OTET 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

OTET 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 20 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 and Inclusive Education

   Inclusive education emphasizes which of the following principles?

   • A. Segregating learners based on their abilities
   • B. Providing equal opportunities to all learners irrespective of diversity
   • C. Teaching only gifted students in special classes
   • D. Focusing exclusively on academic excellence
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Inclusive education is based on the principle of providing equal educational opportunities to all learners, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, or linguistic differences, ensuring access to common educational provisions.

2. Q2 · Apathit Gadya (Unseen Prose)

   Read the passage: "Education plays a vital role in shaping the future of a nation. It not only imparts knowledge but also develops critical thinking and problem-solving abilities among learners. A well-educated society can overcome various social and economic challenges effectively." What is the primary purpose of education according to the passage?

   • A. To provide employment opportunities only
   • B. To develop knowledge and critical thinking abilities
   • C. To promote cultural traditions exclusively
   • D. To increase economic prosperity alone
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage clearly states that education not only imparts knowledge but also develops critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, indicating these as the primary purposes of education.

3. Q3 · Prefixes and Suffixes

   'ପ୍ରତି' ଉପସର୍ଗ ଯୋଗ କଲେ କେଉଁ ଶବ୍ଦଟି ସଠିକ୍ ଭାବେ ଗଠିତ ହୁଏ? (Which word is correctly formed by adding the prefix 'Prati'?)

   • A. ପ୍ରତିକାର (Pratikara)
   • B. ପ୍ରତିମାନ (Pratimana)
   • C. ପ୍ରତିବାଦ (Pratibada)
   • D. ସମସ୍ତ (All of the above)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The prefix 'ପ୍ରତି' (Prati - against/counter/back) can be correctly added to form multiple valid words: Pratikara (remedy), Pratimana (replica), and Pratibada (protest), hence all options are correct.

4. Q4 · Idioms and Proverbs

   'ଆଖି ର କଣା' ବାଗଧାରା ର ଅର୍ଥ କଣ? (What is the meaning of the idiom 'Aakhi ra Kana'?)

   • A. ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ପ୍ରିୟ (Very dear/beloved)
   • B. ଦୁର୍ବଳ (Weak)
   • C. ଅନ୍ଧ (Blind)
   • D. ବୁଦ୍ଧିମାନ (Intelligent)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The idiom 'ଆଖି ର କଣା' (apple of the eye) metaphorically refers to someone extremely dear and precious, just as the pupil is the most important part of the eye.

5. Q5 · Unseen Prose Passages

   Read the passage: "Education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the world. It opens doors to new opportunities and builds confidence." According to the passage, what is the primary benefit of education?

   • A. It makes people wealthy
   • B. It is a tool for transformation and opportunity
   • C. It only improves reading skills
   • D. It is mandatory for all children
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage clearly states that education is a powerful tool to change the world and opens doors to opportunities, making B the correct answer.

6. Q6 · Alankar and Ras

   उपमा अलंकार का उदाहरण कौन सा है?

   • A. कर कमल से कमल छुए
   • B. नेत्र कमल से सुंदर हैं
   • C. चरण कमल बंदौ हरि राई
   • D. पीपर पात सरिस मन डोला
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   उपमा अलंकार में उपमेय की तुलना उपमान से की जाती है। यहाँ 'मन' की तुलना 'पीपर पात' (पीपल का पत्ता) से की गई है।

7. Q7 · Modals

   Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal: "You ____ respect your elders and teachers."

   • A. might
   • B. could
   • C. should
   • D. would
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   'Should' expresses moral obligation or duty, which is appropriate for advising someone to respect elders.

8. Q8 · Prepositions

   Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "The children are afraid ____ the dark."

   • A. from
   • B. with
   • C. of
   • D. by
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The correct phrase is 'afraid of', which expresses fear towards something.

9. Q9 · Percentage

   If 30% of a number is 75, what is the number?

   • A. 200
   • B. 250
   • C. 225
   • D. 300
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let the number be x. Then 30% of x = 75, so (30/100) × x = 75. Therefore, x = 75 × 100/30 = 250.

10. Q10 · Number System

    How many two-digit numbers are divisible by both 3 and 4?

    • A. 7
    • B. 8
    • C. 6
    • D. 9
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12. Two-digit multiples of 12 are 12,24,36,48,60,72,84,96, giving 8 numbers.