CTET Paper I — 8 February 2026 (Set C)

1. Which of the following are important to ensure meaningful learning ? (i) Provisioning of emotional support. (ii) An atmosphere of competition and rivalry. (iii) Opportunities for doing and experimenting. (iv) Standardised curriculum.

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

2. Extrinsic motivation comes from __________ while intrinsic motivation is based on __________.

• (a) approval of others; personal satisfaction
• (b) personal satisfaction; approval of others
• (c) personal satisfaction; rewards such as prizes
• (d) avoidance of punishment; rewards such as prizes

3. As per Jean Piaget’s theory of development, children develop __________ by the end of sensorimotor stage.

• (a) Symbolic thinking
• (b) Conservation
• (c) Hypothetical logical reasoning
• (d) Object permanence

4. Students with mastery goal orientation set :

• (a) moderate goals motivated by fear and shame.
• (b) realistic learning goals.
• (c) high goals to impress others.
• (d) low goals to avoid failure

5. Which of the following is an effective way to reduce the influence of gender stereotypes amongst children prevalent in society ?

• (a) Assuming that children will naturally incline towards gender-neutral activities and interests.
• (b) Encouraging children to conform to traditional gender roles.
• (c) Providing children with materials that are gender-specific.
• (d) Exposing children to diverse gender roles and encouraging them to pursue their interests

6. Critical thinking in students can be promoted by :

• (a) Encouraging students to do rote rehearsal
• (b) Encouraging questions such as what, why, how
• (c) Discouraging metacognition
• (d) Discouraging collaborations

7. In response to the question, “Is it alright to steal the chocolate from the freezer in absence of your parents ?” 4-year-old Meera replied, “It will be wrong because doing so can cause punishment from the parent.” Meera’s moral reasoning depicts which stage of Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development ?

• (a) Pre-conventional
• (b) Conventional
• (c) Formal Conventional
• (d) Post-conventional

8. As per Lev Vygotsky, ‘inner speech’ :

• (a) occurs from birth until the age of three.
• (b) helps in reasoning and organizing thoughts.
• (c) hinders the cognitive development of children.
• (d) is a sign of cognitive immaturity among children

9. Principle of cephalocaudal development talks about __________ of development.

• (a) orderly sequence
• (b) discontinuous nature
• (c) linear nature
• (d) multiple dimensions

10. __________ refers to the time of development when an individual is most ready to acquire a new skill or ability and it is difficult to compensate for the loss of this later on in life.

• (a) Zone of Proximal Development
• (b) Developmental Milestone
• (c) Developmental Task
• (d) Sensitive Period __________

11. Which principle of development is illustrated in the following statement ? During infancy and early childhood, the limbs continue to grow faster than the hands and feet.

• (a) Principle of integration
• (b) Proximodistal principle
• (c) Cephalocaudal principle
• (d) Principle of centration

12. Which of the following are examples of authentic learning tasks for students in primary grades ?

• (a) Memorising a set of definitions.
• (b) Recalling factual information from textbook.
• (c) Copying answers from a friends’ notebook.
• (d) Applying the concept to daily life

13. Which of the following skill is not actively practiced in the process of ‘reciprocal teaching’ ?

• (a) Questioning
• (b) Clarifying
• (c) Memorizing
• (d) Predicting

14. In inclusive classrooms the curriculum should be __________ and instruction should be __________.

• (a) standardized; differentiated
• (b) flexible; differentiated
• (c) standardized; uniform
• (d) flexible; uniform

15. Talking aloud to oneself with no intent to communicate with others is __________ in childhood.

• (a) Normal and common
• (b) Uncommon but normal
• (c) Uncommon and abnormal
• (d) Abnormal but not uncommon

16. Assertion (A) : Learning is always situated in a social context. Reason (R) : What is learned cannot be separated from how it is learned and used. Choose the correct option :

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

17. Misconceptions among students should be __________ and intuitive guesses should be __________ among students in primary grades.

• (a) acknowledged; discouraged
• (b) ignored; encouraged
• (c) acknowledged; encouraged
• (d) dismissed; discouraged

18. Development of children :

• (a) is multidimensional and multidirectional.
• (b) is synonymous with growth.
• (c) is a simple and unitary process.
• (d) unfolds in a random manner which does not have any pattern

19. Which of the following is an example of a question that requires students to generate creative solutions ?

• (a) How would you rewrite the given text from the perspective of an object rather than a person ?
• (b) What is the definition of a noun ?
• (c) How do you identify the subject of a sentence ?
• (d) What are the various types of nouns ?

20. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is characterised by :

• (a) Delayed motor and language skills.
• (b) High levels of depression and mood swings.
• (c) Ongoing pattern of impulsivity.
• (d) Restricted and repetitive behavioural patterns

21. Assertion (A) : Creativity needs to be nurtured by presenting practical problems and issues to children for contemplation and reflection. Reason (R) : Creative children have the ability to discover something that is novel and need intellectual stimulation. Choose the correct option :

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

22. Which of the following hinders the process of effective problem solving ?

• (a) Analogical thinking
• (b) Response set
• (c) Concept mapping
• (d) Brainstorming

23. Formative assessment assumes that :

• (a) learners should also be involved in the process of assessment.
• (b) competition is essential for learning.
• (c) only quantitative parameters give ‘correct’ feedback.
• (d) qualitative parameters are biased and subjective

24. Assertion (A) : An effective pedagogical strategy is to ask children to make linkages of new information with what they already know. Reason (R) : Identifying commonalities and differences can help children organize information which help them to think as well as remember better. Choose the correct option :

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

25. Assertion (A) : Invented spellings, free explorations of writings provide teachers with opportunities of authentic assessment of learner levels. Reason (R) : Given the vast linguistic diversity in the classroom assessment in language should be dynamic. Choose the correct option :

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

26. According to Vygotsky’s theory, the zone of proximal development refers to :

• (a) The level of skill or knowledge a student must master to pass a test or receive a grade.
• (b) The level of skill or knowledge a student has already mastered.
• (c) The level of skill or knowledge a student is capable of mastering with help.
• (d) The level of skill or knowledge a student is unlikely to ever achieve

27. Assertion (A) : Teachers should provide a lot of scaffolding to children in the forms of prompts and cues. Reason (R) : Jean Piaget emphasized that more knowledgeable others play a significant role in advancing children’s cognitive skills through social interaction. Choose the correct option :

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

29. Which of the following is an effective strategy for teaching children with autism ?

• (a) Using strict discipline and punishment.
• (b) Providing constant eye contact.
• (c) Avoiding use of any audio-visual aids.
• (d) Maintaining a predictable routine

30. The ability of hand-eye coordination, balance and manual dexterity is affected in :

• (a) Dyspraxia
• (b) Dyslexia
• (c) Dyscalculia
• (d) Dysphasia

31. Main objective of teaching Pictographs to students is :

• (a) To represent data in an interesting way
• (b) To develop drawing skills in students
• (c) To utilize the free time of the students in the class
• (d) To engage students in the class activities

32. Amita starts from the place A and reaches place B in 4 hours 44 minutes. From there, she returns to the starting place A in 3 hours 24 minutes. If she reaches back at 2.30 pm, then her starting time from place A was

• (a) 6.24 am
• (b) 6.44 am
• (c) 6.00 am
• (d) 6.22 am

33. Problem solving method of teaching mathematics involves which of the following steps ? (a) Posing mathematical problems and instructing steps of solutions. (b) Design a task based upon the current understanding of the students. (c) Posing everyday problems and help learners make sense of the mathematics involved. (d) Allowing the learners to actively take part in the finding solutions of the problems and justify the solutions. Choose the correct option :

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

34. According to National Curriculum Framework 2005, mathematics curriculum must incorporate mathematical processes which are :

• (a) Doing quick mental calculations
• (b) Teaching and learning of procedures of problem solving
• (c) Memorization and application of formulae and multiplication tables in problem solving
• (d) Problem solving using estimation, approximations and spatial reasoning

35. The numerical values of perimeter and area of a square are equal. The length of the side of the square is :

• (a) 8 units
• (b) 1 unit
• (c) 2 units
• (d) 4 units

36. Ms. Rajlakshmi, a primary class mathematics teacher brings in a variety of concrete material in her classroom like bundles of match sticks, ice cream sticks, coloured buttons, base 10 blocks etc. to teach the concept of place value. Which of the following principles of theory of Zoltan P. Dienes is being used by her ?

• (a) Perceptual Variability Principle
• (b) Mathematical Variability Principle
• (c) Dynamic Principle
• (d) Iconic Mode

37. Which of the following statement is least appropriate about the errors made by students in a mathematics classroom ?

• (a) They can be described but cannot be analysed.
• (b) They can be repeated.
• (c) They can be determined by a diagnostic test.
• (d) They can be persistent if not identified

38. According to NIPUN Bharat Mission, the states will ensure to achieve foundational numeracy till grade III by the end of the year

• (a) 2029-30
• (b) 2026-27
• (c) 2027-28
• (d) 2024-25

39. What is the difference of the place values of the two 8s in the number 2853847 ?

• (a) 799920
• (b) 7999200
• (c) 799200
• (d) 792000

40. Computational skills in mathematics can be enhanced by :

• (a) clarifying concepts and procedures followed by a lot of practice
• (b) describing algorithms only
• (c) conducting hands-on-activities in class
• (d) giving conceptual knowledge

41. If HCF of two numbers is 18, then which of the following cannot be their LCM ?

• (a) 72
• (b) 144
• (c) 128
• (d) 108

42. One of the most important purposes of assessment in mathematics at primary school level is to :

• (a) find out mathematicians of the future
• (b) determine learner’s intelligence levels
• (c) find out important learning gaps and likewise make modifications in the pedagogy
• (d) prepare learners for secondary and high school mathematics

43. Which of the following activities, most appropriately, represents the four stages involved in handling data i.e., collecting, organising, representing and interpreting data ?

• (a) Asking the pupils to write the names of their favourite cartoons.
• (b) Collecting data about how pupils travel to school and then comparing the different modes of transport used by the pupils.
• (c) Asking the pupils to list their favourite food.
• (d) Asking the pupils to mark their birth dates on a calendar

44. Which of the following is an example of a task based on creative thinking that can be given to students of grade 5 ?

• (a) Write multiplication table of 7
• (b) Add 415 and 237 using column addition
• (c) Find the area of a rectangle using formula
• (d) Find the area of a rectangle whose length is half of its breadth

45. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

• (a) Two acute angles can be put together to make a reflex angle.
• (b) Two acute angles can be put together to make an obtuse angle.
• (c) One acute angle and one obtuse angle can be put together to make a straight angle.
• (d) Reflex angle is greater than 1808 but less than 3608

46. Which of the following is least appropriate in context of learning outcomes at foundational stage in mathematics ?

• (a) Primarily summative assessment is used to assess the skills or concepts developed at each level.
• (b) Explicit and measurable learning outcomes are defined which are the pathways for competency acquisition.
• (c) Designing activities connected to real-life situations to strengthen the learning outcomes.
• (d) Children advance to the next level of learning outcomes only upon achieving certain level of proficiency at the current level

47. The missing number in the pattern 325, 259, 204, 160, 127, 105 __________ is

• (a) 94
• (b) 90
• (c) 96
• (d) 98

48. Which of the following statements is least appropriate about mathematics curriculum for primary classes ?

• (a) It must be dynamic and coherent in nature.
• (b) It should be joyful and rigid.
• (c) It should help in making connections in mathematics.
• (d) It should enhance relational understanding

49. How many twin primes are there in the numbers from 1 to 50 ? 1

• (a) 4
• (b) 7
• (c) 6
• (d) 5 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK /

50. Which among the following is an example of a real life situation which represents ‘division as equal sharing’ ?

• (a) Divide 50 into 10 equal groups.
• (b) There are 10 biscuits in a packet. How many biscuits will be there in 5 such packets ?
• (c) There are 60 toffees in a packet and Samir would like to distribute it to his friends. How many toffees each friend will get ?
• (d) There are 30 students in a class. Teacher wants to form 5 groups of same size. How many students will be there in each group ?

52. The difference between the greatest and smallest five digit numbers that can be formed using the digits 8, 2, 7, 0 and 6 only once is

• (a) 67942
• (b) 56942
• (c) 65942
• (d) 66942

53. A triangular pyramid has :

• (a) 3 faces and 4 edges.
• (b) 4 faces and 4 edges.
• (c) 4 faces and 6 edges.
• (d) 3 faces and 6 edges

54. Radha bought 9 bags of rice each weighing 9 kg 995 g. Total weight of rice in the bags is

• (a) 89.955 kg
• (b) 89.985 kg
• (c) 89.595 kg
• (d) 89.795 kg SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK /

55. Which of the following letters has one line of symmetry ?

• (a) S
• (b) V
• (c) O
• (d) X

56. In a class, teacher prepared following table showing colours of eyes of 40 students : Blue eye Brown eye Black eye Boys 5 4 11 Girls 7 3 10 Teacher told four students to write one statement each about this table on black-board. They wrote : (a) Number of boys and girls are equal. (b) Mostly students have black eye. (c) Total number of students having blue eyes is odd. (d) Total number of students having brown eyes is odd. Choose the correct option :

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

57. While giving a rectangular page to Mohan, Mathematics teacher told him to make a square out of it. Mohan folded that paper from one side and made a square. At what level of Van Heile’s theory of geometrical understanding Mohan is ?

• (a) Level 0 (Visualisation)
• (b) Level 3 (Deduction)
• (c) Level 2 (Relationship)
• (d) Level 1 (Analysis)

58. Work of which Indian Mathematician can be associated with “Game Theory” ?

• (a) Brahmgupta
• (b) Aryabhatta
• (c) Mahavira
• (d) Ramanujan

59. The perimeter of a rectangle is 410 m and its length is 123 m. The breadth of the rectangle (in m) is

• (a) 88
• (b) 92
• (c) 82
• (d) 86

60. If a six digits number 72x292 is divisible by 36, then the value of (3x+2) is

• (a) 20
• (b) 15
• (c) 16
• (d) 17 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK /

61. A teacher of Environmental Studies should include the local context of the children in conducting his/her class activities. Which of the following should a teacher pay attention to in order to incorporate the local context ?

• (a) Selection of local context should be from the textbooks of Environmental Studies.
• (b) Local context should be selected according to the convenience of a teacher.
• (c) The selection of local context should be in line with the discipline of the school.
• (d) The selection of the local context should be pedagogically imaginative and ethically correct

62. Choose the correctly matched pair(s). Language Where it is spoken (State) (a) Malayalam (i) Goa (b) Konkani (ii) Kerala (c) Marathi (iii) Jharkhand (d) Gujarati (iv) Karnataka (e) Kannada (v) Maharashtra (f) Kuduk (vi) Gujarat

• (a) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(iv), (e)-(vi), (f)-(iii)
• (b) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv), (e)-(v), (f)-(vi)
• (c) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(v), (d)-(vi), (e)-(iv), (f)-(iii)
• (d) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv), (e)-(vi), (f)-(v)

63. Which of the following assessment criteria, at the district/state/national level, informs various stakeholders about a child’s learning and also ensures quality of education ?

• (a) Learning Outcomes and Competencies
• (b) Specific Learning Objectives
• (c) Learning Objectives
• (d) Learning Outcomes

64. As per the EVS curriculum, which one of the following topics related to “Family and Friends” should be most suitable for class 3 children ?

• (a) Changes in the family
• (b) Society as family
• (c) Family Tree
• (d) Causes of the changing nature of the family

65. Which one of the following tools is used to cut the dried leaves from the top of the onions in Karnataka ?

• (a) Knife
• (b) Khunti
• (c) Illige
• (d) Kurige

66. At the elementary level, which one of the following topics would be most suitable for discussion and experience sharing in the EVS class ?

• (a) Dandi march and concept of evaporation.
• (b) Everyone does not get the facility of water equally.
• (c) Uses of water and concept of density.
• (d) Uses of water and soluble substances

67. In the following question, Assertion and Reason are followed. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option from the following. Assertion : The child’s local objects are a natural source of learning which should be given primacy in the classroom. Reason : When the living world in and around the school is available for contemplation, children will be aware of environmental issues and will be able to nurture their interest in them.

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

68. Which of the following should not be the appropriate pedagogy to learn theme “food” of EVS ?

• (a) Motivating the children to draw a labelled diagram of the digestive system.
• (b) Ask the children to draw their own picture and draw in their mind where the food goes from their mouth in the picture.
• (c) The teacher should try to make the children express their own views.
• (d) Stimulate children’s imagination to give them opportunities to construct knowledge

69. A person boarded Rajdhani train from New Delhi on 30 April 2022 and reached Bhubaneshwar on 01 May 2022. The train departed from New Delhi at 17:00 hours and reached Bhubaneshwar at 20:00 hrs on 01 May 2022. If the distance between New Delhi and Bhubaneshwar by train route is nearly 1701 km. The average speed of the train during this journey was :

• (a) 63.3 km/h
• (b) 60 km/h
• (c) 62.7 km/h
• (d) 63 km/h

70. Which of the following is correct in the context of Environmental Studies ? (A) The syllabus of Environmental Studies is title based in which the arrangement of titles is in a spiral and sequential manner. (B) The curriculum of Environmental Studies is theme based in which the arrangement of theme and sub-theme is in a spiral and sequential manner. (C) The curriculum of Environmental Studies is integrated. (D) Each lesson of the syllabus does not start with the main concept but starts with the main questions.

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

71. Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully. (A) : The history of many places show us how many different cultural influences have helped to shape life and culture there. (R) : Thus regions became very diverse because of their unique history for example Laddakh and Kerala. Choose the correct option from the following.

• (a) (A) is false but (R) is true.
• (b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A).
• (c) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A).
• (d) (A) is true but (R) is false

72. There are many poems related to the environment in the textbooks of Environmental Studies. The teacher should also ask the children to create poems. Which one of the following process skills is mainly developed by writing poems ?

• (a) Learning skills
• (b) Convergent skill
• (c) Creative expression
• (d) Motor skills

73. What is the significance of Environmental Studies at the primary level ? Choose the most appropriate option from the following. (A) It is child focused. (B) Its focus is to teach the environment to children. (C) Environmental Studies makes children experience their environment. (D) Its objective is to develop positive attitude, problem solving skills and values.

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

74. Ajay is a teacher of Environmental Studies and he wants to conduct a role play activity in his class. Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a role play for the children ?

• (a) Germination of seeds.
• (b) A family that gets only two buckets of water from a water tanker everyday.
• (c) Demonstration of solubility of various substances.
• (d) Evaporation of water

75. The territorial states of Karnataka are :

• (a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha
• (b) Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
• (c) Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Gujarat
• (d) Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Kerala

76. An Environmental Studies teacher of class 4 made different groups of children in his class to do the task of making letter boxes on the theme Travel. During the work of making the model of the letter box, the teacher also assessed their work. Which of the following assessment tools would the teacher have used to assess children’s activity ?

• (a) Achievement test and Anecdotal records
• (b) Worksheet
• (c) Portfolio
• (d) Check List and Achievement test

77. Consider the following Statements (A) and (B). Statement (A) : Animals whose ears you can see have hair on their body. These animals give birth to young ones. Statement (B) : Animals, whose ears you cannot see and they donot have hair on their body, lay eggs. Select the correct code from the following.

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

78. A teacher demonstrates an experiment to his class how a mirror becomes hazy when we exhale air on it. Which general objective of teaching EVS is being achieved through this experiment ?

• (a) Demonstrating experiment to the children.
• (b) To engage children in exploratory and hands-on activities to acquire basic cognitive and motor skills through processes of observation, classification and inference.
• (c) Explain the concept of cold or hot air to children.
• (d) Explain the concept of inhalation and exhalation

79. Read the following Assertion and its Reason and choose the correct answer. Assertion (A) : Without worker-bee, there would be neither beehieve nor any nectar collection. Reason (R) : The male bees have very special role as workers.

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

80. Many lessons in the NCERT EVS textbook are based on real people and their real experiences. Why would the textbook development committee have included real people and their real experiences ? (A) Children easily relate to real people. (B) During EVS, ideas can be discussed with the children by including their experiences. (C) It helps in reinforcing the idea that environmental studies can be done only in classrooms and through textbooks. (D) Real people and their experiences inspire children.

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

81. On the map of a big city following scale is mentioned. Scale : 1 cm = 845 m If on this map the measured distance between two important locations of the city is 13.7 cm, the actual distance between the two locations is approximately :

• (a) 11.02 km
• (b) 12.50 km
• (c) 12.90 km
• (d) 11.57 km

82. I am an Indian bird who lay eggs in between the stones. My nest is made of soft twigs, roots, wools, hair and cotton wool. Who am I ? Choose the correct answer from the following.

• (a) Indian Robin
• (b) Indian Peafowl
• (c) Crow
• (d) Woodpecker

83. Consider the following Statements (A) and (B). Statement (A) : Sloth spends almost 20 hours a day sleeping. Statement (B) : Sloth lives for about 20 years and in that time they move around only 5 trees. Select the correct code from the following.

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

84. Fill in the blank : (i) Urea : Inorganic fertilizer : : Cow dung : _________ (ii) Gum : Natural adhesive : : __________ : Artificial adhesive. Choose the correct option.

• (a) (i) Organic fertilizer (ii) Rubber
• (b) (i) Manure (ii) Rubber
• (c) (i) Fertilizer (ii) Fevicol
• (d) (i) Manure (ii) Fevicol

85. The locations of Punjab and Kerala respectively with respect to Bihar are :

• (a) North-west; South-west
• (b) Due North; South-east
• (c) North-west; South-east
• (d) North-east; South-west

86. The distance between the capital of India (New Delhi) and the capital of Bihar (Patna) is 792 km. If an express bus covers this distance in 11 hours, the average speed of the bus in metre per second is :

• (a) 72 m/s
• (b) 15 m/s
• (c) 20 m/s
• (d) 36 m/s

87. It is said that children learn a lot from their surroundings quite easily. Their experiences should be brought into the classroom, their questions answered and their curiosities satisfied. By doing so, the curriculum of EVS can be made more enriching and creative. In the context of the above, the curriculum of Environmental Studies is indicating which of the following principles ?

• (a) Information to Understanding
• (b) Local to Global
• (c) Unknown to Known
• (d) Global to Local

88. In the following question, Assertion and Reason are followed. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option from the following. Assertion : The cultural resources of the communities are also very important for the learning of the child. Folk tales, folk songs, jokes, art etc. enrich the language and knowledge of the child. Reason : The local environment of the child is not only physical or natural, but his socio- cultural environment is also local.

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

89. Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A) : A distinct centrally located spherical structure in a cell is called Nucleus. Reason (R) : Nucleus is surrounded by a jelly like structure called cytoplasm.

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

90. I am a tree of desert areas. I grow without much water. My wood is not affected by insects and bark is used for making medicine. Guess, who am I ? Choose the correct answer from the following.

• (a) Date Palm
• (b) Acacia
• (c) Desert Oak
• (d) Khejadi tree

91. Which of the following is opposite in meaning to ‘admonition’ ?

• (a) shriek
• (b) rebuke
• (c) flattery
• (d) praise

92. Why was Tarawati not keen to get Roopa educated ?

• (a) Because she did not want Roopa to go out
• (b) Because she did not love her
• (c) Because she did not know the value of good education
• (d) Because she did not want to spend money on Roopa’s education

93. Why did Tarawati’s husband ‘berate’ her ?

• (a) For picking up fights with neighbours
• (b) For not doing the household work properly
• (c) For not treating their daughter well
• (d) For constantly quarrelling with him

94. Tarawati’s emotional state towards her daughter could be described as __________.

• (a) ambivalent
• (b) hostile
• (c) loving
• (d) indifferent

96. Choose the word nearest in meaning to ‘holler’.

• (a) talk
• (b) quarrel
• (c) shout
• (d) request

98. ‘Things were lying at sixes and sevens ...’ means .....

• (a) being old and worn-out
• (b) being dirty and unwashed
• (c) in proper order
• (d) in a disorderly state

100. What does ‘the poverty line/receded further’ signify ?

• (a) That poverty is a thing of the past
• (b) That poverty is going down
• (c) That poverty is of no consequence in the present-day world
• (d) That poverty is increasing

101. What natural calamity is the poet talking about ?

• (a) landslide
• (b) floods
• (c) drought
• (d) earthquake

102. Kalahandi as described in the poem stands for :

• (a) natural disasters
• (b) development
• (c) prosperity
• (d) hunger

103. What is the dominant ‘mood’ of the poem ?

• (a) anger
• (b) relief
• (c) sorrow
• (d) surprise

104. ‘The god of rain/turned away his face’. Which figure of speech is used here ?

• (a) oxymoron
• (b) transferred epithet
• (c) alliteration
• (d) personification

105. The village becoming a graveyard is a metaphor that :

• (a) people are living in graveyards.
• (b) people are dying in large numbers.
• (c) people are migrating to other cities.
• (d) more graveyards are being planned.

106. Textbooks contain stories, poems, plays and other forms of writing by writers. We need to select such materials because they are __________.

• (a) they are in simple language
• (b) authentic and are in natural language
• (c) written with the purpose to be used in textbooks
• (d) written by well known writers

107. A teacher found some of the aspects of language learning e.g. reading with understanding a text on scientific concepts. She decided to pick students who find it difficult on the particular aspects. She took separate session for them to support them read and understand such text. What is this practice known as ?

• (a) Feedback Teaching.
• (b) Remedial Teaching.
• (c) Higher Order Skills.
• (d) Thinking Skills.

108. Assertion (A) : A student portfolio is a purposeful collection of pieces of student work. Reason (R) : The Portfolio can encourage students to evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

109. What steps would you take as a teacher to facilitate students’ interaction in your class ? (a) Encourage the students to ask more questions. (b) Conduct pair and group work and invite opinion from the students. (c) Make them read the text loudly and respond individually so that individual learning takes place. (d) Read the dialogues to each other to interact and ask questions to each other.

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

110. A language teacher gives students a questionnaire in order to find out more about their learning styles and preferences. Here the teacher is in the role of a :

• (a) Diagnostician.
• (b) Manager.
• (c) Planner.
• (d) Provider of expert information.

111. Which one of the following is NOT a sub skill of reading ?

• (a) Knowing the spelling of each word.
• (b) Recognizing vocabulary, picking out key words.
• (c) Deducing the meaning and use of unfamiliar lexical items.
• (d) Scanning to locate specifically required information.

112. A teacher of class I asks her learners to scribble, draw and write whatever children want, on the walls. What does she encourage here ?

• (a) initiation to writing the letters of alphabets.
• (b) emergent literacy development.
• (c) joy and humour.
• (d) writing skill development.

113. Which of the following statement related to the young learners is true ?

• (a) young learners get motivated by abstract concepts.
• (b) young learners understand the abstract concepts.
• (c) young learners find it hard to understand abstract concepts.
• (d) young learners partially understand the abstract concepts.

114. Assertion (A) : Language forms a critical aspect of cultural awareness and expression, which is considered among the major competencies to develop in children. Reason (R) : The competencies of cultural awareness and expression provide children with a sense of identity, belongingness, as well as an appreciation of other cultures and identities. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

115. To assess whether students can use functional exponents for buying something in a shop, it would be appropriate for students to ;

• (a) Draw the scene between shopkeeper and customers.
• (b) Write short dialogue between shopkeeper and customers.
• (c) Write about their food preferences.
• (d) Read a short story between shopkeeper and customers.

116. Assertion (A) : Learning experiences in the classroom are deeply connected to children’s lives and their contexts. Reason (R) : Learning experiences are designed to build on children’s previous understanding. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

117. To help students to develop their vocabulary, a teacher is using the material that contains language that has been made easier for students and is based on authentic material. This material is :

• (a) Graded readers.
• (b) Newspaper.
• (c) Role-cards.
• (d) Bilingual dictionaries.

118. Which of the following is NOT true of learning a language ?

• (a) Grammar learning is essential for learning a language.
• (b) All learners can learn a language easily if sufficient engagement with language is given.
• (c) Language learning takes time.
• (d) Language learning is meaning making.

119. Which one of the following is incorrect about the pictures ? Pictures and illustration in books :

• (a) help to present language in unfamiliar and memorable contexts.
• (b) support content.
• (c) retain the interest of children.
• (d) to give them opportunity to draw such pictures.

120. Cognitive theory of language development, supports that language is :

• (a) dependent on child’s understanding of the concept before verbalizing it.
• (b) innate capacity of an individual.
• (c) learnt through reward and punishment.
• (d) learnt through interaction with in the society

122. State which of the following statements is True/False ? (A) The narrator offered sympathy to the old woman. (B) The boy attacked his sister in a violent manner.

• (a) (B) is True but (A) is False.
• (b) Both (A) and (B) are True.
• (c) Both (A) and (B) are False.
• (d) (A) is True but (B) is False.

125. State which of the following statements is True/False ? (A) The boy was dressed in casual wear. (B) On seeing his sister, the boy attacked her in rage.

• (a) (B) is True but (A) is False.
• (b) Both (A) and (B) are True.
• (c) Both (A) and (B) are False.
• (d) (A) is True but (B) is False.

126. The youngman who appeared on the scene .....

• (a) was grievously wounded.
• (b) looked hale and hearty.
• (c) was happy and smiling.
• (d) seemed full of curiosity

127. What kind of sentence is the following ? And what was that in his hand ?

• (a) Negative
• (b) Assertive
• (c) Interrogative
• (d) Exclamatory

129. Choose the word nearest in meaning to ‘patriarch’ :

• (a) neighbour
• (b) friend
• (c) father-figure
• (d) relative

130. Who was selected as the leader of the tribe ?

• (a) the humblest
• (b) the oldest and the wisest
• (c) the most powerful
• (d) the most domineering

131. In situations of war between tribes, the patriarch .....

• (a) gave up his leadership role.
• (b) became less powerful.
• (c) became more powerful.
• (d) was ignored.

132. How was food divided in the tribe ?

• (a) It was divided unequally along gender lives.
• (b) It was divided equally among all members.
• (c) The strong got more while the weak got less.
• (d) The patriarch got the lion’s share.

134. State which of the following is True/False. (A) With new kinds of work coming up, the patriarch functioned like an organiser. (B) The patriarch led his tribe to battle.

• (a) (B) is True but (A) is False.
• (b) Both (A) and (B) are True.
• (c) Both (A) and (B) are False.
• (d) (A) is True but (B) is False.

135. Identify the tense of the given expression : ‘Whatever a man earned was divided up ...’

• (a) Past Perfect
• (b) Present Tense
• (c) Present Perfect
• (d) Past Tense

136. Assertion (A) : Reading is more than just pronouncing a word right. Reason (R) : Reading is decoding. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

137. Retelling of a story read by a student in his/her own words helps in assessing :

• (a) Memory
• (b) Accuracy
• (c) Fluency
• (d) Comprehension

138. Which among these is the primary responsibility of a language teacher ?

• (a) Instructing the learners.
• (b) Identifying learner’s communicative needs.
• (c) Selecting the content for teaching.
• (d) Grouping learners into different classes.

139. The ‘minimal pair’ drill can be an effective strategy to improve :

• (a) Reading comprehension
• (b) Grammar
• (c) Vocabulary
• (d) Pronunciation

140. Which one of the following is incorrect about storytelling for children ? Listening to stories, help children to :

• (a) learn new moral values to be followed in life.
• (b) learn new words and expand their vocabulary.
• (c) learn sentence structure.
• (d) develop problem-solving skills.

141. Which of the following is an incorrect assumption in language teaching ?

• (a) Language teaching should give importance to writing rather than to speech.
• (b) Learners acquire language by trying to use it in real situations.
• (c) Learner’s first language plays an important role in learning.
• (d) Language teaching should have a focus in communicative activities.

142. A teacher in a language task makes a mixed ability group of students. This mixed ability group is made to :

• (a) share teacher’s load, as the teacher cannot give attention to all.
• (b) identify weaker students.
• (c) give space to dominate students to express freely.
• (d) encourage students to help one another

143. Assertion (A) : Drawing is considered to be the beginning of writing in the early literacy. Reason (R) : Pictures are symbols and carry meaning. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

144. A teacher in class V gave students a task to write a story. While students write a story, the teacher walks round the class helping students who make errors or ask new words. Here the teacher is in the role of a :

• (a) Diagnostician
• (b) Manager
• (c) Planner
• (d) Facilitator

145. Assertion (A) : Remedial teaching is an integral part of the teaching-learning process. Reason (R) : Remedial teaching is to teach again, not necessarily in the same manner the language items not properly learnt. Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

146. A teacher finds a video to fit into the topic of the unit and plans for a pair work activity around this video. The objective of this pair work activity is to encourage students to :

• (a) develop language awareness.
• (b) assess their own work.
• (c) make them work at a faster pace together.
• (d) work independently of the teacher.

147. Children at the foundational stage are most comfortable and learn best in :

• (a) English medium.
• (b) the medium of instruction.
• (c) the official language.
• (d) their home language.

148. A collection of short stories and other narratives are prescribed as supplementary reader for language learning. What is the major purpose of the supplementary reader ?

• (a) To promote extensive reading.
• (b) To promote multilingualism.
• (c) To promote intensive reading.
• (d) To promote moral learning.

149. Children should be exposed to and immersed in __________.

• (a) multiple written languages from an early age
• (b) two oral languages from an early age
• (c) two written languages from an early age
• (d) multiple oral languages from an early age

150. Which of the following is not related to the Behaviourist theory of language acquisition ?

• (a) Social interaction.
• (b) Operant conditioning.
• (c) Empty vessel.
• (d) Trial and error