CTET SCIENCE Previous Paper 4

1.Given below are a few chemical processes

A.Rusting of iron
B.Burning of a candle
C.Respiration
D.Photosynthesis
Which two of these represent slow combustion?
(a)A and C
(b)D and A
(c)B and C
(d)B and D
2. The smallest of living organisms with cell wall are
(e)Bacteria
(f) Yeast
(g)Algae
(h)Cyanobacteria
3. When CNG or LPG undergoes complete combustion, the
products formed are
(i) CO2 and H2O
(j) 2 2 2 CO , SO andH O
(k)2 CO only
(l) 2 2 CO ,COandH O
4. Assessment in Science should focus more on testing the
ability of students to
(m)Apply the understanding of concepts to unfamiliar situations
in everyday life
(n)Answer open-ended questions
(o)Be sufficiently equipped for higher learning
(p)State the facts and principles of Science Correctly
5. The SI unit of calorific value is
(q)kJ/kg
(d)
(r) J/kg
calorie
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6. The process of converting sugars into alcohols is known as

(a)fermentation
(b)pasteurization
(c)sterilization
(d)homogenization
7. One of the main limitations of the Project method of teaching Science
is that
(e)the students have no perform excessive metal and physical work
(f) knowledge is not acquired in a sequential manner
(g)integration of concept in various subjects can be achieved
(h)it is a psychological method
8. Summative Assessment in Science should mainly focus on
(i) Diagnosing the areas of learning difficulties of students
(j) Assessing observation skills
(k)Testing of mainly the practical skills
(l) Testing important theoretical concepts
9. The dietary fibres are
(m)Also called roughage
(n)Made up of collagen fibres
(o)Made up of proteins
(p)Made up of cellulose and proteins
10. If the frequency of vibrations of a body is decreased and its amplitude
is increased, then
(q)Pitch decreases by loudness increases
(r) Pitch increase but loudness decreases
(s)Both pitch and loudness of sound produced will decrease
(t) Both pitch and loudness of sound produced will increase
11. Which one of the following man-made fibres is also called artificial
silk?
(u)Rayon
(d)
(v)Acrylic
Nylon
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(w)Polyester
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12. Constructivist approach in teaching of Science refers to

(a)Providing experiential learning to students
(b)Providing more and more reading material to students
(c)Providing additional academic help to weak students
(d)Applying different mathematical formulae in solving problem
13. The gas which forms carboxy-haemoglobin in the blood, causing suffocation
is
(e)Carbon monoxide
(f) Nitrogen
(g)Carbon dioxide
(h)Chlorofluorocarbon
14. Which of the following statements related to earthquakes is not correct?
(i) The seismograph records the seismogram
(j) The record of the seismic waves is called seismograph
(k)The Richter Scale is not linear by logarithmic
(l) The seismic waves originate from focus
15. Which one of the following is the key feature of Formative Assessment in
Science?
(m)It is diagnostic in nature
(n)It is aimed at developing scientific temper in the students
(o)It is aimed at enhancing practical skills
(p)It is conducted at the end of the year
16. Project method in teaching of Science is suited most to
(q)Promote scientific method of working
(r) Strengthen reasoning skill of students
(s)Promote understanding of basic concepts in Science
(t) Enhance numerical abilities of students
17. The following observations were made by students A, B, C and D when they
rubbed solid baking soda on dry litmus paper
Student
Effect onEffect
dry on
dry red litmus
blue
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paper
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litmus paper
A Colour
changed to
blue
No change
B No change Colour
changed to red C Colour
changed to
blue
Colour changed to
red D No change
No change
The correct
observation was
made by the
student
(a)A
(b)C
(c)D
(d)B
18. Practical work
in Science may be
given due
emphasis in order
to
(e)Help the
student verify
the theoretical
concepts
(f) Keep proper
check on
punctuality and
regularity of
students
(g)Improve the
percentage of
marks obtained
(b)
by the students
Rayon
(h)Help the
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develop the
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habit of

(c)Polyamide
(d)Acrylic
22. When electric current is passed through a metallic conductor, amount of
heat produced in the conductor depends on its
(e)Material, length and thickness
(f) Material and thickness
(g)Material and length
(h)Length and thickness
23. The minerals that are required in the right amount for proper functioning of
muscles are
(i) Iron and calcium
(j) Iodine and fluorine
(k)Iron and iodine
(l) Sodium and potassium
24. The gases present in atmosphere that cause greenhouse effect are
(m)Methane, water vapour, carbon dioxide
(n)Carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen
(o)Carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, methane
(p)Nitrous oxide, oxygen, water vapour
25. When carbon dioxide is passed through clear lime water solution, it
turns milky. The milky appearance of lime water is due to
(q)Presence of insoluble calcium carbonate
(r) Presence of soluble calcium carbonate
(s)Curdling of milk due to lime in lime water
(t) Presence of impurities in lime water
26. In order to determine acidic, basic or neutral character of solutions, a
student tabulated the following results after experimentation. Which of the
following observation has been tabulated correctly?
Case Test solution Colour
change on red litmus paper
Colour
change on
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blue litmus
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paper
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Acidic/Basic
/Neutral
A NaCl No change red Acidic
B Lime water Blue No change Neutral
C Vinegar No change No change
Neutral D Washing soda blue
No change Basic
(a)D
(b)C
(c)A
(d)B
27. Which one of the following
is most suited to the
development of scientific skills
in students?
(e)Performing laboratory work
(f) Conducting science Olympiad
(g)Conducting Science quiz
(h)Organizing a field visit
28. A Science teacher is interested to focus more on acquisition of process
skills by the learners. Which of the following combination of methods of
teaching should be preferred by her to achieve the objectives?
(i) Project-cum-laboratory method
(j) Lecture-cum-demonstration method
(k)Assignment-cum-questioning method
(l) Lecture-cum-discussion method
29. Which of the following group of words can be correctly identified with
Rhizobium?
(m)Nitrogen fixation, root nodules, leguminous plants
(n)Roots of legumes, parasite, soluble nitrogen compound
(o)Leguminous plants, symbiotic, stem nods
(p)Root nodules, pitcher plant, nitrogen deficient soil
30. A laboratory thermometer shows five small divisions between the
markings of 55 A-38,
C and 39,
56 40,
C. Opposite Metro Pillar no: 641,
This meansUttam
that theNagar,
thermometer
can read
Near Uttam
Nagar East Metro Station,
correctly up to (a) 55.2 C New Delhi - 110059
(b) 55.25 C

(c)
55.1 C
(d)
55.5 C

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Uttam Nagar, Near Uttam Nagar East Metro Station,
New Delhi - 110059