CTET - Social Studies/SocialScience
Social Studies/SocialScience
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Question 1 |
Directions—Answer the following questions by selecting the most
appropriate option.
1. What is the Dead Sea ?
1. What is the Dead Sea ?
A | A sea which is saltiest of all oceans and seas |
B | A sea in which high and low tides are very frequent |
C | A sea in which it is dangerous to sail ships |
D | A sea whose water is poisonous |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Dead Sea also called the
Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering
Jordan to the east, and Palestine
and Israel to the west. The Dead
Sea seawater has a density of
1·240 kg/L, which makes swimming
similar to floating.
Question 2 |
2. Anjali desires to emphasize on cultural/ regional diversity in food
habits, while teaching the topic on ‘Food’ to Class III students. Which one of the following learning
experiences given to students can bring about the desired result ?
A | Ask students from different cultures/regions to bring food from home, display it and share
the information with classmates |
B | Explain the information given in the textbook about different foods in greater detail |
C | Request an external professional cooking agency to display food of different regions/cultures |
D | Use a chart showing foods of different cultures/regions and explain |
Question 3 |
3. Preeti wants to lay greater emphasis on ‘Pollution’ while
teaching environmental concerns to Class V students. Which one of
the following activities is likely to be most effective in achieving the
desired objective ?
A | Taking students on a field visit to a polluted river |
B | Asking students to take up group projects related to different kinds of pollution |
C | Inviting experts to talk on air, water and noise pollution |
D | Asking students to prepare charts on different kinds of pollution |
Question 4 |
4. Neha uses the following assessment techniques in the subject of
EVS for Class V—
I. Hands-on activities assessment
II. Home assignment assessment
III. Project work assessment
IV. Oral testing
Which one of the following pairs of techniques is likely to be more objective assessment ?
I. Hands-on activities assessment
II. Home assignment assessment
III. Project work assessment
IV. Oral testing
Which one of the following pairs of techniques is likely to be more objective assessment ?
A | I and IV |
B | II and IV |
C | I and II |
D | II and III |
Question 5 |
5. A good home assignment in EVS should primarily focus on—
A | mastery learning |
B | challenge and excitement for extended learning |
C | better utilization of time |
D | revision and reinforcement |
Question 6 |
6. Shalini has planned a field trip for Class IV students to the Science
Centre. Which one of the following general instructions given to
the students is irrelevant for the trip ?
A | Carry your full schoolbag for the day |
B | Do not go anywhere without informing me |
C | Take a notepad and pen with you |
D | Ask questions for your doubts on displays |
Question 7 |
7. Good EVS curriculum at primary stage should—
A | provide opportunities to explore surroundings |
B | focus more on detailed explanation of concepts |
C | emphasize more on exact definition of terms |
D | include more practice questions in end exercises |
Question 8 |
8. Poems and stories have been included in EVS textbooks for
primary stage in order to—
A | provide fun and enjoyment in learning of the subject |
B | enhance understanding of fundamental concepts |
C | have a change in routine and monotony of presentation of content |
D | develop literary skills in students |
Question 9 |
9. Four perspective teachers were asked to make a presentation on
the theme ‘Travel’ to Class V students. Each of them mainly
focussed on one of the following strategies—
A | Using textbook content to explain different modes of travel |
B | Asking students to collect picture of different modes of
travel and prepare a scrapbook |
C | Asking students to narrate their own travel experiences
using various modes of travel |
D | Using charts to show different modes of travel along with explanation |
Question 10 |
10. ‘Think and Discuss’ section in one chapter of EVS textbook in
Class V includes the following statement :
“What would happen if you don’t get petrol or diesel for a week in your village or town ?”
The statement primarily aims at—
“What would happen if you don’t get petrol or diesel for a week in your village or town ?”
The statement primarily aims at—
A | assessing students on sources of petrol and diesel |
B | promoting imaginative and thinking skills to understand real life concerns |
C | creating awareness about scarcity of petrol and diesel |
D | sensitizing students on using oil judiciously |
Question 11 |
11. The technique of ‘Classroom questioning’ in teaching of EVS
can be used best for—
A | arousing curiosity in the learners |
B | promoting practical skills |
C | maintaining discipline in the class |
D | drawing attention of students |
Question 12 |
12. One of the major objectives of teaching of EVS at primary stage
is to—
A | prepare students for studies at the next stage |
B | help the learners link classroom learning to life outside the school |
C | acquire skills to carry out hands-on activities independently |
D | develop in-depth understanding of basic concepts of the
subject |
Question 13 |
13. Which one of the following is not a suitable activity at primary stage
to sensitize students to the concept of conservation of trees ?
A | Encouraging every student to adopt a tree and look after it |
B | Showing children storage of logs of wood |
C | Organizing a poster-making competition on trees |
D | Organizing a slogan-writing competition on trees |
Question 14 |
14. While teaching the topic on ‘Water’ in her EVS classroom,
Anjali organizes role-play on different sources of water and individual
actions to conserve water. The activity is primarily aimed at—
A | breaking monotony in the process of learning |
B | ensuring active participation of students in the process of learning |
C | enhancing student’s knowledge on sources of water |
D | improving social skills of students |
Question 15 |
15. EVS curriculum at primary stage has been developed to include
pure Science as well as Social Science concepts. This has been
done primarily to—
A | reduce the number of subjects to be studied |
B | reduce the load of schoolbag |
C | reduce the requirement of subject teachers |
D | enable a learner look at environment in a holistic manner |
Question 16 |
16. Which one of the following will be more effective learning experience
to emphasize more on social inequalities in an EVS class ?
A | Organizing special lectures on related issue |
B | Conducting a quiz contest on the issue |
C | Asking the students to undertake group projects |
D | Showing video films on related issue |
Question 17 |
17. While discussing liking and disliking a student says, “I and my
mother both love to eat snakes. Whenever we feel like eating
snakes, we go to a nearby hotel and eat Ling-hu-fen.” This student
must belong to—
A | Hong Kong |
B | Odisha |
C | Arunachal Pradesh |
D | Assom |
Question 17 Explanation:
Liang fen is a Chinese dish
consisting of starch jelly that is
usually served cold, with a savory
sauce, often in the summer. It is
most popular in northern China,
including Beijing, Gansu, and
Shanxi, but may also be found in
Sichuan and Qinghai.
Question 18 |
18. Study the following statements about Braille script :
1. Braille is written on a thick paper by making dots (raised points).
2. This script is based on eight points.
3. Rows of dots are made with a pointed tool.
4. It is read by running the fingers on the raised dot.
The correct statements are—
1. Braille is written on a thick paper by making dots (raised points).
2. This script is based on eight points.
3. Rows of dots are made with a pointed tool.
4. It is read by running the fingers on the raised dot.
The correct statements are—
A | 1, 2 and 4 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 1, 3 and 4 |
Question 19 |
19. Select the correct statements from the following—
1. Animals that have outside ears and hair on their body give birth to the young ones.
2. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs.
3. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body give birth to the young ones.
4. Animals that have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs.
1. Animals that have outside ears and hair on their body give birth to the young ones.
2. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs.
3. Animals that do not have outside ears and hair on their body give birth to the young ones.
4. Animals that have outside ears and hair on their body lay eggs.
A | 2 and 4 only |
B | 2 and 3 only |
C | 1 and 2 only |
D | 1 and 3 only |
Question 20 |
20. Select the correct statement about beekeeping—
1. January to March is the best time to start beekeeping.
2. Honeybees are attracted to the Lichi flowers.
3. Boxes are needed for keeping bees and storing honey produced by them.
4. Sugar is purchased to make syrup for honeybees.
1. January to March is the best time to start beekeeping.
2. Honeybees are attracted to the Lichi flowers.
3. Boxes are needed for keeping bees and storing honey produced by them.
4. Sugar is purchased to make syrup for honeybees.
A | 1 and 4 only |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1 and 2 only |
D | 2 and 3 only |
Question 21 |
21. A student noted down the following information in her diary about
her journey from Ahmedabad to Nagarcoil—

From the above information, the following conclusions were drawn—
1. The distance between Ahmedabad and Nagarcoil is 2348 km.
2. The train covers this distance in 40 hours 55 minutes.
3. The train covers this distance in 28 hours 55 minutes.
4. The average speed of the train is about 80 km per hour.
The correct conclusions are—

From the above information, the following conclusions were drawn—
1. The distance between Ahmedabad and Nagarcoil is 2348 km.
2. The train covers this distance in 40 hours 55 minutes.
3. The train covers this distance in 28 hours 55 minutes.
4. The average speed of the train is about 80 km per hour.
The correct conclusions are—
A | 1, 2 and 4 |
B | 1 and 2 only |
C | 1 and 3 only |
D | 1, 3 and 4 |
Question 22 |
22. Which of the following information may be obtained from a reserved
rail ticket ?
1. Date and time of booking, date and time of start of journey.
2. Coach number, berth number and fare.
3. Name, age and sex of the passengers.
4. Train number with name, boarding station and last station.
5. Date and time of arrival at the destination.
1. Date and time of booking, date and time of start of journey.
2. Coach number, berth number and fare.
3. Name, age and sex of the passengers.
4. Train number with name, boarding station and last station.
5. Date and time of arrival at the destination.
A | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
B | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
C | 1, 3 and 5 only |
D | 1, 2 and 4 only |
Question 23 |
23. Select the true statements from the following—
1. Elephant love to play with muddy water as it keeps their skin cool.
2. Most elephants like to take rest and sleep nearly 10 hours a day.
3. A three-month-old elephant weighs about 200 kg.
4. Most adult elephants eat about 100 kg of leaves/twigs in one day.
1. Elephant love to play with muddy water as it keeps their skin cool.
2. Most elephants like to take rest and sleep nearly 10 hours a day.
3. A three-month-old elephant weighs about 200 kg.
4. Most adult elephants eat about 100 kg of leaves/twigs in one day.
A | 1 and 4 only |
B | 1, 3 and 4 |
C | 1 and 2 only |
D | 2 and 4 only |
Question 24 |
24. Select the correct statements about Madhubani paintings—
1. To make these paintings, indigo, turmeric, colours from flowers and trees etc., are used.
2. The paintings show human beings, animals, trees, flowers, birds, fish, etc.
3. It is a very old form of folk art and is named after the place Madhubani.
4. Madhubani is a well-known district of Rajasthan.
1. To make these paintings, indigo, turmeric, colours from flowers and trees etc., are used.
2. The paintings show human beings, animals, trees, flowers, birds, fish, etc.
3. It is a very old form of folk art and is named after the place Madhubani.
4. Madhubani is a well-known district of Rajasthan.
A | 1, 2 and 4 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 1, 3 and 4 |
Question 24 Explanation:
Madhubani painting or
Mithila painting is a style of
Indian painting, practiced in the
Mithila region of Bihar and the
adjoining parts or Terai in Nepal.
Painting is done with fingers,
twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and
match-sticks, using natural dyes
and pigments, and is characterized
by eye-catching geometrical
patterns. There are paintings
for puja, Upanayanam, durga
puja etc.
Question 25 |
25. A bird makes its nest high up on a tree. This bird could be—
A | Indian Robin |
B | Crow |
C | Dove |
D | Sunbird |
Question 26 |
26. Pochampally is a village which is famous for the special cloth which
is also called Pochampally. This village is a part of—
A | Karnataka |
B | Andhra Pradesh |
C | Tamil Nadu |
D | Kerala |
Question 26 Explanation:
Pochampally is a Mandal in
Nalgonda District. Nalgonda
District, which in turn is a district
in Andhra Pradesh and is popularly
known as Silk City of India. It
is most popular for its Pochampally
lkat style of saris and meterial.
Question 27 |
27. Select the correct statements about ‘Desert Oak’—
1. It is a tree found in Australia.
2. This is a special kind of tree which has its roots growing from its branches.
3. The roots of this tree go deep into the ground till they reach water.
4. This tree stores water in its trunk. Local people use thin pipe to drink this water.
1. It is a tree found in Australia.
2. This is a special kind of tree which has its roots growing from its branches.
3. The roots of this tree go deep into the ground till they reach water.
4. This tree stores water in its trunk. Local people use thin pipe to drink this water.
A | 1, 3 and 4 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 1, 2 and 4 |
Question 28 |
28. Select the correct statements about Abu Dhabi—
1. It is located in desert area.
2. Water is costlier than petrol in Abu Dhabi.
3. Arabic is the local language here.
4. Money used in Abu Dhabi is called Dinar.
1. It is located in desert area.
2. Water is costlier than petrol in Abu Dhabi.
3. Arabic is the local language here.
4. Money used in Abu Dhabi is called Dinar.
A | 1, 3 and 4 |
B | 2, 3 and 4 |
C | 1, 2 and 3 |
D | 1, 2 and 4 |
Question 28 Explanation:
Abu Dhabi is the capital and
the second most populous city in
the United Arab Emirates and
also capital of the largest of the
UAE’s seven member emirates.
Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped
island jutting into the Persian Gulf
from the central western coast.
Question 29 |
29. There are animals that awake at night. These animals can see
things only in—
A | green and yellow colours |
B | black and white colours |
C | red and orange colours |
D | violet and blue colours
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Question 30 |
30. Here in Fig. I, a 24-hour clock is shown and in Fig. II and Fig. III,
sleeping times of two animals X and Y are shown by shaded
portions. Select the correct statement about the sleeping times of X and Y—


A | X sleeps for 18 hours while Y sleeps for 4 hours |
B | X sleeps for 4 hours while Y sleeps for 18 hours |
C | X sleeps for 4 hours while Y sleeps for 20 hours |
D | X sleeps for 20 hours while Y sleeps for 18 hours |
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