GTET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

GTET 2024 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 · Theories of Learning

   Vygotsky's concept of 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) refers to:

   • A. The difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance
   • B. The maximum cognitive capacity of a child at any given age
   • C. The physical environment conducive to learning
   • D. The stage where language development occurs most rapidly
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   ZPD represents the gap between a child's current independent ability and their potential ability with scaffolding or support from a more knowledgeable person.

2. Q2 · Assessment and Evaluation

   Formative assessment differs from summative assessment primarily in that it:

   • A. Is conducted only at the end of the academic year
   • B. Provides ongoing feedback to improve teaching and learning during instruction
   • C. Is used solely for promoting students to the next grade
   • D. Does not involve any feedback to students
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Formative assessment is continuous and provides timely feedback during the learning process to help both teachers and students improve, unlike summative assessment which evaluates at the end.

3. Q3 · Pedagogy of Language I

   भाषा शिक्षण में प्राथमिक स्तर पर सबसे प्रभावी विधि कौन-सी है?

   • A. व्याकरण अनुवाद विधि
   • B. सम्पूर्ण शारीरिक प्रतिक्रिया विधि
   • C. केवल पुस्तकीय ज्ञान
   • D. एकतरफा व्याख्यान
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   सम्पूर्ण शारीरिक प्रतिक्रिया (TPR) विधि प्राथमिक स्तर पर अत्यंत प्रभावी है क्योंकि यह भाषा सीखने को शारीरिक क्रियाओं से जोड़ती है।

4. Q4 · Grammar

   Identify the type of sentence: "Please submit your assignment by tomorrow."

   • A. Declarative
   • B. Interrogative
   • C. Imperative
   • D. Exclamatory
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The sentence is Imperative as it gives a command or request to submit the assignment.

5. Q5 · Pedagogy of Language II

   Which of the following approaches emphasizes the use of real-life situations and meaningful contexts to teach a second language?

   • A. Grammar-Translation Method
   • B. Communicative Language Teaching
   • C. Audio-Lingual Method
   • D. Silent Way
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Communicative Language Teaching focuses on using authentic situations and meaningful interaction to develop language competence in learners.

6. Q6 · Geometry

   In a triangle ABC, if angle A = 50° and angle B = 70°, what is the measure of angle C?

   • A. 50°
   • B. 60°
   • C. 70°
   • D. 80°
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°. Therefore, angle C = 180° - 50° - 70° = 60°.

7. Q7 · Measurement

   In teaching the concept of length measurement to primary students, which approach should be followed first?

   • A. Start with standard units like centimeters
   • B. Start with non-standard units like hand spans
   • C. Directly introduce the meter scale
   • D. Begin with conversion of units
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Children should first be introduced to non-standard units (like hand spans, footsteps) before moving to standard units, as this helps them understand the concept of measurement in a familiar context.

8. Q8 · Our Environment

   A teacher wants to teach children about air pollution in cities. Which activity would be most effective for primary students?

   • A. Asking students to memorize types of pollutants
   • B. Conducting a field visit to observe traffic and dust
   • C. Showing a documentary on industrial pollution
   • D. Reading a textbook chapter on air quality
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A field visit allows students to observe real-world examples of pollution sources like traffic and dust, making learning experiential and meaningful for primary level students.

9. Q9 · Algebra

   If 3x + 7 = 22, then the value of 2x - 5 is:

   • A. 0
   • B. 3
   • C. 5
   • D. 10
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   From 3x + 7 = 22, we get 3x = 15, so x = 5. Substituting x = 5 into 2x - 5 gives 2(5) - 5 = 10 - 5 = 5.

10. Q10 · Statistics

    A teacher collected the marks obtained by 30 students in a mathematics test. The mean score was 65 and the median was 68. What can be inferred about the distribution of marks?

    • A. The distribution is perfectly symmetrical
    • B. The distribution is negatively skewed
    • C. The distribution is positively skewed
    • D. No inference can be made without standard deviation
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    When the mean is less than the median, the distribution is negatively skewed, indicating that lower scores pull the mean down.