Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a much-awaited examination, conducted twice a year by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Among its subjects, Environmental Studies (EVS) plays an important role in Paper-I, which is aimed at aspiring teachers for primary level classes (IV).
This article throws in-depth light on CTET December 2024 EVS section, presenting the key questions with detailed solutions and accurate answers. It also outlines the major topics covered, presents an analysis of difficulty levels, and suggests strategies for improvement.
CTET EVS Question Answers: Overview
The EVS section assesses candidates’ understanding of environmental concepts, pedagogical understanding and their application in classroom scenarios. The December 2024 examination was thoughtfully conducted in line with the NCERT guidelines to evaluate teaching efficiency.
- Exam Pattern:
- Part of CTET Paper-I, designed for aspiring teachers of classes I to V.
- It consists of 30 questions, each carrying 1 mark (Total: 30 marks).
- Objective type questions based on multiple choice format.
- Syllabus:
- Family and friends: relationships, work and play, animals, plants.
- Food, water, shelter and travel.
- Environmental concerns and their practical implications.
- Pedagogical issues related to teaching of EVS.
- difficulty level:
- Questions are mainly easy to moderate.
- Focuses on conceptual understanding and practical application.
- Questions related to pedagogy may be challenging for candidates with teaching experience or lack of experience.
CTET EVS Questions Answers with Solutions
Q:Hormones regulate carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in our body. It is secreted by the thyroid gland, and iodine in our diet affects the functioning of this gland.
A: Thyroxine, thyroid, iodine.
Question: Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the function of bile juice in the human digestive system?
(a) It alkalizes partially digested food coming from the stomach.
(b) It helps in digestion of fats.
A: Both (A) and (B) are true.
Question: Density of medium A is greater than that of medium B but less than that of medium C. In which medium does sound travel the fastest?
A: C.
Question: Which of the following statements is correct?
S1: The normal temperature of human body is 37°C.
S2: Heat flows from a body at higher temperature to a body at lower temperature.
A: S1 is the observation and S2 is the inference.
Question: Which of the following strategies will support inquiry-oriented science teaching?
Answer: Involving students in swimming and sinking activities.
Question: Which of the following statements is not true regarding compounds?
(a) Compounds show the properties of the constituent substances.
(b) Only elements can react to form compounds.
(c) The structure of every compound is always definite.
(d) Compounds can be separated by physical and chemical methods.
A: (a), (b), (d).
Question: Assertion (A): Convex mirrors are used as rearview mirrors in vehicles. Reason (R1): They produce straight and large images. Reason (R2): His outlook is broad.
A: (A) is true, and (R2) is the only correct explanation for (A).
Question: Assertion (A): Nichrome is used as a heating element in appliances like electric toaster and electric geyser. Reason (R): Nichrome has high melting point and low resistivity.
A: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
Question: Children of all ages have different ideas that may differ from science concepts. Which of the following statements is true regarding these ideas?
(a) These thoughts are usually stable.
(b) They are formed due to observable events.
(c) They follow a similar developmental pattern.
(d) They are easy to modify.
(e) They are often domain-specific.
A: (a), (b), (c), (e).
Question: Assertion (A): The walls of arteries are thicker and more flexible than those of veins. Reason (R): The pressure of blood flow in arteries is less than that in veins.
A: (A) is true, and (R) is false.
Question: Which of the following statements is true?
(a) Crystallization is a chemical change.
(b) Photosynthesis is a chemical change.
(c) Ripening of fruit is a physical change.
(d) Formation of curd from milk is a chemical change.
A: (b) and (d).
Question: When a ray of light enters from medium A to medium B, its speed decreases, and on further entering medium C, its speed increases.
A: Refractive index of A and C is less than that of B.
Question: Buoyancy force acts on an object immersed in liquid:
A: Upward direction.
Question: Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the relative reactivity of metals?
(a) Zinc is more reactive than iron but less reactive than aluminium.
(b) Sodium is more reactive than potassium and calcium.
(c) Aluminum is more reactive than magnesium.
A: (a).
Question: Which of the following has the greatest scope for promoting arts-integrated education in science?
A: Projects, portfolio.
Question: (a) Vegetative propagation is a technique in which a part of a plant stem or a new branch is pulled and buried in moist soil, so that the branch is still attached to the parent plant. After some time, roots develop in the buried part and it develops into a new plant. (B) is an example of a plant commonly grown through this technique.
A: Layering, Jasmine.
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