CTET Paper-1 ( Child Development and Pedagogy & EVS) Exam Held On 29.01.2012

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY
1.	Human development is divided into domains such as A) psychological, cognitive, emotional and physical B) physical, spiritual, cognitive and social C) physical, cognitive, emotional and social D) emotional , cognitive, spiritual and social-psychological
2.	Which of the following is a principle of development ? A) It is a discontinuous process B) All processes of development are not inter-connected C) It does not proceed at the same pace for all D) Development is always linear
3.	Individual attention is important in the teaching - learning process because A) It offers better opportunities to teachers to discipline each learner B) Children develop at different rates and learn differently C) learners always learn better in groups D) teacher training programmes prescribe it
4.	Human personality is the result of A) only environment B) only heredity C) upbringing and education D) interaction between heredity and environment
5.	In the context of education, socialization means A) adapting and adjusting to social environment B) always following social norms C) creating one's own social norms D) respecting elders in society
6.	young learners should be encouraged to interact with peers in the classroom so that A) they learn social skills in the course of study B) the teacher can control the classroom better C) they can learn answers to questions from each other D) the syllabus can be covered quickly
7.	According to Piaget's stages of Cognitive Development, the sensori-motor stage is associated with A) ability to interpret and analyse options B) concerns about social issues C) imitation, memory and mental representation D) ability to solve problems in logical fashion
8.	According to Kohlberg, a teacher can instill moral values in children by A) involving them in discussions on moral issues B) giving strict instructions on "how to behave" C) giving importance to religious teachings D) laying clear rules of behaviour
9.	Which of the following is a feature of progressive education ? A) Frequent tests and examinations B) Flexible time-table and seating arrangement C) Instruction based solely on prescribed text-books D) Emphasis on scoring good marks in examinations
10.	A teacher makes use of a variety of tasks to cater to the different learning styles of her learners. she is influenced by A) Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory B) Piaget's cognitive development theory C) Kohlberg's moral development theory D) Cardner's multiple intelligence theory
11.	Vygotsky emphasized the significance of the role played by which of the following factors in the learning if children ? A) Physical B) Social C) Hereditary D) Moral
12.	A School gives preference to girls while preparing students fro a State level solo-song competition . This reflects A) Progressive thinking B) Gender bias C) Global trends D) Pragmatic approach
13.	Learners display individual differences. So a teacher should A) increase number of tests B) insist on uniform pace of learning C) provide a variety of learning experiences D) enforce strict discipline
14.	School-based assessment is primarily based in the principle that A) schools are more efficient than external bodies of examination B) assessment should be very economical C) teachers know their learners capabilities better than external examiners D) students should at all costs get high grades
15.	Which of the following is an objective questions ? A) True or False B) Essay type question C) Short answer question D) Open ended question
16.	Inclusive Education A) includes indoctrination of facts B) includes teachers from marginalized groups C) celebrates diversity in the classroom D) encourages strict admission procedures
17.	The emphasis from reaching to learning can be shifted by A) adopting frontal teaching B) focusing on examination results C) adopting child-centred pedagogy D) encouraging rote learning
18.	When a child with a disability first comes to school, the teacher should A) discuss whit the child's parents to evolve collaborative plans B) conduct an admission test C) refer the child to a special school according to the disability D) seclude him from other students
19.	When a child 'fails', it means A) the system has failed B) The child is not fit for studies C) the child has not memorized the answers properly D) the child should have taken private tuition
20.	The most effective method to teach the concept of germination of seeds is A) to show pictures of seed growth B) to give detailed explanations C) to make the students plant seeds and observe stages of germination D) to draw pictures on the black -board and give descriptions
21.	When a child gets bored while doing a task , it is a sign that A) the child is not capable of learning B) the child needs to be disciplined C) the task may have become mechanically repetitive D) the child is not intelligent
22.	Which of the following is a domain if learning ? A) Spiritual B) Professional C) Experiential D) Affective
23.	Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method of problem-solving ? A) Collection of relevant information B) Formation of hypothesis C) Verification of hypothesis D) Problem awareness
24.	Errors of learners often indicate A) absence of learning B) socio-economic status of the learners C) how they learn D) the need for mechanical drill
25.	A child starts to cry when his grandmother takes him from his mother's lap. the child cries due to A) Stranger anxiety B) Separation anxiety C) Social anxiety D) Emotional anxiety
26.	A teacher uses a t ext and some pictures of fruits and vegetables and holds a discussion with her students , The students link the details with their previous knowledge and learn the concept of nutrition . This approach is based on A) Operant conditioning of learning B) Construction of knowledge C) Classical conditioning of learning D) Theory of reinforcement
27.	Critical pedagogy firmly believes that A) The experiences and perceptions of learners are important B) the teacher should always lead the classroom instruction C) The learners need not reason independently D) what children learn out of school is irrelevant
28.	A teacher, after preparing a question paper, checks whether the questions test specific testing objectives, He is concerned primarily about the question paper's A) reliability B) validity C) content coverage D) typology of questions
29.	Which of the following is a teacher-related factor affecting learning ? A) Nature of the content or learning experiences B) Mastery over the subject-matter C) Proper seating arrangement D) Availability of teaching -learning resources
30.	A teacher never gives answers to questions herself. She encourages her students to suggest answers, have group discussions and adopt collaborative learning. This approach is based on the principle of A) readiness to learn B) active participation C) proper organization of instructional material D) setting a good example and being a role-model
	Environmental Studies
1.	In which one of the following groups are the words intimately related ? A) Mosquito , Dengue , Iron , Jaggery B) Mosquito , Malaria , Anaemia , Iron C) Iron , Malaria, Anaemia, Blood D) Iron , Haemoglobin, Anaemia, Amla
2.	Arti noticed the following precautions related to prevention of spread of a disease on a poster 1) Do not let water collect around you 2) Keep water pots, coolers and tanks clean 3) Spray oil if water has collected at some place 4) Use nets to protect yourself The poster is aimed at creating awareness about the spread of A) typhoid and cholera B) Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis C) Small pox and Malaria D) Dengue and eye flu
3.	Study the venn diagram given below : animals that live on land animals that live in water animals that lay eggs which of the following animals lives in all of these areas A) Fish B) Crocodile C) Eel D) Shark
4.	Anjali's friend suggested the following four ways to avoid tooth decay 1) Brush your teeth twice a day 2) Wear braces to avoid enamel decay 3) Avoid sweets, chocolates and carbonated drinks 4) Rinse mouth after every meal Which of the above ways should Anjali follow ? A) a and c B) b, c and d C) c, d and a D) d, a and b
5.	An air-pump is kept in an aquarium in order to A) enhance the beauty of the aquarium B) make water cleaner C) Provide more carbon dioxide to water plants D) allow more oxygen to dissolve in water
6.	Which one of the following pairs of life processes occurs both in plants and animals ? A) Growth and reproduction B) Growth and food making C) Reproduction and food making D) Reproduction and germination
7.	Which one of the following best describes the feature on the surface of the moon ? A) No air, no gravity , no water B) No air , no gravity , smooth surface C) NO water, enough air , high mountains D) No water, deep craters, high mountains
8.	A fish dies when it is put in an aquarium filled with previously boiled water but cooled to room temperature. This happens because the water in the aquarium is A) depleted in minerals B) unfit for swimming by fish C) depleted in oxygen D) unfit for drinking by fish
9.	Rekha's mother adds Phitkari ( alum) to water collected from the pond every day in order to A) kill germs in water B) decolourize water C) sediment light suspended impurities D) change hard water into soft water
10.	In order to separate a mixture of sand and salt, which one of the following four sequences of processes has to be used ? A) Sedimentation, decantation, filtration , evaporation B) Filtration , decantation , evaporation , sedimentation C) Evaporation , sedimentation , decantation , filtration D) Decantation , sedimentation , evaporation , filtration
11.	Weight-lifters are generally required to make more muscles and body mass. for this purpose, they need to take a diet which is rich in A) Vitamins B) Proteins C) Carbohydrates D) Fats
12.	Which one of the following is a good cooking practice ? A) Cooking the vegetables by deep frying to kill bacteria B) Washing the vegetables nicely and then cutting C) cutting the vegetables and then washing these in running water D) Keeping the vegetables in sunshine for some time before cutting and cooking
13.	While teaching how different food items cna be kept fresh for some time, Radha enumerated the following techniques to her class 1) Put it in a bowl and keep the bowl in an open container having cold water 2) Wrap it in a damp cloth 3) Spread it open in sunshine 4) Cut it into small pieces and keep it in the dark Which one of the following food items is she referring to, corresponding to technique "2" above ? A) Kaju burfi B Cooked rice C) Onion, garlic D) Green coriander
14.	All big cities are facing the problem of environmental pollution as a result of a large number of vehicles on the roads. the best way an individual in the city can contribute towards environmental protection is by A) Not keeping a personal vehicle like scooter, car, etc. B) getting the engine of personal vehicle checked regularly for environmental safe limits C) using a public transport system for travelling D) avoiding frequent travel outside the home
15.	While performing experiments whit water, Jyoti observed that an empty steel bowl floats but a small iron nail sinks in water. This can be explained by the fact that A) Iron is heavier than water and steel is lighter than water B) Iron is lighter than water and steel is heavier than water C) Force on a steel bowl is more than its weight whereas force on an iron nail is lesser than its weight D) Force on an iron nail is more than its weight whereas force on a steel bowl is lesser than its weight
16.	Engage, Explore, Explain ,Elaborate and Evaluate are five important 'Es' in relation to effective teaching of Science . To provide practical experiences to the students related to the concept of 'Necessary conditions for germination'; a Science teacher asks them to do the following activities : 1. Soak seeds overnight and keep these is a wet cotton cloth . 2. Observe the seeds after two days and record and changes 3. Read the book and attempt the given worksheet. Which of the five 'Es' given above are not being covered in the above activities given by the teacher ? A) Engage and Explore B) Engage and Evaluate C) Explain and Elaborate D) Explore and Evaluate
17.	Which one of the following sequences of steps is the correct way of preparing a balanced question paper ? A) Writing the questions, preparing the blueprint, matching with the design , writing the marking scheme B) Preparing a design, preparing a blueprint, writing and editing the questions , writing the marking scheme C) Preparing the design, writing the questions, preparing the marking scheme, matching with the blueprint D) Writing and editing the questions, matching with the design, preparing the blueprint, writing the marking scheme
18.	There are four below average students in a class. which one of the following strategies will be most effective to bring them at par with the other students A) Give them additional assignments to do at home B) Make them sit in the front row and supervise their work constantly C) Identify their weak areas of learning and provide remedial measures accordingly D) Ensure that they attend the school regularly
19.	A Science teacher administered a test after teaching the topic on 'Respiration' and observed that majority of the students did not understand the difference between respiration and breathing, This could be due to the reason that A) There was usually lot of indiscipline in her class B) She could not explain the related concept effectively in the class C) She was not their class teacher D) The students could not understand the question correctly
20.	While teaching the topic on 'Air', an EVS teacher wanted to demonstrate that air has weight and occupies space, Her colleague suggested the following four different activities for this purpose to her : 1) Place an empty inverted beaker on the surface of the water and start pressing it down 2) Suck the juice through a straw 3) Blow air in a balloon 4) Tie two inflated balloons to a rod and establish equilibrium . Then puncture one of the balloons Which of the above activities will lead to demonstrating the desired result ? A) a and c B) a and b C) a and d D) b and d
21.	Which one of the following teaching strategies will be most effective for maximum involvement of students in teaching the concept of food chain ? A) Ask students to explore possible food chains operating in different habitats B) Ask students to collect related information from internet C) Ask students to copy all examples of different food chains written on the black-board D) Make play -cards of organisms and ask student groups to arrange them to depict different food chains
22.	In order to introduce the topic on 'Nutrition' in class more effectively, a teacher should A) draw the diagram of digestive system on the black-board B) show the model fo human denture C) ask the students to open their tiffin boxes, see the contents, followed by teacher 's explanation D) give examples of different foods rich in nutrients
23.	After having been taught about the rich flora and fauna in India, the students of primary classes were taken to Ranthambhore National Park by the school. This would help the students to A) have fun and enjoy with friends on an outdoor trip B) Develop respect for nature C) Co-relate classroom learning to real-life situations D) develop skills for environmental protection
24.	The topic 'Depletion of Petroleum and Coal' was taught to Section A of a class by using multimedia capsule while the other Section B was taught through diagrams drawn on the Green Board. It was found later that students of Section A understood the topic to a better extent. This could be due to the reason that A) Audio-visual aids engage all the senses for better retention B) Green Board is not a good visual aid C) Multiple approach is closer to everyday life situations D) use of multimedia aids is comparatively more economical
25.	Samir of Class V usually does not submit his assignments to the EVS teacher in time, The best corrective measure could be to A) write a note to parents about his irregularity B) bring it to the notice of the Principal C) Stop him from going to the games class D) Find out the reasons for irregularity and counsel Samir
26.	The major purpose of periodic parent-teacher interactions is to A) Highlight each other's shortcomings B) Share the information about ongoing events in the school C) Discuss the child's strengths and weaknesses for reinforcement and improvement D) Develop a social relationship with each other
27.	While teaching the topic on 'Air is everywhere', a teacher asks the following questions from the students: 1. Is there air in the soil ? 2. Is there air inside water ? 3. Is there air inside our body? 4. Is there air inside our bones ? which one of the following skills is the teacher trying to develop in the learners ? A) Observation skills B) Classification skills C) Thinking skills D) Emotional Skills
28.	A teacher can identify a stressed child when the child shows the following behaviour : A) Hyperactivity B) Aggressive bheaviour C) Full concentration in studies D) excessive talking
29.	Which one of the following four teaching methodologies followed by four different Science teachers for teaching the topic 'Air Pollution ' is most appropriate ? A) Asking the students to read the topic from the test-book loudly and explaining the meaning of concepts/terms B) Dictating the answers to all the questions in the exercise after completing the topic C) Showing a documentary film on "Air Pollution" to the students D) Asking the students to collect air samples before and after Diwali , study their quality and tabulate the findings
30.	While teaching the topic 'Frictions" to Class-V students, a teacher gave a number of examples to explain that friction is also useful to us in may ways . Which one of the following examples was quoted by her incorrectly ? A) A vehicle stops on application of brakes B) We are able to write due to friction between the tip of the pen and the paper C) We are able to walk because of friction between our shoes and the ground D) An object thrown vertically upwards always comes back to us due to friction
Ans.	Child Development 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. B 10.D 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.A	16.C 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.C 21.C 22.D 23.D 24.D 25.D 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.B	Environmental Studies 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. C 10.B 11.B 12.B 13.D 14.C 15.C	16.A 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.C 21.D 22.C 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.C 27.A 28.B 29.D 30.D