Environmental Studies for CTET Aspirants Previous year question Paper 1
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Team Jnaanangkur
Environmental Studies (EVS) is an integral part of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) as it forms the foundation for teaching students about the interdependence between humans and their environment. This subject not only imparts knowledge about natural resources, ecosystems, and sustainable practices but also nurtures responsible citizens who value and protect their surroundings. As future educators, understanding EVS equips you to inspire young minds to adopt eco-friendly habits and contribute to a sustainable future.
The EVS syllabus in CTET focuses on conceptual understanding, child-centric learning approaches, and the integration of environmental education with daily life. The topics broadly cover:
1. Content Knowledge: Natural resources, food, shelter, water, family, and community relationships.
2. Pedagogical Practices: How to teach EVS effectively using activity-based and interdisciplinary approaches.
Tips for Success in CTET EVS
1. Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly
Break down the syllabus into manageable sections. Start with topics you are familiar with and gradually move to complex ones.
2. Connect Concepts with Real-life Examples
EVS is practical and relatable. For instance, while studying pollution, observe its effects around you and think of ways to explain it to children.
3. Focus on Pedagogy
Since 50% of EVS questions in CTET focus on pedagogy, practice solving questions on teaching methods, classroom strategies, and learning theories.
4. Practice Mock Tests
Regularly attempt mock tests and previous years’ papers. This will familiarize you with the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy.
5. Adopt Smart Study Techniques
A) Use mnemonics for memorizing key facts.
B) Create flowcharts and diagrams to understand ecosystems and natural cycles.
C) Revise regularly to retain concepts.
6. Stay Consistent and Positive
Consistency is the key to success. Allocate specific hours daily for EVS preparation. Stay motivated by visualizing yourself clearing CTET and making a difference as a teacher.
7. Teach What You Learn
Practice explaining EVS concepts to a friend or family member. This will boost your confidence and improve your teaching ability.
Remember, Success is Achievable!
Stay dedicated and believe in your ability to clear CTET. Your efforts today will shape a brighter tomorrow, both for you and the students you will inspire.
"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. Prepare with dedication, and success will follow!"
See also
1] Pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 1
2] pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 2
CTET 2023 questions and answers of EVS paper 1
61. A teacher wants to select synchronous
communication with her students for teaching EVS. Which of the following will she choose ?
(1) Phone calls, pre-recorded videos,
tele-conferencing
(2) E-mail, social media posts, phone calls
(3) Instant messaging, blogs,
tele-conferencing
(4) Video conferencing, online chat sessions, phone calls
Answer: 4
62. If theme Travel : Railway Station depicts
utilisation of a community resource in EVS,
which of the following will complete –
theme Food : __________ ?
(1) Agricultural farm
(2) Forest
(3) Shopkeeper
(4) Farmer
Answer: 1
63. While teaching EVS, a teacher’s
statement/question, which encourages
students to elaborate on an answer either on their own or from the response of their peers, is :
(1) Probing
(2) Conditioning
(3) Chaining
(4) Trial and error
Answer : 1
See also
1] Pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 1
2] pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 2
64. Anita prepares a unit plan to teach the theme Family. Which of the following will be the title of her unit plan ?
(1) Families : Migrating families
(2) Types of Family : Nuclear and Joint
(3) Family : Relationships within a Family
(4) Family : Relationships, Gender Roles,
Occupations, as socio-cultural entity in
changing times
Answer: 4
65. Ms. Sheetal likes to use stories and poems in primary classes to explain various concepts of EVS. The most appropriate logic for her using stories and poems is to :
A. complete the EVS syllabus as well as
students have heard them before coming
to school.
B. encourage the students to write their own poems and stories.
C. make the students aware of diversity in
language and culture.
D. make the lessons more interactive,
enjoyable and interesting.
Choose the correct option :
(1) B and C
(2) A and B
(3) B, C and D
(4) A, C and D
Answer: 3
66. Which of the following options is a major objective of teaching EVS from classes I to V ?
(1) Acquiring skills to carry out hands-on
activities independently
(2) Preparing students for studying science
at the middle level
(3) Developing in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of the subject
(4) Helping learners link classroom learning
to life outside the school
Answer: 4
67. An EVS teacher demonstrates an experiment in class in which an egg sinks in a tumbler with water, but floats upon adding salt to the water. Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation she can give to students’ enquiry ?
(1) Allow each student to conclude on their
own by adding different items in water.
(2) The egg floats due to density of water.
(3) You will learn the correct reason in
higher classes.
(4) Conduct and observe the experiment with different amounts of salt.
Answer: 4
68. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :
Learning of EVS needs to be oriented to
process skills relating to observation,
identification, classification, etc.
Reason (R) :
Through acquiring various process skills, the learning outcomes of EVS learning are
expected to be achieved.
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(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.
Answer: 2
See also
1] Pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 1
2] pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 2
69. An EVS teacher should lay emphasis on
__________ while preparing question paper for summative assessment
(1) Length and objectives of the question
paper
(2) Content coverage and objectives of the
question paper
(3) Total marks and content coverage of the
question paper
(4) Length and total marks of the question
paper
Answer: 2
70. Which of the following is not a learning
outcome in EVS for students of Class III ?
(1) Voices opinion on good and bad touch
(2) Voices opinion on issues
observed/experienced and relates to social
practices such as discrimination in
ownership of resources
(3) Observes rules in few local, indoor,
outdoor games
(4) Identifies directions of classroom
Answer: 2
71. You have to select EVS textbooks for your students of classes III to V. Which of the following criteria is most appropriate for this purpose ?
(1) Pictures in the book should be big and
colourful.
(2) The language should be simple and
according to the mental level of students.
(3) The textbook should be illustrated and
appealing to students.
(4) The textbook should be child-oriented and devoid of any stereotypes or derogatory attitudes based on gender, caste, class and religion.
Answer: 4
72. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :
At the primary level EVS has themes instead of topics.
Reason (R) :
Theme-based EVS learning is easy for
teachers and students as compared to topics.
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(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.
Answer: 3
73. You want to encourage hands-on activities for students of EVS. Which of the following is the most appropriate activity ?
(1) Map reading from a globe
(2) Collecting coins of different countries
(3) Developing an EVS kit from available
material
(4) Drawing parts of different plants on a
chart
Answer: 3
74. Formative assessment of EVS is _______.
A. Assessment for learning
B. Assessment of learning
C. Assessment as learning
D. Assessment about learning
Choose the correct option :
(1) C and D
(2) A and B
(3) A and C
(4) B and C
Answer: 3
75. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :
Field trips are an effective pedagogical
strategy in EVS.
Reason (R) :
Field trips promote memorisation of objects,
events and places.
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(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.
Answer: 4
76. With respect to Gujarat, the locations of
Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh,
respectively, are :
(1) North-West; South-West
(2) North-East; South-West
(3) North-East; South-East
(4) North-West; South-East
Answer: 3
77. Rama plays cricket with his friends every
evening. Which energy does he use to play
cricket ?
(1) Light energy
(2) Chemical energy
(3) Muscular energy
(4) Sound energy
Answer: 3
78. When we burn fuels we get :
(1) Only light energy
(2) Heat and light energy
(3) Mechanical and light energy
(4) Light and sound energy
Answer: 2
79. Which one of the following is ‘sticky rice’ andis a common variety of rice in Assam ?
(1) Bora rice
(2) Arborio rice
(3) Bomba rice
(4) Ponni rice
Answer: 1
80. Select from the following the best period of the year for the people of Bihar to start a
bee-keeping programme :
(1) October to December
(2) February to April
(3) April to June
(4) August to October
Answer: 1
81. Match Column A and Column B :
Column A Column B
A. Cumin I. Appears like a nail
B. Saffron II. Originated in South
America
C. Chillies III. Yellow in colour
D. Clove IV. Small but fragrant
(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(4) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Answer: 2
82. The coastal State/Union Territory of Bay of Bengal is :
(1) Odisha
(2) Karnataka
(3) Kerala
(4) Telangana
Answer: 1
83. Consider the following statements about
forests :
A. ‘Torang’ means forest in Kuduk language.
B. The Village Council (Panchayat) in
Jharkhand decides which family will get
how much land for farming, by lottery.
C. The Right to Forest Act, 2007 gives the
rights to people who have been living in
the forest for at least 15 years.
D. About three-fourth people in Mizoram are
linked to the forests.
The correct statements are :
(1) B and C
(2) A and C
(3) A and B
(4) A and D
Answer: 4
84. What is the mass of an object with a density of 24 g/mL and a volume of 6 mL ?
(1) 146 g
(2) 142 g
(3) 143 g
(4) 144 g
Answer: 4
85. Consider the following statements about
snakes and identify the incorrect one from
the following :
(1) They swallow their food whole.
(2) Snakes have sharp teeth.
(3) Poisonous snakes have fangs.
(4) They chew up their prey.
Answer: 4
86. Bronze is an alloy made by melting the
following :
(1) Tin and copper
(2) Copper and zinc
(3) Aluminium and zinc
(4) Zinc and tin
Answer: 1
87. Select the correct statements about elephants from the following :
A. A three-month-old baby elephant
generally weighs about 100 kg.
B. An adult elephant can eat more than
200 kg of leaves and twigs in one day.
C. Elephants do not rest very much; they
sleep for only two to four hours in a day.
D. Elephants like to play with mud and
water.
(1) B and D
(2) A and B
(3) A and C
(4) C and D
Answer: 4
88. Consider the following statements A and B :
Statement A :
In Manali, houses are constructed with wood,
slanting roofs and elevated on strong bamboo
pillars.
Statement B :
Manali receives a lot of rain and snowfall.
Choose the correct option :
(1) A is incorrect, but B is correct
(2) Both A and B are correct
(3) Both A and B are incorrect
(4) A is correct, but B is incorrect
Answer: 1
89. Read the following statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) :
On applying pressure, gas can be compressed easily.
Reason (R) :
When we apply pressure to a gas, the
intermolecular space between gaseous
particles decreases and it gets compressed.
(1) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(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.
Answer: 2
90. Consider the following main functions of
plants :
A. To produce and store food
B. To give strength and support to the plant
C. To transport water and minerals from
roots to other parts of plant
The main function(s) of the stem is/are :
(1) Only B and C
(2) Only B
(3) Only A and B
(4) A, B and C
Answer: 1
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1] Pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 1
2] pedagogy question answer 2023 paper 2
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