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WB TET 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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WB TET 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

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Q1 · Learning and Pedagogy
Which of the following best describes 'scaffolding' in the context of teaching and learning?
- A. Physical arrangement of classroom furniture
- B. Temporary support provided by teachers to help students master new concepts
- C. Punishment for incorrect answers
- D. Year-wise progression of curriculum topics
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Scaffolding refers to the temporary instructional support teachers provide to help students achieve learning goals, which is gradually withdrawn as students become more competent and independent.
Q2 · Apath Gadya / Padya
নিম্নলিখিত পদ্য পংক্তি পড়ুন: "জননী জন্মভূমিশ্চ স্বর্গাদপি গরীয়সী" এই পংক্তির মূল ভাব কী?
- A. স্বর্গ পৃথিবীর চেয়ে সুন্দর
- B. মাতৃভূমি স্বর্গের চেয়েও শ্রেষ্ঠ
- C. মা এবং জন্মভূমি সমান
- D. স্বর্গে যাওয়াই জীবনের লক্ষ্য
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Sanskrit verse translates to 'Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven,' emphasizing that one's mother and motherland are superior even to heaven, making option B the correct interpretation.
Q3 · Ling, Bachan and Kal
'শিক্ষক' শব্দের স্ত্রীলিঙ্গ রূপ কোনটি?
- A. শিক্ষিকা
- B. শিক্ষকী
- C. শিক্ষকানী
- D. শিক্ষকিণী
Answer and solution
Answer: A
'শিক্ষক' শব্দের স্ত্রীলিঙ্গ রূপ হল 'শিক্ষিকা'। এটি বাংলা ব্যাকরণের সাধারণ লিঙ্গ পরিবর্তনের নিয়ম।
Q4 · Ling, Bachan and Kal
'আমি কাল বাজারে গিয়েছিলাম' - এই বাক্যে ক্রিয়ার কাল কোনটি?
- A. সাধারণ অতীত
- B. পুরাঘটিত অতীত
- C. ঘটমান অতীত
- D. নিত্যবৃত্ত অতীত
Answer and solution
Answer: B
'গিয়েছিলাম' ক্রিয়াপদ দ্বারা অতীতে সম্পন্ন হওয়া ঘটনা বোঝায়। তাই এটি পুরাঘটিত অতীত কাল।
Q5 · Subject-Verb Concord
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
- A. The team are playing well today.
- B. Each of the students have submitted their assignments.
- C. The children are enjoying the games.
- D. Mathematics are my favorite subject.
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The plural subject 'children' correctly agrees with the plural verb 'are', making this the only sentence with proper subject-verb concord.
Q6 · Pedagogy of Bengali Language
বাংলা ভাষা শিক্ষণে নিরাময়মূলক শিক্ষাদানের উদ্দেশ্য কী?
- A. মেধাবী শিক্ষার্থীদের আরও উন্নত করা
- B. দুর্বল শিক্ষার্থীদের ভাষা দক্ষতা উন্নত করা
- C. পরীক্ষার ফলাফল উন্নত করা
- D. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণ শিক্ষা প্রদান করা
Answer and solution
Answer: B
নিরাময়মূলক বা Remedial শিক্ষাদান মূলত দুর্বল শিক্ষার্থীদের চিহ্নিত সমস্যা সমাধান এবং ভাষা দক্ষতা উন্নত করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়।
Q7 · Vocabulary
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'diligent':
- A. Careless
- B. Hardworking
- C. Lazy
- D. Indifferent
Answer and solution
Answer: B
'Diligent' means showing care and effort in one's work or duties, which is synonymous with 'hardworking'.
Q8 · Solids — Surface Area and Volume
A cylindrical tank has a radius of 3.5 m and a height of 6 m. How much water (in cubic meters) can it hold? (Use π = 22/7)
- A. 220 m³
- B. 231 m³
- C. 242 m³
- D. 253 m³
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Volume of cylinder = πr²h = (22/7) × (3.5)² × 6 = (22/7) × 12.25 × 6 = 22 × 1.75 × 6 = 231 m³.
Q9 · Fractions
Simplify: 3/4 + 1/4
- A. 1
- B. 4/8
- C. 4/4
- D. 2/4
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Since the denominators are same, add the numerators: (3 + 1)/4 = 4/4 = 1.
Q10 · Arithmetic Operations
If 345 + 278 = 623, then what is the value of 623 - 278?
- A. 355
- B. 345
- C. 278
- D. 385
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Using the inverse property of addition and subtraction, 623 - 278 = 345.

Breakdown by subject

Child Development and Pedagogy
1 questions
Language I — Bengali
4 questions
Language II — English
2 questions
Mathematics
3 questions
Environmental Studies
3 questions
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
5 questions
Social Studies (Paper II)
2 questions

WB TET 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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