OTET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

OTET 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 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 · Theories of Learning

   According to Thorndike's connectionism theory, which law states that learning is strengthened when followed by a satisfying state of affairs?

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

   Answer: B

   The Law of Effect states that responses followed by satisfaction are strengthened and are likely to be repeated, while responses followed by discomfort are weakened. This is a fundamental principle in Thorndike's theory of learning.

2. Q2 · Concept of Development

   During which stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory does a child develop the ability to think logically about concrete events?

   • A. Sensorimotor stage
   • B. Preoperational stage
   • C. Concrete operational stage
   • D. Formal operational stage
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Concrete Operational stage (ages 7-11) is characterized by the development of logical thinking about concrete objects and events. Children can perform operations mentally and understand conservation, classification, and seriation.

3. Q3 · Sandhi and Samas

   'ମହା + ଔଷଧ' ର ସନ୍ଧି କଣ ହେବ? (What will be the Sandhi of 'Maha + Aushadha'?)

   • A. ମହାଔଷଧ
   • B. ମହୌଷଧ
   • C. ମହାୱୌଷଧ
   • D. ମହାଉଷଧ
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   When 'ମହା' (ending with 'ଆ') combines with 'ଔଷଧ' (starting with 'ଔ'), according to Vriddhi Sandhi rules, ଆ + ଔ = ଔ, resulting in 'ମହୌଷଧ'.

4. Q4 · Alankar and Ras

   किस पंक्ति में अनुप्रास अलंकार का प्रयोग हुआ है?

   • A. चारु चंद्र की चंचल किरणें खेल रही थीं जल-थल में
   • B. पीपर पात सरिस मन डोला
   • C. मुख चंद्रमा के समान सुंदर है
   • D. हाथ पांव फूल गए
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   अनुप्रास अलंकार में एक ही वर्ण की बार-बार आवृत्ति होती है। यहाँ 'च' वर्ण की आवृत्ति स्पष्ट है।

5. Q5 · Parts of Speech

   Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "She sings beautifully."

   • A. Noun
   • B. Verb
   • C. Adverb
   • D. Adjective
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   'Beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings' and describes how she sings, making it an adverb.

6. Q6 · Prepositions

   Choose the sentence in which the preposition is used correctly:

   • A. The teacher explained the lesson to the students.
   • B. She is good in mathematics and physics.
   • C. They arrived to the station on time.
   • D. The book is comprised with ten chapters.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Option A correctly uses 'to' with 'explain'. 'Good at', 'arrive at', and 'comprised of' are correct forms for B, C, and D.

7. Q7 · Idioms and Phrases

   What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?

   • A. Something unfortunate that has no benefit
   • B. An apparent misfortune that results in something good
   • C. A hidden danger or threat
   • D. A secret that should not be revealed
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'A blessing in disguise' refers to something that initially appears bad but turns out to have positive results.

8. Q8 · Number System

   Which of the following is a prime number between 40 and 50?

   • A. 42
   • B. 45
   • C. 47
   • D. 48
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   47 is only divisible by 1 and itself, making it a prime number. All other options have multiple factors.

9. Q9 · Profit, Loss and Discount

   A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it at a discount of 10% on the marked price of ₹1000. What is his profit percentage?

   • A. 12.5%
   • B. 10%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 20%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Selling price = 1000 - 10% of 1000 = ₹900. Profit = 900 - 800 = ₹100. Profit% = (100/800) × 100 = 12.5%.

10. Q10 · Mensuration

    A rectangular garden measures 18 m in length and 12 m in breadth. A path of uniform width 2 m runs around the garden on the outside. What is the area of the path?

    • A. 136 sq. m
    • B. 152 sq. m
    • C. 168 sq. m
    • D. 184 sq. m
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Garden area = 18×12 = 216. Outer dimensions with 2m path on all sides: (18+4)×(12+4) = 22×16 = 352. Path area = 352 - 216 = 136 sq. m.