CTET exam notes for class 1 Mathematics subject

 

 

1.    The National Education Policy 2020 places strong emphasis on which of the following for ages 3-8?

o    (A) Only mathematics

o    (B) Rote memorization

o    (C) Holistic, play-based learning

o    (D) Content-heavy curriculum

2.    The Foundational Stage in NCF-FS covers which classes?

o    (A) Nursery only

o    (B) Classes 1 and 2

o    (C) Classes 1 to 5

o    (D) Classes 3 and 4

3.    The NCF-FS highlights the importance of developing which of the following domains during early childhood?

o    (A) Cultural and aesthetic

o    (B) Socio-emotional

o    (C) Cognitive

o    (D) All of the above

4.    Which learning method is promoted under NEP 2020 for foundational literacy and numeracy?

o    (A) Strict textbook learning

o    (B) Play-based and activity-oriented learning

o    (C) Regular dictations

o    (D) None of the above

5.    According to NEP2020, integration of home, school, and community is important because:

o    (A) It complicates curriculum

o    (B) It enriches learning experiences

o    (C) It isolates children

o    (D) It increases rote learning

6.    Which approach is central to Joyful Mathematics textbook design?

o    (A) Rote memorization

o    (B) Activity-based, play-way approach

o    (C) Only written tests

o    (D) Only oral tests

7.    The book 'Joyful Mathematics' integrates which other subject for holistic development?

o    (A) Art and craft

o    (B) Only science

o    (C) Only language

o    (D) Only physical education

8.    "Learning of mathematics does not take place in isolation." This indicates the integration of

o    (A) Languages and development

o    (B) Only homework

o    (C) Only games

o    (D) None of the above

9.    Why are practice tasks and activities given in foundational textbooks?

o    (A) To encourage rote memorization

o    (B) To develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

o    (C) To extend homework only

o    (D) Only for teacher evaluation

10.                       What is one recommendation of NEP 2020 regarding teaching-learning material?

o    (A) One-size-fits-all content

o    (B) Adaptation for local perspectives

o    (C) Universal single language

o    (D) Fewer illustrations


Mathematics & Basic Concepts

11.                       Which activity helps children understand “above” and “below”?

o    (A) Learn from rote

o    (B) Sorting objects by position

o    (C) Skip games

o    (D) Memorizing tables

12.                       The focus of pre-number concepts is to develop:

o    (A) Positional and spatial understanding

o    (B) Multiplication skills only

o    (C) Content heavy learning

o    (D) Grammar only

13.                       Which shape is round?

o    (A) Triangle

o    (B) Square

o    (C) Circle

o    (D) Rectangle

14.                       "Making 10" activities primarily develop:

o    (A) Counting skills

o    (B) Adding and number combinations

o    (C) Forgetfulness

o    (D) Memory only

15.                       In the activity “Tick the things which are inside,” children learn to understand:

o    (A) Abstract poetry

o    (B) Spatial vocabulary

o    (C) Volume formulas

o    (D) Advanced geometry

16.                       How are math games helpful at the foundational stage?

o    (A) Increase stress

o    (B) Promote joyful and experiential learning

o    (C) Promote rote learning

o    (D) Limit creativity

17.                       Project work like “arrange the classroom cupboard” helps children

o    (A) Understand time management only

o    (B) Use positional vocabulary and sequencing

o    (C) Cram facts

o    (D) Memorize without understanding

18.                       “Patterns” in mathematics refer to:

o    (A) Memory skills

o    (B) Repeating arrangements and sequences

o    (C) Linguistic abilities only

o    (D) None of the above

19.                       To help children develop sensitivity towards environment, textbooks should:

o    (A) Ignore context

o    (B) Include contextual illustrations and activities

o    (C) Focus only on facts

o    (D) None of the above

20.                       Math puzzles are given in foundational textbooks primarily to:

o    (A) Make children competitive

o    (B) Provide joyful mental challenges

o    (C) Fill pages

o    (D) Force a single solution


Child Development & Pedagogy

21.                       According to NEP 2020, the foundational stage is significant because:

o    (A) Habits formed are lifelong

o    (B) It’s the only period of assessment

o    (C) Focus on content only

o    (D) Children learn languages only

22.                       Competency-based education aims to:

o    (A) Measure by age alone

o    (B) Develop identified skills and outcomes

o    (C) Encourage rote learning

o    (D) Create a competitive environment only

23.                       The five domains of development under NCF-FS include all except:

o    (A) Physical and motor

o    (B) Socio-emotional

o    (C) Financial investment

o    (D) Cognitive

24.                       Which activity is best for social-emotional development?

o    (A) Storytelling and group play

o    (B) Isolated memorization

o    (C) Copywriting only

o    (D) Repetition of formulas

25.                       Panchkoshiya Vikas relates to development of:

o    (A) Play areas only

o    (B) Five sheaths of human personality

o    (C) Colors only

o    (D) Charts only

26.                       Why is adaptation of teaching recommended by NCF-FS?

o    (A) To enforce uniformity

o    (B) To address diverse needs of children

o    (C) To push only high-achievers

o    (D) For stricter discipline

27.                       Continuous assessment is beneficial because it:

o    (A) Punishes mistakes

o    (B) Tracks and supports learning progress

o    (C) Creates competition

o    (D) Fixes grades early

28.                       At foundational stage, competencies should be developed through:

o    (A) Only exams

o    (B) Varied and local activities

o    (C) Worksheet only

o    (D) None of the above

29.                       Connecting learning to child's context helps in:

o    (A) Increasing abstraction

o    (B) Deeper understanding and relevance

o    (C) Content overload

o    (D) Early boredom

30.                       The main role of play in early childhood education is:

o    (A) Entertainment only

o    (B) Promoting cognitive, social, emotional, physical skills

o    (C) Passing time

o    (D) None of the above

NEP2020 and NCF-FS Based MCQs

31.                       NEP 2020 recommends which stage for ages 3-8?

o    A) Preparatory Stage

o    B) Foundational Stage

o    C) Secondary Stage

o    D) Middle Stage

32.                       The Panchkoshiya Vikas refers to:

o    A) Five domains of learning

o    B) Five chapters of NCERT

o    C) Five textbooks

o    D) Five methods of teaching

33.                       Foundational Stage as per NEP2020 includes which classes?

o    A) Classes 1 and 2

o    B) Classes 3 and 4

o    C) Classes 5 and 6

o    D) Classes 7 and 8

34.                       According to NEP2020, learning in early years should be:

o    A) Rote-based

o    B) Play-based

o    C) Textbook-only

o    D) Examination-oriented

35.                       The NCF-FS advocates for:

o    A) Memorization techniques

o    B) Experiential and holistic learning

o    C) Only classroom activities

o    D) Book-only learning

36.                       NCERT recommends integrating which domain with mathematics?

o    A) Language only

o    B) All developmental domains

o    C) Physical only

o    D) Literacy only

37.                       The competency-based approach emphasizes:

o    A) Uniform teaching

o    B) Skill development and real-life context

o    C) Rote learning

o    D) One-size-fits-all curriculum

38.                       What is critical as per NEP2020 in early education?

o    A) Homework

o    B) Parental and community involvement

o    C) Lengthy textbooks

o    D) Strict discipline


Child Development MCQs

39.                       Holistic development in the Foundational Stage includes:

o    A) Only cognitive skills

o    B) Physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language, aesthetic domains

o    C) Only motor skills

o    D) Only reading skills

40.                       Socio-emotional skills can be built through:

o    A) Games and group activities

o    B) Isolated activities

o    C) Only written tests

o    D) Silent reading

41.                       Which of the following best develops a child’s language skills?

o    A) Narrating stories and poetry

o    B) Providing silent reading

o    C) Memorizing grammar rules

o    D) Watching television

42.                       Child-centered pedagogy primarily means:

o    A) Activities based on children’s interests

o    B) Teacher-controlled methods

o    C) Focus on textbooks

o    D) Strict assessments

43.                       Which method encourages early critical thinking?

o    A) Asking open-ended questions

o    B) Giving only MCQs

o    C) Focusing on routine learning

o    D) Limiting discussions

44.                       Encouraging children to talk about their family or pets helps in:

o    A) Mathematical knowledge

o    B) Emotional and social development

o    C) Only physical development

o    D) Only literacy

45.                       Age-appropriate puzzles provide:

o    A) Opportunities for problem-solving and creativity

o    B) Only mathematical skills

o    C) Memory practice only

o    D) Rote learning


Mathematics Pedagogy MCQs

46.                       The best way to introduce pre-number concepts is through:

o    A) Poems, stories, and games

o    B) Only worksheets

o    C) Direct instruction

o    D) Repetition

47.                       Sorting objects by color or shape in class primarily develops:

o    A) Mathematical thinking and classification skills

o    B) Motor skills only

o    C) Reading skills only

o    D) Writing skills only

48.                       Asking children to identify what is "above," "below," "inside" develops:

o    A) Spatial understanding

o    B) Only counting skills

o    C) Verbal skills only

o    D) Physical skills only

49.                       Math Talk blocks in Joyful Mathematics aim to:

o    A) Give homework

o    B) Only oral recitation

o    C) Develop communication and confidence in math

o    D) Test speed

50.                       The concept of patterns in early math teaching helps children with:

o    A) Recognizing order and predicting outcomes

o    B) Reading fast

o    C) Writing fast

o    D) Memorizing numbers

51.                       Measurement concepts are best introduced through:

o    A) Real-life examples and activities

o    B) Only pictures

o    C) Rote definitions

o    D) Textbook-only content

52.                       Math games are crucial for:

o    A) Rapid calculation

o    B) Joyful and experiential learning

o    C) Only competition

o    D) Quiet classroom

53.                       Oral Math Talk promotes:

o    A) Mathematical communication and reasoning

o    B) Writing skills only

o    C) Sleepiness in class

o    D) Individual work only

54.                       Teachers are encouraged to:

o    A) Only use textbook activities

o    B) Adapt and create activities as per local context

o    C) Limit activities to the classroom

o    D) Avoid games


Lesson Content Direct MCQs

55.                       In the poem "Finding the Furry Cat!", children learn:

o    A) Positional words like above, below, inside, outside

o    B) Counting only

o    C) Sounds

o    D) Sports

56.                       "The red ball is ___ the bed."

o    A) under

o    B) on

o    C) above

o    D) beside

57.                       The cat is ___ the car.

o    A) inside

o    B) on

o    C) outside

o    D) under

58.                       To help children understand the national flag, they should:

o    A) Make their own tiranga and sing the anthem

o    B) Only read from book

o    C) Draw stars

o    D) Play games only

59.                       When asking “Where do you put your shoes?”, correct response is:

o    A) Inside the room

o    B) Outside the school

o    C) On the bench

o    D) Under the desk

60.                       To encourage group discussion, teachers should ask children:

o    A) To describe what they see in pictures and share experiences

o    B) To repeat sentences

o    C) To be quiet

o    D) To write essays

61.                       Sorting pebbles and leaves helps in learning:

o    A) Grouping and classification

o    B) Counting only

o    C) Writing names

o    D) Coloring

62.                       “Chhuk Chhuk goes our Train!” uses rhymes and games to teach:

o    A) Before and after concepts and positional understanding

o    B) Only coloring

o    C) Dancing skills

o    D) Reading speed

63.                       The activity “Let us Play - Throw the Ball!” helps develop:

o    A) Understanding of IN and OUT

o    B) Coloring only

o    C) Playing sports

o    D) Singing

64.                       Position words like “far-near, above-below” are taught by:

o    A) Hiding and finding objects

o    B) Reading stories

o    C) Memorizing

o    D) Homework

65.                       For teaching measurement in Lina’s Family, children learn by:

o    A) Comparing lengths and sizes using family items

o    B) Reading

o    C) Counting

o    D) Drawing only

66.                       “How Do I Spend My Day” introduces:

o    A) Concept of Time and sequencing activities

o    B) Story writing

o    C) Drawing animals

o    D) Counting

67.                       The best way to assess children's understanding in these lessons is:

o    A) Continuous observation during activities

o    B) Only written tests

o    C) Oral exams only

o    D) Homework

68.                       Teachers should engage children in arranging objects:

o    A) Using positional vocabulary

o    B) Alphabetically

o    C) By size only

o    D) Without speaking

69.                       The Constitution of India preamble teaches:

o    A) Justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity

o    B) Only discipline

o    C) Only rights

o    D) None

70.                       According to NCERT pedagogy, joyful learning is achieved by:

o    A) Play-way, competency-based activities and real-life context

o    B) Homework assignments

o    C) Strict classroom control

o    D) Silence in class

LESSON: What is Long?  What is Round?

NEP2020 and Pedagogy MCQs

1.    NEP2020 introduces the Foundational Stage for ages:

o    A) 6-12

o    B) 3-8

o    C) 8-12

o    D) 10-14

2.    Panchkoshiya Vikas focuses on how many domains?

o    A) Four

o    B) Five

o    C) Six

o    D) Three

3.    NEP2020 recommends mathematics for early years should be:

o    A) Drill-based

o    B) Play-based and joyful

o    C) Memorization

o    D) Exam-oriented

4.    The NCF-FS emphasizes integration of which domains in math textbooks?

o    A) Physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language, aesthetic

o    B) Only cognitive

o    C) Only physical

o    D) Only aesthetic

5.    Multilingual perspective in textbooks helps in:

o    A) Memorization only

o    B) Inclusive and joyful learning

o    C) Limiting participation

o    D) None of the above

6.    According to NEP2020, early assessment should be:

o    A) Written tests only

o    B) Continuous and observational

o    C) Annual exams

o    D) Based on grades alone

7.    Activities in foundational years should be:

o    A) Hands-on and adaptable to local context

o    B) Based only on textbooks

o    C) Uniform for all

o    D) Passive

8.    Play-way methods:

o    A) Increase engagement and learning

o    B) Are non-academic

o    C) Make learning slow

o    D) Discourage participation

Child Development MCQs

9.    Holistic learning includes:

o    A) Physical, emotional, social, cognitive, aesthetic development

o    B) Only academic skills

o    C) Only social interaction

o    D) Only physical activities

10.                       Pre-number concepts are best taught using:

o    A) Rote exercises

o    B) Poems, stories, and games

o    C) Written tests

o    D) Memorization

11.                       Role play and group discussion develop:

o    A) Communication and social skills

o    B) Only reading skills

o    C) Only math skills

o    D) Physical strength

12.                       Sorting objects encourages:

o    A) Classification and mathematical thinking

o    B) Art skills only

o    C) Physical activity alone

o    D) None of the above

13.                       Puzzles in early years primarily help children:

o    A) Develop problem-solving and creativity

o    B) Memorize

o    C) Write fast

o    D) Read fast

14.                       Age-appropriate activities should be:

o    A) Inclusive and tailored to child’s ability

o    B) Uniform for all

o    C) Strictly academic

o    D) Rigid

15.                       Social and emotional development is nurtured by:

o    A) Group activities and play

o    B) Silent individual work

o    C) Only classroom teaching

o    D) Memory drills

Mathematics Pedagogy MCQs

16.                       The concept of “long” and “round” is introduced through:

o    A) Naming and comparing objects

o    B) Number exercises

o    C) Stories only

o    D) Writing

17.                       Asking children to match shapes strengthens:

o    A) Reading skills

o    B) Visual and shape recognition

o    C) Counting

o    D) Sorting only

18.                       Which activity supports spatial understanding?

o    A) Using positional words: above, below, inside, outside

o    B) Silent reading

o    C) Writing numbers

o    D) Art activities only

19.                       Oral Math Talk is important because it:

o    A) Tests memory

o    B) Develops reasoning and confidence in math

o    C) Measures handwriting

o    D) Provides grades

20.                       In sorting games, children learn:

o    A) To write neatly

o    B) To classify and group items

o    C) To memorize tables

o    D) To draw shapes

21.                       In “Let us Slide”, children learn about:

o    A) Jumping

o    B) Sliding and rolling properties of objects

o    C) Singing

o    D) Running

22.                       Why does a dholak roll in the story activity?

o    A) Its weight

o    B) Its color

o    C) Its round shape and inclined surface

o    D) Its size

23.                       Asking groups to bring objects of specific shapes nurtures:

o    A) Memorization

o    B) Uniformity in class

o    C) Creative thinking and reasoning

o    D) Quietness

24.                       A ball is inside the basket when:

o    A) It is contained within the basket

o    B) It is near the basket

o    C) It is outside the basket

o    D) It rolls away

Direct Lesson-Based MCQs

25.                       The poem “Finding the Furry Cat!” teaches:

o    A) Positional understanding using spatial words

o    B) Counting only

o    C) Colors

o    D) Singing

26.                       The man is lying ___ the tree.

o    A) on

o    B) under

o    C) inside

o    D) above

27.                       The cow is ___ the house.

o    A) inside

o    B) top of

o    C) outside

o    D) under

28.                       Sorting buttons into groups builds:

o    A) Analytical and sorting skills

o    B) Drawing abilities

o    C) Reading speed

o    D) Writing skills

29.                       To teach measurement, teachers use:

o    A) Definitions alone

o    B) Comparison of objects (long/round)

o    C) Reading from book

o    D) Memorizing formulas

30.                       “Which shape is similar to a ball?” Answer:

o    A) Round shape

o    B) Long shape

o    C) Wide shape

o    D) Square

31.                       In carrom, the striker slides because it is:

o    A) Flat and pushed across the surface

o    B) Round

o    C) Heavy

o    D) Tall

32.                       In puppet making, children develop:

o    A) Writing skills

o    B) Creativity and collaborative skills

o    C) Reading comprehension

o    D) Calculation

33.                       Bringing waste objects to class relates to:

o    A) Pollution

o    B) Reading exercises

o    C) Hands-on learning and shape recognition

o    D) Drawing only

34.                       Dividing children in groups for tasks fosters:

o    A) Teamwork and reasoning

o    B) Individual silence

o    C) Only competition

o    D) Memorization

35.                       Slide and roll activities teach:

o    A) Which shapes roll, which slide, and which do both

o    B) Counting

o    C) Coloring

o    D) Singing

36.                       Role-play about the lamb in the story helps children:

o    A) Enact stories, develop reasoning and discussion

o    B) Memorize text

o    C) Write essays

o    D) Count objects

37.                       Building towers with objects helps:

o    A) Understand stability and height using shapes

o    B) Reading fast

o    C) Art skills only

o    D) Singing

38.                       The “project work” focuses on:

o    A) Memorization

o    B) Creative construction and presentation

o    C) Drawing

o    D) Reading aloud

39.                       Teachers should continuously assess learning by:

o    A) Giving annual exams

o    B) Observing activities and progress

o    C) Routine dictations

o    D) Assigning homework

40.                       Joyful mathematics for Class 1 aims for:

o    A) Experiential, hands-on, and inclusive learning

o    B) Speedy calculation only

o    C) Written assignments

o    D) Rote memorization

 

LESSON: Mango Treat


NEP2020 Focused MCQs

1.    NEP2020 suggests early learning must be:

o    A) Rote-based

o    B) Play-based and experiential

o    C) Text-focused

o    D) Exam-driven

2.    Holistic development includes which domains?

o    A) Only cognitive

o    B) Physical, emotional, social, cognitive, aesthetic

o    C) Only physical

o    D) Only language

3.    According to NEP2020, assessment in the foundational years should be:

o    A) Annual exams

o    B) Observation and continuous

o    C) Written test only

o    D) Drill-based

4.    NEP2020 views early math learning as:

o    A) Joyful, hands-on, and meaningful

o    B) Memorization-rich

o    C) Only calculations

o    D) Book-based

5.    The best way to promote inclusion in class per NEP2020 is:

o    A) Group games and collaborative activities

o    B) Competitive tests

o    C) Silent reading

o    D) Homework


Child Development MCQs

6.    Counting with fingers and objects supports:

o    A) Concrete understanding and number sense

o    B) Only memory

o    C) Writing speed

o    D) Rote learning

7.    Sharing objects when more children than items promotes:

o    A) Social skills and cooperation

o    B) Exclusivity

o    C) Competition

o    D) Silence

8.    Children act as animals and birds to learn:

o    A) Role play and empathy

o    B) Counting only

o    C) Writing neatly

o    D) Cleanliness

9.    Having children join groups as numbers are called develops:

o    A) Group work, movement, and listening skills

o    B) Only memory

o    C) Drawing

o    D) Sleeping

10.                       Discussing Saptarshi (Big Dipper) supports:

o    A) Environmental and cultural awareness

o    B) Fine motor skills

o    C) Letter writing

o    D) Calculation skills


Mathematics Pedagogy MCQs

11.                       Counting birds as they join the mango activity teaches:

o    A) Addition and sequencing

o    B) Subtraction only

o    C) Comparison only

o    D) Language

12.                       Matching fingers with dots develops:

o    A) Reading speed

o    B) Visual and tactile number linking

o    C) Singing

o    D) Painting

13.                       Mime with Fingers encourages:

o    A) Flexible thinking and motor skills

o    B) Only writing skills

o    C) Silent activity

o    D) Memory alone

14.                       Grouping children for circle games builds:

o    A) Number recognition and socialization

o    B) Only competitive spirit

o    C) Drawing skills

o    D) Singing

15.                       Comparing 'more', 'less', and 'equal' instills:

o    A) Quantity comparison and numerical language

o    B) Writing speed

o    C) Art only

o    D) Rote learning

16.                       Colouring objects based on quantity:

o    A) Connects counting with visual creativity

o    B) Is only art

o    C) Is memorization

o    D) Is reading practice

17.                       Drawing a line from 1 to 9 in order:

o    A) Encourages letter learning

o    B) Reinforces number sequence and order

o    C) Only comparison

o    D) Writing skill

18.                       Writing missing numbers in a sequence develops:

o    A) Pattern recognition and logical reasoning

o    B) Only copying

o    C) Drawing

o    D) Counting objects

19.                       Projects with making number cards supports:

o    A) Creative engagement and tactile learning

o    B) Only memorization

o    C) Art exhibition

o    D) Oral assessment


Direct Lesson-Based MCQs

20.                       In “Mango Treat,” what is the total number of birds and animals eating mango at the end?

o    A) 5

o    B) 7

o    C) 9

o    D) 11

21.                       More umbrellas or cups? If there are fewer cups:

o    A) More cups

o    B) More umbrellas

o    C) Less cups than umbrellas

o    D) Cups equal umbrellas

22.                       Colouring 8 stars helps in:

o    A) Drawing stars

o    B) Counting and quantity identification

o    C) Writing numbers

o    D) Memorization

23.                       Drawing any four fruits develops:

o    A) Grouping by category and visual identification

o    B) Only art

o    C) Only number writing

o    D) Only memory

24.                       Encircling two groups to make 8 fruits teaches:

o    A) Addition and combination logic

o    B) Only counting

o    C) Only subtraction

o    D) Only splitting groups

25.                       Counting sheep in the picture promotes:

o    A) Visual counting and animal identification

o    B) Only drawing

o    C) Memorizing numbers

o    D) Writing speed


LESSON: Making 10 & HOW MANY?

NEP2020 Related MCQs

1.    NEP2020 recommends teaching early math through:

o    A) Drill and memorization

o    B) Play-based and experiential activities

o    C) Textbooks only

o    D) Frequent exams

2.    Holistic development in early years includes:

o    A) Only literacy

o    B) Physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and aesthetic domains

o    C) Physical only

o    D) Cognitive only

3.    Assessment in the foundational stage as per NEP2020 is:

o    A) Based solely on tests

o    B) Continuous and observational

o    C) Only summative

o    D) Exam-driven

4.    NEP2020 suggests activities should be:

o    A) Text-heavy

o    B) Hands-on and joyful

o    C) Silent and individual only

o    D) Repetitive writing

5.    Importance of parents and grandparents is emphasized in:

o    A) Secondary education

o    B) Early childhood education

o    C) University level

o    D) None


Child Development MCQs

6.    Playing group games helps develop:

o    A) Only physical strength

o    B) Social and communication skills

o    C) Memorization

o    D) Reading speed

7.    Role-playing animals in a story builds:

o    A) Empathy and language skills

o    B) Counting skills

o    C) Writing skills

o    D) Only physical skills

8.    Sharing toys among children helps:

o    A) Cooperation and social skills

o    B) Individualism

o    C) Silence

o    D) Competition only

9.    Finger counting is important because it:

o    A) Helps develop number sense

o    B) Is outdated

o    C) Is only for toddlers

o    D) Does not assist learning

10.                       Songs and rhymes help develop:

o    A) Language and memory

o    B) Only art

o    C) Only motor skills

o    D) Only math skills


Mathematics Pedagogy MCQs

11.                       Addition with concrete objects helps children:

o    A) Understand the concept of total and sum

o    B) Memorize numbers

o    C) Write faster

o    D) Recite tables

12.                       Dice rolling games teach:

o    A) Number recognition and addition

o    B) Only counting

o    C) Playing luck

o    D) Separation

13.                       Colouring beads on a string helps children learn:

o    A) Counting and sequencing

o    B) Only drawing

o    C) Memorization

o    D) Writing skills

14.                       Comparing groups to find who has more is a lesson in:

o    A) Quantity comparison

o    B) Arithmetic only

o    C) Geometry

o    D) Language

15.                       Using number cards to make pairs that sum to 10 teaches:

o    A) Subtraction

o    B) Number bonds and addition

o    C) Multiplication

o    D) Division

16.                       Counting dots without counting aloud is called:

o    A) Flash counting

o    B) Subitization

o    C) Hop counting

o    D) Silent counting

17.                       Writing number pairs separated by a stick represents:

o    A) Number bonds

o    B) Division

o    C) Addition only

o    D) Multiplication

18.                       Grouping objects by tens helps children:

o    A) Understand place value

o    B) Skip counting

o    C) Memorize numbers

o    D) Read numbers

19.                       Drawing lines from 1 to 20 helps develop:

o    A) Handwriting only

o    B) Number sequence recognition

o    C) Addition skills

o    D) Language skills

20.                       Subtraction using real objects is important to:

o    A) Understand the concept of 'taking away'

o    B) Write numbers better

o    C) Recite numbers

o    D) Color faster


Direct Lesson Content MCQs

21.                       In "How Many?" if 4 children and 2 children play together, the total is:

o    A) 5

o    B) 6

o    C) 7

o    D) 8

22.                       The total number of balls if 6 balls and 2 balls are added together is:

o    A) 7

o    B) 8

o    C) 8

o    D) 9

23.                       Adding 3 tops and 1 top altogether makes:

o    A) 2 tops

o    B) 3 tops

o    C) 4 tops

o    D) 5 tops

24.                       Rolling dice together and adding dots help in:

o    A) Addition practice

o    B) Subtraction

o    C) Multiplication

o    D) Division

25.                       Colouring beads as per the number helps in:

o    A) Art

o    B) Counting and matching

o    C) Guessing

o    D) Writing

26.                       The last child leaves the bus when the number reaches:

o    A) 2

o    B) 3

o    C) 0

o    D) 1

27.                       When 6 frogs jump away from 8 frogs:

o    A) 2 frogs remain

o    B) 2 frogs remain

o    C) 4 frogs remain

o    D) 8 frogs remain

28.                       Counting fingers on both hands gives:

o    A) 8

o    B) 9

o    C) 10

o    D) 11

29.                       Making a frame with 8 dots and hiding some dots teaches:

o    A) Counting forward

o    B) Concept of hidden and visible numbers

o    C) Only drawing skills

o    D) Writing numbers

30.                       Jumping backwards on the number strip improves:

o    A) Forward counting

o    B) Backward counting

o    C) Drawing skills

o    D) Language skills

31.                       Adding 5 and 1 before 2 is:

o    A) 7

o    B) 6

o    C) 6

o    D) 3

32.                       Number pairs that add up to 9 can be:

o    A) 3 and 6

o    B) 4 and 5

o    C) 2 and 7

o    D) All of the above

33.                       The total number of buttons after some pop out can become zero because:

o    A) Buttons disappear

o    B) All buttons are lost

o    C) They are hidden

o    D) None

34.                       Rolling away buttons teach children:

o    A) Counting backward and zero

o    B) Only addition

o    C) Concept of zero and subtraction

o    D) Rote memorization

35.                       Write the number of dots on a ladybug's body to learn:

o    A) Colors

o    B) Number recognition and counting

o    C) Writing

o    D) Drawing

36.                       The box holding 10 oranges helps children understand:

o    A) Counting up to 10 only

o    B) Grouping and base-ten system

o    C) Addition only

o    D) Coloring skills

37.                       When a child shows 3 fingers, the friend should show 2 fingers to make:

o    A) 4

o    B) 3

o    C) 5

o    D) 6

38.                       Playing a card game with numbers 0 to 10 helps children:

o    A) Memorize cards

o    B) Understand number pairs and sums

o    C) Read faster

o    D) Ignore numbers

39.                       Number bonds like 1 and 9, 2 and 8, help children:

o    A) Calculate subtractions

o    B) Understand parts and wholes in addition

o    C) Write faster

o    D) Memorize facts

40.                       The number zero represents:

o    A) An empty set or absence

o    B) Zero quantity

o    C) Only the number one

o    D) None

41.                       Counting backward from 9 to 0 teaches:

o    A) Forward counting only

o    B) Concept of subtraction and reverse order

o    C) Reading skills

o    D) Writing skills

42.                       Finding the tallest tower out of blocks helps understand:

o    A) Counting blocks only

o    B) Only arts

o    C) Height comparison and measurement

o    D) Grouping

43.                       Recognizing which tower uses the fewest blocks teaches:

o    A) Counting only

o    B) Smallest quantity understanding

o    C) Tallness

o    D) Drawing

44.                       Ordering numbers from biggest to smallest helps children:

o    A) Compare and order numbers

o    B) Memorize numbers aloud

o    C) Drawing numbers

o    D) Recitation skills

45.                       Which is the biggest among 16, 19, and 11?

o    A) 11

o    B) 16

o    C) 19

o    D) 15

46.                       Grouping friends playing together and their blocks shows learning in:

o    A) Social skills only

o    B) Collaborative learning and counting

o    C) Drawing skills

o    D) Reading skills

47.                       To write the number 15, children should count:

o    A) 5 only

o    B) 1 only

o    C) 1 group of ten and 5 ones

o    D) 10 only

48.                       Rolling dice and practicing addition helps develop:

o    A) Number fluency

o    B) Language only

o    C) Writing

o    D) Singing

49.                       Which number comes after 19?

o    A) 18

o    B) 17

o    C) 20

o    D) 21

50.                       Subitization means:

o    A) Writing numbers fast

o    B) Instantly recognizing number of dots without counting

o    C) Counting orally

o    D) Drawing dots


LESSON: Vegetable Farm & Lina’s Family

 Child Development & Pedagogy (15 Questions)

1.    According to Piaget, children in the Preoperational stage (2-7 years) primarily think:

o    A) Abstractly

o    B) Logically

o    C) Egocentrically

o    D) Hypothetically

2.    Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

o    A) Skills a child can perform independently

o    B) Skills a child can perform with guidance

o    C) Skills beyond learning capability

o    D) Skills learned in adulthood

3.    Kohlberg’s theory focuses on:

o    A) Cognitive development

o    B) Moral development stages

o    C) Language acquisition

o    D) Emotional intelligence

4.    Inclusive education emphasizes:

o    A) Separate classrooms for disabled children

o    B) Teaching all children in the same environment with necessary support

o    C) Only high achievers

o    D) Maintaining strict curricula without adaptation

5.    Gender sensitivity in education involves:

o    A) Promoting stereotypes

o    B) Offering equal learning opportunities

o    C) Using gendered language only

o    D) Preferential treatment for boys

6.    The constructivist learning theory supports:

o    A) Learning through active discovery and experience

o    B) Memorization alone

o    C) Passive listening

o    D) Strict discipline

7.    Which of the following is a direct application of Vygotsky's social constructivism in the classroom?

o    A) Individual quizzes

o    B) Collaborative group work

o    C) Lectures only

o    D) Solo projects

8.    Educational psychology helps teachers understand:

o    A) Only the curriculum

o    B) How children learn and develop

o    C) Only classroom management

o    D) Teaching styles only

9.    Providing opportunities for experiential learning supports:

o    A) Lower memory retention

o    B) Higher engagement and deeper understanding

o    C) Surface learning

o    D) Passive learning

10.                       Piaget believed children build knowledge through:

o    A) Reinforcement only

o    B) Imitation only

o    C) Interaction with environment

o    D) Memorization

11.                       Scaffolding provides:

o    A) Full independent learning

o    B) Temporary support to reach new skills

o    C) No support

o    D) Punishment

12.                       Cognitive development in middle childhood mostly involves:

o    A) Sensorimotor skills

o    B) Preoperational thought

o    C) Concrete operational thinking

o    D) Formal operational thinking

13.                       A child’s self-concept is shaped by:

o    A) Only academic success

o    B) Experiences, feedback, and social interaction

o    C) Strict rules only

o    D) Memorization tasks

14.                       Learning theories influence:

o    A) Only textbooks

o    B) Teaching methods and student engagement

o    C) Classroom size

o    D) Textbook length

15.                       How should a teacher handle diverse learner needs?

o    A) Teach whole class the same way

o    B) Use differentiated instruction and accommodations

o    C) Ignore differences

o    D) Limit group activities


Mathematics Pedagogy (15 Questions)

16.                       Activity-based learning in math helps children:

o    A) Memorize sums

o    B) Understand concepts practically

o    C) Only listen passively

o    D) Write formulas repeatedly

17.                       Which strategy promotes problem-solving skills best?

o    A) Rote memorization

o    B) Speed drills

o    C) Asking open-ended questions

o    D) Silent reading

18.                       Error analysis by teachers helps in:

o    A) Punishing students

o    B) Identifying misconceptions and guiding learning

o    C) Recording grades only

o    D) Limiting questions

19.                       Which assessment type is most suitable for foundational math?

o    A) Annual exams

o    B) Continuous and formative assessment

o    C) Competitive tests

o    D) Closed book exams

20.                       Using manipulatives (e.g., beads, blocks) aids in:

o    A) Concrete understanding of abstract concepts

o    B) Writing speed

o    C) Memorizing rules

o    D) Test preparation

21.                       To teach addition of 12 and 4, teachers should encourage:

o    A) Counting all over again

o    B) Counting on from 12

o    C) Guessing answers

o    D) Relying on others

22.                       Hop and jump on number strips primarily develops:

o    A) Literacy

o    B) Number sense and sequencing

o    C) Drawing skills

o    D) Memory

23.                       Which is an effective way to teach subtraction for young learners?

o    A) Only number line exercises

o    B) Using real objects to take away

o    C) Writing subtraction tables

o    D) Silent observation

24.                       “Ginladi” or counting beads are used for:

o    A) Artistic skills

o    B) Visualizing addition and subtraction

o    C) Language learning

o    D) Physical education

25.                       Sequence of numbers in increasing order teaches:

o    A) Reading skills

o    B) Numerical order and counting

o    C) Storytelling

o    D) Alphabet practice

26.                       Collaborative group activities in math support:

o    A) Competition only

o    B) Peer learning and discussion

o    C) Silent individual work

o    D) Copying answers

27.                       A good math teacher encourages:

o    A) Only textbook learning

o    B) Exploration and multiple strategies

o    C) Speed tests

o    D) Memorization

28.                       How do number bonds support addition learning?

o    A) Confusing children

o    B) Showing parts and whole relationships

o    C) Only for advanced learners

o    D) Only subtraction

29.                       Using real-life problem stories in math helps:

o    A) Rote learning

o    B) Application of concepts

o    C) Memorizing facts

o    D) Tests only

30.                       Assessment during math activities should involve:

o    A) Only oral recitation

o    B) Observation and student explanations

o    C) Silent sitting

o    D) Worksheets only


NEP 2020 Related (10 Questions)

31.                       NEP 2020 promotes foundational literacy and numeracy by:

o    A) Focusing only on textbooks

o    B) Play-based, activity-centric learning

o    C) Annual exams only

o    D) Separate learning tracks

32.                       One major reform in NEP 2020 is:

o    A) Rigid curriculum

o    B) Continuous assessment and no high-stakes exams early on

o    C) Multiple choice tests only

o    D) Standardized tests only

33.                       Multilingualism in NEP 2020 advocates:

o    A) One language only

o    B) Learning in mother tongue and additional languages

o    C) English-only teaching

o    D) No language learning

34.                       At what stage does NEP 2020 emphasize play-based learning?

o    A) Secondary school

o    B) Foundational stage (3-8 years)

o    C) University level

o    D) Higher secondary

35.                       NEP 2020 encourages which mode of assessments?

o    A) Written exams only

o    B) Formative and competency-based assessments

o    C) No assessments

o    D) Only oral exams

36.                       Which is a key feature of NEP 2020’s curriculum?

o    A) Bookish knowledge only

o    B) Experiential and multidisciplinary learning

o    C) Exams at every phase

o    D) Rote memorization

37.                       Foundational literacy refers to:

o    A) Only reading skills

o    B) Ability to read, write and express oneself effectively

o    C) Only language knowledge

o    D) Only writing skills

38.                       NEP 2020 recommends use of technology for:

o    A) Only administration

o    B) Teaching-learning and assessments

o    C) No use at all

o    D) Only printed books

39.                       Parental and community involvement is:

o    A) Discouraged

o    B) Encouraged for early education

o    C) Not mentioned

o    D) In higher ed only

40.                       The restructuring of school stages is an important feature of:

o    A) NCF only

o    B) NEP 2020

o    C) Previous policies

o    D) RTE 2009


Questions from Provided Lessons (10 Questions)

41.                       In “Lina’s Family,” who is the tallest member?

o    A) Lina

o    B) Lina’s father

o    C) Lina’s mother

o    D) Lina’s brother

42.                       How can Chitra measure small objects like pencils?

o    A) Using a ruler only

o    B) Using her handspan or fingers

o    C) Using footsteps

o    D) Guessing

43.                       Which object is longest from the lesson “Lina’s Family”?

o    A) Stick

o    B) Bamboo

o    C) Sweater

o    D) Handspan

44.                       How many vegetables did Rumi and Shami pluck together?

o    A) 7

o    B) 5

o    C) 12

o    D) 13

45.                       What is the sum of 9 carrots and 4 carrots in Vegetable Farm?

o    A) 12

o    B) 13

o    C) 14

o    D) 15

46.                       How can children learn addition on a ginladi (string of beads)?

o    A) By guessing

o    B) Counting beads one by one and adding

o    C) Writing sums only

o    D) Memorization

47.                       What should children do to measure table length practically?

o    A) Guess the size

o    B) Use a handspan or footspan

o    C) Write a number

o    D) Use their arm length only

48.                       What lesson does watering plants through leftover water teach?

o    A) Wasting water

o    B) Water conservation and reuse

o    C) No lesson

o    D) Drinking water only

49.                       In Linas Family, who is taller than Lina’s mother but shorter than her father?

o    A) Lina

o    B) Lina’s uncle

o    C) Lina’s brother

o    D) Lina’s cousin

50.                       Why is it important to fill a bucket for bathing rather than using running tap water?

o    A) Takes more time

o    B) Prevents water wastage

o    C) Harder to bathe

o    D) Not important


LESSON : Fun with Numbers & Utsav

Child Development & Pedagogy (15 Questions)

1.    Piaget’s theory of cognitive development states that children in the Concrete Operational stage (7-11 years) can:

o    A) Think abstractly

o    B) Perform logical operations on concrete objects

o    C) Only imitate adults

o    D) Use symbolic thinking only

2.    Vygotsky emphasized the role of:

o    A) Individual learning only

o    B) Social interaction and language in learning

o    C) Maturation alone

o    D) Competitive teaching

3.    Kohlberg’s stages of moral development include:

o    A) Sensory and motor stages

o    B) Pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional levels

o    C) Primary and secondary levels

o    D) Emotional stages only

4.    Inclusive education advocates:

o    A) Separate schools for children with special needs

o    B) Integration of all children in regular classroom settings

o    C) Focusing only on cognitively strong children

o    D) Fixed curricula for all learners

5.    Teachers addressing gender sensitivity should:

o    A) Reinforce gender stereotypes

o    B) Provide equal opportunities irrespective of gender

o    C) Use gender only in language arts

o    D) Avoid discussing gender issues

6.    The learning theory best describing learning through active discovery is:

o    A) Constructivism

o    B) Behaviorism

o    C) Cognitivism

o    D) Psychoanalysis

7.    Scaffolding in education means:

o    A) Giving no help to learners

o    B) Providing temporary support to aid learning

o    C) Teaching speed only

o    D) Punishing wrong answers

8.    Which is true about the role of educational psychology in teaching?

o    A) It helps memorize textbooks

o    B) It helps understand learner needs and development

o    C) It promotes rote learning

o    D) It replaces pedagogy

9.    A gender-sensitive classroom environment focuses on:

o    A) Avoiding discussion of gender

o    B) Promoting respect and equality for all genders

o    C) Male dominance

o    D) Ignoring girl children’s needs

10.                       Learning theories help teachers:

o    A) Select classroom furniture

o    B) Design appropriate instructional strategies

o    C) Choose textbooks only

o    D) Grade papers fast

11.                       According to Vygotsky, the Zone of Proximal Development is:

o    A) The skills a learner can master independently

o    B) The difference between what a learner can do alone and with help

o    C) Unreachable skills

o    D) Pre-existing knowledge

12.                       Kohlberg’s theory helps teachers understand:

o    A) Physical growth patterns

o    B) Moral reasoning and ethical behaviors

o    C) Language development

o    D) Mathematical thinking

13.                       Group activities in the classroom promote:

o    A) Competition only

o    B) Social learning and peer collaboration

o    C) Silent individual work

o    D) Memorization only

14.                       A child-centered pedagogy emphasizes:

o    A) Syllabus coverage only

o    B) Learner’s interests and active participation

o    C) Teacher talking

o    D) Strict discipline

15.                       How should teachers adapt to diverse learners’ needs?

o    A) Treat all students exactly the same

o    B) Use differentiated instruction and flexible teaching

o    C) Focus on advanced learners only

o    D) Ignore differences


Mathematics Pedagogy (15 Questions)

16.                       Activity-based learning is useful because it:

  • A) Increases memorization
  • B) Links concepts to real life and promotes understanding
  • C) Is boring
  • D) Focuses on speed

17.                       Problem-solving in math should involve:

  • A) Only rules
  • B) Exploration, reasoning, and multiple strategies
  • C) Copying answers
  • D) Silent practice only

18.                       Error analysis helps teachers to:

  • A) Grade students
  • B) Identify conceptual misconceptions and guide corrections
  • C) Punish students
  • D) Assign homework

19.                       Continuous assessment in math includes:

  • A) Annual tests only
  • B) Observation, oral questioning, and formative tasks
  • C) Single exams
  • D) Written tests only

20.                       Manipulatives like beads help children:

  • A) Memorize tables
  • B) Visualize abstract concepts concretely
  • C) Write sums faster
  • D) Increase boredom

21.                       Teaching addition using “counting on” is best because:

  • A) It is slow
  • B) It promotes efficiency and understanding
  • C) It is rote
  • D) It confuses children

22.                       Using number lines helps children learn:

  • A) Alphabet
  • B) Number sequence and operations
  • C) Coloring
  • D) Spelling

23.                       In early math, subtraction should be taught by:

  • A) Only using symbols
  • B) Using real objects to represent “taking away”
  • C) Rote repetition
  • D) Silent counting

24.                       Group work benefits math learning by:

  • A) Making children silent
  • B) Encouraging peer discussion and reasoning
  • C) Increasing competition
  • D) Reducing participation

25.                       Which strategy supports learning of place value?

  • A) Random guessing
  • B) Grouping objects by tens and ones
  • C) Memorizing numbers
  • D) Copying numbers

26.                       Number bonds help children understand:

  • A) Division
  • B) Relationships between parts and whole in addition
  • C) Only multiplication
  • D) Writing speed

27.                       Formative assessment is used to:

  • A) Punish errors
  • B) Guide ongoing teaching and learning
  • C) Summarize at the end
  • D) Grade students only

28.                       Problem-solving math lessons should:

  • A) Use one method only
  • B) Encourage multiple approaches and creativity
  • C) Focus on speed
  • D) Use rote learning

29.                       The use of story problems in math aims to:

  • A) Confuse children
  • B) Connect math to real-life situations
  • C) Increase memorization
  • D) Only practice numbers

30.                       Which is effective feedback in math learning?

  • A) “Wrong answer”
  • B) “Try thinking about the problem differently”
  • C) No feedback
  • D) “You must memorise”

NEP 2020 Related (10 Questions)

31.                       NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy through:

  • A) Memorizing textbooks
  • B) Play-based, activity-based learning
  • C) Annual exams
  • D) Silent reading only

32.                       The major pedagogy shift proposed by NEP 2020 is towards:

  • A) Rote learning
  • B) Competency based and experiential learning
  • C) Teacher-centered lectures
  • D) Textbook-only learning

33.                       Which stage is the focus of foundational literacy according to NEP 2020?

  • A) Class 5-8
  • B) Ages 3-8 (Foundational Stage)
  • C) High school
  • D) University

34.                       NEP 2020 recommends assessment reforms including:

  • A) High-stakes exams only
  • B) Continuous and diagnostic assessments
  • C) Summative exams only
  • D) No assessment

35.                       Multilingualism in NEP 2020 means:

  • A) One language for all
  • B) Mother tongue or local language as medium of instruction initially
  • C) English only
  • D) No language focus

36.                       NEP 2020 promotes parental involvement in:

  • A) Higher education only
  • B) Early childhood education and foundational years
  • C) Only sports
  • D) No involvement needed

37.                       Experiential learning means:

  • A) Learning from books only
  • B) Learning by doing and exploring
  • C) Passive listening
  • D) Silent observation

38.                       NEP 2020 suggests Child Rights and safety must be:

  • A) Ignored
  • B) Central to all education efforts
  • C) Optional in schools
  • D) Limited to administrative roles

39.                       Foundational Stage in NEP 2020 covers:

  • A) Ages 9-14
  • B) Ages 3-8
  • C) Secondary stage
  • D) Adult education

40.                       NEP 2020’s foundational literacy recommends use of:

  • A) Only textbooks
  • B) Real-life examples, stories, and play-based learning
  • C) Only lectures
  • D) Written exams only

Content-Based Questions from Provided Lessons (20 Questions)

41.                       In the lesson “Fun with Numbers,” Simran places oranges in boxes, each holding 10 oranges. How many boxes will she need if she has 25 oranges?

  • A) 2
  • B) 3
  • C) 3
  • D) 4

42.                       Counting backward from 50 to 30 using numbers on a Ginladi helps children learn:

  • A) Addition
  • B) Number sequencing and reversal
  • C) Multiplication
  • D) Writing

43.                       Filling the blank in the sequence: 31, 32, __, 34 helps with:

  • A) Reading skills
  • B) Numerical order
  • C) Writing speed
  • D) Alphabetic pattern

44.                       What pattern is created by Munna using his thumb and finger impressions?

  • A) Number pattern
  • B) Fingerprint and colour pattern
  • C) Letter pattern
  • D) Shape pattern only

45.                       Creating vegetable slice patterns helps children understand:

  • A) Letters only
  • B) Repetition and pattern extension
  • C) Drawing skills
  • D) Spacing

46.                       Completing a Rangoli or Kolam enhances:

  • A) Language skills
  • B) Spatial awareness and pattern recognition
  • C) Speed reading
  • D) Writing skills

47.                       Local festivals like Makar Sankranti are used in lessons to:

  • A) Only celebrate
  • B) Teach cultural awareness and seasonal patterns
  • C) Only do art
  • D) Ignore tradition

48.                       In “How Many Boxes,” counting from 31 to 50 promotes:

  • A) Writing numbers only
  • B) Number recognition and counting skills
  • C) Memorization only
  • D) Only backward counting

49.                       The pattern “A X X A X” is an example of:

  • A) Counting pattern
  • B) Repetitive and alternating pattern
  • C) Letter sequence
  • D) Numbers only

50.                       Counting the number of mirrors Ankita used helps develop:

  • A) Listening skills
  • B) Counting and observation skills
  • C) Writing skills
  • D) Memorization

51.                       Which feature best describes the Warli painting shown in the lesson?

  • A) Realistic scenes
  • B) Geometric patterns and stick figures
  • C) Abstract letters
  • D) Numbers only

52.                       Extending a given number pattern aids learners in:

  • A) Writing skills only
  • B) Pattern recognition and continuation
  • C) Only memorizing
  • D) Vocal skills only

53.                       The main objective in “Fill the Missing Number” exercises is:

  • A) Improving handwriting
  • B) Predicting and understanding numerical order
  • C) Guessing only
  • D) Memorizing charts

54.                       Creating patterns with flowers, pebbles, and objects strengthens:

  • A) Reading skills
  • B) Fine motor and cognitive pattern skills
  • C) Only art
  • D) Only memorization

55.                       How does discussing festival patterns help children?

  • A) Only art appreciation
  • B) Understanding symmetry, culture, and community
  • C) Silent sitting
  • D) Only writing

56.                       Using a number line to jump forward and backward equips children with:

  • A) Drawing skills
  • B) Addition and subtraction strategies
  • C) Language skills
  • D) Memorization

57.                       “Collect and arrange” activities in lessons promote:

  • A) Quick memorization
  • B) Exploration and hands-on learning
  • C) Silent classroom behavior
  • D) Writing speed

58.                       Number flashcards are used to teach:

  • A) Instant number recognition (Subitization)
  • B) Only writing speed
  • C) Only calculation
  • D) Strict counting only

59.                       Creating a slide and ladder game with numbers helps children learn:

  • A) Board game skills only
  • B) Number sequence and strategic thinking
  • C) Memorizing rules only
  • D) Speed reading

60.                       When children create patterns with clapping or foot stamping, it develops:

  • A) Memorizing numbers
  • B) Rhythm, pattern recognition and coordination
  • C) Only artistic skills
  • D) Language only

LESSON : How do I Spend My day? & How Many Times?


Child Development & Pedagogy (5 Questions)

1.    According to Piaget, children in the Preoperational stage primarily think:

o    A) Abstractly

o    B) Logically

o    C) Egocentrically

o    D) Hypothetically

2.    Vygotsky’s theory emphasizes that learning is best when:

o    A) Done independently

o    B) Supported by social interaction and guidance

o    C) Based on imitation only

o    D) Through rote learning

3.    An important feature of Kohlberg’s theory is:

o    A) Physical growth stages

o    B) Stages of moral development

o    C) Language acquisition

o    D) Memory development

4.    Inclusive education encourages:

o    A) Segregated classrooms for special needs children

o    B) Integrating all children in regular classrooms with support

o    C) Focusing only on high achievers

o    D) Fixed curricula regardless of learner needs

5.    Gender sensitivity in classrooms involves:

o    A) Reinforcing stereotypes

o    B) Providing equal learning opportunities irrespective of gender

o    C) Ignoring gender concerns

o    D) Favoring boys over girls


Mathematics Pedagogy (5 Questions)

6.    Activity-based learning in math helps children to:

o    A) Memorize formulas

o    B) Understand concepts through hands-on experience

o    C) Listen passively

o    D) Write sums faster

7.    Error analysis in math teaching is important because:

o    A) It grades students

o    B) It identifies misconceptions to help correct learning

o    C) It punishes mistakes

o    D) It wastes time

8.    Which method helps children understand addition better?

o    A) Counting all objects repeatedly

o    B) Counting on from the larger number

o    C) Guessing the sum

o    D) Memorizing sums

9.    Using real-life examples in math problem-solving:

o    A) Confuses children

o    B) Makes learning meaningful and applicable

o    C) Is unnecessary

o    D) Only for advanced learners

10.                       Formative assessment in math is characterized by:

o    A) Single end-term tests

o    B) Continuous monitoring and feedback

o    C) No evaluation

o    D) Speed-based tests


NEP 2020 Related (5 Questions)

11.                       NEP 2020’s approach to foundational literacy advocates:

o    A) Rote memorization of alphabets

o    B) Play-based and experiential learning

o    C) Competitive exams for young children

o    D) Ignoring mother tongue

12.                       According to NEP 2020, medium of instruction should initially be:

o    A) English only

o    B) Mother tongue or regional language

o    C) Hindi only

o    D) International language

13.                       NEP 2020 recommends assessment should be:

o    A) Summative only

o    B) Continuous and competency-based

o    C) Based on grades only

o    D) Competitive exams only

14.                       Multilingualism in NEP 2020 suggests:

o    A) Learning only one language at school

o    B) Promoting learning multiple languages including mother tongue

o    C) Teaching only English

o    D) No language learning reforms

15.                       NEP 2020 promotes parental and community involvement in:

o    A) Secondary education only

o    B) Early childhood and foundational stages

o    C) University education

o    D) No involvement needed


Content-Based Questions from Provided Lessons (20 Questions)

16.                       In “A Visit to an Amusement Park,” if 3 children can sit in each toy train bogie and there are 3 bogies, how many children can sit in total?

o    A) 6

o    B) 9

o    C) 12

o    D) 15

17.                       The big wheel has 5 compartments with 4 children each. What is the total number of children sitting in it?

o    A) 15

o    B) 18

o    C) 20

o    D) 25

18.                       If each plate of jalebi has 3 pieces and there are 6 plates, how many pieces are there altogether?

o    A) 12

o    B) 15

o    C) 18

o    D) 20

19.                       How many wheels would there be if there are 3 cycles at home?

o    A) 3

o    B) 4

o    C) 6

o    D) 8

20.                       In the “Travelling in the Bus” activity, if there are 9 people and each person carries 2 bottles, how many bottles are there?

o    A) 16

o    B) 18

o    C) 18

o    D) 20

21.                       Cheenu bought 2 sets of erasers with 4 in each, how many erasers did he have in total?

o    A) 6

o    B) 8

o    C) 10

o    D) 12

22.                       If 3 packs contain 5 pencils each, what is the total number of pencils?

o    A) 10

o    B) 13

o    C) 15

o    D) 20

23.                       How many apples are there if 3 sets have 3 apples each?

o    A) 6

o    B) 8

o    C) 9

o    D) 12

24.                       What activity should children do to find the total number of wheels in cycles?

o    A) Guessing

o    B) Counting wheels of each cycle and adding

o    C) Drawing cycles

o    D) Only talking about wheels

25.                       In “How Do I Spend My Day,” when does Pihu brush her teeth?

o    A) At night only

o    B) Morning and night

o    C) Afternoon only

o    D) Before lunch only

26.                       What season is it when Pihu plays outside with friends in bright sunshine?

o    A) Winter

o    B) Summer

o    C) Monsoon

o    D) Spring

27.                       Which activity is usually done in the morning according to Pihu?

o    A) Playing with friends

o    B) Yoga or exercise

o    C) Reading at night

o    D) Dinner

28.                       How does the lesson suggest children identify seasons?

o    A) By colors alone

o    B) By matching objects and weather conditions

o    C) By food only

o    D) By clothes only

29.                       Which season is associated with rain and umbrellas as per the lesson?

o    A) Winter

o    B) Summer

o    C) Monsoon

o    D) Spring

30.                       What do children do before going to sleep in the lesson?

o    A) Eat lunch

o    B) Play football

o    C) Read a storybook

o    D) Sweep room

31.                       Which time of day is described by the sun setting and the sky turning dark?

o    A) Morning

o    B) Evening

o    C) Afternoon

o    D) Night

32.                       Which activity does Pihu do after coming back from school?

o    A) Play with friends only

o    B) Take rest for some time

o    C) Study only

o    D) Household chores

33.                       How many children can sit together on the horse swing as per the lesson?

o    A) 2

o    B) 4

o    C) 3

o    D) 5

34.                       Children are asked to find the total number of cycles at home to learn:

o    A) Drawing

o    B) Addition and counting

o    C) Guessing numbers

o    D) Division

35.                       Total children riding in 3 toy train bogies with 3 children each is:

o    A) 6

o    B) 9

o    C) 12

                D) 15

 LESSON: How Much Can We Spend? & So Many Toys

Child Development & Pedagogy (6 Questions)

1.    According to Piaget, children in the Concrete Operational Stage can:

o    A) Think abstractly

o    B) Perform logical operations on concrete objects

o    C) Only imitate adults

o    D) Use symbolic thinking only

2.    Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is:

o    A) The skills a child can do independently

o    B) The skills a child can do with guidance

o    C) Skills beyond learning

o    D) All skills mastered already

3.    Kohlberg’s theory deals with:

o    A) Language development

o    B) Moral development stages

o    C) Physical growth

o    D) Emotional expression

4.    Inclusive education promotes:

o    A) Segregation of differently-abled children

o    B) Teaching all children together with proper support

o    C) Only gifted children education

o    D) Fixed curricula for all

5.    Gender sensitivity in classrooms means:

o    A) Reinforce stereotypes

o    B) Provide equal opportunities and respect regardless of gender

o    C) Avoid gender discussion altogether

o    D) Favor boys in participation

6.    Constructivist learning theory suggests:

o    A) Passive listening for learning

o    B) Active discovery and experience-based learning

o    C) Only memorization

o    D) Strict discipline methods


Mathematics Pedagogy (7 Questions)

7.    Activity-based learning helps children mainly by:

o    A) Increasing rote memorization

o    B) Providing hands-on experience to understand concepts

o    C) Forcing silent repetition

o    D) Speed calculation training

8.    To identify misconceptions in math, teachers should use:

o    A) Tests only

o    B) Error analysis and formative assessments

o    C) Punishment for errors

o    D) Oral drills only

9.    The best way to teach addition of 12 + 4 to young learners is:

o    A) Counting all objects again

o    B) Counting up from 12

o    C) Memorizing sum

o    D) Guessing number

10.                       Real-life examples in math problem-solving promote:

o    A) Passive learning

o    B) Better understanding and application

o    C) Confusion

o    D) Memorization only

11.                       Formative assessment is:

o    A) A final exam

o    B) Continuous feedback during learning

o    C) Oral test only

o    D) Speed test

12.                       Use of manipulatives in math aids:

o    A) Writing speed

o    B) Concrete understanding of abstract ideas

o    C) Silence in class

o    D) Rote memorization

13.                       Collaborative group work in math enhances:

o    A) Competition

o    B) Peer learning and reasoning

o    C) Silence only

o    D) Individual memorization


NEP 2020 Related (7 Questions)

14.                       NEP 2020 proposes foundational literacy should be based on:

o    A) Textbooks only

o    B) Play and activity-centered learning

o    C) Annual exams

o    D) Memorization

15.                       Medium of instruction in early years according to NEP 2020 should be:

o    A) English only

o    B) Mother tongue or regional language

o    C) Hindi only

o    D) Language of choice only

16.                       Assessment reforms under NEP 2020 emphasize:

o    A) High-stakes exams only

o    B) Continuous and competency-based evaluation

o    C) Oral exams only

o    D) No assessment

17.                       Multilingualism as per NEP 2020 means:

o    A) One language for all

o    B) Learning in multiple languages including mother tongue

o    C) English only

o    D) No language focus

18.                       Parental involvement under NEP 2020 is:

o    A) Not important

o    B) Encouraged in early childhood education

o    C) Only administrative

o    D) Recommended for higher education

19.                       NEP 2020 encourages usage of ICT for:

o    A) Only administrative purposes

o    B) Enhancing teaching-learning and assessment

o    C) No use of ICT

o    D) Only offline learning

20.                       The foundational stage in NEP 2020 covers which age group?

o    A) 8-14 years

o    B) 3-8 years

o    C) 14-18 years

o    D) 0-3 years


Content-Based Questions from Provided Lessons (10 Questions)

21.                       In the “So Many Toys” lesson, which toy is least in number?

o    A) Dolls

o    B) Cars

o    C) Elephants

o    D) Teddy Bears

22.                       What colour of flowers is most in number in the “Colourful Flowers” lesson?

o    A) Blue

o    B) Orange

o    C) Red

o    D) Purple

23.                       Fill in the sentence: The number of dolls is ___ the number of cars.

o    A) More than

o    B) Equal to

o    C) Less than

o    D) Not related

24.                       Kopal arranged number cards and Anaya hid them with bowls. This activity helps children learn:

o    A) Reading only

o    B) Number recognition and memory

o    C) Writing only

o    D) Drawing only

25.                       How many logs did Anaya count in the picture?

o    A) 2

o    B) 3

o    C) 4

o    D) 5

26.                       In the “How Much Can We Spend?” lesson, how much money is needed to buy a toy car costing 14 if you have 10?

o    A) 2

o    B) 3

o    C) 4

o    D) 5

27.                       Riya and Sahil together have 30 rupees. Which toys can they buy?

o    A) Toys costing 10 only

o    B) Toys costing 20 and below

o    C) Toys costing 30 and above

o    D) No toys

28.                       How many 5 rupee coins make 20?

o    A) 2

o    B) 4

o    C) 3

o    D) 5

29.                       Playing the shopping game with paper money helps children understand:

o    A) Drawing skills

o    B) Counting money and transactions

o    C) Writing skills

o    D) Art skills

30.                       Which skill is developed by making a card with a border of colourful flowers?

o    A) Counting only

o    B) Fine motor and aesthetic skills

o    C) Language skills

o    D) Mathematical problem solving

 

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