CTET 2026 Mega Model Question Paper
Paper I & Paper II | 150 High-Quality MCQs | Complete Syllabus Coverage | Answer Key Included
🗂️ Quick Navigation
💡 CTET 2026 Exam Strategy Tips
Allocate ~48 sec per question. Attempt CDP & EVS first.
No negative marking in CTET. Attempt ALL questions.
30 questions—highest weightage. Piaget, Vygotsky are must.
Read passages carefully. Pedagogy carries high marks.
Classes 1–8 NCERT is the primary source for all sections.
📗 PAPER — I (Classes I–V)
Child Development & Pedagogy | Language I | Language II | Mathematics | Environmental Studies
SECTION 1: Child Development & Pedagogy
Q1–Q30 | 30 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- Piaget's Stages: Sensorimotor (0–2), Pre-operational (2–7), Concrete Operational (7–11), Formal Operational (11+)
- Vygotsky: Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding, Social Constructivism
- Kohlberg: 3 Levels, 6 Stages of Moral Development
- Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge → Comprehension → Application → Analysis → Synthesis → Evaluation
- RTE Act 2009: Free & compulsory education for 6–14 years, No-detention policy
- Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner): 8 types including Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalist
🧠 Memory Trick – Piaget's Stages
Mnemonic: "Smart People Can Fly"
- Sensorimotor → Pre-operational → Concrete Operational → Formal Operational
Q1. According to Piaget, which stage is characterised by the child's ability to think logically about concrete objects but not hypothetically?
Q2. Vygotsky's concept of 'Zone of Proximal Development' refers to:
Q3. Which theory of intelligence suggests that individuals possess multiple distinct types of intelligence?
Q4. In an inclusive classroom, a student with dyslexia struggles to read text. Which accommodation is most appropriate?
Q5. Formative assessment is best described as:
Q6. Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'gifted' child according to CTET syllabus?
Q7. Kohlberg's 'Post-conventional' level of moral development includes which stage?
Q8. Constructivist learning theory emphasises that knowledge is:
Q9. Which of the following statements about motivation is CORRECT according to educational psychology?
Q10. According to NEP 2020, the foundational stage covers which classes?
Q11. 'Scaffolding' in education means:
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a principle of child development?
Q13. A child who has difficulty with writing but performs well orally may have:
Q14. Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory has how many stages?
Q15. Which assessment method is most suitable for evaluating a child's social skills in a primary classroom?
Q16. The concept 'Tabula Rasa' was proposed by:
Q17. Transfer of learning is MOST effective when:
Q18. Which of the following best describes 'Inclusive Education'?
Q19. Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment involved:
Q20. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be fulfilled FIRST?
Q21. The Right to Education Act 2009 mandates free and compulsory education for children in the age group of:
Q22. 'Assimilation' and 'Accommodation' are concepts given by:
Q23. Problem-based learning (PBL) is an approach where:
Q24. Which type of intelligence is most closely associated with understanding music and rhythm?
Q25. The process by which children acquire language naturally in a social environment is called:
Q26. A child who uses 'private speech' while solving a problem is demonstrating which theorist's idea?
Q27. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
Q28. 'Insight learning' was emphasised by which school of psychology?
Q29. A child with ADHD is BEST supported in class through:
Q30. Which of the following describes 'divergent thinking'?
SECTION 2: Language I (English)
Q31–Q50 | 20 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- 4 Language Skills: LSRW – Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
- Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) – focus on real communication
- Remedial Teaching – for students struggling with specific language skills
- Language Pedagogy: Bottom-up vs Top-down reading approaches
- Grammar: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech
Q31. Which approach focuses on meaning and communication rather than grammar rules?
Q32. Identify the correct sentence:
Q33. 'Remedial teaching' in language education is aimed at:
Q34. Which skill is involved when a student writes a story based on a picture prompt?
Q35. A word that joins two clauses or sentences is called:
Q36. Choose the correct passive voice of: "The teacher teaches the students."
Q37. 'Top-down' reading strategy means:
Q38. The antonym of 'Exacerbate' is:
Q39. Which of the following is an example of process writing approach?
Q40. Stephen Krashen's 'Input Hypothesis' states that language acquisition occurs when learners receive input that is:
Q41. Fill in the blank: "Neither the students nor the teacher _____ ready."
Q42. A poem that tells a story is called a:
Q43. Which strategy helps a struggling reader by breaking words into smaller, recognisable parts?
Q44. The word 'perspicacious' means:
Q45. 'Scaffolding' in language teaching refers to:
Q46. Identify the figure of speech in: "The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas."
Q47. Which of the following is the BEST way to assess oral language skills?
Q48. Change to reported speech: Ram said, "I am going to school."
Q49. Which reading purpose involves reading quickly to find specific information?
Q50. A multilingual classroom is best approached through:
SECTION 3: Language II (Hindi / Second Language)
Q51–Q70 | 20 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- Language II focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and language pedagogy
- Language Acquisition vs Language Learning: Acquisition is subconscious; learning is conscious
- Error Analysis: Errors are learning opportunities, not failures
- Language Across Curriculum: All subjects use language; language is not isolated
- Bilingualism/Multilingualism: Using multiple languages as a resource
Q51. According to Chomsky, children are born with an innate ability to learn language. This is called:
Q52. Which method uses translation of literary texts as the main teaching tool?
Q53. 'Error Analysis' in language teaching helps a teacher to:
Q54. The term 'Mother Tongue' refers to:
Q55. Reading comprehension at the literal level means:
Q56. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'whole language approach'?
Q57. The most important factor in second language acquisition is:
Q58. Which of the following sentences has a grammatical error?
Q59. The technique of 'Jigsaw reading' helps in:
Q60. Storytelling in language classrooms is effective because it:
Q61. The concept of 'Language Across the Curriculum' suggests that:
Q62. Which of the following best describes 'creative writing'?
Q63. Choose the correctly spelled word:
Q64. A teacher uses role-plays in class. This activity primarily develops:
Q65. Which is the correct meaning of the idiom 'To burn the midnight oil'?
Q66. Identifying the main idea of a passage is an example of which reading comprehension skill?
Q67. The plural of 'Criterion' is:
Q68. In language learning, 'Fossilisation' refers to:
Q69. Which of the following is a productive skill in language?
Q70. Portfolio assessment in language learning helps to:
SECTION 4: Mathematics
Q71–Q95 | 25 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- Number System: Natural, Whole, Integer, Rational, Irrational, Real Numbers
- LCM × HCF = Product of two numbers
- Area of circle = πr² | Circumference = 2πr
- Pythagoras Theorem: a² + b² = c²
- Mathematics Pedagogy: Constructivist approach, Problem-solving, Activity-based learning
- Diene's blocks, Geoboard, Abacus – manipulatives for primary maths
🧠 Memory Trick – Order of Operations
- BODMAS: Brackets → Orders (powers/roots) → Division → Multiplication → Addition → Subtraction
Q71. The LCM of 12, 15, and 20 is:
Q72. What is the value of 3² + 4² ?
Q73. A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 8 cm. Its perimeter is:
Q74. Which of the following is NOT a prime number?
Q75. The average of 5 numbers is 24. If one number is removed, the average of remaining numbers is 22. The removed number is:
Q76. If a triangle has sides 3, 4, and 5 cm, it is a:
Q77. Which pedagogical approach is BEST for teaching fractions to Class III students?
Q78. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹1000. The profit percentage is:
Q79. The sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral is:
Q80. Which of the following is a rational number?
Q81. A data set: 4, 7, 2, 9, 7, 3, 7, 1. The mode is:
Q82. Van Hiele levels of geometric thinking are used in mathematics education to describe:
Q83. Simplify: 48 ÷ (4 × 3) + 6 − 2
Q84. The area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 6 cm is:
Q85. Which of the following best defines 'Dyscalculia'?
Q86. Convert 0.375 to a fraction in its simplest form:
Q87. A bag contains 3 red, 4 blue, and 5 green balls. If one ball is drawn randomly, the probability of getting a blue ball is:
Q88. 'Mathematical communication' in the classroom means:
Q89. If x = 5, find the value of 3x² − 2x + 4:
Q90. A clock shows 3:00 PM. The angle between the minute hand and hour hand is:
Q91. Which of the following describes 'Open-ended questions' in mathematics teaching?
Q92. The number 0 is:
Q93. Volume of a cube with side 5 cm is:
Q94. The difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set is called:
Q95. A teacher asks students to find multiple ways to make 100. This activity BEST promotes:
SECTION 5: Environmental Studies
Q96–Q110 | 15 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- EVS Themes: Family & Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do
- Food chains: Producer → Primary consumer → Secondary consumer → Decomposer
- Water conservation: Rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, watershed management
- EVS Pedagogy: Integrated approach, Activity-based, Experiential learning, Nature walks
- NCF 2005: EVS should be activity-oriented, local-context based, not textbook-heavy
🧠 Memory Trick – EVS Themes
- FFSSWT: Family · Food · Shelter · Safe Water · What We Make · Travel
Q96. Which of the following animals is a decomposer in the ecosystem?
Q97. The 'Chipko Movement' was primarily related to:
Q98. Photosynthesis is carried out by plants using which two essential inputs?
Q99. Which of the following is the BEST teaching strategy for EVS in primary classes?
Q100. 'Rainwater harvesting' is best described as:
Q101. Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Q102. The food item that provides maximum energy to the body is:
Q103. Which of the following is a migratory bird found in India?
Q104. Which of the following activities BEST helps students understand 'interdependence' in a food web?
Q105. EVS in the primary curriculum according to NCF 2005 emphasises:
Q106. Which of the following traditional practices represents water conservation?
Q107. 'Biodiversity' means:
Q108. The 3 R's of environmental protection are:
Q109. Which disease is caused by contaminated water?
Q110. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
📘 PAPER — II (Classes VI–VIII)
Child Development & Pedagogy (Advanced) | Language I & II | Mathematics & Science | Social Science
SECTION 6: Mathematics & Science (Paper II – Science)
Q111–Q130 | 20 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- Newton's Laws: Law of Inertia; F=ma; Action-Reaction
- Photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
- Periodic Table: Metals (left), Non-metals (right), Noble gases (last group)
- Science Pedagogy: Inquiry-based learning, 5E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate)
- DNA: Double helix structure; carries genetic information
🧠 Memory Trick – Newton's Laws
- 1st: "Laziness (inertia) – objects keep doing what they're doing"
- 2nd: "Force = push harder to accelerate more (F=ma)"
- 3rd: "Every push gets a push back (Action = Reaction)"
Q111. Which of the following is the correct unit of Force in SI system?
Q112. Which part of the plant cell provides it with structural rigidity?
Q113. The pH of pure water is:
Q114. Inquiry-based learning in science classrooms helps students to:
Q115. Ohm's Law states that:
Q116. Which disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C?
Q117. The process by which plants lose water through their leaves is called:
Q118. According to the 5E instructional model in science, the correct sequence is:
Q119. The atomic number of Carbon is:
Q120. The organ responsible for filtering blood in the human body is the:
Q121. Which type of mirror is used in vehicle rear-view mirrors?
Q122. Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?
Q123. Rusting of iron is an example of:
Q124. Which blood group is the universal donor?
Q125. Science misconceptions in students are BEST addressed through:
Q126. Ozone layer is present in which layer of the atmosphere?
Q127. The chemical formula for table salt is:
Q128. Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
Q129. Electromagnets work on the principle that:
Q130. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to develop scientific temper in students?
SECTION 7: Social Science (Paper II)
Q131–Q150 | 20 Marks📖 Quick Revision Notes
- Indian Constitution: Adopted on 26 Nov 1949; Enacted on 26 Jan 1950
- Fundamental Rights: Articles 12–35 | Fundamental Duties: Article 51A
- Important rivers: Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
- SST Pedagogy: Source-based learning, map work, timelines, concept maps
- Local Self Government: Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment); Urban bodies (74th Amendment)
🧠 Memory Trick – Fundamental Rights
- "Every Good Student Can Practice Rights" → Equality · Right to Life · Against Exploitation · Cultural/Educational · Protection · Religion
Q131. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
Q132. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment is related to:
Q133. 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through how many Indian states?
Q134. Which of the following best describes 'source-based learning' in Social Science?
Q135. The 'Harappan Civilisation' is associated with which of the following rivers?
Q136. 'Monsoon' in India primarily originates from:
Q137. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?
Q138. The concept of 'Secularism' in the Indian Constitution means:
Q139. GDP stands for:
Q140. Which soil type is most suitable for growing cotton in India?
Q141. The 'Battle of Plassey' (1757) was fought between:
Q142. Which of the following is a 'primary activity' in economic geography?
Q143. Critical pedagogy in Social Science education emphasises:
Q144. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
Q145. India is divided into how many time zones officially?
Q146. 'Globalisation' in economics refers to:
Q147. The 'Green Revolution' in India is mainly associated with which crop?
Q148. Maps are important teaching tools in Social Science because they:
Q149. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
Q150. The BEST way to assess historical empathy in students is through:
✅ CTET 2026 MODEL PAPER — OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY
⚠️ This is a model paper. Answers are based on NCERT content and CBSE CTET syllabus guidelines.
| Q.No | Answer | Q.No | Answer | Q.No | Answer | Q.No | Answer | Q.No | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 2 | C | 3 | B | 4 | B | 5 | C |
| 6 | B | 7 | C | 8 | B | 9 | B | 10 | B |
| 11 | B | 12 | C | 13 | B | 14 | C | 15 | C |
| 16 | B | 17 | B | 18 | B | 19 | B | 20 | C |
| 21 | C | 22 | C | 23 | B | 24 | C | 25 | B |
| 26 | C | 27 | C | 28 | B | 29 | B | 30 | B |
| 31 | B | 32 | C | 33 | B | 34 | C | 35 | B |
| 36 | A | 37 | B | 38 | C | 39 | C | 40 | C |
| 41 | C | 42 | C | 43 | B | 44 | B | 45 | B |
| 46 | C | 47 | C | 48 | B | 49 | C | 50 | B |
| 51 | B | 52 | B | 53 | B | 54 | B | 55 | C |
| 56 | C | 57 | B | 58 | B | 59 | B | 60 | B |
| 61 | B | 62 | C | 63 | B | 64 | C | 65 | B |
| 66 | C | 67 | C | 68 | B | 69 | C | 70 | B |
| 71 | B | 72 | B | 73 | B | 74 | C | 75 | B |
| 76 | C | 77 | B | 78 | B | 79 | C | 80 | C |
| 81 | C | 82 | B | 83 | A | 84 | B | 85 | B |
| 86 | B | 87 | C | 88 | B | 89 | A | 90 | B |
| 91 | B | 92 | A | 93 | C | 94 | C | 95 | B |
| 96 | B | 97 | B | 98 | C | 99 | B | 100 | B |
| 101 | C | 102 | B | 103 | C | 104 | B | 105 | A |
| 106 | A | 107 | B | 108 | B | 109 | B | 110 | C |
| 111 | C | 112 | B | 113 | C | 114 | B | 115 | A |
| 116 | C | 117 | B | 118 | A | 119 | B | 120 | C |
| 121 | C | 122 | D | 123 | B | 124 | D | 125 | B |
| 126 | B | 127 | C | 128 | B | 129 | A | 130 | C |
| 131 | C | 132 | B | 133 | C | 134 | B | 135 | B |
| 136 | A | 137 | C | 138 | B | 139 | A | 140 | C |
| 141 | B | 142 | C | 143 | B | 144 | C | 145 | C |
| 146 | B | 147 | B | 148 | B | 149 | B | 150 | B |
📊 Performance Analysis — How Did You Score?
Each correct answer = 1 mark. No negative marking. Maximum marks = 150.
📌 Qualifying Score: General Category — 60% (90/150) | SC/ST/OBC/PwD — 55% (82/150)
0 Comments