CTET Paper II — 7 July 2024 (Set I) — Mathematics and Science

1. In progressive education children are perceived as :

• (a) Innocent and dependent
• (b) Compliant and capable of only consuming knowledge
• (c) Knowledgeable and meaning-makers
• (d) Vulnerable and in need of protection

2. Feedback to the students in a classroom is most effective when :

• (a) It assigns comparative ranks to the students.
• (b) It occurs during as well as after the learning activity.
• (c) It focuses on what the child cannot do rather than what they can do.
• (d) It centres around tests and exams at the end of the year.

3. Assertion (A) : UDuring adolescence the pressures to conform to gender expectations and follow conventions of feminity or masculinity increases. Reason (R) : Gender and gender roles are determined biologically. 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.

5. Sensitive periods are those time periods during which certain __________ are especially important for course of ‘normal’ development.

• (a) genetic predispositions
• (b) ethnic factors
• (c) environmental factors
• (d) hereditary factors

6. In order to develop critical thinking among students a teacher should :

• (a) ask only those questions which carry single answers.
• (b) discourage the students from asking doubts and questions.
• (c) give questions that involve inferences and explanations.
• (d) avoid questions which need inference and analysis.

7. A teacher asks herself - “How can I provide experiences that require students to classify different types of objects in the environment and analyse their classification schemes ?” Which intelligence is she trying to promote in students ?

• (a) Linguistic Intelligence
• (b) Inter-personal Intelligence
• (c) Naturalistic Intelligence
• (d) Bodily- Kinesthetics Intelligence

8. How does setting mastery goals impact a student’s motivation and views of ability ?

• (a) It often implies enhanced intrinsic motivation and belief in the entity view of ability.
• (b) It often implies enhanced intrinsic motivation and belief in the incremental view of ability.
• (c) It often implies enhanced extrinsic motivation and belief in the entity view of ability.
• (d) It often implies enhanced extrinsic motivation and belief in the incremental view of ability.

9. Rama is a teacher who is implementing Vygotsky’s theory in her classroom and she assigns her students to work in groups to complete a challenging task. During the task, one student struggles to understand a key concept. What would be the most effective way for Rama to help this student ?

• (a) Provide the student with the answer to the problem so the group can move on.
• (b) Encourage the student to try to solve the problem on her own.
• (c) Assign a different task to the student that is better suited to her abilities.
• (d) Work through the problem with the student and providing guidance and feedback as needed while involving other group members.

10. Assertion (A) : Teachers should encourage debates, discussions and collaborations among students. Reason (R) : Knowledge production is an inactive process and engagement in group activities hinders meaningful 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.

11. Change and stability in emotions, personality and social relationships together constitute :

• (a) Personality development
• (b) Emotional development
• (c) Psychosocial development
• (d) Cognitive development

12. Which of the following correctly describes ‘culturally responsive teaching’ to cater to diverse groups of students ? (i) Intentional (ii) Adaptive (iii) Differentiated (iv) Standardized

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

13. Assertion (A) : Schools should function within frameworks which assess the finished product and learning outcomes. Reason (R) : Learning is tightly sequential and hierarchical. 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.

14. According to Lev Vygotsky what is the relationship between language and thought ?

• (a) Language does not shape thought
• (b) Thought shapes language
• (c) Language and thought are independent of each other
• (d) Language and thought are complex interrelated processes of development

15. Which of the following is a correctly matched pair ?

• (a) Criterion - referenced assessment : includes mastery of specific topics
• (b) Norm - references assessment : compares performance to that of peers
• (c) Formative assessment : determining what the students can do before and after the class
• (d) Summative assessment : involves paper - pencil tests as well as detailed accounts of non- written behaviours

16. Which of the following hinders the participation of students with visual impairment in classroom ?

• (a) electronically formatted lecture transcriptions
• (b) printed textbooks and notes
• (c) raised-line drawings and maps
• (d) tactile models of graphic materials

17. Which method did Lawrence Kohlberg used to study moral development of children ?

• (a) Quantitative research approach
• (b) Posing moral dilemmas to children and analyzing responses
• (c) Conducting observations of children during play
• (d) Experimental method

18. Constructivist teaching leads to __________ learning by students.

• (a) discovery
• (b) meaningless
• (c) rote
• (d) receptive

19. Students struggling with dyslexia can be taught to read :

• (a) Through systematic phonological training.
• (b) By providing higher grade level reading texts.
• (c) By giving long and complex passages.
• (d) Through association method of conditioning.

20. Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development implicates that :

• (a) Behaviour should be conditioned using rewards and punishments.
• (b) Concepts should be taught in a sequence of complex to simple.
• (c) Curriculum should be designed keeping children’s age-group and stage in mind.
• (d) Focus of teaching should be the outcome of the activity instead of the process of thinking.

21. You are a teacher who wants to help your students develop metacognitive skills. Which of the following strategies is most likely to foster this type of thinking ?

• (a) Giving students marks instead of qualitative feedback on their performance.
• (b) Encouraging students to reflect on their own learning and thinking processes.
• (c) Providing students with summarised notes for assignments.
• (d) Assigning homework that requires memorization and recall.

22. Which of the following statement is correct about ‘Autism’ ?

• (a) All autistic people have at least one exceptional skill.
• (b) Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder.
• (c) Autism is caused solely by environmental factors.
• (d) Autism can be cured and improves with age.

23. A key commonality in Piaget and Vygotsky’s theories is :

• (a) Their views of relationship between language and thought.
• (b) Focus on stage-like progression in children’s development.
• (c) Involvement and engagement of children in their own learning.
• (d) The role of culture in the cognitive processes.

24. Assertion (A) : Teachers should respect the individual differences among learners and adapt their teaching to cater to needs of all students. Reason (R) : Collaborations, group works and interactions among students should be avoided while teaching a class of diverse learners. 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.

25. Which learning strategy involves children teaching others what they have learned ?

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

26. Assertion (A) : In Asian cultures which stress social harmony, expressions of ‘anger’ are discouraged and ‘shame’ is encouraged. Reason (R) : Emotions are subjective and do not play any role in 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.

27. According to Jean Piaget how are children different from adults ?

• (a) Children are dependent on adults while adults are independent.
• (b) Adults are much more knowledgeable than children.
• (c) Children’s thinking is qualitatively different from that of adults.
• (d) Children’s thinking is quantitatively different from that of adults.

28. Which of the following question promotes analytical thinking ?

• (a) The capital city of India is __________
• (b) How many States are there in India ?
• (c) What is the total population of India ?
• (d) What are the various causes of increase of population in India ?

29. Inclusive classrooms :

• (a) Recognize that every child will learn at the same rate and at the same time.
• (b) Is an educational program offered to cater to the needs of ‘special children’.
• (c) Are meant to offer differentiated instructions as per individual differences.
• (d) Aim to remove all kinds of differences among the children.

30. Assertion (A) : Teachers should give lot of opportunities to children for experimentation and discuss examples and non-examples. Reason (R) : A constructive way of dealing with misconceptions in children is to provide counter examples. 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.

32. Which of the following statement is least appropriate regarding the proofs in mathematics ?

• (a) It explains why a particular mathematical result must be true.
• (b) It helps to reveal the connections and provide insights into the underlying structure of mathematics.
• (c) It can help the students to validate their own reasoning.
• (d) Proofs are built on intuitive knowledge and not reasoning.

33. PQRS is a parallelogram whose diagonals PR and QS intersect at a point O such that OP=(x+7) cm, OQ=(x+y) cm, OR=20 cm and OS=16 cm. Then, value of (7y+5) (in cm) is :

• (a) 21
• (b) 23
• (c) 26
• (d) 28

34. The value of 52×3÷4+ 441 ÷7×3+5−32÷8×12 is :

• (a) 0
• (b) 5
• (c) 15
• (d) 21

36. The domain of learning that deals with attitudes and values is known as :

• (a) Knowledge domain
• (b) Cognitive domain
• (c) Affective domain
• (d) Psychomotor domain

37. The height and base radius of a right circular cylinder are 9 cm and 6 cm respectively. If the base radius becomes half and height increases by 3 cm, then which of the following describes the new volume of the cylinder ?

• (a) The new volume will be twice the original volume.
• (b) The new volume will be half the original volume.
• (c) The new volume will be thrice the original volume.
• (d) The new volume will be one-third the original volume.

38. Arrange the following statements according to ascending levels of geometrical thinking as per Van-Hiele’s theory of geometrical learning. (a) Identification of properties of geometrical shapes (b) Classification of different shapes (c) Finding relationship between the properties of geometrical shapes (d) Identification of geometrical shapes as they are Choose the correct option :

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

40. At upper primary stage, as per NCERT, which of the following topics have NOT been included under number system ?

• (a) Complex Numbers
• (b) Fractions
• (c) Exponents and Powers
• (d) Square roots and cube roots

41. Which of the following statement is NOT correct with respect to Rubrics as a tool of assessment ?

• (a) Rubrics has a fixed scale.
• (b) Rubrics has a list of characteristics describing performance for each point on the scale.
• (c) Rubrics consist of a clear performance target for students.
• (d) Rubrics make evaluation more subjective.

42. The number of faces (F), edges (E) and vertices (V) of a polyhedron are 7, 15 and x, respectively. Then, the value of (2F+3E−4x) is :

• (a) 20
• (b) 19
• (c) 18
• (d) 17

43. If (2x+5y)2−5(2x+5y)−14=(2x+5y+p)(2x+5y+q), then the value of (p+q) is :

• (a) 7
• (b) −14
• (c) 9
• (d) −5

46. Which of the following does not imply the meaning of assessment ?

• (a) It is evaluation.
• (b) It helps to label the students.
• (c) It helps to diagnose individual differences.
• (d) It is a procedure to gather information of student’s performance.

47. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of creativity in Mathematics ?

• (a) Students use convergent thinking in different contexts.
• (b) Students are able to think flexibly.
• (c) Students use multiple and alternate problem solving strategies.
• (d) Students can pose questions.

48. If x is the least number which must be added to 955 to make it a perfect square, then value of 3x+2 is equal to :

• (a) 20
• (b) 14
• (c) 11
• (d) 5

49. How many natural numbers between 1 and 500 are divisible by each of the numbers 3, 5 and 7 ?

• (a) 3
• (b) 4
• (c) 5
• (d) 6

50. According to National Curriculum Framework 2005 which of the following process is least important in mathematics ?

• (a) Solving day to day problems.
• (b) Understanding when and how a mathematical technique is to be used.
• (c) Finding short-cuts in mathematics.
• (d) Generalizing a mathematical formula.

54. Marks obtained by some students of a class are 36, 37, 31, 42, 23, 38, 17, 18, 35, 25, 29 and 35. The difference of the mean and the range of the data is :

• (a) 4.5
• (b) 5.0
• (c) 5.5
• (d) 6.0

56. is equal to : b−a

• (a) b−c
• (b) c−a
• (c) −4c
• (d) 2c (a − b + c)2 − (a − b − c)2

57. Area of a right triangle is 240 cm2. If its one side other than the hypotenuse is 30 cm, then perimeter (in cm) of the triangle is :

• (a) 80
• (b) 84
• (c) 92
• (d) 100

58. A teacher distributes different types of triangle shaped paper cuttings to the learners and tells them to measure and tabulate the angles in order to find the sum of angles. He tells them to note the result in each case. This method of teaching is an example of :

• (a) Discovery method
• (b) Teacher centered approach
• (c) Deductive method
• (d) Analytical approach

60. The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 7 and their LCM is 630. Then, sum of the LCM and HCF of these numbers is :

• (a) 30
• (b) 300
• (c) 600
• (d) 660

61. (A) Metal oxides are basic in nature. (B) Air expands on heating. (C) Lime water turns milky on passing carbondioxide. (D) Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid neutralise each other. If observation is represented by O and inference by I, which of the following statements is correct ?

• (a) O - C, D; I - A, B
• (b) O - B, C; I - A, D
• (c) O - C; I - A, B, D
• (d) O - A, B; I - B, C

62. Which of the following is not a feature of alternate conceptions in science ?

• (a) Ideas are stable.
• (b) Ideas are resistant to change.
• (c) Ideas are developed from observable features.
• (d) Ideas do not demonstrate cause and effect reasoning.

63. Read the statements given below and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : It is recommended that acid should be added to water for diluting the acid and not vice-versa. Reason (R) : Dilution of acid is a highly exothermic reaction.

• (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 but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

64. Read the statements given below and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : The rate of breathing in aquatic animals is slower than land animals. Reason (R) : Presence of large amounts of dissolved oxygen affects rate of breathing of aquatic animals.

• (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 but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

65. Assertion (A) : The ceilings of cinema halls and concert halls are generally curved. Reason (R) : Sound waves after striking a curved surface get reflected in all directions.

• (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 but (R) is false.
• (d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

66. Which of the following is/are true regarding scientific investigations ? (a) Results are not influenced by procedure. (b) Social context may influence conclusions in any investigation. (c) Data and evidence are same. (d) There is no universal scientific method.

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

67. Read the statements given below and choose the correct options : Assertion (A) : The filament of an incandescent bulb is made up of tungsten. Reason (R) : Tungsten has low resistance and high melting point.

• (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.

68. Three identical holes are punched at different levels (heights) in a plastic bottle. The bottle is filled with water. Which of the following statements is true regarding the flow of water from the holes ? (a) Water from lowest hole comes out with greatest force (b) Water from highest hole comes out with greatest force (c) Water from all holes comes out with equal force (d) Water from lowest hole falls at maximum distance (e) Water from highest hole falls at maximum distance (f) Water from all holes falls at same distance

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

69. Which of the following characterizes human circulatory system ?

• (a) open, single circulation
• (b) open, double circulation
• (c) closed, single circulation
• (d) closed, double circulation

70. A class VII teacher plans to identify alternate conceptions of students in the topic ‘Adaptations in plants and animals’. Which of the following sets of strategies is best suited for this purpose ?

• (a) Drawings, checklist, interview
• (b) Portfolio, group discussion, diagnostic questionnaire
• (c) Diagnostic questionnaire, interview, drawings
• (d) Project, checklist, drawings

71. Which of the following is not caused due to excessive use of fertilizer and pesticides ?

• (a) Soil erosion
• (b) Nitrification
• (c) Eutrophication
• (d) Bio-magnification

72. An odometer in a car measures :

• (a) distance travelled by the car
• (b) instantaneous speed of the car
• (c) average speed of the car
• (d) acceleration of the car

73. Which of the following is true regarding scientific laws ?

• (a) They describe relationships between observable phenomena.
• (b) They are formed from scientific theories.
• (c) They can’t be challenged.
• (d) They provide reasoning for physical phenomena.

74. Which of the following statements is/are true ? (a) Self pollination takes place only in bisexual flowers. (b) Bisexual flowers can pollinate both by self and cross pollination.

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

75. Which of the following activities is best suited to develop inductive reasoning ?

• (a) asking students to state laws of reflection
• (b) asking students to measure angle of reflection for various cases of angle of incidence in a plane mirror
• (c) verify laws of reflection experimentally
• (d) solve numerical problems based on law of reflection

76. Two sperms of a man fuse with two eggs of a woman. The twins formed are :

• (a) identical
• (b) fraternal
• (c) may be identical or fraternal
• (d) always conjoint

77. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Rainwater harvesting ? (a) It conserves ground water. (b) It reduces local flooding. (c) It creates drainage problems. (d) It can be used for irrigation of crops.

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

78. Discussion on socio-scientific issues in class helps in : (a) developing argumentative skills in learners (b) developing multiple perspectives on an issue (c) encouraging citizen science activities (d) appreciating the role of society in development of science

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

79. Which of the following illustrates ‘science as inquiry’ ?

• (a) Classify the given plants into herbs, shrubs and trees
• (b) Explore factors which affect the rate of germination in gram seeds
• (c) List five uses of coconut tree
• (d) Observe the types of venation in various leaves

80. A gender responsive pedagogy in science entails. (a) Use of gender sensitive language (b) Engaging students in examining stereotypes (c) Making gender based groups (d) Using differentiated instruction and assessment

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

81. Read the following statements and choose the correct option : S1 - Photosynthesis is endothermic reaction. S2 - Respiration is exothermic reaction.

• (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.

82. Following table depicts colour changes in acids and bases when various indicators are added : Indicator Colour change in acids Colour change in bases Turmeric No change A China rose Dark Pink B Phenolphthalein C Pink Methyl orange D Pink A, B, C, D respectively are :

• (a) reddish brown, green, colourless, orange
• (b) yellow, green, orange, colourless
• (c) reddish brown, pink, orange, colourless
• (d) yellow, orange, pink, colourless

83. The colour of flame depends on : (a) Nature of combustible substance (b) Oxygen supply (c) Temperature of the surroundings

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

84. Which of the following factors are responsible for generation and flow of winds on the earth ? (a) Uneven heating of the earth (b) Uneven heating of the oceans (c) Distance between earth and sun (d) Gravitational force on the earth

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

85. The atomic number of A is 13 and the atomic number of B is 17. The chemical formula of the compound formed from A and B could be :

• (a) A 3B
• (b) AB 3
• (c) AB 2
• (d) AB

86. Which of the following statement is not true regarding conduction of heat ?

• (a) Conduction is faster in solids than liquids.
• (b) Two objects should be in contact with each other for heat flow.
• (c) Conduction does not take place in gases.
• (d) All materials do not allow heat to flow through them in same way.

88. Sunita drops a piece of potassium metal in a beaker of cold water and notes down the observations. Which of the following observation is not correct ?

• (a) Potassium reacts violently with water.
• (b) It is endothermic reaction.
• (c) Hydrogen gas is evolved.
• (d) Pop sound is heard.

89. The purpose of divergent questions in science classroom can be : (a) to promote critical thinking (b) to discern between students (c) to develop communication (d) to identify gifted students (e) to identify alternate conceptions (f) to appreciate subjectivity in science

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

90. Identify the mirrors on the basis of information given in the following table : Mirror Nature of image Size of image A virtual and erect same as object B real and inverted same as object C real and inverted enlarged D virtual and erect diminished

• (a) A - Plane, B - Convex, C - Concave, D - Convex
• (b) A - Convex, B - Concave, C - Convex, D - Concave
• (c) A - Plane mirror, B - Concave, C - Concave, D - Convex
• (d) A - Concave, B - Plane, C - Convex, D - Concave

91. The meteor explosion in 2013 in Russia was watched by people on :

• (a) Twitter
• (b) YouTube
• (c) All social media handles
• (d) Facebook and YouTube

93. Why should we not take news on social media lightly ?

• (a) The facts are erroneous.
• (b) Strangers can call you to seek information.
• (c) They can change our lives for the better.
• (d) News posted are hoax and confusing.

94. Arrange the following events as mentioned in para 1 in the correct sequential order. (a) Jim watched the crash and tweeted. (b) People started contacting Jim for updated news. (c) A plane crashed into the Hudson River. (d) The news of the crash was broadcast 15 minutes later.

• (a) (c) → (b) → (d) → (a)
• (b) (b) → (c) → (a) → (d)
• (c) (d) → (c) → (a) → (b)
• (d) (c) → (a) → (b) → (d)

95. Read the following statements : (a) A plane crashed on 15 January, 2009 (b) 155 passengers escaped, but the pilot lost his life. (c) Jim, an onlooker, posted pictures on Facebook

• (a) (a) and (b) are correct, but (c) is incorrect
• (b) (c) is correct, but (a) and (b) are incorrect
• (c) (a) is correct, but (b) and (c) are incorrect
• (d) (a), (b) and (c) are all incorrect

96. Complete the given word analogy : dramatic : exciting : : hoax : ? .

• (a) media posts
• (b) deception
• (c) example
• (d) excuse

97. News on social media :

• (a) are reliable
• (b) travel fast
• (c) are deliberate hoaxes
• (d) are insignificant

99. Ordinary people suddenly became journalists means :

• (a) they started posting news-bits pictures and videos on social media
• (b) they headed towards media houses to seek employment
• (c) they started contacting Jim to know the details
• (d) they left the jobs where they were employed

101. In the line, ‘with the wonderful water round you curled’, the word ‘curled’ means :

• (a) arched
• (b) surrounded
• (c) mounted
• (d) turbulent

102. In this poem, the poet describes the :

• (a) the Earth, its present and past
• (b) the plants that grow on the Earth
• (c) beauty and vastness of Earth
• (d) life in the cities

103. The wind in the poem talks to :

• (a) itself
• (b) trees
• (c) clouds
• (d) hills

104. Identify the figures of speech in line 1 and line 4.

• (a) anaphora, personification
• (b) alliteration, metaphor
• (c) alliteration, personification
• (d) simile, alliteration

105. List the 3 different things (in stanza 3) found on Earth that make it great.

• (a) rivers, gardens, cliffs
• (b) isles, oceans, people
• (c) wheatfields, trees, whisper
• (d) cities, grass, mills

106. The impact of tests and assessments on teachers, learners, and materials is called __________.

• (a) Corpus effect
• (b) Washback effect
• (c) Classroom effect
• (d) Reinforcement

107. Schools should follow additive bilingualism because it :

• (a) values the culture and language of the child
• (b) gives importance to teaching English as a second language
• (c) promotes the child’s language but not the culture
• (d) hinders the development of the first language

108. Linguistic function such as intonation, tone, stress, and rhythm are known as :

• (a) Poetry
• (b) Prosody
• (c) Phonetics
• (d) Pragmatics

109. Which of the following statements is NOT true about languages in India ?

• (a) According to the Indian Constitution, English is an Associate Official Language.
• (b) According to the list of Eighth schedule of the Constitution of India, there are 22 languages.
• (c) Sanskrit is a Modern Indian Language.
• (d) Hindi is the lingua franca of the Indian sub-continent.

110. In a language class, students form groups under the guidance of a teacher and present an advertisement on a given topic. Learning a language in this way is called __________.

• (a) Collaborative learning
• (b) Competition and rivalry
• (c) Language games
• (d) Guidance and counseling

111. A teacher gives a task to familiarise the learners with the vocabulary used in restaurants. What among the following should be objective of the lesson ?

• (a) To acquaint the learner with the lexical items
• (b) To familiarise with the grammatical items
• (c) To introduce the text about a holiday destination
• (d) To develop critical thinking

112. Which school of learning believed that language, whether verbal or non-verbal, takes place through the process of habit formation ?

• (a) Functionalist
• (b) Behaviourist
• (c) Cognitivist
• (d) Interactionalist

113. The time and place of the story are called the __________.

• (a) Theme
• (b) Setting
• (c) Plot
• (d) Climax

114. In a language class, a teacher asks a group of students to act as purchasers, property sellers, landlords and tenants while other students are asked to watch them and enjoy their conversation. This activity is called __________.

• (a) Roleplay
• (b) Drama
• (c) Acting class
• (d) Guidance

115. A language teacher brings everyday objects such as newspapers, menu cards and train tickets to teach the students of class V. What is she doing to make learning happen ?

• (a) She is using authentic materials to make her teaching more realistic and useful.
• (b) She is trying to help her students to learn multiple languages.
• (c) She wants her students to learn English through real life like situations.
• (d) She is creating awareness in the students.

116. Which of the following is NOT an important factor in planning a listening lesson ?

• (a) Pausing the recording.
• (b) Speed of delivery.
• (c) Gender of speakers.
• (d) Number of speakers.

117. Multilingualism in India intends teachers to understand :

• (a) communication happens, and social cohesion is maintained
• (b) minority languages should be clubbed with dominant languages
• (c) ‘a language’ policy should be framed in a diverse society
• (d) language, identity and culture are separate entities

118. Which skill of language is known as receptive skills ?

• (a) Listening and Speaking
• (b) Speaking and Writing
• (c) Reading and Writing
• (d) Listening and Reading

119. Listening involves :

• (a) hearing the sound, decoding the sounds as they are
• (b) guessing the content
• (c) using prior knowledge of the subject
• (d) recognising sounds and deducing the meaning from it

120. Match the language teaching methods in Column - A with their understanding or related activities in Column - B : Column - A Column - B (a) Communicative Language Teaching (i) Socially acceptable and contextually appropriate language (b) Direct method (ii) Silent reading (c) Grammar Translation (iii) Written literary texts (d) West’s New Method (iv) Grammar is taught inductively

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

122. Complete the given word analogy : accustomed : habitual : : initiate : ? .

• (a) halt
• (b) complicate
• (c) start off
• (d) hinder

123. Having a sweet tooth means :

• (a) buying sweet food items from shops
• (b) being fond of sweets and chocolates
• (c) teeth being sweet to taste
• (d) teeth becoming decayed due to sugary food items

124. Doctors are not in favour of gene therapy because :

• (a) Sweet foods give energy to the body.
• (b) It is poisonous.
• (c) People will feel guilty after going through it.
• (d) It will enhance sugar levels in the body.

125. According to doctors, sweet foods are :

• (a) dangerous
• (b) energy boosters
• (c) poisonous
• (d) deactivated genes

126. The phrase ‘. . . . initiates a cascade of events’, means :

• (a) to put a stop to orderly events
• (b) to halt and hinder sequential events
• (c) signals given to the brain
• (d) to start a series of occurrences

127. Read the statements given below : (a) Doctors have favoured gene therapy to control sweet gene. (b) A sweet taste receptor recognizes the amount of sweetness in food. (c) Heredity factors have absolutely no role to play in inheriting the sweet gene.

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

128. ‘Chocoholics’ are people :

• (a) who hate chocolates
• (b) who enjoy both chocolates and alcohol
• (c) who are fond of chocolates
• (d) who are makers of chocolates

129. Why do the willows and poplars look absurd in the landscape ?

• (a) They are stunted shrubs.
• (b) They have minimum branches and leaves.
• (c) Because the landscape is generally treeless.
• (d) The other trees camouflage them.

131. Read the following two statements : Assertion (A) : Wood and sticks are piled high against the courtyard walls in the houses Reasoning (R) : Wood is found in abundance across Tibet

• (a) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct
• (b) (A) is correct and (R) is not the reason for it
• (c) (A) and (R) are both incorrect
• (d) (A) is correct and (R) is the reason for it.

132. Yak dung is used by the Tibetans as a substitute for :

• (a) buildings
• (b) marigolds
• (c) fire
• (d) wood

133. What aspect of Tibetan houses as described in the passage is incorrect ?

• (a) Walls are made of mortar and cement.
• (b) Tin cans line the window ledges.
• (c) Roofs are made of mud bricks.
• (d) They are solidly built.

134. The phrase ‘courtyards jostling together’ implies :

• (a) being very far apart
• (b) being in different sizes and dimensions
• (c) being one on top of the other
• (d) being in close proximity

135. Complete the given word analogy : precious : valuable : : ingenious : ? .

• (a) theoretical
• (b) inventive
• (c) genuine
• (d) practical

136. Which is a tool that allows for a number of synchronous and asynchronous online teaching opportunities ?

• (a) Textbook
• (b) Railway ticket
• (c) Television
• (d) Padlet

137. Which tool is not ideal for formative assessment ?

• (a) Assignment
• (b) Paper pencil test
• (c) Project
• (d) Class presentation

138. Using everyday objects to teach language is called __________.

• (a) Realia
• (b) Language games
• (c) Teaching aid
• (d) Text

139. India’s language in education policy (Three Language Formula) attempts to promote :

• (a) Multi language education
• (b) Monolingual education
• (c) Bilingual education with the focus on Hindi
• (d) Mother-tongue based multilingualism

140. What is NOT true about top-down processing ?

• (a) Listeners rely on their background knowledge
• (b) Listeners make guesses about the intended meaning
• (c) Listeners make use of the knowledge of the world
• (d) Listeners need to understand every word

141. When is International Mother Language Day celebrated ?

• (a) 1st January
• (b) 14th February
• (c) 21st February
• (d) 13th April

142. Identify the type of email you would write if you were writing to a colleague who is your friend.

• (a) Informal
• (b) Formal
• (c) Business
• (d) Correspondence

143. Assessment done throughout the teaching-learning process to clarify student learning and understanding is called __________.

• (a) Assessment for learning
• (b) Assessment of learning
• (c) Assessment in learning
• (d) Assessment as learning

144. In a second language class, a teacher played audio on ‘Health is wealth’. He then distributed handouts and asked the students to tick the correct answer from the given option. The objective of the lesson was to enable the learner :

• (a) to hear the lesson on health
• (b) to engage the learners with a task
• (c) to listen, to analyse the ideas
• (d) to memorise the lesson on health and wealth

145. What is NOT true about errors in language learning ?

• (a) Errors hinder the language learning process.
• (b) Errors are not always bad and help in learning.
• (c) Errors are crucial aspects of the language learning process.
• (d) Errors help to understand the process of second language acquisition.

146. Creativity in language education is :

• (a) open-ended classroom tasks which allow for different interpretations and answers.
• (b) merging elements from different subjects to understand something.
• (c) classroom activity using new methods of teaching.
• (d) classroom material using communicative language teaching.

147. Learners should be exposed to language, and errors are evidence that learning is taking place is advocated by :

• (a) Behaviourists
• (b) Cognitivist
• (c) Humanist
• (d) Psychoanalyst

148. Which of the following statements are correct ? (a) Dyslexia is a reading disorder. (b) Dysgraphia is a writing disorder. (c) Dysgraphia is a reading disorder. (d) Dyslexia is a writing disorder.

• (a) Only (a) is correct
• (b) Only (b) and (d) are correct
• (c) Both (a) and (b) are correct
• (d) Both (c) and (d) are correct

149. Rita, a government school teacher, uses visual devices and language games to teach English to class VII students. Which principle of teaching is Rita applying ?

• (a) Principle of natural process
• (b) Principle of practice and habit formation
• (c) Principle of motivation and interest
• (d) Principle of correlating with life

150. What is a short story which has animals as the main characters and teaches an explicit moral called ?

• (a) Fantasy
• (b) Fable
• (c) Science Fiction
• (d) Travelogue