KTET 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

KTET 2022 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 · Individual Differences

   Individual differences among learners can be attributed to which of the following factors?

   • A. Only hereditary factors
   • B. Only environmental factors
   • C. Both heredity and socio-cultural determinants
   • D. Only the teacher's teaching methods
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Individual differences arise from a combination of hereditary factors (genetic makeup) and socio-cultural determinants (environment, upbringing, cultural context).

2. Q2 · Adolescent Psychology (Cat III/IV)

   Which of the following is a characteristic feature of adolescence?

   • A. Emotional stability and lack of peer influence
   • B. Rapid physical growth, identity formation, and increased peer group influence
   • C. Complete dependence on parents for decision-making
   • D. Decline in cognitive abilities
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Adolescence is marked by rapid physical changes, development of identity, abstract thinking, and strong influence from peer groups.

3. Q3 · Kannada

   ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ವಾಕ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಸಂಧಿ ಯಾವುದು? A. ಮರ + ಅಡಿ = ಮರದಡಿ B. ಮರ + ಅಡಿ = ಮರಾಡಿ C. ಮರ + ಅಡಿ = ಮರಡಿ D. ಮರ + ಅಡಿ = ಮರವಡಿ

   • A. ಮರದಡಿ
   • B. ಮರಾಡಿ
   • C. ಮರಡಿ
   • D. ಮರವಡಿ
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   ಮರ ಮತ್ತು ಅಡಿ ಸೇರಿದಾಗ ಸಂಧಿಯ ನಿಯಮದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ 'ದ' ಆಗಮವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ, ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಮರದಡಿ ಎಂಬುದು ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೂಪ.

4. Q4 · Pedagogy of Language I

   What is the primary difference between language acquisition and language learning? A. Acquisition is formal, learning is informal B. Acquisition is subconscious and natural, learning is conscious and structured C. They are the same process D. Acquisition happens only in adults

   • A. Acquisition is formal, learning is informal
   • B. Acquisition is subconscious and natural, learning is conscious and structured
   • C. They are the same process
   • D. Acquisition happens only in adults
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Language acquisition is a natural, subconscious process similar to how children learn their first language, while language learning is conscious, formal, and typically involves explicit instruction.

5. Q5 · Algebra (Cat II)

   If 5x + 7 = 3x + 19, then the value of x is:

   • A. 4
   • B. 5
   • C. 6
   • D. 7
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   5x + 7 = 3x + 19; Transposing: 5x - 3x = 19 - 7; 2x = 12; x = 6.

6. Q6 · Soil

   Which of the following is a major cause of soil pollution?

   • A. Planting more trees
   • B. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
   • C. Growing crops in rotation
   • D. Using organic manure
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides leads to accumulation of harmful substances in soil, causing soil pollution and affecting soil fertility.

7. Q7 · Animals

   Which of the following animals has front teeth that keep growing throughout its life?

   • A. Cat
   • B. Squirrel
   • C. Snake
   • D. Tiger
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Squirrels are rodents whose front teeth (incisors) continue to grow throughout their lives, which helps them gnaw through hard nuts and seeds.

8. Q8 · Kerala Environment

   Which of the following is a major wildlife sanctuary located in the Western Ghats of Kerala?

   • A. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
   • B. Kaziranga National Park
   • C. Gir Forest Sanctuary
   • D. Sundarbans Reserve
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous protected area in Kerala's Western Ghats, known for its elephant and tiger reserves, while the other options are located in different Indian states.

9. Q9 · Physics

   When a force of 20 N acts on a body of mass 4 kg, the acceleration produced is:

   • A. 2 m/s²
   • B. 5 m/s²
   • C. 10 m/s²
   • D. 80 m/s²
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using Newton's second law, F = ma, acceleration a = F/m = 20/4 = 5 m/s².

10. Q10 · History

    The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

    • A. 1940
    • B. 1942
    • C. 1945
    • D. 1947
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8th August 1942 during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.