Assam TET 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

Assam TET 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 120 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 · Piaget and Bruner

   According to Piaget's theory, a child who can arrange sticks in ascending order of their length but has difficulty understanding abstract concepts is most likely in which stage of cognitive development?

   • A. Sensorimotor stage
   • B. Preoperational stage
   • C. Concrete operational stage
   • D. Formal operational stage
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Seriation (arranging objects in order) is a characteristic ability of children in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years). Children at this stage can think logically about concrete objects but struggle with abstract thinking, which develops in the formal operational stage.

2. Q2 · Vygotsky

   Ramesh, a Class III student, cannot solve a particular mathematics problem alone but successfully completes it with hints from his teacher. According to Vygotsky's theory, this learning zone is called:

   • A. Zone of Actual Development
   • B. Zone of Proximal Development
   • C. Zone of Cognitive Development
   • D. Zone of Moral Development
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), as proposed by Vygotsky, represents the gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance from a more knowledgeable person like a teacher or peer.

3. Q3 · RTE Act 2009

   According to the Right to Education Act 2009, which of the following is NOT a provision for elementary education?

   • A. Free education for all children aged 6-14 years
   • B. No child shall be held back in any class till completion of elementary education
   • C. 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools
   • D. Corporal punishment is permitted in extreme cases of indiscipline
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The RTE Act 2009 explicitly prohibits corporal punishment and mental harassment of children. It mandates free and compulsory education, no detention policy, and 25% reservation in private schools for EWS, but corporal punishment is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.

4. Q4 · Children with Special Needs

   In an inclusive classroom, a teacher notices a student who has difficulty in reading despite having normal intelligence and adequate educational opportunity. This learning difficulty is most likely:

   • A. Dysgraphia
   • B. Dyslexia
   • C. Dyscalculia
   • D. ADHD
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in reading despite normal intelligence. Dysgraphia relates to writing difficulties, Dyscalculia involves mathematical difficulties, and ADHD is an attention disorder, not specifically related to reading.

5. Q5 · Principles of Development

   The principle of development that states 'development proceeds from head to toe' is known as:

   • A. Proximodistal principle
   • B. Cephalocaudal principle
   • C. General to specific principle
   • D. Spiral principle
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The cephalocaudal principle states that development progresses from the head (cephalic region) downward to the tail/feet (caudal region). This is why infants first gain control of their head, then trunk, then legs.

6. Q6 · LSRW Skills

   Which of the following activities is MOST appropriate for developing listening skills in primary school children?

   • A. Asking students to write a paragraph
   • B. Conducting a story-telling session followed by questions
   • C. Assigning students to read a chapter silently
   • D. Making students copy sentences from the blackboard
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Story-telling followed by comprehension questions is an effective activity for developing listening skills as it requires children to actively listen, understand, and respond. Writing, silent reading, and copying are related to other LSRW skills, not listening specifically.

7. Q7 · Approaches to Teaching EVS

   A Class IV teacher wants to teach about 'Water Conservation' effectively. Which pedagogical approach would be MOST appropriate?

   • A. Dictating notes about water conservation methods
   • B. Showing pictures of dams and rivers
   • C. Organizing a field visit to a nearby water body and discussing observations
   • D. Asking students to memorize water conservation slogans
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   EVS pedagogy emphasizes experiential and activity-based learning. A field visit provides hands-on experience and direct observation, making learning meaningful and contextual. This aligns with the constructivist approach recommended for teaching environmental studies.

8. Q8 · Nature of Mathematics

   Which of the following best reflects the 'abstract' nature of mathematics at the primary level?

   • A. Mathematics uses symbols and operations that represent ideas without physical form
   • B. Mathematics problems always require concrete materials
   • C. Mathematics is based purely on memorization of formulas
   • D. Mathematics learning is independent of logical reasoning
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The abstract nature of mathematics refers to its use of symbols, numbers, and operations that represent concepts and relationships without physical manifestation. While concrete materials help in understanding, mathematics ultimately deals with abstract ideas like numbers and operations.

9. Q9 · Theories of Intelligence

   According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, a child who shows exceptional ability in understanding rhythm and musical patterns demonstrates which type of intelligence?

   • A. Linguistic intelligence
   • B. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
   • C. Musical-rhythmic intelligence
   • D. Logical-mathematical intelligence
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Musical-rhythmic intelligence, as proposed by Howard Gardner, involves the capacity to recognize and compose musical pitches, tones, and rhythms. This is distinct from linguistic (language), bodily-kinesthetic (body movement), and logical-mathematical (reasoning) intelligences.

10. Q10 · Motivation in Learning

    When a student studies hard to get praise and recognition from parents and teachers, this type of motivation is called:

    • A. Intrinsic motivation
    • B. Extrinsic motivation
    • C. Natural motivation
    • D. Achievement motivation
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Extrinsic motivation comes from external factors such as rewards, praise, grades, or recognition from others. When a student studies for parental approval rather than for the joy of learning itself, it is extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation would be studying for personal satisfaction.