TS TET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TS TET 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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

   Which learning theorist emphasized the role of social learning and introduced the concept of observational learning through his Bobo doll experiment?

   • A. B.F. Skinner
   • B. Ivan Pavlov
   • C. Albert Bandura
   • D. Edward Thorndike
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Albert Bandura proposed observational learning and demonstrated through the Bobo doll experiment that children learn behaviors by observing and imitating models.

2. Q2 · Assessment and Evaluation

   What is the main distinction between 'Assessment for Learning' and 'Assessment of Learning'?

   • A. Assessment for Learning is formative and ongoing; Assessment of Learning is summative and evaluative
   • B. Assessment for Learning is conducted at year-end; Assessment of Learning is monthly
   • C. Assessment for Learning uses only oral tests; Assessment of Learning uses only written tests
   • D. Both are exactly the same
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Assessment for Learning is formative, providing continuous feedback to improve learning, while Assessment of Learning is summative, measuring achievement at the end of instruction.

3. Q3 · Hindi

   निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द तत्सम है?

   • A. सूरज
   • B. सूर्य
   • C. साँप
   • D. गाय
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'सूर्य' is a Tatsam word (directly borrowed from Sanskrit without change), while other options are Tadbhav forms (modified from Sanskrit).

4. Q4 · Grammar and Vocabulary

   Identify the sentence with correct grammatical structure in the context of teaching primary students:

   • A. The children plays in the garden every day.
   • B. Each student have completed their homework.
   • C. The teacher explained the concept clearly to all students.
   • D. Neither the books nor the pen are on the desk.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Option C maintains correct subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. The singular subject 'teacher' correctly pairs with 'explained', making it grammatically sound for teaching purposes.

5. Q5 · Creative Writing

   Which element is essential when teaching narrative writing to primary students?

   • A. Using only complex vocabulary and lengthy sentences
   • B. Developing a clear beginning, middle, and end with character development
   • C. Avoiding the use of dialogue and descriptive language
   • D. Writing only factual accounts without imagination
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Narrative writing requires a structured plot with clear beginning, middle, and end, along with character development. This framework helps young learners organize their creative ideas effectively.

6. Q6 · Fractions and Decimals

   A student spends 2/5 of his pocket money on books and 1/3 on food. What fraction of his pocket money is left?

   • A. 4/15
   • B. 7/15
   • C. 8/15
   • D. 11/15
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Total spent = 2/5 + 1/3 = 6/15 + 5/15 = 11/15. Money left = 1 - 11/15 = 4/15.

7. Q7 · Pedagogy of Mathematics

   According to NCF 2005, which of the following is the most effective approach to teach mathematical concepts at the primary level?

   • A. Memorizing multiplication tables without understanding
   • B. Using activity-based learning that connects math to real-life situations
   • C. Teaching only through textbooks and worksheets
   • D. Focusing exclusively on competitive exam preparation
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   NCF 2005 strongly recommends activity-based and contextual learning that links classroom learning to real-life experiences, making mathematics meaningful for young learners.

8. Q8 · Natural Resources

   Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

   • A. Coal
   • B. Petroleum
   • C. Solar energy
   • D. Natural gas
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Solar energy is a renewable resource as it is continuously available from the sun and cannot be exhausted, unlike fossil fuels which are non-renewable.

9. Q9 · Human Body and Health

   Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

   • A. Liver
   • B. Lungs
   • C. Kidneys
   • D. Heart
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The kidneys filter waste products and excess water from the blood to form urine, maintaining the body's internal balance.

10. Q10 · Geometry

    In a triangle, if two angles measure 50° and 60°, what is the measure of the third angle?

    • A. 60°
    • B. 70°
    • C. 80°
    • D. 90°
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The sum of all angles in a triangle is 180°. Therefore, the third angle = 180° - (50° + 60°) = 70°.