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CTET Paper I (Classes I–V) 2026 Practice Paper 01

Free CTET Paper I (Classes I–V) model question paper with 150 questions and 150 minutes, on the official pattern. Download the PDF with answer key and solutions, or attempt it online.

Questions
150
Time
150 min
Marks
150
Negative marking
None
Language
English + Hindi

Child Development & Pedagogy (30) · Elementary Mathematics (30) · English Language (30) · General Science (30) · General Awareness (30)

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Child Development & Pedagogy · Theories of Learning

1. According to Piaget, which stage is characterised by the ability to perform logical operations on concrete objects but not on abstract concepts?

पियाजे के अनुसार, कौन-सा चरण ठोस वस्तुओं पर तार्किक संचालन करने की क्षमता दर्शाता है, लेकिन अमूर्त अवधारणाओं पर नहीं?

  1. Sensorimotor stage / संवेदनात्मक चरण
  2. Preoperational stage / पूर्व-संचालनात्मक चरण
  3. Concrete operational stage / ठोस संचालनात्मक चरण
  4. Formal operational stage / औपचारिक संचालनात्मक चरण
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Answer: (c) In the concrete operational stage (approximately 7‑11 years), children can think logically about concrete situations but struggle with abstract reasoning.

Child Development & Pedagogy · Learning Difficulties

2. A child consistently confuses letters that look similar (e.g., b and d) and has difficulty spelling despite normal intelligence. Which specific learning difficulty is most likely?

एक बच्चा लगातार समान दिखने वाले अक्षरों (जैसे b और d) को भ्रमित करता है और सामान्य बुद्धिमत्ता के बावजूद वर्तनी में कठिनाई दिखाता है। कौन‑सी सीखने की कठिनाई सबसे अधिक सम्भव है?

  1. Dyscalculia / डिसकल्कुलिया
  2. Dyspraxia / डिसप्रेक्सिया
  3. Dyslexia / डिस्लेक्सिया
  4. Attention‑deficit hyperactivity disorder / ध्यान‑अभावी अतिसक्रियता विकार
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Answer: (c) Dyslexia primarily affects reading and spelling, often causing confusion between visually similar letters.

Child Development & Pedagogy · Motivation & Classroom Management

3. Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in enhancing intrinsic motivation among primary learners?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन‑सी कक्षा रणनीति प्राथमिक शिक्षार्थियों में आंतरिक प्रेरणा को बढ़ाने में सबसे प्रभावी है?

  1. Offering frequent stickers as rewards / बार‑बार स्टिकर इनाम देना
  2. Setting clear, achievable goals and providing constructive feedback / स्पष्ट, प्राप्त करने योग्य लक्ष्य निर्धारित करना और रचनात्मक प्रतिक्रिया देना
  3. Using a point‑system that leads to a prize at the end of the term / अंत में इनाम के लिए अंक‑प्रणाली का उपयोग करना
  4. Allowing students to skip homework if they behave well / यदि व्यवहार अच्छा हो तो होमवर्क छोड़ने देना
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Answer: (b) Clear goals and constructive feedback satisfy competence and autonomy needs, fostering intrinsic motivation.

Child Development & Pedagogy · Inclusive Education

4. What does the acronym IEP stand for in inclusive education?

समावेशी शिक्षा में IEP संक्षिप्त रूप का क्या अर्थ है?

  1. Individualized Education Programme / व्यक्तिगत शिक्षा कार्यक्रम
  2. Integrated Evaluation Plan / एकीकृत मूल्यांकन योजना
  3. Inclusive Enrichment Policy / समावेशी समृद्धि नीति
  4. International Education Partnership / अंतरराष्ट्रीय शिक्षा साझेदारी
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Answer: (a) IEP refers to Individualized Education Programme, a tailored plan for a child with special needs.

Child Development & Pedagogy · Assessment & Evaluation

5. Which statement best describes the primary purpose of formative assessment in primary classrooms?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन‑सा कथन प्राथमिक कक्षाओं में स्वरूपात्मक मूल्यांकन के मुख्य उद्देश्य को सबसे अच्छा वर्णित करता है?

  1. To assign grades that contribute to the final report card / अंतिम रिपोर्ट कार्ड में योगदान देने वाले ग्रेड निर्धारित करने के लिए
  2. To compare the performance of one class with another across the district / जिला भर में एक कक्षा के प्रदर्शन की तुलना करने के लिए
  3. To provide ongoing feedback that guides teaching and helps students improve / निरंतर प्रतिक्रिया प्रदान करने के लिए जो शिक्षण को मार्गदर्शन करे और छात्रों को सुधारने में मदद करे
  4. To evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum at the end of the year / साल के अंत में स्कूल के पाठ्यक्रम की प्रभावशीलता का मूल्यांकन करने के लिए
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Answer: (c) Formative assessment is used to give continuous feedback that informs both teaching adjustments and student learning.

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