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TN TET 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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TN TET 2023 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 · Intelligence and Creativity

    Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that a student who is highly skilled at understanding and relating to others most likely possesses strong:

    • A. Intrapersonal intelligence
    • B. Interpersonal intelligence
    • C. Naturalistic intelligence
    • D. Spatial intelligence
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Interpersonal intelligence involves the ability to understand, empathize with, and interact effectively with others, which is crucial for building relationships and social skills.

  2. Q2 · Guidance, Counselling and Mental Health

    When a child consistently exhibits symptoms such as prolonged sadness, loss of interest in activities, and withdrawal from peers, a teacher should:

    • A. Ignore the behavior as it is a normal phase of childhood
    • B. Immediately punish the child for lack of participation
    • C. Refer the child to a school counselor or mental health professional for support
    • D. Assume the child is simply lazy and increase academic pressure
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    These symptoms may indicate depression or other mental health concerns, and the child should be referred to a counselor or mental health professional for proper assessment and intervention.

  3. Q3 · Tamil Comprehension

    கீழ்க்கண்ட தொடரில் உள்ள பொருள் யாது? 'அறிவு இல்லாதவன் செல்வம் பெற்றால், அது அவனுக்கு எதிரியாகவே இருக்கும்.'

    • A. கல்லாதான் செல்வம் கெடும்
    • B. அறிவில்லாரின் பொருள் அகலும்
    • C. அறிவிலி பொருள் கண்டால் அழிவு ஏற்படும்
    • D. கல்வியின்மை செல்வத்தை அழிக்கும்
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    தொடரின் உட்பொருள், அறிவில்லாதவன் செல்வம் அடைந்தால் அவனுக்கு தீங்கே விளையும் என்பதாகும்.

  4. Q4 · Vocabulary

    What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

    • A. Old
    • B. Modern
    • C. Historic
    • D. Antique
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The antonym of 'ancient' (very old) is 'modern' (new or contemporary).

  5. Q5 · Number System

    The place value of 7 in the number 4,73,682 is:

    • A. 7,000
    • B. 70,000
    • C. 7
    • D. 700
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    In the number 4,73,682, the digit 7 is in the ten-thousands place. Therefore, its place value is 7 × 10,000 = 70,000.

  6. Q6 · Data Handling

    The marks scored by 5 students in a test are: 72, 85, 68, 90, 75. What is the mean score?

    • A. 76
    • B. 78
    • C. 80
    • D. 82
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Mean = Sum of all observations / Number of observations = (72 + 85 + 68 + 90 + 75) / 5 = 390 / 5 = 78.

  7. Q7 · Time, Speed and Distance

    A bus travels 120 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed in km/hr?

    • A. 30 km/hr
    • B. 35 km/hr
    • C. 40 km/hr
    • D. 45 km/hr
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Average speed = Distance/Time = 120/3 = 40 km/hr.

  8. Q8 · Shelter

    In which type of region do people traditionally build houses on stilts?

    • A. Desert regions
    • B. Flood-prone and marshy areas
    • C. Mountain regions
    • D. Coastal sandy areas
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Houses on stilts are built in flood-prone and marshy areas to protect from water logging and to keep the living space dry and safe.

  9. Q9 · Things We Make and Do

    Which material is traditionally used to make mats in rural Tamil Nadu?

    • A. Cotton
    • B. Plastic
    • C. Palm leaves
    • D. Rubber
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Palm leaves are traditionally woven to make mats in rural Tamil Nadu, a common craft that uses natural materials.

  10. Q10 · Water

    A teacher explains that 'hard water' contains dissolved salts. Which activity would help students verify this concept?

    • A. Boiling water and observing deposits
    • B. Mixing water with oil
    • C. Measuring water temperature
    • D. Filtering clean water
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Boiling hard water leaves behind mineral deposits which students can observe, demonstrating the presence of dissolved salts.

Breakdown by subject

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

    5 questions

  • Language I — Tamil

    3 questions

  • Language II — English

    2 questions

  • Mathematics

    3 questions

  • Environmental Studies (Paper I)

    3 questions

  • Mathematics and Science (Paper II)

    2 questions

  • Social Studies (Paper II Alternative)

    2 questions

TN TET 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the TN TET 2023 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?
At https://shishya.in/exams/TN_TET/pyq/2023 you can solve TN TET 20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 20 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed.
Are these the actual TN TET 2023 paper questions?
No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the TN TET 2023 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 20 questions. For a whole paper in one sitting, Shishya has a free full-length mock in the real pattern (150 questions, 150 minutes): the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile at https://shishya.in/exams/TN_TET
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