JTET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

JTET 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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

   According to Piaget's theory, a 9-year-old child who can think logically about concrete objects but struggles with abstract hypothetical situations is most likely in which stage of cognitive development?

   • A. Sensorimotor Stage
   • B. Pre-operational Stage
   • C. Concrete Operational Stage
   • D. Formal Operational Stage
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years) is characterized by logical thinking about concrete objects and events, but children still face difficulty with abstract or hypothetical reasoning.

2. Q2 · Apathit Gadya / Unseen Prose

   Read the passage and answer the question: "Education is not merely the accumulation of facts, but the development of the mind to think critically and independently. A good teacher inspires students to question, explore, and discover knowledge on their own rather than simply memorizing information." What does the passage suggest about the role of a teacher?

   • A. To provide students with all the answers to their questions
   • B. To encourage students to develop independent thinking skills
   • C. To focus only on helping students memorize textbook content
   • D. To assess students through frequent examinations
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage emphasizes that a good teacher inspires students to think critically and discover knowledge independently, rather than merely memorizing facts.

3. Q3 · Shabd Bhed / Word Categories

   'गंगाजल' शब्द में कौन-सा शब्द भेद है?

   • A. तत्सम
   • B. तद्भव
   • C. देशज
   • D. विदेशज
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   गंगाजल संस्कृत मूल से सीधे आया शब्द है, इसलिए यह तत्सम शब्द है।

4. Q4 · Parts of Speech

   Which of the following is a pronoun in English?

   • A. Beautiful
   • B. Quickly
   • C. They
   • D. Run
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   They is a pronoun used to replace a noun referring to people.

5. Q5 · Pedagogy of Language Development

   भाषा अर्जन (Language Acquisition) की प्रक्रिया में सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कारक कौन सा है?

   • A. व्याकरण के नियमों को रटना
   • B. स्वाभाविक वातावरण में सुनना और बोलना
   • C. केवल लिखित अभ्यास करना
   • D. परीक्षा के लिए तैयारी करना
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   भाषा अर्जन एक स्वाभाविक प्रक्रिया है जो वातावरण में सुनकर और बोलकर होती है, न कि केवल व्याकरण रटने से।

6. Q6 · Tense, Gender, Number and Case

   निम्नलिखित वाक्य में 'ने' किस कारक चिह्न का उदाहरण है? "राम ने पत्र लिखा।"

   • A. कर्म कारक
   • B. करण कारक
   • C. कर्ता कारक
   • D. अपादान कारक
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   भूतकाल की सकर्मक क्रिया में 'ने' का प्रयोग कर्ता कारक चिह्न के रूप में होता है।

7. Q7 · LCM and HCF

   दो संख्याओं का HCF 12 है और उनका LCM 180 है। यदि एक संख्या 36 है, तो दूसरी संख्या क्या होगी?

   • A. 48
   • B. 60
   • C. 72
   • D. 90
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   सूत्र: प्रथम संख्या × द्वितीय संख्या = HCF × LCM। इसलिए, 36 × दूसरी संख्या = 12 × 180 = 2160। दूसरी संख्या = 2160 ÷ 36 = 60।

8. Q8 · Measurement

   A water tank can hold 4,500 litres. How many kilolitres of water can it hold?

   • A. 4.5 kL
   • B. 45 kL
   • C. 0.45 kL
   • D. 450 kL
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   1 kilolitre = 1,000 litres. Therefore, 4,500 litres = 4,500 ÷ 1,000 = 4.5 kilolitres.

9. Q9 · Family and Friends

   Priya observes that her grandmother cooks food differently than her mother. What does this observation BEST help children understand?

   • A. Different cooking methods exist across generations
   • B. Older people cook better than younger people
   • C. Traditional recipes are always healthier
   • D. Modern kitchens are superior to old kitchens
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Observing cooking practices across generations helps children appreciate diversity in methods and cultural transmission of knowledge within families.

10. Q10 · Pedagogy of Mathematics

    According to NCF 2005, what is the primary objective of teaching mathematics at the primary level?

    • A. To prepare students for competitive examinations
    • B. To develop problem-solving and logical thinking
    • C. To memorize all mathematical formulas
    • D. To excel in mental calculation only
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    NCF 2005 emphasizes that mathematics education should focus on developing logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and mathematical thinking rather than rote learning.