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CTET August 2023 : CDP, Paper 1

 

PART - I / भाग - I

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Direction : Answer the following questions (Q. Nos 1 to 30) by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.
निर्देश : निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों (प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 30) के उत्तर सही/सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्पों का चयन करके दीजिए।

1. Dysgraphia is a :

(1) Speech disorder characterized by stuttering and errors in articulation.
(2) Locomotor disorder characterized by gross motor impairment.
(3) Neurological disorder characterized by trouble in forming letters and shapes.
(4) Psychological disorder characterized by lack of attention and impulsive behaviour.

2. The approach to educating gifted children which moves them through curriculum at an unusually rapid pace is known as :

(1) Differentiated instruction
(2) Enrichment
(3) Acceleration
(4) Immersion

3. Teachers who are working towards inclusive classrooms :
(i) Create curriculum adaptations
(ii) Incorporate diverse perspectives
(iii) Examine their own implicit bias
(iv) See diversity as an obstacle
Which of the above are correct ?

(1) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(2) (i), (ii), (iii)
(3) (i), (iii), (iv)
(4) (ii), (iii), (iv)

4. While ___________ agencies of socialisation are predominantly important in infancy, __________ agencies of socialization also become important in early childhood.

(1) tertiary; secondary
(2) primary; secondary
(3) secondary; primary
(4) secondary; tertiary

5. According to Lev Vygotsky :

(1) Social factors influence language development, but not cognitive development.
(2) Cognitive development facilitates language development.
(3) Language development and cognitive development advance independent from each other.
(4) Language development facilitates cognitive development.

 

6. At which level of Lawrence Kohlberg’s moral reasoning, do children typically believe that people should live up to the expectations of the society and behave in ‘‘good’’ ways ?

(1) Post-operational level
(2) Pre-conventional level
(3) Conventional level
(4) Pre-operational level

 

7. Read the following statements and choose the 
correct option :
Assertion (A) : Interaction with more knowledgeable others, such as teachers and peers, can provide the necessary support and guidance to help learners develop their understanding and skills.
Reason (R) : Social interaction is a key component of learning and development.

(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

8. What is the main goal of ‘assessment for learning’ ?

(1) To identify students who can be categorised as ‘slow learners’
(2) To evaluate student performance and assign grades
(3) To provide feedback to students that can be used to improve their learning
(4) To compare student performance to a standard or benchmark

 

9. At which age can children engage in word play and like jokes and riddles that involve a play on words ?

(1) Twelve years
(2) One year
(3) Three years
(4) Seven years

 

10. Carol Gilligan has critiqued Kohlberg’s theory of moral development :

(1) from a social cognitive perspective.
(2) from a feminist perspective.
(3) for not giving adequate importance to genetic factors.
(4) for using case study as the research method.

 

11. One of the main characteristics of pre-operational thought according to Jean Piaget is __________ which refers to the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and neglect others.

(1) Causation
(2) Centration
(3) Decentration
(4) Transduction

 

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12. In early childhood, growth _____ and thinking is ________, while in middle childhood, growth ________ and thinking is _________.

(1) slows, somewhat egocentric; is steady, logical
(2) is steady, somewhat egocentric; slows, logical
(3) is steady, logical; slows, egocentric
(4) slows, logical; is steady, egocentric

 

13. Which of the following is a gross motor skill ?

(1) Knitting
(2) Swimming
(3) Cutting along the outline of a circle on a paper
(4) Cutting along the outline of a big rectangle on a paper

 

14. Physical growth and development follow the ____________ and _____________ principles of development.

(1) integration (simple to complex); differentiation (complex to simple)
(2) cephalocaudal (top-down); proximodistal (inner to outer)
(3) proximodistal (top-down); cephalocaudal (inner to outer)
(4) differentiation (simple to complex); integration (complex to simple)

15. According to Howard Gardner, a philosopher has __________ type of intelligence and a sculptor has more __________ type of intelligence.

(1) linguistic; interpersonal
(2) spatial; intrapersonal
(3) intrapersonal; spatial
(4) interpersonal; linguistic

16. Experiential learning stresses on :

(1) control of teacher on the learning of children.
(2) the role of reinforcement in learning.
(3) importance of critical reflection.
(4) learning as a product rather than a process.

 

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17. Which of the following is an effective method to enhance problem-solving skills in children ?

(1) Discouraging independent thinking and focusing on declarative knowledge
(2) Encouraging them to avoid difficult problems
(3) Providing them with ready-made solutions to problems
(4) Giving them opportunities to brainstorm and make intuitive guesses

18. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : Teachers should create a meaningful environment which seeks active participation and engagement of all children.
Reason (R) : All children are intrinsically motivated to learn and are capable of learning.

(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

19. Which of the following process does not contribute to the course of learning ?

(1) Organization
(2) Categorization
(3) Conceptualization
(4) Decontextualization

 

20. Which of the following is an example of a question that requires students to reflect on their own thinking ?

(1) What is the relationship between nouns and verbs in a sentence ?
(2) What is the definition of a verb ?
(3) How do you change a verb to the present tense ?
(4) How has your thinking about the use of verbs changed since the beginning of the class ?

 

 

21. Which of the following is an example of an internal attribution for failure ?

(1) I received a low grade because the teacher is a tough grader.
(2) I failed the test because I didn’t study enough.
(3) I didn’t get good marks because the teacher was biased.
(4) I failed the test because my friends were distracting me.

22. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : At a very early age, girls in most cultures across the world choose dolls as toys while boys prefer to play with cars.
Reason (R) : Children organize information about what is considered appropriate for a boy or a girl on the basis of what a particular culture expects and behave accordingly.

(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

 

23. As per Lev Vygotsky, ____________ plays a significant role in the development of conceptual abilities among children.

(1) Tangible rewards
(2) Peer collaboration
(3) Social isolation
(4) Standardized curriculum

 

24. According to Lev Vygotsky’s theory, inner speech :

(1) is a way for children to communicate with an imaginary friend.
(2) is a sign of cognitive immaturity.
(3) is a sign of developmental delay.
(4) is a way for children to regulate their own thinking.

 

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25. Four-year-old Aparna says that a button is alive because it helps tie her shirt together. According to Jean Piaget, her thinking is characterized by :

(1) Transductive reasoning
(2) Animistic thinking
(3) Centration
(4) Hypothetical-deductive thinking

26. Which of the following is a typical characterstic of students having autism ?

(1) Superior ability of differentiating fiction from fact
(2) Advanced socio-emotional reciprocity
(3) Frequent repetitive and recurring behaviour
(4) Higher level of communication skills

27. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : To facilitate critical thinking among learners, teachers should expose them to diverse situations and differing perspectives.
Reason (R) : Students learn and enrich their abilities to think critically and creatively as they engage in conversations across differences.

(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is notthe correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

 

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28. The primary goal of learning should be :

(1) memorization of facts.
(2) becoming excellent at rote rehearsal.
(3) competing with peers.
(4) development of critical thinking.

29. Children learn more effectively if a concept proceeds from :

(1) Generic to Specific.
(2) Abstract to Concrete.
(3) Complex to Simple.
(4) Rational to Empirical.

 

30. Variability in learning styles of students :

(1) should be valued and seen as a reflection of human diversity.
(2) should be ignored and attempts should be made to bring uniformity in learning styles.
(3) should not be taken into consideration during teaching-learning process.
(4) should be seen as a barrier and hindrance to teaching-learning process.

 

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