OTET 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

OTET 2021 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 · Learning and Pedagogy

   A teacher asks questions at the beginning of a lesson to arouse interest and curiosity among students. Which law of learning is being applied here?

   • A. Law of Effect
   • B. Law of Exercise
   • C. Law of Readiness
   • D. Law of Belongingness
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Law of Readiness states that learning is most effective when the learner is mentally and physically prepared to learn. By asking questions at the start, the teacher prepares students' minds and creates readiness for learning.

2. Q2 · Apathit Padya (Unseen Poem)

   Read the poetic lines: "The tree stands tall through storm and rain, Its roots run deep beneath the plain. Through seasons harsh, it does not bend, A symbol strong from start to end." What does the tree symbolize in these lines?

   • A. Weakness and fragility
   • B. Strength and resilience
   • C. Temporary existence
   • D. Isolation and loneliness
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The poem uses the tree as a metaphor for strength and resilience, emphasizing its ability to withstand storms and harsh seasons without bending, remaining 'a symbol strong from start to end.'

3. Q3 · Parts of Speech

   ନିମ୍ନଲିଖିତ ବାକ୍ୟରେ ରେଖାଙ୍କିତ ଶବ୍ଦର ଶବ୍ଦ ଭେଦ ଚିହ୍ନଟ କର: 'ସେ ଖୁବ୍ ଶୀଘ୍ର ଦୌଡ଼ୁଛି।' (Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'He is running very fast.')

   • A. ବିଶେଷଣ (Adjective)
   • B. କ୍ରିୟା ବିଶେଷଣ (Adverb)
   • C. କ୍ରିୟା (Verb)
   • D. ସର୍ବନାମ (Pronoun)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'ଶୀଘ୍ର' (fast) modifies the verb 'ଦୌଡ଼ୁଛି' (running) by indicating the manner of the action, making it a Kriya Bisheshan (Adverb).

4. Q4 · Prefixes and Suffixes

   'ଲେଖକ' ଶବ୍ଦରେ କେଉଁ ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୟ ଯୋଗ ହୋଇଛି? (Which suffix (Pratyaya) is added in the word 'Lekhaka' - writer?)

   • A. ଅକ
   • B. କ
   • C. ଇକ
   • D. ତା
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   In 'ଲେଖକ' (writer), the root word is 'ଲେଖ୍' (to write) and the suffix 'ଅକ' is added to denote the doer of the action, forming the agent noun.

5. Q5 · Unseen Poem

   Read the lines: "The woods are lovely, dark and deep, / But I have promises to keep." What literary device is primarily used here?

   • A. Simile
   • B. Metaphor
   • C. Contrast
   • D. Personification
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The lines present a contrast between the temptation of the woods and the responsibility of promises, creating a tension that is central to the poem's meaning.

6. Q6 · Pedagogy of Language Development

   प्राथमिक स्तर पर भाषा शिक्षण का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या होना चाहिए?

   • A. साहित्यिक आलोचना की क्षमता विकसित करना
   • B. मौखिक और लिखित अभिव्यक्ति का विकास करना
   • C. केवल परीक्षा में अच्छे अंक प्राप्त करना
   • D. कठिन शब्दावली याद करना
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   प्राथमिक स्तर पर भाषा शिक्षण का मुख्य उद्देश्य बच्चों में मौखिक और लिखित अभिव्यक्ति का विकास करना है।

7. Q7 · Sentence Transformation

   Transform the sentence into passive voice: "The headmaster has announced the annual examination schedule."

   • A. The annual examination schedule has been announced by the headmaster.
   • B. The annual examination schedule had been announced by the headmaster.
   • C. The annual examination schedule was announced by the headmaster.
   • D. The annual examination schedule is being announced by the headmaster.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Present perfect 'has announced' becomes 'has been announced' in passive voice, maintaining the same tense.

8. Q8 · Pedagogy of English

   According to the principles of language acquisition, which skill should be developed first in young learners?

   • A. Reading
   • B. Writing
   • C. Listening
   • D. Grammar
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   In natural language acquisition, listening precedes speaking, reading, and writing. Children first develop receptive skills before productive ones.

9. Q9 · Simple Interest

   What is the simple interest on ₹5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?

   • A. ₹1000
   • B. ₹1200
   • C. ₹1500
   • D. ₹800
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100 = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹1200.

10. Q10 · LCM and HCF

    What is the LCM of 12, 15, and 20?

    • A. 60
    • B. 120
    • C. 180
    • D. 240
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Prime factorization: 12 = 2² × 3, 15 = 3 × 5, 20 = 2² × 5. LCM = 2² × 3 × 5 = 60.