CTET 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

CTET 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 · Child Development (Primary School Child)

   According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years) is able to:

   • A. Think abstractly and hypothetically
   • B. Understand conservation and reversibility
   • C. Engage only in egocentric thinking
   • D. Learn through reflexes and sensory exploration
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   In Piaget's concrete operational stage, children develop logical thinking about concrete objects and can understand conservation (that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape) and reversibility.

2. Q2 · Content

   A teacher wants students to understand the concept of fractions through real-life examples. Which pedagogical approach is most suitable?

   • A. Asking students to memorize fraction tables
   • B. Using concrete materials like cutting fruits or sharing pizza
   • C. Writing fraction definitions on the board
   • D. Giving only written worksheets with fraction problems
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using concrete materials and real-life examples like cutting fruits or sharing pizza helps students visualize and understand fractions meaningfully, making abstract concepts concrete.

3. Q3 · Content

   Which of the following topics in primary mathematics helps develop spatial understanding?

   • A. Number operations only
   • B. Geometry and shapes
   • C. Time calculation
   • D. Money transactions
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Geometry and shapes help children develop spatial understanding by learning about positions, directions, dimensions, and relationships between objects in space.

4. Q4 · Pedagogical Issues

   A teacher observes that students consistently make errors while solving word problems on fractions. Which of the following would be the MOST effective remedial strategy?

   • A. Providing additional drill exercises on fraction operations
   • B. Using concrete materials like fraction strips to build conceptual understanding
   • C. Asking students to memorize the steps for solving such problems
   • D. Reducing the number of word problems in assessments
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using concrete materials helps students develop a strong conceptual foundation, which is essential for understanding and applying fractions in problem-solving contexts.

5. Q5 · Content

   Which of the following activities would best help primary students understand the concept of 'interdependence' in a family?

   • A. Drawing a family tree
   • B. Role-playing different family members' daily tasks
   • C. Memorizing the names of family relations
   • D. Writing an essay about their family
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Role-playing helps children experientially understand how family members depend on each other by performing different tasks and responsibilities.

6. Q6 · Pedagogical Issues

   According to NCF 2005, which of the following is a key principle for teaching Environmental Studies at the primary level?

   • A. EVS should be taught as separate subjects like Science and Social Studies
   • B. Learning should be integrated and connected to the child's environment
   • C. Textbook-based learning should be the primary mode of instruction
   • D. Abstract concepts should be introduced before concrete experiences
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   NCF 2005 emphasizes that EVS at the primary level should be integrated and connected to the child's immediate environment and experiences rather than being compartmentalized.

7. Q7 · Comprehension

   Read the following passage: "Festivals bring joy and unity to communities. They allow people to express their cultural identity and values. Through celebrations, stories are passed down from one generation to the next, preserving traditions and fostering a sense of belonging." What is the main purpose of festivals according to the passage?

   • A. To earn money from tourism
   • B. To preserve traditions and create unity
   • C. To compete with other communities
   • D. To showcase individual talents
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage explicitly states that festivals allow people to express cultural identity, pass down stories, preserve traditions, and foster a sense of belonging, which together create unity.

8. Q8 · Pedagogical Issues

   A teacher plans a lesson on 'Water Conservation' for Class 4. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to make the lesson experiential and engaging?

   • A. Dictating notes from the textbook
   • B. Conducting a field visit to a local pond or water treatment plant
   • C. Showing a documentary film only
   • D. Assigning homework questions from the textbook
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A field visit to a local pond or water treatment plant provides direct, experiential learning and helps students connect the concept with real-life contexts, which is a core principle of EVS pedagogy.

9. Q9 · Pedagogical Issues

   A student consistently makes the error of writing 0.70 > 0.8 when comparing decimals. What is the most probable reason for this misconception?

   • A. Lack of practice with decimal problems
   • B. Misconception regarding the significance of zero in ordering decimals
   • C. Poor handwriting skills
   • D. Inability to understand whole numbers
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The student is treating the decimal as if more digits mean a larger number (70 vs 8), showing a misconception about the place value and significance of zero in decimal ordering.

10. Q10 · Learning and Pedagogy

    A teacher observes that a student learns better when concepts are related to real-life situations. According to constructivist theory, this is because:

    • A. The student has poor memory and needs external cues
    • B. Learning is facilitated when new knowledge is linked to existing experiences
    • C. Real-life examples eliminate the need for abstract thinking
    • D. Students should memorize facts in a concrete context
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Constructivism emphasizes that learners build knowledge by connecting new information to their prior experiences and real-world contexts, making learning meaningful and durable.