CTET EXAM 2012 MAY QUESTION PAPER

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Nov-2012 for Primary/ Elementary Teachers

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE)
Shiksha Kendra-2, Community Centre, Preet vihar, Delhi - 110092

Central Teacher Eligibility Test   (CTET) Nov-2012 for Primary/ Elementary Teachers

Now Government has decided to take a common test for the posts of Teachers (Primary or Elementary level) in all schools of Central Government  like Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) (Central Schools) , Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tibetan Schools etc. and schools of Union Territories like Chandigarh and  Andaman & Nicobar Islands etc. This may be extended or adopted by private schools for teacher recruitment. The responsibility of this examination is given the Central Board of Secondar Education (CBSE). 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi will be conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for classes I to VIII on 18/11/2012. Candidates can apply On-line for CTET-NOV 2012 on CBSE/ CTET website. 

Application Fee  :  Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) be remitted through Demand Draft in favour of the Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education drawn in any Nationalized Bank payable at Delhi. Write your Registration Number, Name, Address, and Mobile/ Telephone Number on the back of the Demand Draft.


How to Apply : Apply Online at CBSE CTET website from 01/08/2012 to 31/08/2012 only. Take  a print out of online registered application (if applied online) and send  by Registered/ Speed Post so as to reach positively by 07/09/2012 in the CBSE office on the following address:

THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY(CTET), CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, A-1, SWASTHYA VIHAR, VIKAS MARG(Opp. Metro Pillar-76), NEW DELHI - 110092
Please view http://cbse.nic.in/CTET_nov_2012_English_2012.pdf for further details visit http://ctet.nic.in for all the details of examination, syllabus and online submission of application.

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

CTET Paper 1 ( English Language 1 & 2 ) Exam Held On 29.01.2012

English Language 1
Direction - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No.1-9) by selecting the most appropriate option . Our body is a wondrous mechanism and when subjected to unusual stress over a period of time, it adapts itself to deal more effectively with that stress. Therefore, when you exert your muscles against resistance, they forced to adapt and deal with this extraordinary workload, This is the principle of weight training, Strands of muscle fibres become thicker and stronger in response to the demands placed on them. One of the great merits of weight training is the strength of your heart. During weight training, your heart is forced to beat faster and stronger in order to pump sufficient blood to the muscles being worked. In time, your heart, like your body, will adapt to this extra-workload by becoming stronger and more efficient. Since your body needs a given amount of blood to perform its daily tasks, your heart will now need fewer beats to pump the same quantity of blood. Sounds good ? There's more. Your entire circulatory system is given a thorough workout every time you exercise, which increases its overall efficiency. Even the neural paths from your brain's command centers to each individual muscle become more effective , enabling easier recruitment of muscle fibres for carrying out physical tasks. In essence, your body becomes a well-oiled and finely-tuned piece of machinery. whirring along without any breakdown. In today's stress-filled world, you need all the help you can get.
1.	The principle of weight training is A) helping the body adapt to increased stress B) training muscles to exert more pressure C) disposing extra workload D) thickening of body through extra consumption
2.	Weight training makes the muscles A) become intense B) resist workload C) thicker and stronger D) become stranded
3.	During weight training, the heart pumps A) less blood B) more blood C) required blood D) an extraordinary amount of blood
4.	A stronger and more efficient heart A) beats faster and more often to pump blood B) needs fewer beats to pump the same amount of blood C) can rest longer, reducing its workload D) is assisted by muscles of the body
5.	When neural paths become more effective A) The brain functions at extraordinary speed B) the brain opens new pathways for communication C) the brain employs various muscles easily for physical tasks D) the muscles function effectively and independently
6.	What does the term 'well-oiled' in the passage denote ? A) Healthy B) Serviced C) Massaged D) Greased
7.	Which one fo the following is the most appropriate title for the passage ? A) Health is Wealth B) Stressbusting B) The Mechanics of Weight Training D) How to retain your health ?
8.	What does the above passage suggest ? A) We should carry out physical exercise as a routine B) Physical exercise is necessary occasionally C) We should ignore physical exercise D) We should subject our body to as much exercise as it can withstand
9.	The word 'wondrous' (first line ) is A) a verb B) a noun C) an adverb D) an adjective
Direction - Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No.10-15) by selecting the most appropriate option . NIGHT The sun descending in the west, The evening star does shine; The birds are silent in their nest, And I must seek for mine. The moon, like a flower, In heaven's high bower, With silent delight Sits and smiles on the night. Farewell, green fields and happy groves, Where flocks have took delight. Where lambs have nibbled, silent moves The feet of angels bright; Unseen they pour blessing, And joy without ceasing, On each bud and blossom, And each sleeping bosom. They look in every thoughtless nest, Where birds are covered warm; They visit caves of every beast, To keep them all from harm. If they see and weeping That should have been sleeping, They pour sleep on their head, And sit down by their bed.
10.	The evening star rises when A) it is down B) the sun descends in the west C) the birds leave their nests D) it is midnight
11.	Here,'bower' represents A) a bouquet of flowers B) a flower vase C) a potted plant D) a framework that supports climbing plants
12.	The poet compares moon to A) an evening star B) an angel C) a flower D) a bird in the nest
13.	The angels come down on earth to A) make people dance and have fun B) take blessing and joy C) spread moonlight D) give blessing and joy
14.	Birds' nest is described as 'thoughtless' because A) it is made without any thought B) the occupants are asleep without any care C) the angels are blessing the birds to be happy D) The birds are covered in the warmth of their nest
15.	The figure if speech used in the line 'In heaven's high bower' is A) Alliteration B) Smile C) Metaphor D Personification
Directions - Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate option
16.	Scanning means darting over much of a text to search for A) The central idea B) the opinion of the author C) difficult words D) a specific item or piece of information that we wish to discover
17.	A 'sight word ' is a vocabulary item A) That the reader recognises and finds meaningful on sight without a complicated analysis B) that needs proper visual understanding of the context C) that is to be learned by heart D) that helps in judging the effectiveness of the author's style
18.	A good introduction to a text should be A) short and to the point B) telling the students anything that they can find out for themselves by reading the text C) a detailed explanation of the meaning of the text D) blocking the student's active involvement by the means of questing
19.	Which of the following is an important stage in the writing process ? A) Comprehension B) Editing C) Memorisation D) Calligraphy
20.	Curriculum is an educational programme which does not state A) The educational purpose of a programme B) The number of lessons to the taught in a term C) The means of evaluating whether the educational objectives have been achieved or not D) the content ( material etc.) teaching strategies and learning experiences which will be necessary to achieve this purpose
21.	We use real objects to teach young learners new words because A) it helps learners associate words with objects they see in real life B) it helps in teaching the correct spelling of words C) we can teach vocabulary only through objects D) young learners are not capable of abstract thinking
22.	The best way to sensitise young learners to rhythm and intonation is A) by explaining the rules of phonetics in simple words B) by reading out poems in different metres and explaining them C) by making the learners listen to nursery rhymes and recite them effectively D) by making the learners copy out simple poems in neat handwriting
23.	Telling interesting stories to young learners is primarily meant for improving their A) Reading skills B) Writing skills C) Speaking skills D) Listening skills
24.	The main purpose of using oral drill is A) To improve the retention capacity of learners B) to assess the comprehension skills of learners C) to improve pronunciation and accuracy D) to enhance the speaking skills of learners
25.	Seating arrangement should be flexible so that A) children have the freedom to move their seats wherever they want B) Many group, pair and whole-class activities can be conducted easily C) children do not form permanent friendship groups D) The teacher ensures equality prevails in her classroom
26.	Knowledge of more than one language A) causes interference in learning a new language B) becomes a burden to the teacher in the language classroom C) confuses the learners while learning a new language D) is very helpful in teaching and learning a new language
27.	An effective language teacher A) will rely entirely on the prescribed test-book B) will make children learn all the answers to the questions given in the text-book C) will use the text-book as well as other material as resources for teaching D) will prepare question papers using only the questions given in the text-book
28.	A teacher engages her learners in a fun activity before beginning a new lesson. The purpose of this activity is to A) Motivate and energise the learners B) Discipline the learners before the lesson C) divert the attention of the learners D) reduce the workload of the teacher
29.	The most effective tool to assess values and attitude of learners is A) Summative test B) Anecdotal Record C) Portfolio D) Unit Test
30.	Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation should be adopted by all schools because A) It affords teachers opportunities to test learners frequently B) it is the latest development in the field of education C) Traditional pen-paper tests do not assess and enhance all the attributes and abilities of learners D) it frees the learners from studies and hard work.
	ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 2
Directions - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No. 1 to 9 ) by selection the most appropriate option. Anaesthesia in any part of the body means a loss of sensation, either permanent or temporary. The term is usually used to describe the artificially produced loss of sensation which makes a surgical operation painless. There are four main types of anaesthesia : general , spinal , regional , and local. Anaesthetics may be given as gases , by inhalation; or as drugs injected into a vein, A patient given general anaesthesia loses consciousness. Anaesthesia of a fairly large area of the body results from injecting the anaesthetic drug into the spinal canal : all that portion of the body below the level at which the drug is injected is anaesthetized. Regional anaesthesia is the injecting of the nerves as they emerge from the spinal column : the anaesthesia induced by this method affects only that area of the body supplied by those nerves , In local anaesthesia, the drug is injected directly at the site of the operative incision and sometimes also into the nearby surrounding tissues . Formerly the most commonly used local anaesthetic was cocaine, a drug extracted from the leaves of the coca bush and introduced in 1879. But cocaine has some disadvantages and, sometimes, undesirable side-effects. For spinal, regional and local anaesthesia, procaine, or one of the several modifications of procaine, is now widely used instead of cocaine, for very limited and short operations., such as opening a small abscess, local anaesthesia may be induced by spraying ( rather than injecting ) a chemical, ethyl chloride, on a small area of the skin; in changing from the liquid to the gaseous state, this drug freezes the area sprayed, and permits painless incision.
1.	When a part of the body is anaesthetised. A) that part loses the ability to feel any pain B) the nearby organ loses its function permanently C) the body loses its consciousness D) the part gets excited
2.	The real purpose of using anaesthetics is A) to cure patients of diseases B) to make patients unconscious C) to perform operations without causing pain D) to artificially produce loss of sensation
3.	An anaesthetic is inhaled when it is administered A) as a drug B) by injection C) as a gas D) as a spray
4.	When a gas is used as an anaesthetic , the anaesthesia is A) general B) spinal C) local D) regional
5.	Spinal anaesthesia is resorted to when A) a patient has to be made unconscious B) a small area has to be anaesthetised C) the operation involves a big area of the body D) a drug has to be injected into the vein
6.	The expression "the site of the operative incision " means A) all the surrounding tissues B) the place at which a cut is to be made C) the spot at which the anaesthetic has to be injected D) the area of the body supplied by specific nerves
7.	An 'abscess' (line 34) is A) a deep hole B) an operative incision C) a collection of poisonous matter in a hole in the body D) an open wound requiring surgery
8.	The word opposite in meaning to the word ' formerly ' (line 25 ) is A) industrially B) fortunately C) later D) significant
9.	'Anaesthetic' (line-26) is A) a verb B) an adjective C) an adverb D) a noun
Directions - Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow ( Q. No. 10 to 15 ) by selection the most appropriate option. The farmer is up before dawn on shearing-day, driving his flock into pens . By eight o'clock the shearers arrive and, after a hearty breakfast, they take their places on long benches that the farmer has improvised in the pens. Shears are taken from leather cases and sharpened with whetstones; a fire is lighted to heat pitch for the making ; and the work begins Soon the shearers fall into their routine. A lad seizes a sheep from the pen and ties its feet - not with a cord, because that might injure it, but with a strip of sacking. The sheep is carried to the benches, and the shearer begins to slice off the wool . First he shears the coarse wool from the sheep's belly, then lays the animal on its side on the bench between his legs while he snips at the curly wool round the neck. He works to and fro along the ribs, peeling the wool back until it hangs like a cloak doubled back over the animal . Then he turns the sheep over and begins on the unclipped side. In a few moments the whole fleece falls away in one piece, looking like a dirty grey rug. A few more snips from the shears and the wool is cut from either side of the sheep's tail, leaving the animal white and naked. The shearer pushes the sheep to the ground and immediately calls fro another animal . Meanwhile the lad daubs the farmer's mark in pitch on the newly shorn sheep, unties her legs, and drives her out of the shearing pens. A second lad - the farmer's son - seizes the fleece as it is tossed aside, rolls it up , tucking the tail-wool in first, and secures the bundle by knotting the neck. Any loose clippings are gathered separately . The work continues till one o'clock, when the farmer's wife summons the men to dinner, Each man finishes the sheep that is beside him , then the whole party goes back to the farm house, The men troop into the farm kitchen, leaving their dogs to scuffle in the yard. After the shortest if dinner-breaks - for there is much to be done - the shearing continues, and the pile of fleeces mounts
10.	What expression in the first paragraph suggests that shearing does not take place very often ? A) improvised B) flock C) whetstones D) shearing day
11.	The shearer first cuts the wool from the ___ of the sheep. A) underside B) ribs C) tail D) legs
12.	Why are loose clippings of wool gathered separately ? A) So that they do not get spoiled B) Because they are not so valuable as whole fleeces C) Because they are needed to fill up the top of the bags D) Because they weigh less than a whole fleece
13.	Wool which has been sheared from a sheep is A) cut into two pieces by the shearer with a few snips B) rolled and bundled C) tied with sacking D) bagged on shearing- day
14.	what word from the passage best tells us that shears are like a very large pair of scissors ? A) snips B) cut C) slice D) sharpened
15.	"The sheep is carried to the benches. ' It is an example of A) an interrogative sentence B) a negative sentence C) passive voice D) degree of comparison
Directions - Answer the following questions by selection the most appropriate option .
16.	Substitution table drill helps teachers in A) giving controlled language practice B) developing free writing skills C) improving the fluency of learners D) evaluating the listening skills
17.	When young learners are asked to read a text silently , they should be instructed A) to read fast even if they don't comprehend the meaning B) to stop reading whenever they encounter a difficult word or phrase C) to infer the meaning of new words from the context and read with comprehension D) to pay special attention to grammar items used in the passage
18.	Language skills are best learnt A) When they are introduced in isolation, one skill at a time B) only through written tests and assignments C) if they are taught in an integrated manner D) with the help of challenging and mechanical language drills
19.	The primary objective if using role play is A) to develop acting talent B) to evaluate dialogue writing skill C) to promote the reading habit D) to improve the communicative
20.	The main responsibility of a language teacher as a facilitator is A) to read the lessons aloud and provide explanation for each line B) to create a number of opportunities for the learners to use the language meaningfully C) to provide a lot of information and make the learners listen to it D) to strictly control the class and cover the syllabus in quick time
21.	After a story-telling , the learners are asked to change the ending of the story. This will help the learners A) become imaginative and creative B) understand grammar better C) develop library reference skills D) evaluate the teacher's originality
22.	Which of the following will help learners take grater responsibility for their own learning ? A) Summative Assessment B) Supervised reading sessions C) Controlled writing tasks D) Peer Assessment
23.	Under Constructivist Approach to language learning, learners are encouraged to A) learn the grammar rules by rote B) discover the rules of grammar from examples C) avoid errors completely D) practice language drills mechanically
24.	The main purpose of assessment is A) to decide pass and fail B) to measure achievement of learners C) to give practice in writing D) to improve the teaching - learning process
25.	Young learners will enjoy a play included in the text-book when they A) read the play silently B) listen to the teacher reading the play C) enact the play D) get detailed explanations about the play from the teacher
26.	When young learners are taught to improve their spelling and punctuation , they will A) improve their accuracy B) enhance their fluency C) nurture their creativity D) sharpen their listening skills
27.	After reading a poem, a teacher involves the learners in group work. One group writes the summary of the poem, another draws a picture to depict the main theme and yet another sets the poem to music, this activity A) will distract the learners from the lesson B) is a sheer waste of time C) caters to diverse abilities and interests D) is aimed at preparing the learners for assessment
28.	Instead of asking questions and getting answers from her learners. a teacher gives some short texts and asks her learners to frame questions. Her primary objective is to A) train the learners as good question paper setters B) take their help during examinations C) make the learners realize the difficulties faced by teachers in preparing question papers D) enhance the learners' analytical and critical thinking
29.	Correct speech habits can be developed most effectively through A) Dictations B) Pronunciation practice C) Vocabulary practice D) Quizzes
30.	Reading between the lines as a sub- skill of reading mainly involves A) Identifying the grammatical item B) understanding the stated facts C) giving sufficient space between lines D) inferring the unstated using the contextual and verbal clues
Ans.	ENGLISH - 1 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. D 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.D 14.B 15.C	16.D 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.B 21.A 22.C 23.D 24.C 25.B 26.D 27.C 28.A 29.C 30.C	ENGLISH - 2 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10.D 11.A 12.B 13.B 14.D 15.C	16.A 17.C 18.C 19.D 20.B 21.A 22.A 23.B 24.D 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.D 29.B 30.D

CTET Paper-2 ( SOCIAL STUDIES / SOCIAL SCIENCE ) Exam held on 29.01.2012

Social Studies / Social Science
1.	The East India Company used the Diwani revenue from Bengal primarily in A) purchasing cotton and silk textiles in India B) amassing stocks of gold and silver to replenish the dwindling stocks in Britain C) constructing bridges and roads D) building schools colleges and universities
2.	The East India Company set up a factory in Bengal on the banks of Hugli in 1651 to A) manufacture cotton textiles for exporting to England B) buy spices for sending them to England C) buy Indigo (Neel) from local farmers to send it to England D) establish a base from which the factors could operate
3.	The division of the period of Indian History into 'Ancient', 'Medieval', and 'Modern' also has problems. Which of the following is one of the problems in it ? A) The concept has been borrowed from the West where Modern period was associated with science, reason, democracy , liberty and equality B) Indian History seems to have clear lines of distinction between 'Ancient'. and 'Medieval', and 'Medieval' and 'Modern' period C) Tripartite division reflects gradual growth of the Indian State D) Three periods are insufficient to describe Indian History
4.	Which of the following was a part of temple architecture of the ninth century ? A) Yagya Vedi ( Seat to perform sacred incantation ) B) Havan Kund ( square pyramid shaped pot with open mouth to hold fire ) C) Decorative gateway (Dwara) D) Rangshala ( place to perform dance )
5.	Pietra dura was a A) Style of decoration of buildings B) Role of succession C) Greek god D) Metallurgy technology
6.	Who of the following impeached by the British Parliament ? A) Charles Clive B) Warren Hastings C) T.B. Macualay D) Cornwallis
7.	Which of the following combinations of kingdoms was engaged in tripartite struggle ? A) Chola, Rashtrakuta, Pala B) Pala, Pallava , Rashtrakuta C) Rashtrakuta, pala, Gurjar-Pratihara D) Pala, Chola, Gurjar-Pratihara
8.	In 1720, the British Government enacted a legislation called the Calico Act to A) ban the use of printed cotton textiles-Chintz_in England B) punish rebels from Calicut C) promote Calico industry in England D) produce Calico textiles in England
9.	Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad A) to escape from Mongols B) to punish Southern rulers C) to control his empire effectively as Daulatabad was centrally located D) as he was not getting enough revenue from North India
10.	Tanti, Momin and Devangs communities were engaged in A) Leather works B) Weaving C) Wood works D) Pottery Making
11.	As a consequence of the Revolt of 1857, which of the following was a change initiated by the British Parliament ? A) Pathan and Sikh soldiers were banned from joining the British Indian Army B) All ruling chiefs of the country were warned that military action would be taken against them if they support any rebellion C) A member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India D) The land and property of prominent Hindu and Muslim citizens who supported the revolt were confiscated
12.	Chera chieftains ruled in twelfth century in the area presently lying in A) Chhattisgarh/ Madhya Pradesh B) Jharkhand/ Bihar C) Uttarakhand / Uttar Pradesh D) Punjab/ Haryana
13.	Which of the following three universities were established in the year 1857 by the British Government A) Calcutta, Madras and Bombay B) Calcutta, Madras and Banaras C) Calcutta, Bombay and Punjab D) Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi
14.	Tribal people do not keep written records of their past. How do present-day historians write tribal history ? A) Using archaeological sources B) Using oral traditions C) Using natural traditions D) Using tribal mythologies
15.	Bidri was A) an inlay work in copper and silver done by the artisans of Bidar B) a type of silk textile produced in Bidar C) a type of cotton textile produced in Bidar D) a type of copper ware produce in Bidar
16.	Which one of the following Sultans used the Banjaras to transport grains to the city markets ? A) Balban B) Firoz-Shah Tughlaq C) Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq D) Alauddin Khilji
17.	Which of the following tribal societies was divided into Khels ? A) Gond B) Ahom C) Santhal D) Bhil
18.	Why did Jatis emerge within Varnas, which became the basis to organize Indian society ? A) Fierce opposition against Varna system gave way to development of Jatis B) Due to Gradual expansion in social and economic needs of the people, people with new skill-sets ere required C) There was a problem in integrating tribal people into Varna system D) Jatis and Varnas are one ant the some
19.	A historical site is a place where A) history-loving people gather B) historians write history C) relics of the past are found D) Excavation activities are done
20.	What is'Common Era' ? A) A new era to study historical events B) Christian Era which is now accepted in major parts of the world C) Indian Era accepted by the government to issue notices D) A new Era developed by amalgamation of Hindu Era and Islamic Era
21.	Which of the following combinations of planets is known as ' Gaseous planets'? A) Venus, Jupiter, Mars , Saturn B) Mars, Venus, Saturn ,Uranus C) Jupiter, Saturn , Uranus, Neptune D) Jupiter, Mars , Earth, Neptune
22.	If Ahmedabad is situated on 72 degree 30' E longitude, what would be the local time of Ahmedabad if it is 8:30 am Indian Standard Time ? A) 8:40 am B) 8:00 am C) 7:20 am D) 7:00 am
23.	Plantations, a type of commercial farming, require a large amount of A) land and labour B) labour and capital C) land and capital D) only capital
24.	Vultures in the Indian subcontinent started dying if kidney failure shortly after scavenging livestock treated with A) Diclofenac B) Aspirin C) Ibuprofen D) Aldrin
25.	Ahmedabad is a hub of cotton textile industry . Which of the following is one of the factors for flourishing textile industries inn Ahmedabad ? A) It is situated close to cotton growing area B) Its easy access to the Tuticorin Port C) Industrial Policy of the Indian Government D) Availability of cheap labour- force
26.	Wind actions create 'Mushroom rocks' which are usually found in A) Hills B) Plateaus C) Deserts D) Tropical coastal areas
27.	'Blackfoot Indian' is a A) Disease prevalent in Nicobar Islands B) native tribe if North America C) Plantation worker in Cuba D) Migrant Indian in Canada
28.	In nuclear power plants, electricity is generated through the process of A) nuclear fusion B) nuclear fission C) nuclear collision D) atomic vibrations
29.	Which type of rainfall is represented in the diagram given below ? A) Cyclonic rainfall B) Orographic rainfall C) Convectional rainfall D) Frontal rainfall
30.	The following diagram shows the position of the Earth on a particular day . A, B, C, D and E are locations on the Earth. Which location will experience longest hour of daylight ? A) A B) B C) C D) D
31.	'Right to Education ' is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 which deals with 'Right to Life' because A) Education is life B) not all people had right to education C) education helps in leading a dignified life D) only an educated person has right to life
32.	Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has A) increased access to justice B) hampered the delivery of justice C) led to a decrease in judicial activism D) hampered government functioning
33.	All Indians should have a right to vote irrespective of their socio-economic status. This idea can be associated with A) B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
34.	The first hour of every sitting of the Lok Sabha is Called A) Zero hour B) Questions hour C) Public hour D) Privilege hour
35.	According to the Indian Constitution, the right empowering citizens to move to High court or Supreme Court if they believe that any of their Fundamental Rights has been violated by the State, is A) Right against exploitation B) Right to equality C) Right to life D) Right to constitutional remedies
36.	Showcasing adivasis as wearing colourful costumes, headgear and dancing often results in A) promoting adivasi culture B) demonstrating the diversity of Indian culture C) Attracting attention of the world to the plight of poor adivasis D) discriminating against such groups
37.	The Government of India appointed a committee headed by Justice Rajinder Sachar to examine the social, economic and educational status of which of the following communities ? A) Jain B) Sikh C) Anglo-Indian D) Muslim
38.	Media is no longer considered independent because of its close links with A) Government agencies B) Business houses C) NGOs D) CIvil society
39.	C.K. Janu is a very eminent A) Adivasi activist B) Environmentalist C) Script writer D) Anthropologist
40.	'Putting out systems' is A) Whereby merchants sell their merchandise on installments B) whereby merchants force labourers to work for extra hours C) Whereby merchants give advances and receive the product D) Whereby merchants supply raw material and receive finished product
41.	'Learning Without Burden (1993)' recommended that learning in Social Sciences should A) Help in the retention of important information B) promote developing concepts and abilities to analyse socio-political realities C) develop skills relevant to jobs D) continue to follow the epistemological framework of highlighting developmental issues
42.	The book 'Social and Political Life-II' advocates which of the following forms of evaluation, among other forms ? A) Open book exercises B) Personal interviews C) IT ( computer ) enabled evaluation D) Written mode of examination
43.	While teaching ' Poverty', which strategy would be most appropriate ? A) Prepare notes and deliver a good lecture B) Give hand-outs to students and explain C) Engage students in debate and discussions D) Ask students to read from the textbook and explain the difficult words
44.	The National Curriculum Framework 2005, suggests that instead of ;Civics', the term 'Political Science' be used because A) The term 'Civics' was coined in the Rajera and is associated with obedience and loyalty B) 'Political Science' is taught at a higher level of education, therefore schools should prepare grounds for it C) 'Political Science' is a globally recognized field of study D) 'Political Science' will provide political training
45.	'Team Teaching ' A) encourages healthy competition among teams of teachers in a school B) involves small teams if students as per their ability C) involves teams if teachers to optimize resources, interest and expertise D) is a way out to manage with the shortage of teacher
46.	The major purpose of assessment in Social Science should be to A) gauge the extent of the knowledge of content acquired by learners B) maintain a desirable academic quality of knowledge in the students passing out C) provide credible feedback on the extent to which educational objectives have been achieved D) predict the learners' chances of pursuing a successful career in humanities
47.	'Child-centered' pedagogy is A) teaching as per the desire if a child B) teacher explains the concept by standing in the center with children encircling her C) giving primacy to children's experiences, their voices, and their active participation D) to teach children in small child care centers to ensure individual attention
48.	'Social and Political Life' textbooks use which of the following methods to contextualize education to a child's world A) They astutely intermingle the social and political lives in Indian people B) They use a lot of case studies and narratives in a mix of rural and urban examples C) They cite results of many surveys done in this reference D) They incorporate lesser number of pictures to avoid distractors
49.	A trainee teacher writes one of the instructional objectives as 'students shall be able to describe the meaning of democracy' . In which domain shall this objective fall ? A) Synthesis B) Comprehension C) Analysis D) Skill
50.	While teaching an issue sensitive to a particular community , but described in the textbook, A) the teacher should respect the textbook and explain the facts as given B) the teacher should write to the authorities to omit the contentious topic from the curriculum C) the teacher should explain the concept with sensitivity and firm commitment while respecting the dignity of all students D) the teacher should ask students to make notes on these in the library or at home
51.	Cultural, social and class differences generate their own biases and prejudices in the contexts of classrooms. The approach to teaching therefore needs to be A) Discussion - oriented B) Open-ended C) Lecture method D) Project- oriented
52.	Which amongst the following is associated with oral reasoning ? A) Imitating peers B) Writing an article by pronouncing words loudly C) Impromptu application and extrapolation of concepts D) Narrating an algorithm
53.	In order to promote interactive environment in a Social Science class, which of the following approaches would be most suitable ? A) Dictation and practice B) Frequent testing C) Lecture and explanation D) Showing documentaries
54.	A teacher while explaining agricultural practices discusses case studies on agricultural practices in India and the USA. Which aspect of learning is she/he focusing on ? A) Ability to understand the concept B) Ability to interpret and explain C) Ability to make a better project D) Ability to learn by comparing and contrasting through concrete examples
55.	The questions-answer technique can be quite effective in teaching Social Science as it ensures A) a more disciplined class B) an active participation by learners C) students ability to respond better in examination D) students come into class well-prepared
56.	One of the most important and effective methods of teaching History at elementary level is A) Lecture method B) Discussion method C) Question-answer method D) Story-telling method
57.	In order to promote the process of cooperative learning, the teacher should A) assign group projects B) engage students in debate and discussions C) divide the class into groups of homogeneous ability D) allot individual assignment to each students
58.	While dealing with 'Social Equality', what should be the most appropriate approach for teaching ? A) Explaining the concept as described in the textbook B) Giving a project to students to review texts relating to 'Social Equality' C) Citing the experiences of the communities that make up the social and cultural milieu of the child D) Explaining in detail the practice of untouchability
59.	In teaching of Social Sciences, the emotions of children are most easily aroused not by words but by sights and sounds, for which the most effective way of teaching is through A) Project method B) Lecture method C) Field trips and surveys D) Classroom discussions
60.	While teaching the concept of 'Weather and Climate', what would be the most appropriate activity to make students understand the various elements of weather ? A) Solve the worksheet provided by the teacher based on the elements of weather B) Collect the weather report of five consecutive days from the newspaper and stick in their notebooks C) Ask them to draw the symbols of elements of weather D) Write answers to the questions related to weather in the notebook
Ans.	1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10.B 11.C 12.A	13.A 14.D 15.A 16.D 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.B 21.C 22.C 23.A 24.D	25.A 26.C 27.B 28.B 29.C 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.D 36.D	37.D 38.A 39.A 40.D 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.C 45.C 46.C 47.C 48.B	49.B 50.C 51.A 52.C 53.D 54.D 55.B 56.D 57.A 58.C 59.C 60.B

CTET Paper-2 ( Science and Child development ) Exam held on 29.01.2012

Science and Child Development
1.	Given below are a few chemical processes: a. Rusting of iron b. Burning of candle c. Respiration d. Photosynthesis Which two of these represent slow combustion? (A) d and a (B) a and c (C) b and c (D) b and d
2.	The smallest of living organisms with cell wall are (A) Yeast (B) Algae (C) Cyanobacteria (D) Bacteria
3.	When CNG or LPG undergoes complete combustion, the products formed are (A) CO2 and H2O (B) CO2 SO2 and H2O (C) CO2 only (D) CO2, CO and H2O
4.	Assessment in Science should focus more on testing the ability of students to (A) answer open-ended questions (B) be sufficiently equipped for higher learning (C) state the facts and principles of Science correctly (D) apply the understanding of concepts to unfamiliar situations in everyday life
5.	The SI unit of calorific value is (A) J/kg (B) Kilocalorie/kg (C) KJ/kg (D) Calorie
6.	The process of converting sugars into alchohols is known as (A) Pasteurization (B) Sterilization (C) Homogenization (D) Fermentation
7.	One of the main limitations of the Project method of teaching Science is that (A) knowledge is not acquired in a sequential manner (B) integration of concepts in various subjects can be achieved (C) the students have to perform excessive mental and physical work (D) it is a psychological method
8.	Summative Assessment in Science should mainly focus on (A) assessing observation skills (B) diagnosing the areas of learning difficulties of students (C) tesing of mainly the practical skills (D) testing important theoretical concepts
9.	The dietary fibres are (A) made up of collagen fibres (B) made up of protiens (C) also called roughage (D) made up of cellulose and protiens
10.	If the frequency of vibrations of a body is decreased and its amplitude is increased then (A) pitch increases but loudness decreases (B) pitch decreases but loudness increases (C) both pitch and loudness of sound produced will decrease (D) both pitch and loudness of sound produced will increase
11.	Which one of the following man-made fibres is also called artificial silk? (A) Acrylic (B) Polyester (C) Nylon (D) Rayon
12.	Constructivist approach in teaching science refers to (A) providing more and more reading materials to students (B) providing addtional academic help to weak students (C) applying different mathematical formulae in solving problems (D) providing experiential learning to students
13.	The gas which forms carboxy-haemoglobin in the blood, causing suffocation is (1) Cabon monoxide (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Chloroflurorocarbon
14.	Which of the following statements related to earthquakes is NOT correct? (A) The record of the seismic waves is called seismograph. (B) The seismograph records the seismogram. (C) The Ritchter Scale is not linear but logarithmic. (D) The seismic waves originate from focus.
15.	Which one of the following is the key feature of Formative Assessment in Science? (A) It is aimed at developing scientific temper in the students. (B) It is aimed at enhancing practical skills. (C) It is conducted at the end of the year (D) It is diagnostic in nature
16.	Project method in teaching of Science is suited most to (1) strengthen reasoning skill of students (2) promote scientific method of working (3) promote understanding of basic concepts in Science (4) enhance numerical abilities of students
17.	The following observations were made by students A, B, C and D when they rubbed solid baking soda on dry litmus paper : Students -- Effect on dry red --- Effect on dry blue litmus paper litmus paper A Colour changed to blue No change B No change Colour changed to red C Colour changed to blue Colour changed to red D No change No change The correct observation was made by the student (A) C (B) D (C) A (D) B
18.	Practical work in Science may be given due to emphasis in order to (A) to keep proper check on punctuality and regularity of students (B) help the students verify the theoretical concepts (C) improve the percentage of marks obtained by the students (D) help the students develop the habit of maintaining written records
19.	Which one of the following is the major objective of teaching of Science at upper primary stage? (A) To learn important facts and formulas (B) To develop proficiency in the solving excercise given at the end of the chapter (C) To promote rational thinking (D) To remember names of scientists and scientific discoveries
20.	Antibiotics are effective against (A) Influenza (B) Hepatitis A (C) Dengue Fever (D) Cholera
21.	PET bottles and jar are commonly used for storing edible items. PET is a very familiar form of (A) Rayon (B) Polyamide (C) Polyester (D) Acrylic
22.	When electric current is passed through a metallic conductor, amount of heat produced in the conductor depends on its (A) material and thickness only (B) material, length and thickness (C) material and length only (D) length and thickness only
23.	The minerals that are required in the right amount for proper functioning of muscles are (A) Iodine and fluroine (B) Iron and Iodine (C) Iron and Calcium (D) Sodium and potassium
24.	The gases present in the atmosphere that cause greenhouse effect are (1) Methane, water vapour, cabon dioxide (2) Cabon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, methane (4) Nitrous oxide, oxygen, water vapour
25.	When carbon dioxide is passed through clear lime water solution, it turns milky. The milky appearance of lime water is due to (A) presence of soluble calcium carbonate (B) curdling of milk due to lime in lime water (C) presence of impurities in lime water (D) presence of insoluble calcium carbonate
26.	In order to determine the acidic, basic or neutral character of solutions, a student tabulated the following results after experimentation. Which of the following observations has been tabulated correctly? (A) C (B) D (C) A (D) B
27.	Which one of the following is most suited to the development of scientific skills in students? (A) Conducting Science Olympiads (B) Performing laboratory work (C) Conducting Science quiz (D) Organizing a field visit
28.	A Science teacher is interested to focus more on acquisition of process skills by the learners.Which of the following combination of methods of teaching should be preferred by her to achieve the objectives? (A) Project-cum-laboratory method (B) Lecture-cum-demonstration method (C) Assignment -cum-questioning method (D) Lecture-cum-discussion method
29.	Which of the following group of words can be correctly identified with Rhizobium? (A) Roots of legumes, parasite, soluble nitrogen compounds (B) Leguminous plants, symbiotic, stem nodes (C) Root nodules, pitcher plant, nitrogen deficient soil (D) Nitrogen fixation, root nodules, leguminous plants
30.	A laboratory thermometer shows five small divisions between the markings of 55 oC and 56 oC.This means that the thermometer can read correctly up to (A) 55.2 oC (B) 55.25 oC (C) 55.1 oC (D) 55.5 oC
	Child Development and Pedagogy
1.	Environmental factors that shape development include all of the following except A) quality of education B) physique C) quality of nutrition D) culture
2.	Seema learns every lesson very quickly but Leena takes longer to learn them. It denotes the developmental principle of A) Continuity B) general to specific C) individual differences D) inter-relationships
3.	Development starts from A) the stage of infancy B) pre-childhood stage C) post-childhood stage D) pre-natal stage
4.	Which of the following is predominantly a heredity related factor ? A) Attitude towards peer group B) Thinking pattern C) Colour of the eyes D) Participation in social activities
5.	Teachers are advised to involve their learners in group activities because, besides facilitating learning, they also help in A) Value conflicts B) Aggression C) Anxiety D) Socialization
6.	A student is aggressive in his behaviour towards his peer group and does not conform to the norms of the school. This student needs help in A) Cognitive domain B) Psychomotor domain C) Affective domain D) Higher order thinking skills
7.	The stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, in which a child displays 'object permanence' is A) Sensorimotor stage B) Pre-operation stage C) Concrete operational stage D) Formal operational stage
8.	According to Kohlberg, the thinking process involved in judgments about questions of right and wrong is called A) Moral realism B) Moral dilemma C) Morality co-operation D) Moral reasoning
9.	In co-operative learning, older and more proficient students assist younger and lesser skilled students. This leads to A) Conflict between the groups B) higher achievement and self-esteem C) intense competition D) higher moral development
10.	In a child-centered classroom, children generally learn A) individually B) in groups C) individually and in groups D) mainly from the teacher
11.	The statement ' Majority of the people are average, a few very bright and few very dull' is based on the established principle of A) Growth of intelligence B) Intelligence and sex differences C) Intelligence and racial differences D) Distribution of intelligence
12.	Ability to recognize and classify all varieties of animals, minerals and plants, according to multiple intelligences theory, is called A) Linguistic intelligence B) Spatial intelligence C) Logico-mathematical intelligence D) Naturalist intelligence
13.	Thinking is essentially A) a psychological phenomenon B) an affective behaviour C) a cognitive activity D) a psychomotor process
14.	A good textbook avoids A) gender bias B) gender sensitivity C) gender equality D) social responsibility
15.	Gifted students will realize their potential when A) they are segregated from other students B) they attend private coaching classes C) they are tested frequently D) they learn with other students
16.	Inclusive education refers to a school education system that A) includes children with disability B) includes children regardless of plysical, intellectual, social, linguistic or other differently abled conditions C) encourages education of children with special needs through exclusive schools D) emphasizes the need to promote the education of the girl child only
17.	Dyslexia is associated mainly with difficulties in A) speaking B) speaking and hearing C) hearing D) reading
18.	The major frustration that children with hearing loss face in the classroom is A) the inability to read the prescribed textbook B) the inability to participate in sports and games C) the inability to communicate or share information with others D) the inability to take examinations with other students
19.	The 'doing' aspect of behaviour falls in the A) Cognitive domain of learning B) Affective domain if learning C) Conative domain of learning D) Psychological domain of learning
20.	A student works hard to clear an entrance test for admission into a medical college, The students is said to be motivated A) intrinsically B) extrinsically C) individually D) experientially
21.	A teacher engages her learners in a number if group activities such as group discussions, group projects, role plays, etc. The learning dimension it highlights is A) language - guided learning B) competition - based learning C) learning as a social activity D) learning through recreation
22.	Creativity is usually associated with A) Convergent thinking B) Divergent thinking C) Modelling D) Imitation
23.	A teacher always helps her learners link the knowledge they have derived in one subject area with the knowledge from other subject areas. This helps to promote A) individual differences B) learner autonomy C) reinforcement D) correlation and transfer of knowledge
24.	Teachers should study the errors of their students as they often indicate the A) extent of their knowledge B) remedial strategies needed C) pathways for ability grouping D) need for differentiated curriculum
25.	When previous learning makes no difference at all to the learning in a new situation, it is called A) Positive transfer of learning B) Negative transfer of learning C) Zero transfer of learning D) absolute transfer of learning
26.	According to Piaget's cognitive theory of learning, the process by which the cognitive structure is modified is called A) Assimilation B) Schema C) Perception D) Accommodation
27.	According to theories of motivation , a teacher can enhance learning by A) not having any expectations from students B) setting extremely high expectations from students C) setting realistic expectations from students D) setting uniform standards of expectations
28.	A teacher uses audio-visual aids and physical activities in her teaching because they A) provide a diversion to learners B) utilize maximum number of senses to enhance learning C) provide relief to the teacher D) facilitate effective assessment
29.	When a teacher involves a visually challenged learner in group activities with the other learners of the class, she is A) helping all the learners to develop sympathy towards the visually challenged learner B) likely to increase the stress on the visually challenged learner C) creating barriers to learning for the class D) acting according to the spirit of inclusive education
30.	Science and Art exhibitions, music and dance shows and bringing out school magazines, are meant to A) establish a name for the school B) satisfy the parents C) provide a creative channel for learners D) train students fro various professions
Ans.	Science 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. C 10.B 11.D 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.D	16.B 17.C 18.B 19.C 20.D 21.C 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.B 27.B 28.A 29.D 30.A	Child Development 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. B 10.C 11.D 12.D 13.C 14.A 15.D	16.B 17.D 18.C 19.A 20.A 21.C 22.B 23.D 24.B 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.C