CTET Paper I — 21 January 2024 (Set J)

1. Which of the following correctly describes intrinsic motivation ?

• (a) Motivation that comes from personal enjoyment of the task
• (b) Motivation that comes from competition with others
• (c) Motivation that comes from a fear of punishment
• (d) Motivation that comes from external rewards

2. Assertion (A) : In Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral development theory children move from understanding consequences of acts to determine whether they are good or bad to understanding that rules and laws are flexible and can be changed. Reason (R) : Lawrence Kohlberg argues that moral development occurs progressively in stages. Choose the correct option :

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

3. Inclusion of students belonging to disadvantaged groups demands :

• (a) evidencing and encouraging identity-based stereotypes.
• (b) isolation in the classroom on the basis of social affiliation.
• (c) same-ability grouping of students in the classroom.
• (d) awareness and sensitization towards diverse traditions

4. Assertion (A) : Learners construct their own knowledge based on what they already know. Reason (R) : Finding patterns and making linkages with previous knowledge helps learners to process information meaningfully. Choose the correct option :

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

5. Reasoning, thinking and problem-solving are explained in which aspect of development ?

• (a) Cognitive Development
• (b) Moral Development
• (c) Motor Development
• (d) Social Development

6. As per Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence, which of the following set represents correct match of intelligence and associated characteristics ?

• (a) Logical-Mathematical : skill of dance or athletic abilities
• (b) Musical : performance or composition skills
• (c) Spatial : skill of appreciating the natural world
• (d) Intrapersonal : skill in understanding and relating to others

7. Language development in primary classes is facilitated :

• (a) When teachers stress upon and enforce the use of formal language.
• (b) When teachers ignore and dismiss the mother tongue of the children.
• (c) When teachers begin from signs and symbols rather than concrete objects.
• (d) When teachers use concrete examples to refer to abstract concepts

8. As per Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following ability distinguishes concrete operational thinking from Pre-operational thinking ?

• (a) Decentering
• (b) Hypothetical reasoning
• (c) Object permanence
• (d) Coordination of senses

9. Which of the following statements about inclusive education is not correct ?

• (a) Inclusive teaching means “adopting pedagogies that support needs of all learners”.
• (b) An inclusive classroom “accommodates differences in language styles and promotes collaboration”.
• (c) An inclusive classroom centres around “fixed curricula and standard assessment”.
• (d) Inclusive teaching means “teaching in ways that do not exclude”

10. According to attribution theory of motivation which of the following is more likely to result in persistent effort and improved performance ?

• (a) An external attribution for success and an internal attribution for failure
• (b) Internal attribution for failure as well as success
• (c) External attribution for failure as well as success
• (d) An internal attribution for success and an external attribution for failure

11. Which of the following statements is not correct about learning ?

• (a) Learning implies reorganisation of prior conceptual schemes
• (b) Learning is facilitated by social action
• (c) Learning as a product rather than a process
• (d) Learning depends on learner’s previous knowledge

12. While participating in a sports competition in class, Tanuj tells his friend that he will participate in the javelin throw and his sister can participate in jump rope because she is a girl and girls cannot throw javelin. This depicts :

• (a) Gender equality
• (b) Gender equity
• (c) Gender stereotyping
• (d) Gender constancy

13. In the course of development, children achieve gross motor skills before fine motor skills. This indicates that development is :

• (a) Cephalocaudal
• (b) Linear
• (c) Proximodistal
• (d) Anarchic

14. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of Dyslexia ?

• (a) Difficulty in phonological processing
• (b) Difficulty in physical coordination
• (c) Difficulty in spatial awareness
• (d) Difficulty in creative problem solving

15. Which of the following would not be characterised as formative assessment ?

• (a) An assessment given during the class to provide ongoing feedback to students and teachers.
• (b) An assessment task that is helpful in comparing students as per a standard set of criteria.
• (c) An assessment used to identify misconceptions in a student’s learning.
• (d) An assessment given at the beginning of a new concept to determine students’ prior knowledge

16. Assertion (A) : School curriculum should give reasonable space and value to learner’s cultural knowledges. Reason (R) : Supporting students to uphold their cultural identities facilitates learning. Choose the correct option :

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

17. Which of the following types of questions can help assess a student’s ability to evaluate information critically ?

• (a) Questions that ask for the student’s personal opinion
• (b) Questions that ask for examples that validate the text
• (c) Questions that ask for a summary of a text
• (d) Questions that ask for a simple definition of a term

18. According to Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, at what stage are children self-centered and see their own benefit in doing something ?

• (a) at the second stage in the first level
• (b) at the third stage in the second level
• (c) at the fifth stage in the third level
• (d) at the first stage in the first level

19. Impairment is a __________ condition, while disability is a __________ condition.

• (a) functional, biological
• (b) operative, physical
• (c) social, psychological
• (d) biological, functional

20. Which of the following aptly defines relationship between cognition and emotion ?

• (a) Emotion and cognition are interdependent on each other.
• (b) Cognition influences emotions but reverse is not true.
• (c) Emotions influence cognition but reverse is not true.
• (d) Cognition and emotion are two independent systems

21. Problem solving is fostered by :

• (a) Functional fixedness
• (b) Passive imitation
• (c) Response Set
• (d) Divergent thinking

22. Which of the following is a key principle of progressive education ?

• (a) Students should be passive recipients of knowledge from their teachers
• (b) Learning should be based on authentic tasks
• (c) Curriculum should be predetermined and universal
• (d) Standardized testing is the best way to measure student learning

23. Assertion (A) : Childhood is experienced differently by children across cultures. Reason (R) : Childrens’ development is universal. Choose the correct option :

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

24. Socio-constructivist views of learning advocate that -

• (a) Learners actively construct knowledge
• (b) Effective learning is activated by lecturing and explaining
• (c) Effective learning takes place through the process of recall and rehearsal
• (d) Learners receive knowledge passively from others

25. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective feedback in the classroom ?

• (a) It is broad and generic.
• (b) It is only focused on the outcomes.
• (c) It is timely and specific.
• (d) It is given only at the end of the task

26. Lev Vygotsky proposes that __________ is important for self-regulation in children.

• (a) Inner speech
• (b) Adaptation
• (c) Organization
• (d) Disequilibrium

27. While divergent thinking __________ convergent thinking __________.

• (a) is fixed on one correct solution; encourages multiple answers
• (b) Promotes mathematical abilities; promotes verbal abilities
• (c) Promotes verbal abilities; promotes mathematical abilities
• (d) encourages multiple answers; is fixed on one correct solution

28. After getting ‘out’ in the game due to the rope getting stuck in her leg while jumping Aru says that the rope deliberately got her out. At what stage of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development do children reason like this ?

• (a) Formal Operational stage
• (b) Sensory-motor stage
• (c) Pre-operation stage
• (d) Concrete Operational stage

29. Proximodistal principle states that in infancy :

• (a) development proceeds from head to toe.
• (b) development of language occurs rapidly as it is a sensitive period for development.
• (c) Physical development occurs rapidly with the development of fine motor skills.
• (d) the limbs continue to grow faster than the hands and feet

30. Which of the following are examples of scaffolding ? (a) Think-aloud (b) Prompts and cues (c) Questions (d) Half-solved example (e) Rote Rehearsal

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

31. See the number pattern given below : 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, __________ , _________ What will be the next two terms ?

• (a) 216 and 289
• (b) 256 and 343
• (c) 216 and 343
• (d) 256 and 289

32. What should be subtracted from the sum of 9909, 9099 and 9009 to obtain 25454 ?

• (a) 2365
• (b) 2536
• (c) 2563
• (d) 2356 25454

33. Which of the following statement is most appropriate ?

• (a) Charts are used in mathematics class as an effective teaching-learning material.
• (b) Use of teaching-learning material in mathematics class consume students’ time for practice.
• (c) Students do not enjoy riddles in mathematics class.
• (d) Mathematics lab is essential as it provides opportunities for hands on activities for students

34. Which of the following is true for word problems in school mathematics ?

• (a) Word problems are not examples of mathematical modelling.
• (b) Word problems are important in secondary classes only.
• (c) Word problems focus more on procedural knowledge in mathematics.
• (d) Word problems refer to exercises where the child formalises the situation into a form where a specific mathematical technique can be applied

35. According to National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assessment of learners include :

• (a) Cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains
• (b) Cognitive, social and spiritual domains
• (c) Physical and psychological domains
• (d) Cognitive and physical domains

36. National Education Policy (NEP) - 2020 talks about “Knowledge of India”. Which of the following are not included in it ?

• (a) Tribal knowledge, indigenous and traditional ways of learning as part of various subjects like Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Agriculture etc.
• (b) Field visits to different states as part of cultural exchange programmes.
• (c) Formal examination to assess the knowledge gained by the students.
• (d) Knowledge from ancient India and its contributions to modern India

37. According to National Curriculum Framework, 2005, which of the following processes are least relevant in a primary mathematics classroom ?

• (a) Use of patterns
• (b) Visualization
• (c) Making connections and representations
• (d) Memorising formulae

38. Which of the following statements is/are most appropriate for the idea of cognitive conflict in teaching mathematics ? (a) Thoughtful efforts of a teacher to expose children to cognitive conflict can enhance their mathematical understanding. (b) It is not useful for promoting mathematical understanding in children. (c) Children get confused so cognitive conflict must be avoided. Choose the correct option :

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

39. A number becomes double if it is increased by 8. What is the number ?

• (a) 8
• (b) 12
• (c) 16
• (d) 6

40. The sum of all angles of a triangle is :

• (a) 908
• (b) 1808
• (c) 3608
• (d) 608

41. One millimetre is the same as :

• (a) 0.1 cm
• (b) 0.01 m
• (c) 0.1 m
• (d) 0.01 cm

42. Which of the following statements is correct ?

• (a) 1 is a composite number
• (b) 1 is both, a prime and a composite number
• (c) 1 is neither prime nor a composite number
• (d) 1 is a prime number

43. Brij had a wire of length 100 metres to cover the land of his choice. He wanted to take the biggest land. Which of the following measurements should he choose to take the biggest area ?

• (a) 30 m × 20 m
• (b) 25 m × 25 m
• (c) 5 m × 45 m
• (d) 15 m × 35 m

44. A __________ is always a regular polygon.

• (a) Square
• (b) Pentagon
• (c) Circle
• (d) Isosceles triangle

45. The parcel sending rates are given below : Parcel weighing (50 grams or less) : ` 15.00 parcel weighing (for every additional 50 grams) : ` 7.00 Meena wants to send a parcel to her friend Charu in Delhi. The parcel weighs 350 g. Look at the charges and select the correct cost of sending the parcel :

• (a) ` 50
• (b) ` 55
• (c) ` 57
• (d) ` 42

46. Which of the following is/are related to early number concept formation ? (a) One to one correspondence (b) Hierarchical inclusion (c) Basic operations Choose the correct option :

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

47. Which of the following is not true about ‘multiplicity of approaches’ in teaching mathematics ?

• (a) It hampers the learning of child as it leads to confusion.
• (b) Offering such a choice allows children to explore and use the approach that is most natural and easy for them.
• (c) It is crucial for liberating school mathematics from the tyranny of the one correct answer.
• (d) Very often, there are many ways of solving a problem

48. Yamina threw a die 10 times and got the following results : 5, 3, 6, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3, 3, 2 Which of the following numbers she got the maximum number of times ?

• (a) 3
• (b) 1
• (c) 5
• (d) 6

49. A student of class III solved 26×5 as 26 × 5 1030 Revisiting which of the following will best remediate this misconception ?

• (a) Concept of regrouping
• (b) Recalling multiplication tables
• (c) One to one correspondence
• (d) Multiplication of one digit by one digit

51. The number of degrees in 2 right angles is : 3

• (a) 285
• (b) 240
• (c) 330
• (d) 210 2 2 3

52. Which of the following is most appropriate to introduce ‘Data Handling’ at primary stage ?

• (a) Within classroom, collecting statistics of students’ height; favourite food; colour; cartoon etc. and asking questions related to data.
• (b) Showing population census of a city for five years and asking students to compare population growth.
• (c) Drawing a bar graph on the blackboard and asking students to read the data from it.
• (d) Asking the students to read time tables of bus and train timings

53. A frog jumps 3 steps and a rabbit jumps 7 steps at a time starting from a place O. At which of the following steps, they both will be jumping together ?

• (a) 371
• (b) 378
• (c) 354
• (d) 343

54. How many packets of kg salt can be made from 7 kg of salt ? 12 2

• (a) 60
• (b) 72
• (c) 90
• (d) 45 1 1 7 kg

55. Which of the following should be the characteristics of mathematical language at primary level ? (a) It should be precise. (b) It must be ambiguous as it can add openness in the subject. (c) It should be reinforced through child’s language used in everyday life. (d) It must be highly technical as it will help students to communicate accurately in mathematics. Choose the correct option :

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

56. While solving 182 −6 7 in class II, a teacher explained that we have to subtract 7 from 2 and 2 is smaller than 7. So we will borrow one from 8 and then we can subtract 7 from 12. One student told teacher : Mam ! why we are borrowing from eight, as borrowing is not good. What a teacher should do in such a situation ?

• (a) Teacher should change the word ‘borrowing’ to ‘regrouping’ and then show the process of regrouping.
• (b) Teacher should tell the student to focus on learning the algorithm of subtraction.
• (c) Teacher should ignore the student’s question and continue with her work.
• (d) Teacher should scold the student and make him sit

57. Which of the following statement is least appropriate for encouraging mathematical learning ?

• (a) Everyone can learn mathematics.
• (b) Mathematics learning is not gender specific.
• (c) Discourage intuition as it hampers the development of mathematical ideas.
• (d) Failure does not imply that students cannot do mathematics

58. Which one of the following costs least ?

• (a) 750 packets of ` 7.50 each
• (b) 7.5 dozen items of ` 750 each item
• (c) 75 dozen items of ` 7.50 each item
• (d) 75 packets of ` 750 each

59. Which of the following model is least appropriate to develop the conceptual understanding regarding the relationships of ones, tens and hundreds in early grade learners ?

• (a) Money
• (b) Abacus
• (c) Place value chart
• (d) Dienes blocks

60. Which aspect of evaluation is used when a teacher ensures that test made by her fulfils the objectives and criteria of that test ?

• (a) Practicality
• (b) Reliability
• (c) Consistency
• (d) Validity

61. Which of the following best reflects child -centred strategies in teaching EVS at primary level ? (a) Discussion (b) Demonstration (c) Lecture (d) Survey

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

63. You wish that students learn by peer-learning strategies. Which strategy will you adopt to form groups ?

• (a) Make a homogeneous group of students according to their scores in examination
• (b) Make a heterogeneous group based on participation and cooperation
• (c) Form a group of 5 students of same gender and socio-economic background
• (d) Make a roll number-wise groups of 4/5 students

64. Read the following Statement (A) and Statement (B) below and choose the correct option : (A) : About 4700 years ago, some of the earliest cities flourished on the banks of river Indus and its tributaries. (B) : About 1500 years ago, cities developed on the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries.

• (a) Both (A) and (B) are not true.
• (b) (A) is true but (B) is false.
• (c) (A) is false but (B) is true.
• (d) Both (A) and (B) are true

66. Which of the following strategies promotes inquiry while teaching the theme ‘Food’ ?

• (a) Demonstrating fireless cooking of sandwiches, shikanji (lemon water) etc.
• (b) Asking students to find out food preferences of their family members.
• (c) Showing pictures of various preserved food items used in different regions of India.
• (d) Asking students to collect pictures of various food items

67. Which of the following sets depicts the themes of EVS at primary level ?

• (a) Food, Material, Shelter
• (b) Family and Friends, Travel, Natural resources
• (c) Shelter, Travel, Things we make and do
• (d) Weather, Water, Travel

68. Read statements (A) and (R) properly and then answer the following questions. (A) : Silkworm can find his female worm from many kilometers away by her smell. (R) : Some female insects release ‘Pheromones’ which can be recognised by their males by smell. Choose the correct answer :

• (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explains (A).
• (b) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
• (c) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) explains (A)

69. Seema, an EVS teacher organised a field trip to zoo for her students. Which of the following are the most appropriate objectives of the trip to the zoo ? (a) Recall names of animals in the zoo (b) To relate concepts related to animals (c) To promote process skills (d) Assessment of students’ learning at the zoo

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

70. What is the mass of an object with a density of 12 g/ml and a volume of 3 ml ?

• (a) 24 g
• (b) 36 g
• (c) 4 g
• (d) 15 g

71. The territorial states of Haryana are :

• (a) Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh
• (b) Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar
• (c) Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
• (d) Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

72. Read the given statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : We can cook food easily at sea level as compared to higher altitudes. Reason (R) : At high altitudes, boiling point of water increases.

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

73. Doctors prescribe blood test for patients to confirm malaria. Blood test is done to :

• (a) check iron in blood
• (b) check for eggs of female anopheles mosquitoes in blood
• (c) check for microbes in blood
• (d) check for haemoglobin in blood

74. It has been observed by bird watchers that there is a peculiar species of birds. The male bird make their own nests and the female bird looks at all the nests and selects the one she likes the best and decides in which nest to lay her eggs. The name of the bird is :

• (a) Weaver bird
• (b) Indian Robin
• (c) Sun bird
• (d) Tailor bird

75. Students conduct a survey in their homes and neighbourhood to find out the number of members and approximate amount of water used in each family. What skills and processes are developed through this activity ?

• (a) questioning, inferring, expression
• (b) hypothesising, inferring, expression
• (c) prediction, experimentation, observing
• (d) questioning, experimentation, sensitivity towards environment

76. A chapter in EVS textbook of NCERT describes Wahida Prism and her experience in the Navy as a doctor. What are the reasons for including this chapter ? (a) Her experience challenges gender stereotypes (b) Her story gives a peep into the life of a medical officer in the armed forces (c) Understanding that prism reflects 7 colours (d) Understanding the difficulties faced by her and her ways of tackling them

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

77. Consider the following statements (A) and (B). Statement (A) : Bora is a common variety of rice used in Assam. Statement (B) : Paddy grows well in clayey soil and requires a lot of water. Select the correct code from the following.

• (a) (A) and (B) both are wrong
• (b) (A) is correct but (B) is wrong
• (c) (A) is wrong but (B) is correct
• (d) (A) and (B) both are correct

78. “Pochampalli” is famous district for its beautifully designed bright coloured sarees and for the special kind of weave which is also called Pochampalli. It is a part of :

• (a) Karnataka
• (b) Maharashtra
• (c) Telangana
• (d) Tamil Nadu

79. An EVS teacher asks her students to think and answer “Why do we feel comfortable in woollens clothes during winter”. This question is a :

• (a) analytical question
• (b) hypothetical question
• (c) factual question
• (d) convergent question

80. Read the following statements carefully : Statement (I) : EVS syllabus is divided into 6 themes Water, Relationships, Food, Transport, Shelter, and How things work. Statements (II) : The themes of EVS are close to children’s life.

• (a) Both Statements (I) and (II) are false
• (b) Statement (I) is true and Statement (II) is false.
• (c) Statement (I) is false and Statement (II) is true
• (d) Both Statements (I) and (II) are true

81. Textbooks of EVS should reflect the recommendation of NCF 2005 of linking students’ life at school to their life outside. This implies :

• (a) Textbook is the only source of knowledge.
• (b) Textbooks supports students to construct knowledge through all the given activities.
• (c) Teachers need to use textbooks as one of the teaching learning resource.
• (d) Students are compelled to memorise few important concepts of EVS

82. Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct options : Statement (A) : Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to rest of the plant. Statement (B) : Phloem translocates food from leaves to various parts of the plant.

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

83. Alex, an EVS teacher of class 3 while introducing the theme ‘Work We Do’ helps his students to cut colourful strips of paper and weave the strips to make a mat. The edges are glued together to make a beautiful mat. Which of the following objectives should Alex help his students focus ? (a) learning about colours, patterns and developing an aesthetic sense. (b) relating the activity to weaving done by weavers. (c) memorising the steps of making mat. (d) choosing papers of attractive colours and learning cutting of strips perfectly.

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

84. Nina, an EVS teacher of class 5 gives a group assignment to her students that they have to visit nearby agricultural farms and find out information about the implements used by farmers during agriculture and the type of crops they grow. They also have to collect photographs and prepare a report. What process skills and learning indicators are involved here ?

• (a) Questioning, Experimentation, sensitivity towards environment
• (b) Hypothesising, inferring, expression
• (c) Prediction, experimentation, observing
• (d) Questioning, Expression, Inferring

85. Which one of the following regarding Johad is correct ? Choose the correct option.

• (a) It filters impurities from water.
• (b) It pumps groundwater into nearby wells.
• (c) Stores water from rivers.
• (d) It is a community based rain water harvesting system

86. An EVS teacher taught about animals to her students and ask them to do the following task : (a) Write names of various animals around them (b) Observe activities of different animals (c) Classify animals into categories based on observations (d) Define the term ‘Animal’ Which of the above is NOT appropriate for students of primary level as per the nature of EVS at primary level ?

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

87. Ravi took some water in a glass. He puts a lemon in it. Then, he keeps adding a lot of salt into the water, half a spoon at a time. After some time, he notices that :

• (a) Lemon floats in water.
• (b) Lemon splits in water.
• (c) Lemon remains mid-way in glass of water.
• (d) Lemon sinks in water

88. Which one of the following statements regarding Al-Biruni is NOT true ? Choose the correct answer.

• (a) More than a thousand years ago, he came to India.
• (b) He did not write anything about ponds in India.
• (c) He has praised the making of ponds in India.
• (d) The place that Al-Biruni came from is now called Uzbekistan

89. Which one of the following statements regarding Ghadsisar Lake is NOT true ?

• (a) It was built around 650 years ago.
• (b) It was connected with nine lakes.
• (c) It is in use till today.
• (d) King Ghadsi of Jaisalmer got it made

90. Consider the following statements about beehives : (a) Honey bees live in beehives. Every beehive has one queen Bee that lays eggs. (b) There are only a few males bees in the hive which have special roles as workers. (c) Most of the female bees in the hive are worker bees who work all the day in making the hive and also looking after the baby bees. (d) The worker bees fly around Litchi flowers in search of nectar for honey. The correct statements are :

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

92. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

• (a) Outside, her conduct was like that of a caring mother.
• (b) When she introduced herself, Mr. Carr felt stupefied
• (c) He felt that he would have to forgive Alfred.
• (d) At home, Mrs. Higgins would have been enraged.

93. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

• (a) He stole cream, compact and lipstick from the store.
• (b) At Mr. Carr’s accusation, Alfred’s mother felt intimidated.
• (c) Yet, she was very gentle in responding to him.
• (d) Alfred was a petty thief.

94. Having looked at his mother, Alfred was :

• (a) scared
• (b) pleased
• (c) surprised
• (d) shocked

96. Study the following statements : (a) When she entered the drug store, Mrs. Higgins was not properly dressed. (b) She looked like the mother of a guilty person. (c) Mr. Carr did not expect her to be calm and dignified.

• (a) (b) and (c) are right but (a) is wrong.
• (b) (a) and (c) are right but (b) is wrong.
• (c) (a) and (b) are wrong but (c) is right.
• (d) (a) and (b) are right but (c) is wrong.

100. What do all men and women do ?

• (a) indulge in indoor games like chess, cards, etc.
• (b) play outdoor games like football, cricket, etc.
• (c) fight wars
• (d) perform various roles in life

101. ‘..... their exits and entrances.....’ The figure of speech used here is :

• (a) Metaphor
• (b) Personification
• (c) Hyperbole
• (d) Simile

102. Why is the lover’s sign compared to a furnace ?

• (a) He feels emotionally charged.
• (b) He offers warmth to his beloved.
• (c) He is writing a ballad.
• (d) He gets angry very soon.

103. Identify the figure of speech used in the first line.

• (a) Metaphor
• (b) Personification
• (c) Hyperbole
• (d) Simile

105. A soldier is jealous about his honour as :

• (a) he is very sensitive about his honour.
• (b) he is ferocious like a leopard.
• (c) he wants to win at any cost.
• (d) he is jealous of his enemy.

107. Which approach/method doesn’t encourage learners to use their native langauge in a language class ?

• (a) Communicative approach
• (b) Direct method
• (c) Audio-lingual method
• (d) Natural approach

108. Which one of the following is NOT true about using the library at the primary level ? The library should not just be seen as a storage space for books, rather

• (a) as an active environment for engagement with books.
• (b) teachers and other adults can also model reading behaviour in the libraries.
• (c) a read-aloud of the textbook can be best done in a library.
• (d) learners can be exposed to a variety of genres of children’s literature

109. Literacy teaching approach that emphasise the relationship between letters and sounds is :

• (a) grammar translation
• (b) situational approach
• (c) phonics instruction
• (d) whole language Approach

110. A student of class V says, “I give my work a final check for accuracy before submitting it to the teacher.” The student is working at the writing stage of :

• (a) Re-drafting
• (b) Proof reading
• (c) Peer-evaluation
• (d) Drafting

111. A third-grade teacher wishes to establish a reading corner in her class. In making the judgements for selecting a children’s book, which one of the following questions would be most important to be considered first ?

• (a) Are the books written for the independent reading level of most students in the class ?
• (b) Will the books help address the goals of the third-grade reading curriculum ?
• (c) Will these books be appropriate for use in more than one instructional context ?
• (d) Are the authors of these books well-known and respected authors of children’s literature ?

112. Which approach/method is geared towards the learner’s main goal of using language in a real-life context ?

• (a) Communicative approach
• (b) Direct method
• (c) Audio-lingual method
• (d) Natural approach

113. A teacher in class III asked her learners to ask their partners five questions about their abilities using the word ‘can’, e.g can you swim ? This type of activity enhances :

• (a) Controlled oral practice
• (b) Free speaking
• (c) Passive listening
• (d) Oral fluency practice

114. Which one of the following is NOT correct about teaching grammar effectively ?

• (a) Elicit relevant rules of grammar.
• (b) Provide practice in communication.
• (c) Learn grammar by memorizing its rules.
• (d) Promote genuine communication

115. A teacher is planning to collect a variety of Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) for his class II students. Which one of the following is NOT a correct criterion for choosing TLMs ?

• (a) The material chosen should provide adequate opportunities for the children to explore and experiment with curiosity.
• (b) The material chosen should be preferably locally made or locally available, as this would allow for easy replacement.
• (c) The material chosen should be made by the children only and have some roughness to avoid slipperiness.
• (d) The material chosen should be attractive and safe for children of this age group to use.

116. A teacher asked the learners to exchange workbooks and check their partners work. The objective of this task is to :

• (a) give practice in using new vocabulary.
• (b) give controlled practice of structures.
• (c) develop the skill of peer correction.
• (d) give practice in extensive reading.

117. Children in the foundational stage are more engaged in learning when :

• (a) they use multiple senses and actively use their hands.
• (b) they trace or write letters repeatedly in their notebooks.
• (c) they focus only on developing fine motor skills.
• (d) they sing rhymes after the teacher.

118. Which one of the following is NOT the principle for textbook design at the foundational stage ?

• (a) Presentation Principle
• (b) Concrete Principle
• (c) Technology Principle
• (d) Curriculum Principle

119. To create an inclusive, welcoming and joyful environment that supports every child’s participation in achieving the competencies outlined in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) can be best done by :

• (a) majorly focusing on the learners good health and well being.
• (b) displaying children’s work from different domains of development.
• (c) decorating the classroom for a colourful environment.
• (d) conducting indoor activities and avoiding them from outdoor activities in scorching heat.

120. Which one of the following should be mastered to be literate ?

• (a) Sight vocabulary and pattern recognition.
• (b) Decoding and language comprehension.
• (c) Accuracy and phonological comprehension.
• (d) Phonological awareness and fluency

122. Study the following statements : (a) Dorothy was obliged to the Scarecrow. (b) The Scarecrow vanquished his hunger with nuts. (c) He gathered so many nuts that no one would remain hungry.

• (a) (b) and (c) are wrong but (a) is right.
• (b) (c) and (a) are wrong but (b) is right.
• (c) (a) and (b) are right but (c) is wrong.
• (d) (a) and (b) are wrong but (c) is right.

123. Which one of the following statements is true ?

• (a) He knows that the nuts are good for Dorothy.
• (b) He shelled the nuts for Dorothy.
• (c) Nuts mostly grow on bushes.
• (d) Scarecrow is not caring.

124. Which one of the following statements is not true ?

• (a) Lion could not eat the nuts gathered by the Scarecrow.
• (b) He decided to hunt his prey.
• (c) Dorothy felt amused at the way Scarecrow gathered the nuts.
• (d) Scarecrow was afraid that the Lion might kill him.

126. Study the following statements : (a) The Scarecrow gathered nuts as the tree was full of them. (b) He feared for his life so he got busy in gathering nuts.

• (a) (b) is right and (a) is wrong.
• (b) Both (a) and (b) are right.
• (c) Both (a) and (b) are wrong.
• (d) (a) is right and (b) is wrong.

132. Study the following statements : (a) The writer approves of the conduct of Delhi people. (b) Indian mynas are generally known for their noisy quarrels. (c) A myna couple can also be found enjoying themselves.

• (a) (b) and (c) are right but (a) is wrong.
• (b) (a) and (c) are right but (b) is wrong.
• (c) (a) and (b) are wrong but (c) is right.
• (d) (a) and (b) are right but (c) is wrong

133. Why should a birder have sharp ears ?

• (a) The birds greet each other with their morning calls.
• (b) One can easily locate them from their chirping.
• (c) Their shrill shrieking can tell one that they are in danger.
• (d) One can easily distinguish their mating calls.

134. Study the following statements : (a) Different chirpings of birds evoke different emotions in a birder. (b) Sometimes birds make their nests hidden from public view.

• (a) (b) is right and (a) is wrong.
• (b) Both (a) and (b) are right.
• (c) Both (a) and (b) are wrong.
• (d) (a) is right and (b) is wrong.

136. One of the best way to learn a second language is :

• (a) by constant contact with native speakers in their own society.
• (b) by repeating and practicing the dialogues as done in the audio-lingual method.
• (c) by joining a speaking course for the target language.
• (d) being in a classroom where you can focus on the grammar and receive help from a teacher.

137. A big challenge in learning to read is finding motivation and good children’s literature. To overcome this challenge :

• (a) Encourage parents to establish a small library at home.
• (b) Provide easily accessible Children’s literature to motivate and generate interest in reading.
• (c) School authorities must take learners to book fairs to generate motivation and interest in reading books.
• (d) Teachers should motivate them to read a book everyday as homework.

138. A teacher asked the students of class V to read the story quickly and then put the four pictures in order. The purpose of this activity is to :

• (a) give them practice to reading for the gist.
• (b) give them practice in reading for specific information.
• (c) revise the new and difficult vocabulary of the story.
• (d) arrange the picture cards.

139. To assess reading skills at primary level a language teacher should most importantly focus on :

• (a) use of punctuation mark.
• (b) reading at a proper speed.
• (c) reading with understanding.
• (d) identifying the letters of alphabet.

140. A good speaking activity is the one during which :

• (a) learners listens more
• (b) learners talk more
• (c) participation by outspoken students is the maximum
• (d) teachers explains more

141. Assessment tools and processes at the foundation stage should be designed in a way that :

• (a) they become a natural extension of the child’s learning experience.
• (b) learner’s progress is described and analysed with that of the overall class performance.
• (c) a teacher may use common single method to assess the achievement of all the learners.
• (d) explicit tests and examinations become appropriate for learners

142. Along with print books and audio books the books that engage the tactile abilities of young children should be a part of the classroom because :

• (a) it gives autonomy to teachers to use different books for assessment.
• (b) it makes books more accessible to diverse learners.
• (c) these books will not overly burden a teacher.
• (d) it brings variety to the class and children love variety.

143. “Language learning is an intensive process that begins at birth and continues throughtout life.” Do you agree or disagree with the above statement ?

• (a) I disagree with this statement.
• (b) I partially agree with the statement.
• (c) I partially disagree with the statement.
• (d) I agree with this statement.

144. Learners are memorising grammar rules and vocabulary and large amount of work is done in their mother tongue. Which method is being used by the teacher into his language class ?

• (a) Natural approach
• (b) Communicative teaching
• (c) Grammar Translation
• (d) Direct method

145. Children’s cognitive development and language :

• (a) is that an individual is born with a tool to master the language.
• (b) development bear no relationship.
• (c) is closely related to the culture and the community in which children live.
• (d) is related to the principle of linking stimulus-response and a process of imitation.

146. Whole language approach is :

• (a) Skill based
• (b) Blends sounds
• (c) Infers a sound-symbol relationship
• (d) Meaning based

147. If children hear two languages spoken around them, this exposure will :

• (a) put the children at an advantage.
• (b) not make any difference to the children.
• (c) confuse the children, hindering understanding.
• (d) put the children at a disadvantage.

148. This reading has certain learning aims and tasks, learners are supposed to read the text in detail with concentration and due care, It is called :

• (a) Intensive reading
• (b) Guided reading
• (c) Pleasure reading
• (d) Extensive reading

149. At the beginning of the lesson, a teacher divided the class into groups and asked them to talk about an interesting newspaper article that they had just read. This type of speaking activity is for enhancing :

• (a) Controlled oral practice.
• (b) Guided oral practice.
• (c) Active listening.
• (d) Oral fluency practice.

150. The students learn patterns of language by repeating model sentences that the teacher provides. They memorise set phrases and receive positive reinforcement from their teacher when they perform the drills correctly. The teacher is using the :

• (a) Communicative approach
• (b) Total physical response
• (c) Structural approach
• (d) Audio-lingual method