements : (A) Netarhat is located at a height of 3696 feet. (B) It is referred to as the ‘Queen of Chota Nagpur’. (C) Netarhat is blessed with verdant banyan forests.

• (a) (A) and (C) are correct, (B) is incorrect
• (b) (B) and (C) are correct, (A) is incorrect
• (c) (A) and (B) are correct, (C) is incorrect
• (d) (A), (B) and (C) are all correct

126. Complete the given word analogy : gorgeous : beautiful :: tranquil : ? .

• (a) misty
• (b) peaceful
• (c) choppy
• (d) blue-green

127. The Sunrise Point offers visitors a breathtaking view of :

• (a) the sunrise
• (b) an oil painting
• (c) lush vegetation
• (d) Both (1) and (3)

128. As mentioned in para 1, the quaint hill station, Netarhat gives peace and calm to visitors because :

• (a) they can be away from hectic city life
• (b) they can go fishing in the lake waters
• (c) they can enjoy train rides
• (d) they can go paragliding from hill tops

129. Complete the word analogy given below : crowded : deserted :: vigour : ? .

• (a) heaviness
• (b) strength
• (c) weakness
• (d) lethargy

130. What brought the three boys together ?

• (a) their swimming talents
• (b) their earnest attitudes
• (c) their childhood mischiefs
• (d) their spirit of adventure

131. Who among the three friends proposed the idea of meeting at the pool ten years hence ?

• (a) Anil
• (b) Somi
• (c) Rusty
• (d) Somi and Rusty

132. Which one of the following options does not describe the pool in the stream ?

• (a) rough rocks on the bed
• (b) trickling waterfall down the rocks
• (c) apple-green colour of the water
• (d) water trickling among fern and grasses

134. ‘. . . . . a pledge made in deadly earnest’ implies :

• (a) being suspicious about someone’s intention
• (b) to wish for the death of someone
• (c) a promise in complete seriousness
• (d) a promise not to be kept

135. Which word can be the nearest synonym for the word ‘instinct’ ?

• (a) affinity
• (b) premonition
• (c) inclination
• (d) hatred

136. Top-down approach to listening involves :

• (a) Paying attention to the specific details.
• (b) Listening to the gist of the speech, text or the audio.
• (c) Listening to overall message of the text, speech or the audio.
• (d) Listening to each sound, words, phrases, clauses and sentences.

137. Kripa and Karan are twins and speak a particular dialect of Manipuri. However they differ in their speech. What is their individual special way of speaking the dialect known as ?

• (a) Idiolect
• (b) Dialect
• (c) Speech act
• (d) Manipuri

138. Which of the following is TRUE of the study of classical language as advocated by National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 ?

• (a) Study of classical language as an additional option during secondary stage.
• (b) Study of classical language as an option under three language formula.
• (c) Study of classical language during the preparatory stage.
• (d) Study of classical language as a core language at the secondary stage.

139. What are the stages involved in designing and doing a Project Work in language classroom ?

• (a) Forming groups, planning, collection of data, interpretation of data, writing the draft, identifying the topic, and finalization of the report.
• (b) Forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collection of data, interpretation of data, writing the draft and finalization of the report.
• (c) Forming groups, identifying the topic, planning, collection of data, writing the draft, interpretation of data, and finalization of the report.
• (d) Teacher and learners can design and do the project work any way they want to.

140. A teacher of class VII wants her learners to read the short text with an understanding of power and identity of the people and community presented in the text. What does the teacher aim to promote among learners ?

• (a) Language literacy
• (b) Critical literacy
• (c) Analytical reading
• (d) Literary skills

141. Here is a text. Read and find out which language register does the text belong to ? Suddenly, after the revolution, it seemed possible to change this. In many parts of the world including Europe and Asia, new ideas about individual rights and who controlled social power began to be discussed. In India, Raja Rammohan Roy and Derozio talked of the significance of the French Revolution. The developments in the colonies, in turn, reshaped these ideas of societal change.

• (a) Science register
• (b) Political register
• (c) Social Science register
• (d) Revolution register

142. Subash, a teacher of class VIII regrets, “Language assessment generally does not give importance to receptive skills.” What does he mean by ‘receptive skills’?

• (a) Listening and writing
• (b) Speaking and reading
• (c) Listening and reading
• (d) Speaking and writing

143. What is the status given to the English language in the Indian Constitution ?

• (a) Official language
• (b) Associate Official language
• (c) Foreign language
• (d) Language of statutory bodies

144. Ashwin knows Odia from his birth and he studies English and Hindi. Based on this statement, find which of the following statement is NOT true ?

• (a) His Odia learning is language acquisition.
• (b) His Hindi learning is language learning.
• (c) His English learning is language learning.
• (d) His English learning is language acquisition.

145. Learner understands and applies that language works as a system.

• (a) Communicative competence
• (b) Systemic competence
• (c) Sociolinguistic competence
• (d) Strategic competence

146. Instrumental motivation is when :

• (a) a person learns the language for utilitarian reason like employment.
• (b) a person learns the language for being closer to the native speakers of the language.
• (c) a person learns the language for their communities religious and social functions.
• (d) a person learns the language for writing a book.

147. Which of the following is NOT true of language ?

• (a) Language expresses identity
• (b) Language is a repository of history
• (c) Language contributes to the sum of human knowledge
• (d) Some languages can only convey science and engineering better

148. Aditi knows the rules of past perfect tense. But can’t use in a context. What knowledge does she possess ?

• (a) Language acquisition device
• (b) Procedural knowledge
• (c) Declarative knowledge
• (d) Application of knowledge

149. A test which aims to identify an individual student’s specific areas of weakness and strength is known as :

• (a) Objective test
• (b) Validity test
• (c) Diagnostic test
• (d) Formative test

150. A teacher of Class VII wanted to give a writing task of writing a description of a person. She went out of the classroom and brought a Hawker to her classroom with his basket. She requested him to be there for about seven minutes and then asked her learners to work in pair and write a description of the person. What do you think the hawker in this activity known as ?

• (a) Teaching Assistant
• (b) A Hawker
• (c) A participant in the activity
• (d) Materials