MP TET 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

MP TET 2021 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 · Learning and Pedagogy

   'स्कैफोल्डिंग' की अवधारणा किस मनोवैज्ञानिक से संबंधित है? The concept of 'Scaffolding' is associated with which psychologist?

   • A. Jean Piaget (जीन पियाजे)
   • B. Lev Vygotsky (लेव वायगोत्स्की)
   • C. B.F. Skinner (बी.एफ. स्किनर)
   • D. Edward Thorndike (एडवर्ड थॉर्नडाइक)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Scaffolding is a key concept in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, referring to the temporary support provided by teachers to help learners achieve tasks within their Zone of Proximal Development.

2. Q2 · Individual Differences and Inclusive Education

   एक शिक्षक अपनी कक्षा में विभिन्न सामाजिक-आर्थिक पृष्ठभूमि के छात्रों को प्रभावी ढंग से पढ़ाने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए? What should a teacher do to effectively teach students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in the classroom?

   • A. सभी छात्रों के साथ समान व्यवहार करना / Treat all students equally
   • B. विभिन्न शिक्षण विधियों और संसाधनों का उपयोग करना / Use diverse teaching methods and resources
   • C. केवल मध्यम वर्ग के छात्रों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना / Focus only on middle-class students
   • D. छात्रों को उनकी पृष्ठभूमि के आधार पर वर्गीकृत करना / Classify students based on their background
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   To address diversity effectively, teachers must employ varied teaching strategies, use multiple resources, and create an inclusive environment that respects and values different backgrounds.

3. Q3 · Upsarg aur Pratyay

   'लिखावट' शब्द में कौन-सा प्रत्यय है?

   • A. अत
   • B. आवट
   • C. वट
   • D. ट
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'लिख + आवट = लिखावट' में 'आवट' कृत प्रत्यय है जो भाववाचक संज्ञा बनाता है।

4. Q4 · Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan

   'जैसी करनी, वैसी भरनी' – यह लोकोक्ति किस भाव को प्रकट करती है?

   • A. कर्म और फल का सिद्धांत
   • B. भाग्य का महत्त्व
   • C. संयोग से सफलता
   • D. कठोर परिश्रम का लाभ
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   'जैसी करनी वैसी भरनी' लोकोक्ति कर्म-फल सिद्धांत को दर्शाती है – अर्थात् जैसा कर्म करोगे, वैसा ही फल मिलेगा।

5. Q5 · Pedagogy of Hindi Language

   बहुभाषी कक्षा में हिंदी भाषा शिक्षण के समय शिक्षक को किस रणनीति को अपनाना चाहिए?

   • A. केवल हिंदी में ही बोलना और अन्य भाषाओं को हतोत्साहित करना
   • B. विद्यार्थियों की मातृभाषाओं का सम्मान करते हुए संदर्भित शिक्षण करना
   • C. सभी विद्यार्थियों को केवल अंग्रेज़ी में बोलने के लिए कहना
   • D. भाषा शिक्षण में व्याकरण को पूर्णतः नज़रअंदाज़ करना
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   बहुभाषी कक्षा में विद्यार्थियों की मातृभाषाओं का सम्मान करते हुए संदर्भित (context-based) शिक्षण सर्वोत्तम है, जिससे समावेशी व सहज वातावरण बने।

6. Q6 · Sentence Transformation

   Transform the following into a complex sentence: She was ill. She did not attend the meeting.

   • A. She was ill and she did not attend the meeting.
   • B. Being ill, she did not attend the meeting.
   • C. As she was ill, she did not attend the meeting.
   • D. She was ill so she did not attend the meeting.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction. Option C uses 'As' (subordinating conjunction) correctly to form a complex sentence.

7. Q7 · Percentage and Profit-Loss

   A shopkeeper marks his goods 30% above the cost price but allows a discount of 15%. What is his net profit percentage?

   • A. 10.5%
   • B. 12.5%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 18%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Let CP = 100. Marked Price = 130. Selling Price after 15% discount = 130 × 0.85 = 110.5. Profit = 110.5 - 100 = 10.5, so profit % = 10.5%.

8. Q8 · Percentage and Profit-Loss

   In an election between two candidates, one candidate got 62% of the total valid votes. If 15% of the total votes were declared invalid and the total number of votes is 8000, find the number of valid votes the other candidate got.

   • A. 2584
   • B. 2652
   • C. 2736
   • D. 2890
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Valid votes = 85% of 8000 = 6800. First candidate got 62% of 6800 = 4216. Second candidate got 38% of 6800 = 2584 votes.

9. Q9 · Money and Unitary Method

   If 8 notebooks cost ₹240, what is the cost of 5 such notebooks?

   • A. ₹120
   • B. ₹150
   • C. ₹180
   • D. ₹200
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Cost of 1 notebook = 240 ÷ 8 = ₹30. Cost of 5 notebooks = 30 × 5 = ₹150.

10. Q10 · Geometry

    In a triangle ABC, angle A = 50° and angle B = 70°. What type of triangle is it based on its angles?

    • A. Right-angled triangle
    • B. Obtuse-angled triangle
    • C. Acute-angled triangle
    • D. Equilateral triangle
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Angle C = 180° - (50° + 70°) = 60°. All three angles (50°, 70°, 60°) are less than 90°, so it is an acute-angled triangle.