KTET 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

KTET 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 21 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 · Inclusive Education and Special Needs

   Which of the following is the primary aim of inclusive education in the classroom?

   • A. To segregate children with special needs into separate classes
   • B. To address the diverse learning needs of all children including those with disabilities
   • C. To focus only on academically gifted students
   • D. To reduce the workload of teachers
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Inclusive education aims to provide equal learning opportunities for all children, including those with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds, within the mainstream classroom.

2. Q2 · Theories of Learning

   According to Jean Piaget, a child who can understand that the amount of liquid remains the same even when poured into containers of different shapes is demonstrating:

   • A. Object permanence
   • B. Conservation
   • C. Egocentrism
   • D. Animism
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance, typically achieved during the Concrete Operational stage (7-11 years) according to Piaget.

3. Q3 · English Language

   Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: The children _______ to the park every Sunday. A. goes B. go C. going D. gone

   • A. goes
   • B. go
   • C. going
   • D. gone
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The subject 'children' is plural, so the correct verb form is 'go'. The sentence describes a habitual action in simple present tense.

4. Q4 · Natural Numbers and Number System

   What is the place value of 5 in the number 3,52,417? A. 5 B. 50 C. 500 D. 50,000

   • A. 5
   • B. 50
   • C. 500
   • D. 50,000
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   In the number 3,52,417, the digit 5 is in the ten-thousands place. Therefore, its place value is 5 × 10,000 = 50,000.

5. Q5 · Mensuration

   The length and breadth of a rectangular field are 45 m and 28 m respectively. What is the perimeter of the field?

   • A. 126 m
   • B. 136 m
   • C. 146 m
   • D. 156 m
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth) = 2(45 + 28) = 2 × 73 = 146 m.

6. Q6 · Pedagogy of Mathematics

   According to the principles of constructivist learning in mathematics, which approach should teachers prioritize?

   • A. Providing ready-made formulas for quick memorization
   • B. Encouraging students to discover patterns and build concepts through exploration
   • C. Focusing primarily on procedural fluency through repeated practice
   • D. Emphasizing speed and accuracy in computation
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct knowledge through exploration, discovery, and meaningful experiences, rather than passively receiving information.

7. Q7 · Diseases

   Which of the following diseases are spread by mosquitoes?

   • A. Tuberculosis and Pneumonia
   • B. Malaria and Dengue
   • C. Cholera and Typhoid
   • D. Measles and Mumps
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Malaria and Dengue are both transmitted by mosquitoes, making mosquito control an important public health measure.

8. Q8 · Animals

   Pashmina, a very fine variety of wool, is obtained from which of the following animals?

   • A. Sheep
   • B. Camel
   • C. Goat
   • D. Alpaca
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Pashmina wool comes from the Pashmina goat (Changthangi goat) found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, known for its extremely fine and soft fiber.

9. Q9 · Mensuration

   The area of a square with side 12 cm is:

   • A. 48 cm²
   • B. 96 cm²
   • C. 144 cm²
   • D. 156 cm²
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Area of a square = side × side = 12 × 12 = 144 cm².

10. Q10 · Air

    Which of the following atmospheric layers contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation?

    • A. Troposphere
    • B. Stratosphere
    • C. Mesosphere
    • D. Thermosphere
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, approximately 15-35 km above Earth's surface, where it absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.