CTET 2016 Paper 1 Question Paper (May-08-2016) (Eng-Hin)

Question 1

Learning is an active process because:

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knowledge is constructed by the learner by acting upon it.

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learning takes place when there is some information given to the learner.

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learning refers to memorization and an active change in one's behaviour.

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learning is governed primarily by biological factors.

Question 2

In the context of students readiness to learn it is important for the teacher to:

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gauge the motivation of students to learn

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apply 'Law of Readiness' to the students

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assess the general knowledge of students

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disregard students previous learnings

Question 3

In an effective classroom:

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the teacher encourages discussion and makes connections with the students' previous knowledge and background

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the students are in competition with one another to score more marks

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the teacher prepares a lesson, presents it as a lecture and discourages discussion

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the students passively follow the directions of the teacher

Question 4

Children develop interest in the classroom when:

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the teacher encourages and appreciates each student to participate

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the teacher favours only good students

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they sit in the big classroom with their friends

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they don't get homework

Question 5

As children enter the school:

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they should be allowed to speak in their mother tongue because the expression is important.

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they should be told that the school has a different language and they should not speak in their mother tongue at all.

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their parents should be told to use only the language of the school at home.

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they should be fined for not speaking in the language of the school.