TN TET 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TN TET 2025 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 · Child Development and Educational Psychology

   According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years) is able to:

   • A. Understand abstract concepts like justice and morality
   • B. Perform logical operations on concrete objects and classify them
   • C. Think only in terms of symbols and language
   • D. Solve problems only through trial and error
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   In the concrete operational stage, children develop the ability to perform logical operations on concrete, tangible objects and can classify, seriate, and understand conservation.

2. Q2 · Learning and Pedagogy

   A teacher applying the constructivist approach to learning would most likely:

   • A. Deliver lectures and expect students to memorize facts
   • B. Encourage students to actively construct knowledge through exploration and problem-solving
   • C. Focus solely on textbook-based learning
   • D. Discourage student collaboration and group work
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively build their own understanding and knowledge through experiences, encouraging exploration, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

3. Q3 · Tamil Grammar (Ilakkanam)

   கீழ்க்காணும் சொற்களில் எது சுட்டுப்பெயர் அல்ல?

   • A. அவன்
   • B. இவன்
   • C. உவன்
   • D. சிவன்
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   சுட்டுப்பெயர் என்பது அவன், இவன், உவன் போன்றவை; சிவன் சொற்பெயர் ஆகும்.

4. Q4 · Reading Comprehension

   Read the following passage and answer the question: 'Children learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful activities. Teachers should create a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.' What does the passage mainly emphasize?

   • A. Memorization is the key to learning
   • B. Active engagement in meaningful tasks enhances learning
   • C. Children should only learn through books
   • D. Exploration is harmful in classrooms
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage highlights that active participation in meaningful activities helps children learn effectively.

5. Q5 · Pedagogy of English

   A teacher introduces new grammar concepts by first showing examples in context, then asking students to discover the rules themselves. Which approach is being used?

   • A. Deductive approach
   • B. Inductive approach
   • C. Translation method
   • D. Grammar-translation method
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The inductive approach involves presenting examples first and allowing learners to discover and formulate rules on their own through observation, moving from specific instances to general principles.

6. Q6 · Mensuration

   A rectangular field is 48 m long and 35 m wide. What is the cost of fencing the field at the rate of ₹15 per meter?

   • A. ₹2,490
   • B. ₹2,250
   • C. ₹1,245
   • D. ₹3,600
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + width) = 2(48 + 35) = 2 × 83 = 166 m. Cost of fencing = 166 × 15 = ₹2,490.

7. Q7 · Percentage and Ratio

   A student scored 432 marks out of 600 in an examination. What percentage of marks did the student obtain?

   • A. 70%
   • B. 72%
   • C. 75%
   • D. 78%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Percentage = (432/600) × 100 = 72%. The student obtained 72% marks.

8. Q8 · Family and Friends

   Which of the following relationships shows the bond between a child and his/her mother's sister?

   • A. Grandmother
   • B. Aunt
   • C. Cousin
   • D. Sister
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Mother's sister is called aunt, representing an important family relationship in the extended family structure.

9. Q9 · Water

   Which of the following is a traditional water harvesting structure in Tamil Nadu?

   • A. Eri
   • B. Stepwell
   • C. Jhalaras
   • D. Khatri
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Eri refers to the traditional tank system used in Tamil Nadu for water harvesting and irrigation, making it the correct answer.

10. Q10 · Tamil Nadu Environment

    The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu is primarily known for conserving which type of ecosystem?

    • A. Mangrove forests
    • B. Tropical evergreen and montane forests
    • C. Desert vegetation
    • D. Grasslands only
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve protects tropical evergreen and montane forests, which are rich in biodiversity and endemic species.