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AP TET 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Individual Differences and Personality
Individual differences that exist within the same person at different times or in different aspects are referred to as:
- A. Inter-individual differences
- B. Intra-individual differences
- C. Group differences
- D. Environmental differences
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Intra-individual differences refer to variations within the same individual across different contexts, time periods, or abilities, such as being strong in mathematics but weak in languages.
Q2 · Telugu
తెలుగు భాషలో 'సమాసం' అంటే ఏమిటి?
- A. రెండు లేదా అంతకంటే ఎక్కువ పదాల కలయిక
- B. పదాల విభజన
- C. శబ్ద పునరావృతం
- D. అక్షరాల విన్యాసం
Answer and solution
Answer: A
సమాసం అనేది రెండు లేదా అంతకంటే ఎక్కువ పదాలను కలిపి ఒక కొత్త పదం ఏర్పరచడం. ఉదాహరణకు: రాజ + పుత్రుడు = రాజపుత్రుడు.
Q3 · Reading Comprehension
Which skill is primarily assessed through reading comprehension exercises in Language I?
- A. Ability to understand and interpret written text
- B. Ability to speak fluently
- C. Ability to write essays
- D. Ability to memorize vocabulary
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Reading comprehension primarily assesses the learner's ability to understand, interpret, and derive meaning from written text in the target language.
Q4 · Phonology
Identify the word in which the underlined letter(s) have a DIFFERENT sound from the others:
- A. w<u>or</u>k
- B. f<u>or</u>k
- C. p<u>or</u>k
- D. c<u>or</u>k
Answer and solution
Answer: A
In 'work,' the 'or' is pronounced as /ɜː/, while in fork, pork, and cork it is pronounced as /ɔː/, making A the correct answer.
Q5 · Arithmetic
A man invested Rs. 12,000 at 8% simple interest per annum. What will be the total amount after 3 years?
- A. Rs. 14,880
- B. Rs. 14,400
- C. Rs. 15,120
- D. Rs. 14,640
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Simple Interest = (12000 × 8 × 3)/100 = 2880. Total Amount = 12000 + 2880 = Rs. 14,880.
Q6 · Data Handling
The marks obtained by 5 students in a test are 72, 85, 90, 68, and 75. What is the mean mark?
- A. 76
- B. 78
- C. 80
- D. 82
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mean = (72 + 85 + 90 + 68 + 75) ÷ 5 = 390 ÷ 5 = 78.
Q7 · Algebra
If 3x - 7 = 2x + 5, then the value of 5x is:
- A. 50
- B. 60
- C. 70
- D. 80
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Solving 3x - 7 = 2x + 5 gives 3x - 2x = 5 + 7, so x = 12. Therefore, 5x = 5 × 12 = 60.
Q8 · Professions and Services
A teacher wants students to understand the importance of various professions in their community. Which teaching strategy would be MOST effective?
- A. Showing a documentary film about different professions
- B. Organizing a field visit to meet local workers and interact with them
- C. Asking students to read textbook chapters on professions
- D. Displaying charts showing different professions in the classroom
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Direct interaction with community workers through field visits provides authentic, experiential learning that helps students understand real-life roles, challenges, and contributions of various professions.
Q9 · Natural Phenomena
A student observes that the length of a shadow changes during different times of the day. Which scientific concept is BEST demonstrated by this observation?
- A. The Earth revolves around the Sun
- B. The Earth rotates on its axis
- C. The Moon revolves around the Earth
- D. The Sun changes its position in space
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The changing length and direction of shadows throughout the day is caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis, which changes the angle at which sunlight strikes objects at different times.
Q10 · Statistics
The mean of five numbers 12, 18, 15, 20, and x is 16. Find the value of x.
- A. 13
- B. 14
- C. 15
- D. 16
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Mean = (12 + 18 + 15 + 20 + x) ÷ 5 = 16, hence 65 + x = 80, so x = 15.
Breakdown by subject
Child Development and Pedagogy
2 questions
Language I (Telugu / Urdu / Hindi / Tamil / Kannada / Odia)
3 questions
Language II — English
3 questions
Mathematics
3 questions
Environmental Studies (Paper I)
2 questions
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
2 questions
Social Studies (Paper II Alternative)
2 questions