AP TET 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

AP TET 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Development of Child

   According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the stage during which adolescents (12-18 years) struggle to form a sense of self is:

   • A. Trust vs. Mistrust
   • B. Industry vs. Inferiority
   • C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
   • D. Intimacy vs. Isolation
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Erikson's fifth stage, Identity vs. Role Confusion, occurs during adolescence when individuals explore who they are, their values, and their future roles, leading to either a clear sense of identity or confusion about their place in society.

2. Q2 · Tamil

   தமிழில் உயிரெழுத்துக்களின் எண்ணிக்கை எவ்வளவு?

   • A. 10
   • B. 12
   • C. 14
   • D. 16
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   தமிழ் மொழியில் மொத்தம் 12 உயிரெழுத்துக்கள் உள்ளன - அ, ஆ, இ, ஈ, உ, ஊ, எ, ஏ, ஐ, ஒ, ஓ, ஔ.

3. Q3 · Grammar and Vocabulary

   In the context of multilingual classrooms, which grammatical challenge is most commonly faced by learners whose mother tongue has a different sentence structure?

   • A. Phonetic pronunciation errors
   • B. Word order and syntactic transfer
   • C. Vocabulary memorization issues
   • D. Spelling mistakes only
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Learners often transfer word order patterns from their mother tongue, leading to syntactic errors, which is a major grammatical challenge in multilingual classrooms.

4. Q4 · Vocabulary

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'Diligent':

   • A. Careful
   • B. Lazy
   • C. Sincere
   • D. Hardworking
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Diligent' means hardworking and careful, so the opposite would be 'lazy,' making option B the correct answer.

5. Q5 · Arithmetic

   A shopkeeper marks up his goods by 40% and then offers a discount of 25%. What is his net profit percentage?

   • A. 5%
   • B. 10%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 20%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Let CP = 100. Marked price = 140. After 25% discount, SP = 140 × 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5, so profit % = 5%.

6. Q6 · Mensuration

   The perimeter of a rectangular field is 120 m. If its length is 40 m, what is its area?

   • A. 600 m²
   • B. 800 m²
   • C. 1000 m²
   • D. 1200 m²
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Perimeter = 2(length + breadth) = 120 m. So, 2(40 + breadth) = 120, giving breadth = 20 m. Area = length × breadth = 40 × 20 = 800 m².

7. Q7 · Life Processes

   Which of the following processes helps plants to lose excess water in the form of water vapour?

   • A. Photosynthesis
   • B. Transpiration
   • C. Respiration
   • D. Germination
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Transpiration is the process by which water is lost from plants through stomata in the leaves in the form of water vapour.

8. Q8 · Transportation and Communication

   Which of the following modes of transport is most suitable for transporting perishable goods over long distances?

   • A. Railway transport
   • B. Air transport
   • C. Water transport
   • D. Pipeline transport
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Air transport is the fastest mode of transportation and is ideal for carrying perishable goods like flowers, medicines, and fresh food over long distances quickly.

9. Q9 · Pedagogy of EVS

   According to NCF 2005, which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of teaching Environmental Studies at the primary level?

   • A. To help children memorize scientific facts about the environment
   • B. To nurture children's curiosity and connect school learning with their real-life experiences
   • C. To prepare students for competitive examinations
   • D. To teach children advanced environmental concepts from higher classes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   NCF 2005 emphasizes that EVS should nurture children's natural curiosity, develop environmental awareness, and create meaningful connections between classroom learning and their everyday experiences.

10. Q10 · Geometry

    The sum of interior angles of a polygon with 8 sides is:

    • A. 1080°
    • B. 1260°
    • C. 1440°
    • D. 900°
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    The sum of interior angles of an n-sided polygon is (n - 2) × 180°. For n = 8, this equals (8 - 2) × 180° = 1080°.