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

TS TET 2023 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 · Intelligence and Creativity

   Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes all of the following EXCEPT:

   • A. Linguistic intelligence
   • B. Emotional intelligence
   • C. Interpersonal intelligence
   • D. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Emotional intelligence was proposed by Daniel Goleman, not Howard Gardner. Gardner's theory includes linguistic, interpersonal, and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences among eight distinct types.

2. Q2 · Bengali

   'সন্ধি' কাকে বলে? (What is called 'Sandhi' in Bengali grammar?)

   • A. দুই বর্ণের মিলন (Joining of two letters)
   • B. দুই শব্দের মিলন (Joining of two words)
   • C. দুটি পদের মিলন (Joining of two terms)
   • D. দুই বাক্যের মিলন (Joining of two sentences)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   In Bengali grammar, Sandhi refers to the phonetic combination or joining of two adjacent letters, typically at word boundaries, following specific rules.

3. Q3 · Reading Comprehension

   In teaching reading comprehension at primary level, which skill should be emphasized first?

   • A. Inferential comprehension
   • B. Critical evaluation
   • C. Literal comprehension
   • D. Appreciative comprehension
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   At the primary level, literal comprehension (understanding directly stated information) forms the foundation and should be taught before higher-order comprehension skills.

4. Q4 · Pedagogy of Language I

   Which approach is most effective for developing vocabulary in multilingual classrooms at the primary level?

   • A. Using only textbook definitions and rote memorization
   • B. Connecting new words to students' mother tongue and real-life contexts
   • C. Teaching words in isolation without contextual examples
   • D. Focusing exclusively on written exercises without oral practice
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Connecting vocabulary to students' first language and everyday experiences creates meaningful associations, making learning more effective and culturally responsive in multilingual settings.

5. Q5 · Basic Spoken English

   What is the most appropriate response to the question: 'How do you come to school?'

   • A. I am coming to school.
   • B. I come to school by bus.
   • C. I came to school yesterday.
   • D. I will come to school tomorrow.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Option B correctly uses present tense and provides complete information about the mode of transport, which is what the question asks about in terms of regular habit.

6. Q6 · Ecosystems

   In a forest ecosystem, which organism plays the role of decomposer and helps in nutrient recycling?

   • A. Deer
   • B. Tiger
   • C. Mushroom
   • D. Grass
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Mushrooms are decomposers that break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the soil, playing a vital role in the ecosystem.

7. Q7 · Telangana Environment

   Which major river flows through Telangana and is a tributary of the Krishna River?

   • A. Musi River
   • B. Godavari River
   • C. Manjeera River
   • D. Tungabhadra River
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Testing each option: Godavari is a major independent river, not a Krishna tributary. Tungabhadra is a Krishna tributary but flows through Karnataka/Andhra, not primarily Telangana. Manjeera is a tributary of the Godavari, not Krishna. The Musi River flows through Hyderabad (Telangana) and is a tributary of the Krishna River, matching both conditions.

8. Q8 · Mensuration

   What is the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and breadth 8 cm?

   • A. 20 cm²
   • B. 40 cm²
   • C. 96 cm²
   • D. 120 cm²
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Area of rectangle = length × breadth = 12 cm × 8 cm = 96 cm².

9. Q9 · Biology — Biological Component

   Which part of the plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?

   • A. Mitochondria
   • B. Nucleus
   • C. Chloroplast
   • D. Vacuole
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the sites where photosynthesis occurs, converting light energy into chemical energy.

10. Q10 · Economics

    What is the main objective of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)?

    • A. To provide food security
    • B. To provide 100 days of wage employment in a financial year
    • C. To provide free education
    • D. To provide housing for all
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    MGNREGA aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.