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CTET 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Learning and Pedagogy
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) emphasizes:
- A. Only summative assessment at the end of the year
- B. Holistic development including co-scholastic areas
- C. Rote memorization and recall
- D. Comparison and ranking of students
Answer and solution
Answer: B
CCE focuses on holistic development of students by assessing both scholastic and co-scholastic areas continuously throughout the academic year, rather than just final examinations.
Q2 · Comprehension
In Language II assessment, which skill is primarily evaluated through unseen prose passages?
- A. Only grammatical accuracy
- B. Reading comprehension and interpretation
- C. Creative writing ability
- D. Speaking fluency
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Unseen prose passages primarily assess reading comprehension and interpretation skills, including the ability to understand meaning, context, and draw inferences from the text.
Q3 · Child Development (Primary School Child)
Which factor does NOT influence cognitive development according to Piaget?
- A. Biological maturation
- B. Active exploration and experience
- C. Social interaction
- D. Monetary rewards and punishments
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Piaget identified four factors influencing cognitive development: biological maturation, active exploration, social experiences, and equilibration. Monetary rewards are not part of Piaget's theory.
Q4 · Pedagogical Issues
Which of the following teaching aids is MOST appropriate for introducing the concept of place value to Class II students?
- A. Abacus
- B. Graph paper
- C. Protractor
- D. Compass
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The abacus is an excellent manipulative for teaching place value as it visually represents ones, tens, and hundreds through its beads and rods.
Q5 · Content
In traditional rainwater harvesting, which structure is commonly used in Rajasthan to collect and store rainwater?
- A. Bamboo drip irrigation
- B. Kuhls
- C. Tankas or Tanka
- D. Inundation canals
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Tankas are underground tanks used in Rajasthan to collect and store rainwater, particularly in areas with water scarcity.
Q6 · Pedagogical Issues
A teacher wants to assess the ability of students to classify animals based on their habitats. Which type of assessment would be MOST appropriate?
- A. Multiple choice test on animal names
- B. Project-based activity where students create habitat charts
- C. Oral recitation of textbook definitions
- D. True or false questions about animals
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Project-based activities allow students to demonstrate their understanding of classification through hands-on work and encourage deeper conceptual learning.
Q7 · Content
A rectangular garden has a length of 18 meters and a breadth of 12 meters. What is the area of the garden in square meters?
- A. 60 sq m
- B. 216 sq m
- C. 180 sq m
- D. 30 sq m
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Area of a rectangle = Length × Breadth = 18 m × 12 m = 216 square meters.
Q8 · Comprehension
Read the following sentences: "The ancient fort stood majestically on the hill. Its walls had witnessed centuries of history, from battles to celebrations. Visitors were always amazed by its grandeur and the stories it silently told." The word 'grandeur' in the passage most closely means:
- A. Simplicity
- B. Magnificence
- C. Weakness
- D. Loneliness
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The word 'grandeur' refers to the quality of being impressive, magnificent, or splendid, which fits the context describing the fort's majestic and impressive appearance.
Q9 · Content
Ladakh is known as a 'cold desert' because:
- A. It receives very heavy rainfall throughout the year
- B. It is a densely forested region
- C. It receives very little rainfall and has extreme cold temperatures
- D. It is located near the ocean
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Ladakh receives very low rainfall (as little as 10 cm per year) and experiences extreme cold, making it a cold desert despite being a mountainous region.
Q10 · Language Comprehension
Which of the following activities is MOST effective for developing comprehension skills among primary-level learners?
- A. Reading aloud without asking questions
- B. Asking inference-based and analytical questions after reading
- C. Memorizing the passage word by word
- D. Translating the passage into the mother tongue only
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Comprehension is strengthened when learners engage with the text through higher-order questions like inference, analysis, and evaluation, rather than rote memorization.
Breakdown by subject
Child Development and Pedagogy
3 questions
Language II
3 questions
Mathematics
5 questions
Environmental Studies
8 questions
Language I
1 questions