REET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

REET 2024 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 · Theories of Learning

   According to the constructivist approach to learning, which of the following is most essential for meaningful learning?

   • A. Passive reception of information from teachers
   • B. Active construction of knowledge by learners
   • C. Rote memorization of facts and concepts
   • D. Strict adherence to textbook content
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflection, rather than passively receiving information.

2. Q2 · Assessment and Evaluation

   Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) primarily aims to:

   • A. Reduce the burden of examinations on students
   • B. Assess only cognitive development of learners
   • C. Evaluate all aspects of learner development throughout the year
   • D. Replace formative assessment with summative assessment
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   CCE is designed to assess cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learners continuously throughout the academic year, providing a holistic view of student development.

3. Q3 · Varna Vichar

   निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा वर्ण 'अन्तःस्थ' है?

   • A. य
   • B. श
   • C. ङ
   • D. झ
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   'य', 'र', 'ल', 'व' अन्तःस्थ व्यंजन हैं। विकल्प A में 'य' अन्तःस्थ वर्ण है।

4. Q4 · Sangya, Sarvanam, Visheshan, Kriya

   निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द 'भाववाचक संज्ञा' है?

   • A. बच्चा
   • B. बचपन
   • C. दिल्ली
   • D. भीड़
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'बचपन' भाव या अवस्था को दर्शाता है, अतः यह भाववाचक संज्ञा है।

5. Q5 · Vakya Rachna and Viram Chinh

   निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा वाक्य 'सरल वाक्य' है?

   • A. वह बाजार गया और फल खरीदे।
   • B. जब वर्षा हुई तब हम घर चले गए।
   • C. मोहन विद्यालय जाता है।
   • D. जो परिश्रम करता है वह सफल होता है।
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   सरल वाक्य में एक उद्देश्य और एक विधेय होता है। 'मोहन विद्यालय जाता है' में एक ही क्रिया और एक कर्ता है, अतः यह सरल वाक्य है।

6. Q6 · Unseen Passages

   Read the passage: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. It opens doors to opportunities and helps build a better society. Teachers play a crucial role in shaping young minds." According to the passage, education is described as—

   • A. A burden on society
   • B. A powerful weapon for change
   • C. An optional choice
   • D. A difficult process
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage states that education is 'the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,' directly identifying it as a powerful weapon for change.

7. Q7 · Active and Passive Voice

   Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the following sentence: "The gardener waters the plants every morning."

   • A. The plants are watered by the gardener every morning.
   • B. The plants were watered by the gardener every morning.
   • C. The plants have been watered by the gardener every morning.
   • D. The plants is watered by the gardener every morning.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The sentence is in simple present tense, so the passive form uses 'are watered' to maintain tense consistency and subject-verb agreement.

8. Q8 · English Sounds and Phonetic Symbols

   Identify the word in which the underlined letter has a different phonetic sound from the others:

   • A. ch_ild
   • B. ch_emistry
   • C. ch_air
   • D. ch_urch
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   In 'chemistry', 'ch' is pronounced as /k/, while in the other words it is pronounced as /tʃ/.

9. Q9 · Whole Numbers up to One Crore

   What is the place value of 7 in the number 67,25,843?

   • A. 7 lakhs
   • B. 70 lakhs
   • C. 7 crores
   • D. 7 thousands
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   In 67,25,843, the digit 7 is in the lakhs place. Therefore, its place value is 7 lakhs or 7,00,000.

10. Q10 · Fractions

    A student completed 3/5 of a project on Monday and 1/4 of the remaining work on Tuesday. What fraction of the total project is still left?

    • A. 3/10
    • B. 7/20
    • C. 1/5
    • D. 2/5
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Work completed on Monday = 3/5. Remaining = 1 − 3/5 = 2/5. Work on Tuesday = 1/4 of 2/5 = 2/20 = 1/10. Total completed = 3/5 + 1/10 = 6/10 + 1/10 = 7/10. Remaining = 1 − 7/10 = 3/10.