WB PRIMARY TET 2026–28

500 Most Important Questions

PART 1 — CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PEDAGOGY

Questions 1–100

SECTION A — CHILD DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING

Q1.

Which statement best describes the relationship between development and learning?

A. Development and learning are completely independent processes.
B. Learning occurs only after development is complete.
C. Development and learning influence each other.
D. Development is determined only by heredity.

Answer: C

Explanation: Development and learning are interrelated. A child's developmental level influences learning, while learning experiences can also promote development.

Exam Focus: Development and Learning
Type: Concept / PYQ Pattern

Q2.

Which of the following is a characteristic of child development?

A. It occurs at exactly the same rate in all children.
B. It is a continuous process.
C. It stops completely after childhood.
D. It is determined only by the school environment.

Answer: B

Explanation: Development is a continuous process, although its rate may vary among children.

Exam Focus: Principles of Development
Type: Concept

Q3.

A teacher notices that two children of the same age have different levels of language development. The best explanation is:

A. All children should develop identically at the same age.
B. Individual differences are a natural feature of development.
C. One of the children must have a learning disability.
D. The slower child should be held back.

Answer: B

Explanation: Children differ in their developmental pace because of biological, social, cultural and environmental factors.

Exam Focus: Individual Differences
Type: Classroom Application

Q4.

Which principle of development suggests that development proceeds from the head towards the lower parts of the body?

A. Proximodistal principle
B. Cephalocaudal principle
C. General-to-specific principle
D. Simple-to-complex principle

Answer: B

Explanation: The cephalocaudal principle describes development proceeding from the head downward.

Exam Focus: Principles of Development
Type: Concept

Q5.

The principle that development proceeds from the centre of the body towards the extremities is called:

A. Cephalocaudal
B. Proximodistal
C. Sequential development
D. Reciprocal development

Answer: B

Explanation: Proximodistal development proceeds from the centre of the body outward.

Q6.

Which factor best explains why children raised in different environments may show differences in development?

A. Only heredity
B. Only intelligence
C. Interaction between heredity and environment
D. Only formal education

Answer: C

Explanation: Development results from the complex interaction of hereditary factors and environmental experiences.

Q7.

A child's development is best understood as:

A. A process determined entirely before birth
B. A process influenced by biological and environmental factors
C. A process controlled entirely by teachers
D. A process that ends when the child enters school

Answer: B

Q8.

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a principle of development?

A. Development is continuous.
B. Development follows a sequence.
C. All children develop at exactly the same rate.
D. Development involves multiple dimensions.

Answer: C

Q9.

A teacher should be aware of developmental differences among children primarily because:

A. children should be placed in permanent ability groups.
B. teaching should respond to learners' varying needs.
C. slower learners cannot learn effectively.
D. children of the same age should always receive different curricula.

Answer: B

Q10.

Which statement about development is most appropriate?

A. Development is only physical growth.
B. Development includes physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes.
C. Development is measurable only through examinations.
D. Development is unrelated to social experiences.

Answer: B

SECTION B — HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT

Q11.

A child's abilities are most appropriately understood as resulting from:

A. heredity alone
B. environment alone
C. interaction between heredity and environment
D. school examinations alone

Answer: C

Q12.

Which of the following is an example of an environmental influence on development?

A. Genetic inheritance
B. Chromosomal structure
C. Quality of interaction with caregivers
D. Biological sex determined at conception

Answer: C

Q13.

A teacher believes that "a child is born intelligent and nothing can be done to improve his or her learning." This belief ignores the importance of:

A. heredity
B. environmental experiences and learning
C. physical growth
D. maturation

Answer: B

Q14.

Which classroom practice reflects an appropriate understanding of heredity and environment?

A. Assuming ability is fixed
B. Providing opportunities for all children to learn and develop
C. Teaching only high-achieving children
D. Labelling children according to family background

Answer: B

Q15.

A child from a disadvantaged background performs poorly initially. The teacher should:

A. assume the child has low intelligence.
B. reduce expectations permanently.
C. provide appropriate support and learning opportunities.
D. compare the child publicly with high achievers.

Answer: C

Exam Focus: Environment and Learning
Type: Classroom Application

SECTION C — SOCIALISATION

Q16.

Socialisation refers primarily to:

A. memorising school lessons
B. learning the norms, values and behaviours of one's society
C. developing physical strength
D. acquiring only academic knowledge

Answer: B

Q17.

Which of the following plays an important role in children's socialisation?

A. Family
B. Peers
C. School
D. All of the above

Answer: D

Q18.

A teacher who encourages children to work cooperatively is primarily promoting:

A. social development
B. physical growth
C. rote learning
D. competition only

Answer: A

Q19.

According to a child-centred approach, the teacher's role is primarily that of:

A. an unquestionable authority
B. a facilitator of learning
C. a strict examiner
D. the only source of knowledge

Answer: B

Q20.

Which classroom practice best promotes positive socialisation?

A. Encouraging respectful peer interaction
B. Publicly humiliating children
C. Rewarding only individual competition
D. Preventing children from discussing ideas

Answer: A

SECTION D — PIAGET AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Q21.

According to Jean Piaget, children actively construct knowledge through:

A. passive listening
B. interaction with their environment
C. memorisation alone
D. punishment

Answer: B

Q22.

Piaget's theory describes cognitive development as occurring through:

A. four major stages
B. two stages
C. six fixed stages
D. one continuous stage

Answer: A

Q23.

The sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory occurs approximately during:

A. Birth to 2 years
B. 2–7 years
C. 7–11 years
D. 11 years onwards

Answer: A

Q24.

A child understands that an object continues to exist even when it is hidden. This demonstrates:

A. conservation
B. object permanence
C. egocentrism
D. reversibility

Answer: B

Q25.

The pre-operational stage is approximately:

A. 0–2 years
B. 2–7 years
C. 7–11 years
D. 12–18 years

Answer: B

Q26.

A major characteristic of the pre-operational stage is:

A. abstract reasoning
B. symbolic representation
C. formal logic
D. scientific hypothesis testing

Answer: B

Q27.

A child believes that everyone sees the world exactly as he or she does. Piaget would describe this as:

A. conservation
B. egocentrism
C. accommodation
D. equilibration

Answer: B

Q28.

The concrete operational stage generally occurs during:

A. 0–2 years
B. 2–7 years
C. 7–11 years
D. 15–20 years

Answer: C

Q29.

A child can understand that the amount of water remains the same when it is poured from a short wide glass into a tall narrow glass. This demonstrates:

A. egocentrism
B. conservation
C. animism
D. imitation

Answer: B

Q30.

According to Piaget, formal operational thinking involves:

A. reflexive behaviour only
B. symbolic play only
C. abstract and hypothetical reasoning
D. inability to think logically

Answer: C

Q31.

Which teaching practice is most consistent with Piaget's constructivist perspective?

A. Providing opportunities for children to explore and discover
B. Asking children to memorise every answer
C. Giving the correct answer before allowing investigation
D. Discouraging children's questions

Answer: A

Q32.

When a child uses an existing mental structure to understand a new experience, Piaget calls this:

A. accommodation
B. assimilation
C. maturation
D. imitation

Answer: B

Q33.

When a child modifies an existing mental structure because a new experience cannot fit into it, this is:

A. assimilation
B. accommodation
C. reinforcement
D. conditioning

Answer: B

Q34.

The process of restoring cognitive balance between assimilation and accommodation is called:

A. conditioning
B. equilibration
C. imitation
D. socialisation

Answer: B

Q35.

A primary teacher gives children different objects and asks them to classify them according to shape, size and colour. This activity particularly supports:

A. concrete operational thinking
B. rote memorisation
C. reflex development
D. formal operational thinking only

Answer: A

SECTION E — VYGOTSKY AND SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM

Q36.

Lev Vygotsky emphasised the importance of:

A. social interaction in cognitive development
B. heredity alone
C. memorisation
D. punishment

Answer: A

Q37.

The "Zone of Proximal Development" refers to:

A. what a child can never learn
B. the difference between what a child can do independently and what the child can do with assistance
C. the child's physical development
D. the child's examination score

Answer: B

Q38.

A teacher gives temporary support to help a child solve a problem independently. This support is commonly described as:

A. scaffolding
B. conditioning
C. punishment
D. maturation

Answer: A

Q39.

Which statement best reflects Vygotsky's view?

A. Learning is purely an individual process.
B. Social interaction can contribute significantly to learning.
C. Children learn only through direct experience.
D. Language has no role in cognitive development.

Answer: B

Q40.

A teacher pairs a more competent learner with another learner who needs support. This practice is most closely related to:

A. social constructivism
B. maturation theory
C. classical conditioning
D. fixed intelligence

Answer: A

SECTION F — KOHLBERG AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT

Q41.

Lawrence Kohlberg is primarily associated with:

A. moral development
B. language development
C. physical development
D. psychomotor development

Answer: A

Q42.

A child behaves well mainly because he or she wants to avoid punishment. This is characteristic of:

A. pre-conventional morality
B. conventional morality
C. post-conventional morality
D. autonomous morality only

Answer: A

Q43.

At the conventional level of moral development, behaviour is strongly influenced by:

A. social approval and rules
B. reflexes
C. sensory development
D. genetic inheritance

Answer: A

Q44.

A teacher asks students to discuss a moral dilemma and justify their decisions. This activity can promote:

A. moral reasoning
B. rote learning
C. physical development
D. sensory development

Answer: A

SECTION G — INTELLIGENCE AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Q45.

Which statement about intelligence is most appropriate for a primary teacher?

A. Intelligence is a single fixed ability.
B. Children may demonstrate abilities in different ways.
C. Intelligence can be determined solely by examination marks.
D. Children with low marks cannot develop their abilities.

Answer: B

Q46.

Howard Gardner is associated with the theory of:

A. Multiple Intelligences
B. Classical Conditioning
C. Moral Development
D. Cognitive Development Stages

Answer: A

Q47.

A child is highly skilled at understanding melodies and rhythm. Gardner's theory would associate this primarily with:

A. linguistic intelligence
B. musical intelligence
C. bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence
D. interpersonal intelligence

Answer: B

Q48.

A child easily understands the feelings and intentions of other people. This is most closely related to:

A. interpersonal intelligence
B. spatial intelligence
C. logical intelligence
D. musical intelligence

Answer: A

Q49.

A teacher uses drawing, discussion, movement and hands-on activities while teaching the same concept. This approach recognises:

A. individual differences in learning
B. fixed intelligence
C. the superiority of one learning method
D. the irrelevance of learner diversity

Answer: A

Q50.

Which practice is least appropriate when dealing with individual differences?

A. Providing varied learning opportunities
B. Using flexible teaching strategies
C. Labelling children permanently as "weak" or "intelligent"
D. Providing additional support where necessary

Answer: C

SECTION H — GENDER AND EDUCATION

Q51.

Which of the following is an example of gender stereotyping?

A. Encouraging every child to participate in science activities
B. Assuming boys are naturally better at mathematics than girls
C. Allowing children to choose activities
D. Giving equal opportunities to boys and girls

Answer: B

Q52.

A teacher always asks boys to move classroom furniture and girls to decorate the classroom. This practice:

A. promotes gender equality
B. challenges stereotypes
C. reinforces gender stereotypes
D. has no educational significance

Answer: C

Q53.

An inclusive classroom should:

A. assign activities according to traditional gender roles.
B. provide equal learning opportunities to all children.
C. encourage boys to lead and girls to follow.
D. separate children according to gender whenever possible.

Answer: B

Q54.

Gender bias in textbooks can be reduced by:

A. representing people in diverse roles
B. showing only men as professionals
C. showing only women performing domestic work
D. avoiding female characters entirely

Answer: A

SECTION I — INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Q55.

Inclusive education primarily means:

A. educating children with disabilities separately
B. educating diverse learners together with appropriate support
C. teaching only high-performing children
D. giving identical instruction to every child regardless of need

Answer: B

Q56.

A child with a visual impairment joins a mainstream classroom. The teacher should first:

A. exclude the child from activities
B. identify appropriate adaptations and support
C. lower all learning expectations
D. ask the child not to participate

Answer: B

Q57.

Which practice supports inclusive education?

A. Flexible teaching strategies
B. Permanent segregation
C. Public labelling
D. Ignoring individual needs

Answer: A

Q58.

A child has difficulty reading despite receiving regular instruction. The teacher should first:

A. label the child as lazy
B. investigate the child's learning difficulty and provide appropriate support
C. punish the child
D. remove the child from the classroom

Answer: B

Q59.

A child with dyslexia may particularly experience difficulty with:

A. reading and spelling
B. physical growth
C. hearing
D. eyesight in every case

Answer: A

Q60.

Which approach is most appropriate for a child experiencing learning difficulties?

A. Remedial and supportive instruction
B. Punishment
C. Ignoring the difficulty
D. Public comparison

Answer: A

SECTION J — LEARNING AND MOTIVATION

Q61.

Which is an example of intrinsic motivation?

A. Reading because one enjoys learning
B. Studying only to receive a prize
C. Completing homework to avoid punishment
D. Learning to obtain a certificate

Answer: A

Q62.

A teacher wants to increase children's intrinsic motivation. Which strategy is most appropriate?

A. Encourage curiosity and meaningful participation
B. Threaten children with punishment
C. Give rewards for every small action
D. Compare children publicly

Answer: A

Q63.

Which classroom environment is most conducive to meaningful learning?

A. Fear and punishment
B. Respect, participation and encouragement
C. Constant competition
D. Silence and passive listening only

Answer: B

Q64.

A student makes a mistake while solving a mathematics problem. The best teacher response is:

A. "You are weak in mathematics."
B. "Let's examine where your reasoning changed and try again."
C. Punish the student.
D. Give the answer immediately.

Answer: B

Exam Focus: Errors as a part of learning
Type: High-Priority Classroom Application

Q65.

Which statement about mistakes is most consistent with a constructivist approach?

A. Mistakes always indicate failure.
B. Mistakes can provide information about children's thinking.
C. Mistakes should always be punished.
D. Mistakes should be ignored.

Answer: B

SECTION K — COGNITION AND LEARNING

Q66.

Learning is most meaningful when children:

A. connect new knowledge with previous experiences
B. memorise without understanding
C. remain passive
D. avoid asking questions

Answer: A

Q67.

A teacher begins a lesson by asking children what they already know about plants. This helps the teacher identify:

A. prior knowledge
B. IQ only
C. physical development
D. personality type

Answer: A

Q68.

Children's "alternative conceptions" refer to:

A. their existing ideas or explanations, which may differ from scientifically accepted concepts
B. their examination scores
C. their physical characteristics
D. their handwriting styles

Answer: A

Q69.

A child believes that heavier objects always fall faster than lighter objects. The teacher should:

A. simply tell the child the answer
B. design an activity allowing the child to examine the idea
C. punish the child
D. ignore the misconception

Answer: B

Q70.

Which teaching strategy best promotes higher-order thinking?

A. Asking children to memorise definitions only
B. Asking them to analyse, explain and justify their answers
C. Requiring repetition without understanding
D. Providing answers before questions

Answer: B

SECTION L — ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Q71.

The primary purpose of formative assessment is to:

A. rank children permanently
B. improve teaching and learning during the learning process
C. determine school admission
D. punish weak students

Answer: B

Q72.

Which is an example of formative assessment?

A. Asking questions during a lesson and using responses to modify teaching
B. Only the final annual examination
C. A board examination
D. A final certificate

Answer: A

Q73.

Assessment for learning primarily means:

A. assessment used to support further learning
B. assessment used only for ranking
C. assessment conducted only at the end of the year
D. assessment used to punish children

Answer: A

Q74.

A teacher gives a short test before beginning a new unit to identify what children already know. This is:

A. diagnostic assessment
B. summative assessment
C. final evaluation
D. certification

Answer: A

Q75.

A diagnostic assessment is particularly useful for:

A. identifying learning gaps and difficulties
B. ranking students permanently
C. replacing classroom teaching
D. deciding children's social status

Answer: A

Q76.

Which assessment practice is most child-friendly?

A. Using multiple forms of evidence to understand learning
B. Depending exclusively on one final examination
C. Publicly displaying children's ranks
D. Punishing children for low scores

Answer: A

Q77.

A teacher maintains samples of a child's work over several months to understand progress. This is an example of:

A. portfolio assessment
B. intelligence testing
C. punishment
D. aptitude testing

Answer: A

Q78.

Which question encourages higher-order thinking?

A. What is the definition of evaporation?
B. Name three states of matter.
C. Why might clothes dry faster on a windy day? Explain your reasoning.
D. Write the word "evaporation."

Answer: C

SECTION M — CLASSROOM PEDAGOGY

Q79.

A child asks a question unrelated to the current lesson. The teacher should preferably:

A. discourage questioning
B. acknowledge the question and connect it to learning where possible
C. punish the child
D. tell the child never to ask questions

Answer: B

Q80.

A child gives an unexpected answer to a question. The teacher should:

A. immediately mark it wrong without discussion
B. ask the child to explain the reasoning
C. ridicule the answer
D. prevent further participation

Answer: B

Q81.

Which classroom practice is most learner-centred?

A. Teacher speaks throughout the lesson
B. Children investigate, discuss and construct understanding
C. Children copy notes silently throughout the period
D. Teacher gives answers to every question

Answer: B

Q82.

Group work is educationally valuable because it can:

A. eliminate individual differences
B. promote interaction, cooperation and peer learning
C. ensure that only the best student learns
D. replace the teacher completely

Answer: B

Q83.

A teacher wants to encourage critical thinking. Which question is most appropriate?

A. What is the answer?
B. Who wrote this definition?
C. Why do you think this happened? Give reasons.
D. Copy this sentence.

Answer: C

Q84.

Which teaching strategy is most appropriate for young children?

A. Connecting concepts with concrete experiences
B. Relying entirely on abstract lectures
C. Avoiding activities
D. Teaching only through memorisation

Answer: A

Q85.

A teacher notices that children are losing interest during a lesson. The most appropriate response is to:

A. increase punishment
B. reconsider the teaching strategy and make learning more engaging
C. blame the children
D. give more homework

Answer: B

SECTION N — CHILD-CENTRED AND PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION

Q86.

A child-centred classroom gives importance to:

A. children's experiences and active participation
B. teacher authority alone
C. rote memorisation
D. strict silence

Answer: A

Q87.

Which practice is least consistent with progressive education?

A. Learning through activities
B. Connecting learning with children's experiences
C. Encouraging inquiry
D. Rote memorisation as the primary method

Answer: D

Q88.

A teacher allows students to choose between drawing, writing or explaining orally to demonstrate understanding. This reflects:

A. flexible and learner-centred assessment
B. rigid teaching
C. punishment-based pedagogy
D. fixed intelligence

Answer: A

Q89.

Which is the best role of a teacher in a constructivist classroom?

A. Sole provider of information
B. Facilitator who creates opportunities for children to construct knowledge
C. Strict controller
D. Examiner only

Answer: B

Q90.

Children's questions in a classroom should be viewed as:

A. interruptions that should be stopped
B. opportunities to understand their thinking
C. signs of indiscipline
D. evidence that teaching has failed

Answer: B

SECTION O — SPECIAL PEDAGOGICAL SITUATIONS

Q91.

A child consistently finishes classroom tasks much earlier than classmates and asks for more challenging activities. The teacher should:

A. give the child more of the same repetitive work
B. provide appropriately challenging enrichment activities
C. ask the child to stop working
D. ignore the child

Answer: B

Q92.

A gifted learner should ideally be:

A. ignored because the child can learn independently
B. given opportunities for enrichment and deeper learning
C. assigned only routine worksheets
D. prevented from helping peers

Answer: B

Q93.

A child frequently disrupts the class. Before deciding on punishment, the teacher should:

A. investigate possible reasons behind the behaviour
B. immediately expel the child
C. label the child as bad
D. ignore the behaviour completely

Answer: A

Q94.

Which approach is most appropriate for classroom discipline?

A. Fear and punishment
B. Clear expectations, positive relationships and appropriate guidance
C. Public humiliation
D. Physical punishment

Answer: B

Q95.

A child is reluctant to answer questions because previous classmates laughed at his/her mistakes. The teacher should:

A. force the child to answer publicly
B. create a safe environment where mistakes are treated as part of learning
C. stop asking the child questions permanently
D. punish classmates only

Answer: B

Q96.

A teacher finds that several children have misunderstood the same concept. The best next step is to:

A. blame the children
B. analyse their misconceptions and modify instruction
C. move immediately to the next chapter
D. give more homework without explanation

Answer: B

Q97.

Which teacher behaviour best supports children's self-esteem?

A. Comparing children publicly
B. Recognising effort and progress while providing constructive feedback
C. Using insulting labels
D. Announcing the lowest scores publicly

Answer: B

Q98.

A child who usually performs well suddenly performs poorly. The teacher should first:

A. assume the child has become lazy
B. investigate possible academic, emotional or environmental factors
C. punish the child
D. lower the child's permanent grade

Answer: B

Q99.

Which statement best represents an effective teacher?

A. An effective teacher uses one teaching method for all children.
B. An effective teacher adapts teaching according to learners' needs.
C. An effective teacher focuses only on high achievers.
D. An effective teacher avoids assessment.

Answer: B

Q100.

A teacher wants to create a classroom where every child feels valued. Which practice is most appropriate?

A. Treating all children identically regardless of their needs
B. Respecting diversity and providing equitable opportunities to participate and learn
C. Giving attention only to high achievers
D. Grouping children permanently according to ability

Answer: B

PART 1 — QUICK ANSWER KEY

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
1	C	26	B	51	B	76	A
2	B	27	B	52	C	77	A
3	B	28	C	53	B	78	C
4	B	29	B	54	A	79	B
5	B	30	C	55	B	80	B
6	C	31	A	56	B	81	B
7	B	32	B	57	A	82	B
8	C	33	B	58	B	83	C
9	B	34	B	59	A	84	A
10	B	35	A	60	A	85	B
11	C	36	A	61	A	86	A
12	C	37	B	62	A	87	D
13	B	38	A	63	B	88	A
14	B	39	B	64	B	89	B
15	C	40	A	65	B	90	B
16	B	41	A	66	A	91	B
17	D	42	A	67	A	92	B
18	A	43	A	68	A	93	A
19	B	44	A	69	B	94	B
20	A	45	B	70	B	95	B
21	B	46	A	71	B	96	B
22	A	47	B	72	A	97	B
23	A	48	A	73	A	98	B
24	B	49	A	74	A	99	B
25	B	50	C	75	A	100	B

WB PRIMARY TET 2026–28

500 Most Important Questions

PART 2 — BENGALI LANGUAGE I

Questions 101–200

SECTION A — ভাষা বোঝার দক্ষতা ও অনুধাবন

Q101.

‘অরণ্য’ শব্দের সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?

A. পর্বত
B. বন
C. নদী
D. সাগর

Answer: B. বন

Q102.

‘আনন্দ’ শব্দের বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?

A. সুখ
B. উল্লাস
C. দুঃখ
D. উৎসব

Answer: C. দুঃখ

Q103.

‘অতি লোভে তাঁতি নষ্ট’—প্রবাদটির অর্থ কী?

A. বেশি পরিশ্রম করলে ক্ষতি হয়
B. অতিরিক্ত লোভ করলে ক্ষতি হয়
C. তাঁতিরা অলস হয়
D. বেশি অর্থ উপার্জন করা উচিত নয়

Answer: B

Q104.

‘যে অন্যের উপকার করে’—এক কথায় প্রকাশ কোনটি?

A. পরোপকারী
B. স্বার্থপর
C. নির্ভীক
D. দয়ালু

Answer: A. পরোপকারী

Q105.

‘আকাশ কুসুম’ বলতে বোঝায়—

A. আকাশের ফুল
B. অসম্ভব বা অবাস্তব কল্পনা
C. সুন্দর স্বপ্ন
D. প্রকৃতির সৌন্দর্য

Answer: B

Q106.

‘করুণ’ শব্দটির উপযুক্ত অর্থ কোনটি?

A. আনন্দময়
B. দুঃখজনক
C. রাগান্বিত
D. কঠিন

Answer: B

Q107.

‘নদী’ শব্দের বহুবচন কোনটি?

A. নদীসমূহ
B. নদীরা
C. নদীগণ
D. নদিবৃন্দ

Answer: A

Q108.

‘সে দ্রুত দৌড়ায়’—বাক্যে ‘দ্রুত’ কোন পদ?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. সর্বনাম
C. বিশেষণ
D. ক্রিয়াবিশেষণ

Answer: D

Q109.

‘সুন্দর ফুল’—এখানে ‘সুন্দর’ কোন পদ?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. বিশেষণ
C. ক্রিয়া
D. অব্যয়

Answer: B

Q110.

‘রাহুল স্কুলে যায়’—বাক্যে ‘রাহুল’ কোন পদ?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. সর্বনাম
C. বিশেষণ
D. ক্রিয়া

Answer: A

SECTION B — বর্ণ, শব্দ ও বানান

Q111.

নিচের কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান?

A. মুমুর্ষু
B. মুমূর্ষু
C. মুমূর্ষ
D. মুমুর্ষ

Answer: B

Q112.

নিচের কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান?

A. স্বাধীনতা
B. স্বাধিনতা
C. সাদীনতা
D. স্বাধিনোতা

Answer: A

Q113.

‘প্রয়োজন’ শব্দটির শুদ্ধ বানান কোনটি?

A. প্রয়জন
B. প্রয়োজন
C. প্রয়োযন
D. প্রযোজন

Answer: B

Q114.

‘ঋণ’ শব্দে কোন স্বরবর্ণ ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে?

A. উ
B. ঊ
C. ঋ
D. এ

Answer: C

Q115.

নিচের কোন শব্দটি তৎসম?

A. হাত
B. কান
C. সূর্য
D. ঘর

Answer: C

Q116.

‘হাত’ শব্দটি কোন শ্রেণির?

A. তৎসম
B. তদ্ভব
C. বিদেশি
D. অর্ধতৎসম

Answer: B

Q117.

‘আলমারি’ শব্দটি কোন ভাষা থেকে বাংলায় এসেছে?

A. আরবি
B. ফারসি
C. পর্তুগিজ
D. সংস্কৃত

Answer: C

Q118.

‘দরজা’ শব্দটির উৎস কোন ভাষা?

A. আরবি/ফারসি
B. সংস্কৃত
C. ইংরেজি
D. পর্তুগিজ

Answer: A

Q119.

‘বিদ্যালয়’ শব্দের সন্ধিবিচ্ছেদ কোনটি?

A. বিদ্যা + আলয়
B. বিদ + আলয়
C. বিদ্যা + লয়
D. বিদ + লয়

Answer: A

Q120.

‘হিমালয়’ শব্দের সন্ধিবিচ্ছেদ—

A. হিম + আলয়
B. হিমা + লয়
C. হিম + লয়
D. হিমাল + অয়

Answer: A

SECTION C — সমার্থক, বিপরীতার্থক ও শব্দার্থ

Q121.

‘সূর্য’-এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?

A. শশী
B. রবি
C. নিশা
D. ধরা

Answer: B

Q122.

‘চন্দ্র’-এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?

A. রবি
B. ভানু
C. শশী
D. অনল

Answer: C

Q123.

‘পৃথিবী’-এর সমার্থক শব্দ কোনটি?

A. ধরিত্রী
B. অম্বর
C. পবন
D. সলিল

Answer: A

Q124.

‘অন্ধকার’-এর বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ—

A. নিশা
B. আলো
C. ছায়া
D. রাত্রি

Answer: B

Q125.

‘স্থায়ী’-এর বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ—

A. দীর্ঘ
B. অস্থায়ী
C. স্থির
D. চিরন্তন

Answer: B

Q126.

‘নিন্দা’-এর বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ—

A. প্রশংসা
B. অভিযোগ
C. সমালোচনা
D. তিরস্কার

Answer: A

Q127.

‘কৃপণ’-এর বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ—

A. দরিদ্র
B. ধনী
C. দাতা
D. অভাবী

Answer: C

Q128.

‘নির্ভীক’-এর বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ—

A. সাহসী
B. ভীরু
C. শক্তিশালী
D. দুর্বল

Answer: B

Q129.

‘অনল’ শব্দের অর্থ—

A. জল
B. আগুন
C. বাতাস
D. মাটি

Answer: B

Q130.

‘পবন’ শব্দের অর্থ—

A. বাতাস
B. আগুন
C. জল
D. আকাশ

Answer: A

SECTION D — পদ ও বাক্য

Q131.

বাংলা ব্যাকরণে প্রধান পদ কয়টি?

A. তিনটি
B. চারটি
C. পাঁচটি
D. ছয়টি

Answer: C

Explanation: প্রচলিত বাংলা ব্যাকরণে বিশেষ্য, সর্বনাম, বিশেষণ, ক্রিয়া ও অব্যয়—এই পাঁচটি প্রধান পদ ধরা হয়।

Q132.

‘আমি’ কোন পদ?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. সর্বনাম
C. বিশেষণ
D. ক্রিয়া

Answer: B

Q133.

‘লাল ফুল’—এখানে ‘লাল’ কী?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. সর্বনাম
C. বিশেষণ
D. অব্যয়

Answer: C

Q134.

‘পাখি উড়ছে’—বাক্যে ক্রিয়াপদ কোনটি?

A. পাখি
B. উড়ছে
C. পাখি উড়
D. নেই

Answer: B

Q135.

‘এবং’ কোন পদ?

A. বিশেষ্য
B. বিশেষণ
C. অব্যয়
D. সর্বনাম

Answer: C

Q136.

‘রিনা বই পড়ে’—বাক্যটির কর্তা কে?

A. বই
B. পড়ে
C. রিনা
D. রিনা বই

Answer: C

Q137.

‘মা শিশুকে ডাকলেন’—এখানে ‘শিশুকে’ কোন কারক?

A. কর্তৃকারক
B. কর্মকারক
C. করণকারক
D. অধিকরণকারক

Answer: B

Q138.

‘কলম দিয়ে লিখি’—এখানে ‘কলম দিয়ে’ কোন কারক?

A. কর্ম
B. করণ
C. অপাদান
D. অধিকরণ

Answer: B

Q139.

‘ঘরে বসে পড়ছি’—‘ঘরে’ কোন কারক?

A. অধিকরণ
B. করণ
C. কর্ম
D. অপাদান

Answer: A

Q140.

‘গাছ থেকে ফল পড়ল’—‘গাছ থেকে’ কোন কারক?

A. করণ
B. অধিকরণ
C. অপাদান
D. সম্প্রদান

Answer: C

SECTION E — সন্ধি ও সমাস

Q141.

‘নরেন্দ্র’ শব্দের সন্ধিবিচ্ছেদ কোনটি?

A. নর + ইন্দ্র
B. নর + এন্দ্র
C. নরী + ইন্দ্র
D. নর + দ্র

Answer: A

Q142.

‘দেবালয়’ শব্দের সন্ধিবিচ্ছেদ—

A. দেব + আলয়
B. দেবা + লয়
C. দেব + লয়
D. দেবী + আলয়

Answer: A

Q143.

‘রাজপুত্র’ কোন সমাস?

A. দ্বন্দ্ব
B. কর্মধারয়
C. ষষ্ঠী তৎপুরুষ
D. বহুব্রীহি

Answer: C

Q144.

‘নীলকমল’ কোন সমাস?

A. কর্মধারয়
B. দ্বন্দ্ব
C. দ্বিগু
D. বহুব্রীহি

Answer: A

Q145.

‘মা-বাবা’ কোন সমাস?

A. দ্বন্দ্ব
B. তৎপুরুষ
C. বহুব্রীহি
D. অব্যয়ীভাব

Answer: A

Q146.

‘ত্রিভুজ’ কোন সমাস?

A. দ্বন্দ্ব
B. দ্বিগু
C. বহুব্রীহি
D. কর্মধারয়

Answer: B

Q147.

‘দশানন’ শব্দটি কোন সমাসের উদাহরণ?

A. দ্বন্দ্ব
B. দ্বিগু
C. বহুব্রীহি
D. অব্যয়ীভাব

Answer: C

Q148.

‘যথাসাধ্য’ কোন সমাস?

A. অব্যয়ীভাব
B. দ্বন্দ্ব
C. কর্মধারয়
D. দ্বিগু

Answer: A

SECTION F — ক্রিয়া ও কাল

Q149.

‘রাহুল খেলছে’—ক্রিয়াটি কোন কালের?

A. অতীত
B. বর্তমান ঘটমান
C. ভবিষ্যৎ
D. পুরাঘটিত অতীত

Answer: B

Q150.

‘সে গতকাল কলকাতায় গিয়েছিল’—ক্রিয়াটি কোন কালের?

A. বর্তমান
B. ভবিষ্যৎ
C. অতীত
D. বর্তমান ঘটমান

Answer: C

Q151.

‘আমি আগামীকাল যাব’—কোন কাল?

A. বর্তমান
B. অতীত
C. ভবিষ্যৎ
D. অতীত ঘটমান

Answer: C

Q152.

‘ছেলেটি বই পড়েছে’—কোন কাল?

A. পুরাঘটিত বর্তমান
B. সাধারণ বর্তমান
C. ভবিষ্যৎ
D. ঘটমান অতীত

Answer: A

SECTION G — বাগধারা ও প্রবাদ

Q153.

‘চোখে ধুলো দেওয়া’ অর্থ—

A. চোখে ধুলো পড়া
B. প্রতারণা করা
C. সাহায্য করা
D. ঘুমানো

Answer: B

Q154.

‘গাছে কাঁঠাল, গোঁফে তেল’ বলতে বোঝায়—

A. ফল খাওয়া
B. কাজ হওয়ার আগেই তার ফল ভোগের পরিকল্পনা করা
C. কৃষিকাজ করা
D. অতিরিক্ত পরিশ্রম করা

Answer: B

Q155.

‘হাত গুটিয়ে বসে থাকা’ অর্থ—

A. বিশ্রাম নেওয়া
B. নিষ্ক্রিয় থাকা
C. হাত পরিষ্কার করা
D. আনন্দ করা

Answer: B

Q156.

‘নাকে তেল দিয়ে ঘুমানো’ অর্থ—

A. নিশ্চিন্তে থাকা
B. অসুস্থ হওয়া
C. অলসভাবে কাজ করা
D. ঘুমের ওষুধ খাওয়া

Answer: A

Q157.

‘এক ঢিলে দুই পাখি’ বলতে বোঝায়—

A. দুটি পাখি ধরা
B. এক কাজে দুই ফল লাভ করা
C. পাখি শিকার করা
D. একসঙ্গে দুটি কাজ করা সম্ভব নয়

Answer: B

Q158.

‘অল্প বিদ্যা ভয়ংকরী’ প্রবাদটি কী বোঝায়?

A. অল্প জ্ঞান সবসময় উপকারী
B. অসম্পূর্ণ জ্ঞান বিপজ্জনক হতে পারে
C. বেশি পড়াশোনা ক্ষতিকর
D. বিদ্যা অর্জন করা উচিত নয়

Answer: B

SECTION H — ভাষা শিক্ষা ও ভাষা অর্জন

Q159.

শিশু সাধারণত ভাষা শেখার ক্ষেত্রে প্রথমে কোন দক্ষতা অর্জন করে?

A. লেখা
B. পড়া
C. শোনা
D. ব্যাকরণ বিশ্লেষণ

Answer: C

Q160.

ভাষা শিক্ষার চারটি মৌলিক দক্ষতা হলো—

A. শোনা, বলা, পড়া ও লেখা
B. দেখা, লেখা, আঁকা ও বলা
C. পড়া, মুখস্থ করা, বলা ও পরীক্ষা
D. শোনা, অনুবাদ, মুখস্থ ও লেখা

Answer: A

Q161.

প্রাথমিক স্তরে ভাষা শেখানোর ক্ষেত্রে কোনটি সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ?

A. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণের নিয়ম মুখস্থ করানো
B. ভাষার বাস্তব ব্যবহারের সুযোগ তৈরি করা
C. প্রতিদিন কঠিন শব্দ মুখস্থ করানো
D. কেবল লিখিত পরীক্ষা নেওয়া

Answer: B

Q162.

একটি শিশু বাড়িতে বাংলা এবং স্কুলে অন্য একটি ভাষা ব্যবহার করে। শিক্ষক কী করবেন?

A. শিশুর মাতৃভাষা ব্যবহার বন্ধ করতে বলবেন
B. শিশুর ভাষাগত বৈচিত্র্যকে সম্পদ হিসেবে ব্যবহার করবেন
C. শিশুকে আলাদা বসাবেন
D. শিশুকে শাস্তি দেবেন

Answer: B

Exam Focus: Multilingual Classroom

Q163.

ভাষা অর্জন বলতে প্রধানত বোঝায়—

A. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণ শেখা
B. স্বাভাবিক পরিবেশে ভাষা ব্যবহারের মাধ্যমে ভাষাগত দক্ষতা গড়ে ওঠা
C. অভিধান মুখস্থ করা
D. পরীক্ষায় বেশি নম্বর পাওয়া

Answer: B

Q164.

শিশুর ভাষাগত ভুলকে শিক্ষক কীভাবে দেখবেন?

A. সব ভুলের জন্য শাস্তি দেবেন
B. ভুলকে শেখার স্বাভাবিক অংশ হিসেবে বিশ্লেষণ করবেন
C. শিশুকে কথা বলতে দেবেন না
D. ভুল দেখলেই উত্তর বলে দেবেন

Answer: B

Q165.

একজন শিশু ‘গেলাম’ এর পরিবর্তে ‘গেলুম’ বলছে। শিক্ষক কী করবেন?

A. শিশুকে অপমান করবেন
B. ভাষাগত বিকাশের স্তর বিবেচনা করে সঠিক ভাষা ব্যবহারের সুযোগ দেবেন
C. শিশুকে কথা বলা বন্ধ করতে বলবেন
D. নম্বর কেটে দেবেন

Answer: B

Q166.

প্রাথমিক ভাষা শিক্ষায় গল্প বলা বিশেষভাবে কার্যকর কারণ এটি:

A. শুধু বানান শেখায়
B. শ্রবণ, কল্পনা, শব্দভাণ্ডার ও প্রকাশক্ষমতা বিকাশে সাহায্য করে
C. শুধু মুখস্থশক্তি বাড়ায়
D. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণ শেখায়

Answer: B

Q167.

শিশুদের পড়ার অভ্যাস গড়ে তুলতে সবচেয়ে কার্যকর পদ্ধতি কোনটি?

A. প্রতিদিন কঠিন পাঠ মুখস্থ করানো
B. বয়সোপযোগী ও আগ্রহজনক বই পড়ার সুযোগ দেওয়া
C. শুধু পাঠ্যবই পড়ানো
D. ভুল পড়লে শাস্তি দেওয়া

Answer: B

Q168.

ভাষা শিক্ষায় ‘শ্রবণ দক্ষতা’ উন্নত করার জন্য কোনটি সবচেয়ে উপযোগী?

A. গল্প বা কথোপকথন শুনিয়ে প্রশ্ন করা
B. শুধু লিখিত পরীক্ষা নেওয়া
C. অভিধান মুখস্থ করানো
D. শুধু বানান লেখা

Answer: A

SECTION I — ভাষা শিক্ষায় পাঠ ও বোধগম্যতা

Q169.

একজন শিক্ষক একটি গল্প পড়ে শোনানোর পর শিশুদের জিজ্ঞাসা করেন, “গল্পের শেষে কী ঘটতে পারে বলে তোমরা মনে কর?” এই প্রশ্নটি মূলত কোন দক্ষতা যাচাই করে?

A. মুখস্থ স্মৃতি
B. পূর্বানুমান ও উচ্চতর বোধগম্যতা
C. বানান
D. হাতের লেখা

Answer: B

Q170.

একটি অনুচ্ছেদ পড়ে তার মূল বক্তব্য নির্ণয় করার দক্ষতা হলো:

A. অনুধাবন
B. শ্রুতিলিখন
C. বানান
D. উচ্চারণ

Answer: A

Q171.

শিক্ষক একটি গল্পের চরিত্রের আচরণ সম্পর্কে শিশুদের মতামত জানতে চান। এটি মূলত:

A. সমালোচনামূলক চিন্তা ও ব্যক্তিগত প্রতিক্রিয়া
B. বানান শিক্ষা
C. কেবল স্মৃতিশক্তি
D. লিখন দক্ষতা

Answer: A

Q172.

একটি শিশু একটি অনুচ্ছেদের প্রতিটি শব্দ পড়তে পারে, কিন্তু তার অর্থ ব্যাখ্যা করতে পারে না। এখানে প্রধান সমস্যা:

A. শুধু হাতের লেখা
B. পাঠের বোধগম্যতা
C. শ্রবণ
D. শারীরিক বিকাশ

Answer: B

Q173.

পাঠের আগে শিশুদের ছবির দিকে তাকিয়ে গল্পটি কী সম্পর্কে হতে পারে তা অনুমান করতে বলা হলে এটি সাহায্য করে:

A. পূর্বজ্ঞান সক্রিয় করতে
B. বানান মুখস্থ করতে
C. ব্যাকরণ মুখস্থ করতে
D. শুধু উচ্চারণ শিখতে

Answer: A

SECTION J — ভাষা শিক্ষণ পদ্ধতি

Q174.

প্রাথমিক স্তরে ভাষা শেখানোর জন্য কোন পদ্ধতি বেশি কার্যকর?

A. কেবল বক্তৃতা
B. কার্যকলাপ, কথোপকথন ও বাস্তব যোগাযোগ
C. কেবল ব্যাকরণ অনুশীলন
D. শুধুমাত্র লিখিত পরীক্ষা

Answer: B

Q175.

শিশুদের জোড়ায় জোড়ায় আলোচনা করতে দেওয়া প্রধানত কোন দক্ষতা বিকাশ করে?

A. মৌখিক যোগাযোগ
B. শুধুমাত্র বানান
C. কেবল হাতের লেখা
D. কেবল স্মৃতি

Answer: A

Q176.

ভাষা শিক্ষায় কবিতা আবৃত্তি ব্যবহারের একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সুবিধা হলো:

A. উচ্চারণ, ছন্দ ও শ্রবণদক্ষতা উন্নত করা
B. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণ শেখানো
C. কেবল লিখিত দক্ষতা বৃদ্ধি করা
D. মুখস্থ করার চাপ বাড়ানো

Answer: A

Q177.

ভাষা শিক্ষায় ছবি ব্যবহার করলে:

A. শিশুর অর্থ বোঝার প্রক্রিয়া সহজ হতে পারে
B. ভাষা শেখা বন্ধ হয়ে যায়
C. কেবল অঙ্ক শেখা যায়
D. কোনো শিক্ষাগত মূল্য নেই

Answer: A

Q178.

শিশুদের নিজের গল্প লিখতে উৎসাহিত করা মূলত কোন দক্ষতা বিকাশ করে?

A. সৃজনশীল লেখন
B. কেবল বানান
C. কেবল শ্রবণ
D. কেবল অনুকরণ

Answer: A

Q179.

শিশুর লেখায় ভুল থাকলে শিক্ষক কী করবেন?

A. পুরো লেখাটি বাতিল করবেন
B. ভুল চিহ্নিত করে সংশোধনের সুযোগ দেবেন
C. শিশুকে লেখা বন্ধ করতে বলবেন
D. শুধু নম্বর কমিয়ে দেবেন

Answer: B

Q180.

ভাষা শিক্ষায় remedial teaching-এর উদ্দেশ্য হলো:

A. দুর্বলতা শনাক্ত করে প্রয়োজনীয় অতিরিক্ত সহায়তা প্রদান করা
B. সব শিশুকে একই কাজ করানো
C. কেবল পরীক্ষার নম্বর বাড়ানো
D. শিশুকে আলাদা করে রাখা

Answer: A

SECTION K — ভাষাগত মূল্যায়ন

Q181.

ভাষা শেখার অগ্রগতি বোঝার জন্য কোনটি সবচেয়ে কার্যকর?

A. শুধু বার্ষিক পরীক্ষা
B. বিভিন্ন ধরনের ধারাবাহিক মূল্যায়ন
C. শুধু মুখস্থ পরীক্ষা
D. শুধু বানান পরীক্ষা

Answer: B

Q182.

একজন শিক্ষক শিশুদের কথা বলা, পড়া ও লেখার কাজ নিয়মিত পর্যবেক্ষণ করছেন। এটি:

A. ধারাবাহিক মূল্যায়ন
B. কেবল চূড়ান্ত মূল্যায়ন
C. IQ পরীক্ষা
D. শাস্তিমূলক ব্যবস্থা

Answer: A

Q183.

ভাষার portfolio-তে কী রাখা যেতে পারে?

A. শিশুর বিভিন্ন সময়ের লেখা ও অন্যান্য ভাষাগত কাজ
B. শুধু বার্ষিক পরীক্ষার নম্বর
C. শুধু উপস্থিতির হিসাব
D. শুধু শিক্ষককের মন্তব্য

Answer: A

Q184.

একজন শিক্ষক শিশুদের পড়ার সময় উচ্চারণ, গতি ও বোধগম্যতা পর্যবেক্ষণ করেন। এটি সাহায্য করে:

A. ভাষাগত দুর্বলতা শনাক্ত করতে
B. শিশুর উচ্চতা মাপতে
C. কেবল উপস্থিতি জানতে
D. সামাজিক মর্যাদা নির্ধারণ করতে

Answer: A

SECTION L — ভাষা ও শিশুর বিকাশ

Q185.

শিশুর ভাষা বিকাশে কোনটি সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ?

A. সমৃদ্ধ ভাষাগত পরিবেশ
B. শুধুমাত্র ব্যাকরণ বই
C. শাস্তি
D. নীরবতা

Answer: A

Q186.

শিশুর সঙ্গে শিক্ষক নিয়মিত কথোপকথন করলে তা:

A. ভাষা বিকাশে সহায়তা করে
B. ভাষা বিকাশ বাধাগ্রস্ত করে
C. কেবল স্মৃতি কমায়
D. কোনো প্রভাব ফেলে না

Answer: A

Q187.

প্রাথমিক স্তরের শিশুকে নতুন শব্দ শেখানোর সবচেয়ে কার্যকর পদ্ধতি কোনটি?

A. শব্দের অর্থ ২০ বার মুখস্থ করানো
B. অর্থপূর্ণ বাক্য ও প্রসঙ্গে শব্দ ব্যবহার করা
C. কেবল অভিধানের সংজ্ঞা লেখা
D. ভুল করলে শাস্তি দেওয়া

Answer: B

Q188.

‘Context’ বা প্রসঙ্গ ভাষা শেখার ক্ষেত্রে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কারণ:

A. শব্দের অর্থ ও ব্যবহার প্রসঙ্গের মাধ্যমে সহজে বোঝা যায়
B. প্রসঙ্গ ভাষার সঙ্গে সম্পর্কহীন
C. শুধু ব্যাকরণ শেখানো যায়
D. শিশুর চিন্তাভাবনা বন্ধ হয়ে যায়

Answer: A

Q189.

শিশুর মাতৃভাষাকে শ্রেণিকক্ষে সম্পদ হিসেবে ব্যবহার করার ফলে:

A. নতুন ভাষা শেখা সহজ হতে পারে
B. শিশুর ভাষা বিকাশ বন্ধ হয়
C. শিশুর আত্মবিশ্বাস কমে
D. কোনো উপকার হয় না

Answer: A

Q190.

একটি বহুভাষিক শ্রেণিকক্ষে শিক্ষক:

A. সব মাতৃভাষা নিষিদ্ধ করবেন
B. ভাষাগত বৈচিত্র্যকে শেখার সম্পদ হিসেবে ব্যবহার করবেন
C. কেবল একটি শিশুকে কথা বলতে দেবেন
D. ভাষার ভিত্তিতে শিশুদের আলাদা করবেন

Answer: B

SECTION M — HIGH-PRIORITY PEDAGOGY QUESTIONS

Q191.

একজন শিশু বাংলায় একটি গল্প নিজের ভাষায় বলতে পারে, কিন্তু বইয়ের ভাষায় লিখতে পারে না। শিক্ষক কী করবেন?

A. শিশুকে অক্ষম ঘোষণা করবেন
B. মৌখিক দক্ষতাকে ভিত্তি করে ধীরে ধীরে লিখিত প্রকাশে নিয়ে যাবেন
C. শিশুকে গল্প বলা বন্ধ করতে বলবেন
D. কেবল বানান মুখস্থ করাবেন

Answer: B

Q192.

একজন শিশু পাঠের সময় বারবার একই শব্দ ভুল পড়ছে। শিক্ষক প্রথমে কী করবেন?

A. শিশুকে অপমান করবেন
B. ভুলের ধরন পর্যবেক্ষণ করে কারণ বোঝার চেষ্টা করবেন
C. শিশুকে পড়া থেকে সরিয়ে দেবেন
D. শুধু নম্বর কেটে দেবেন

Answer: B

Q193.

একজন শিক্ষক ভাষার ক্লাসে শুধু ব্যাকরণের নিয়ম বোঝাচ্ছেন এবং শিশুদের কথা বলার সুযোগ দিচ্ছেন না। এর প্রধান সীমাবদ্ধতা কী?

A. ভাষার ব্যবহারিক যোগাযোগের সুযোগ কমে যায়
B. ব্যাকরণ শেখা অসম্ভব হয়
C. শিশুরা বেশি খেলবে
D. কোনো সমস্যা নেই

Answer: A

Q194.

একটি শিশু নিজের ভাষায় একটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর দিয়েছে, কিন্তু শিক্ষক নির্দিষ্ট পাঠ্যবইয়ের ভাষা ব্যবহার না করায় উত্তরটি ভুল বলেছেন। এটি:

A. শিশুর ভাষাগত বৈচিত্র্যকে উপেক্ষা করে
B. আদর্শ মূল্যায়ন
C. শিশুকেন্দ্রিক পদ্ধতি
D. অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক শিক্ষা

Answer: A

Q195.

ভাষা শিক্ষার ক্ষেত্রে শিশুদের ভুলকে গুরুত্ব দেওয়ার একটি কারণ হলো:

A. ভুল শিশুর চিন্তা ও শেখার স্তর সম্পর্কে তথ্য দিতে পারে
B. ভুলের কোনো মূল্য নেই
C. ভুল মানেই অযোগ্যতা
D. ভুল সবসময় শাস্তিযোগ্য

Answer: A

Q196.

শিশুদের ভাষা শেখাতে নাট্যাভিনয় ব্যবহার করলে সবচেয়ে বেশি সাহায্য হয়:

A. যোগাযোগ, প্রকাশ ও সামাজিক মিথস্ক্রিয়ায়
B. শুধু বানান শেখায়
C. শুধু ব্যাকরণ শেখায়
D. শুধু হাতের লেখা উন্নত করে

Answer: A

Q197.

একজন শিক্ষক গল্পের একটি অংশ পড়ে থামলেন এবং শিশুদের পরবর্তী ঘটনা অনুমান করতে বললেন। এই পদ্ধতি মূলত:

A. সক্রিয় পাঠ ও পূর্বানুমান দক্ষতা বাড়ায়
B. শুধু বানান শেখায়
C. কেবল মুখস্থশক্তি যাচাই করে
D. লেখার দক্ষতা কমায়

Answer: A

Q198.

একটি শিশু পড়তে ভালোবাসে কিন্তু বই নির্বাচন করতে পারে না। শিক্ষক কী করবেন?

A. শিশুকে বই পড়া বন্ধ করতে বলবেন
B. বয়স ও আগ্রহ অনুযায়ী বিভিন্ন বই নির্বাচন করতে সাহায্য করবেন
C. শুধু পাঠ্যবই পড়তে বলবেন
D. কঠিন বই মুখস্থ করতে দেবেন

Answer: B

Q199.

প্রাথমিক স্তরে ভাষা শেখানোর সবচেয়ে উপযুক্ত লক্ষ্য হলো:

A. শুধু পরীক্ষায় বেশি নম্বর পাওয়া
B. অর্থপূর্ণভাবে ভাষা বোঝা, ব্যবহার করা এবং যোগাযোগ করতে পারা
C. যত বেশি সম্ভব ব্যাকরণের নিয়ম মুখস্থ করা
D. অভিধান মুখস্থ করা

Answer: B

Q200.

একজন শিক্ষক শিশুদের একটি ছবি দেখিয়ে বলেন, “ছবিটি দেখে তোমরা নিজেরা একটি গল্প তৈরি করো।” এই কার্যকলাপ প্রধানত কোনটি বিকাশ করে?

A. সৃজনশীলতা ও ভাষাগত প্রকাশ
B. শুধু বানান
C. কেবল মুখস্থশক্তি
D. শুধু ব্যাকরণ

Answer: A

PART 2 — QUICK ANSWER KEY

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
101	B	126	A	151	C	176	A
102	C	127	C	152	A	177	A
103	B	128	B	153	B	178	A
104	A	129	B	154	B	179	B
105	B	130	A	155	B	180	A
106	B	131	C	156	A	181	B
107	A	132	B	157	B	182	A
108	D	133	C	158	B	183	A
109	B	134	B	159	C	184	A
110	A	135	C	160	A	185	A
111	B	136	C	161	B	186	A
112	A	137	B	162	B	187	B
113	B	138	B	163	B	188	A
114	C	139	A	164	B	189	A
115	C	140	C	165	B	190	B
116	B	141	A	166	B	191	B
117	C	142	A	167	B	192	B
118	A	143	C	168	A	193	A
119	A	144	A	169	B	194	A
120	A	145	A	170	A	195	A
121	B	146	B	171	A	196	A
122	C	147	C	172	B	197	A
123	A	148	A	173	A	198	B
124	B	149	B	174	B	199	B
125	B	150	C	175	A	200	A

WB PRIMARY TET 2026–28

500 Most Important Questions

PART 3 — ENGLISH LANGUAGE II

Questions 201–300

SECTION A — READING COMPREHENSION

Q201.

Read the passage:

Rina planted a small mango tree near her house. Every morning, she watered it before going to school. Her grandfather told her that trees need patience and care. After several years, the tree became large and gave sweet mangoes.

Why did Rina water the tree every morning?

A. She wanted to cut it down.
B. She wanted to help it grow.
C. Her teacher ordered her to do so.
D. She wanted to sell the tree.

Answer: B

Q202.

What did Rina's grandfather teach her?

A. Trees grow without care.
B. Trees should be cut regularly.
C. Trees need patience and care.
D. Mangoes grow quickly.

Answer: C

Q203.

The word "sweet" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

A. bitter
B. sugary
C. sour
D. salty

Answer: B

Q204.

Which statement is true according to the passage?

A. Rina planted an apple tree.
B. Rina never cared for the tree.
C. The tree eventually produced mangoes.
D. Rina planted the tree at school.

Answer: C

Q205.

The main idea of the passage is:

A. The importance of caring for plants
B. How to sell mangoes
C. Why children dislike gardening
D. How to build a house

Answer: A

Q206.

Read the sentence:

"Although it was raining, the children went outside to play."

The word "Although" expresses:

A. cause
B. contrast
C. time
D. purpose

Answer: B

Q207.

In the sentence "The little boy ran quickly," the word "quickly" is:

A. noun
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. pronoun

Answer: C

Q208.

Choose the word closest in meaning to "brave."

A. cowardly
B. courageous
C. weak
D. timid

Answer: B

Choose the correct pronoun:

Rina and I went to the market. ___ bought some vegetables.

A. Us
B. We
C. Them
D. They

Answer: B

Q216.

Choose the correct form:

This is the boy ___ won the prize.

A. which
B. whom
C. who
D. whose

Answer: C

Q217.

Identify the adjective:

"The beautiful flower attracted everyone."

A. flower
B. attracted
C. beautiful
D. everyone

Answer: C

Q218.

Which sentence contains a comparative adjective?

A. Rahul is tall.
B. Rahul is taller than Amit.
C. Rahul is the tallest boy.
D. Rahul runs quickly.

Answer: B

Q219.

Choose the correct form:

Mount Everest is the ___ mountain in the world.

A. high
B. higher
C. highest
D. highly

Answer: C

Q220.

Which word is an abstract noun?

A. table
B. honesty
C. chair
D. pencil

Answer: B

SECTION C — ARTICLES AND DETERMINERS

Q221.

Choose the correct article:

He is ___ honest man.

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article

Answer: B

Q222.

Choose the correct article:

She bought ___ umbrella.

A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article

Answer: B

Q223.

Choose the correct article:

Choose the correct option:

___ he was tired, he continued working.

A. Because
B. Although
C. So
D. And

Answer: B

SECTION G — MODALS

Q247.

Which modal expresses ability?

A. must
B. can
C. should
D. may

Answer: B

Q248.

Which sentence expresses obligation?

A. You may leave now.
B. You can swim.
C. You must wear a helmet.
D. You might come.

Answer: C

Q249.

Which modal expresses advice?

A. should
B. must
C. can
D. might

Answer: A

Q250.

Which sentence expresses possibility?

Q271.

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. She don't like tea.
B. She doesn't likes tea.
C. She doesn't like tea.
D. She not likes tea.

Answer: C

Q272.

Identify the error:

"He go to school every day."

Choose the correct sentence:

Which activity most directly develops writing skills?

A. Pair discussion
B. Listening to a story
C. Writing a short description of a picture
D. Watching a video

Answer: C

SECTION N — MULTILINGUAL CLASSROOM

Q287.

In a multilingual classroom, the teacher should:

A. consider children's home languages as a resource
B. prohibit all languages except English
C. punish children for using their home language
D. separate children by language

Answer: A

Q288.

Using children's first language to help them understand a new language can:

A. support comprehension and learning
B. always prevent second-language learning
C. reduce intelligence
D. make communication impossible

Answer: A

Q289.

A child is hesitant to speak English because he/she is afraid of making mistakes. The teacher should:

A. create a supportive environment for communication
B. force the child to speak in front of everyone
C. punish mistakes
D. stop teaching the child English

Answer: A

Q290.

Which approach is most appropriate for teaching English to primary learners?

Which teacher question best promotes higher-order thinking in an English class?

A. What is the first word of the passage?
B. How many sentences are there?
C. Why do you think the character made that decision?
D. Copy the third sentence.

Answer: C

PART 3 — QUICK ANSWER KEY

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
201	B	226	C	251	B	276	B
202	C	227	B	252	B	277	B
203	B	228	B	253	C	278	B
204	C	229	B	254	B	279	B
205	A	230	C	255	B	280	A
206	B	231	C	256	B	281	D
207	C	232	A	257	B	282	C
208	B	233	C	258	B	283	B
209	C	234	C	259	B	284	B
210	B	235	D	260	A	285	A
211	C	236	C	261	A	286	C
212	C	237	B	262	B	287	A
213	C	238	B	263	C	288	A
214	B	239	C	264	B	289	A
215	B	240	B	265	C	290	A
216	C	241	C	266	B	291	A
217	C	242	B	267	A	292	B
218	B	243	B	268	B	293	A
219	C	244	A	269	B	294	B
220	B	245	B	270	C	295	A
221	B	246	B	271	C	296	A
222	B	247	B	272	B	297	A
223	A	248	C	273	B	298	B
224	B	249	A	274	B	299	A
225	B	250	B	275	B	300	C

WB PRIMARY TET 2026–28

500 Most Important Questions

PART 4 — MATHEMATICS

Questions 301–400

SECTION A — NUMBER SYSTEM

Q301.

Which is the smallest 4-digit number?

A. 999
B. 1000
C. 1001
D. 1111

Answer: B

Q302.

What is the place value of 7 in 5,73,421?

A. 7,000
B. 70,000
C. 700
D. 7

Answer: B

Q303.

The face value of 8 in 48,652 is:

A. 8,000
B. 800
C. 80
D. 8

Answer: D

Q304.

Which of the following is the greatest number?

A. 45,678
B. 45,768
C. 45,687
D. 45,786

Answer: D

Q305.

The successor of 99,999 is:

A. 99,998
B. 1,00,000
C. 1,00,001
D. 99,000

Answer: B

Q306.

The predecessor of 50,000 is:

A. 49,999
B. 50,001
C. 49,990
D. 50,010

Answer: A

Q307.

Which number is divisible by 5?

A. 342
B. 417
C. 625
D. 738

Answer: C

Q308.

Which number is divisible by 2?

A. 315
B. 427
C. 568
D. 731

Answer: C

Q309.

Which of the following is a prime number?

A. 21
B. 29
C. 35
D. 49

Answer: B

Q310.

The smallest prime number is:

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Answer: C

SECTION B — BASIC OPERATIONS

Q311.

What is 4,375 + 2,648?

A. 6,923
B. 7,023
C. 7,123
D. 7,203

Answer: B

Q312.

What is 8,000 − 3,475?

A. 4,425
B. 4,525
C. 4,625
D. 5,525

Answer: B

Q313.

What is 125 × 8?

A. 800
B. 900
C. 1,000
D. 1,250

Answer: C

Q314.

What is 1,296 ÷ 12?

A. 108
B. 118
C. 128
D. 138

Answer: A

Q315.

A shopkeeper has 250 apples and packs them equally into 10 boxes. How many apples are in each box?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35

Answer: B

Q316.

A school has 48 students. They are divided equally into 6 groups. How many students are in each group?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

Answer: C

Q317.

Which operation should primarily be used to find the total number of books in three groups?

A. Subtraction
B. Addition
C. Division
D. Comparison

Answer: B

Q318.

A child has 75 marbles and gives 28 to a friend. Which operation represents the remaining marbles?

A. Addition
B. Multiplication
C. Subtraction
D. Division

Answer: C

SECTION C — FRACTIONS

Q319.

Which fraction represents one-half?

A. 1/3
B. 1/4
C. 2/4
D. 3/4

Answer: C

Q320.

Which is greater?

A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 1/8
D. 1/10

Answer: B

Q321.

What is 1/4 + 1/4?

A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 2/8 only
D. 3/4

Answer: A

Q322.

What is 3/4 − 1/4?

A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/8

Answer: B

Q323.

Which fraction is equivalent to 2/3?

A. 3/5
B. 4/6
C. 5/6
D. 2/6

Answer: B

Q324.

Which is the largest fraction?

A. 1/5
B. 2/5
C. 4/5
D. 3/5

Answer: C

Q325.

A cake is divided into 8 equal pieces. Rina eats 3 pieces. What fraction of the cake did she eat?

A. 3/5
B. 3/8
C. 5/8
D. 8/3

Answer: B

Q326.

Which fraction is equal to 1?

A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 5/5
D. 4/5

Answer: C

SECTION D — DECIMALS

Q327.

Which is the greatest?

A. 0.5
B. 0.05
C. 0.15
D. 0.25

Answer: A

Q328.

What is 0.5 + 0.25?

A. 0.30
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 0.80

Answer: C

Q329.

What is 1 − 0.25?

A. 0.50
B. 0.65
C. 0.75
D. 0.85

Answer: C

Q330.

Which decimal is equivalent to 1/2?

A. 0.2
B. 0.25
C. 0.5
D. 0.75

Answer: C

Q331.

Which is greater?

A. 0.7
B. 0.07
C. 0.17
D. 0.27

Answer: A

Q332.

0.9999 is closest to:

A. 0
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 10

Answer: C

SECTION E — FACTORS AND MULTIPLES

Q333.

Which of the following is a factor of 24?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 11

Answer: C

Q334.

Which is a multiple of 9?

A. 27
B. 28
C. 29
D. 31

Answer: A

Q335.

The HCF of 12 and 18 is:

A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12

Answer: B

Q336.

The LCM of 4 and 6 is:

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 24

Answer: C

Q337.

Which number is both a factor of 30 and a multiple of 5?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7

Answer: C

SECTION F — GEOMETRY

Q338.

How many sides does a triangle have?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: B

Q339.

A rectangle has:

A. three sides
B. four sides
C. five sides
D. six sides

Answer: B

Q340.

How many sides does a pentagon have?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Answer: B

Q341.

A square has:

A. four equal sides
B. only two equal sides
C. three equal sides
D. no equal sides

Answer: A

Q342.

Which shape has no sides?

A. Triangle
B. Square
C. Circle
D. Rectangle

Answer: C

Q343.

A cube has how many faces?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12

Answer: B

Q344.

A cuboid has how many edges?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14

Answer: C

Q345.

Which angle is smaller than a right angle?

A. Obtuse angle
B. Straight angle
C. Acute angle
D. Reflex angle

Answer: C

Q346.

A right angle measures:

A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 120°
D. 180°

Answer: B

Q347.

A straight angle measures:

A. 90°
B. 120°
C. 180°
D. 360°

Answer: C

SECTION G — MEASUREMENT

Q348.

1 metre equals:

A. 10 cm
B. 50 cm
C. 100 cm
D. 1,000 cm

Answer: C

Q349.

1 kilogram equals:

A. 100 g
B. 500 g
C. 1,000 g
D. 10,000 g

Answer: C

Q350.

1 litre equals:

A. 100 ml
B. 500 ml
C. 1,000 ml
D. 10 ml

Answer: C

Q351.

Which unit is most appropriate for measuring the length of a pencil?

A. kilometre
B. metre
C. centimetre
D. litre

Answer: C

Q352.

Which unit is most appropriate for measuring the distance between two cities?

A. millimetre
B. centimetre
C. metre
D. kilometre

Answer: D

Q353.

A bottle contains 2 litres of water. How many millilitres is this?

A. 200 ml
B. 1,000 ml
C. 2,000 ml
D. 20,000 ml

Answer: C

SECTION H — TIME AND MONEY

Q354.

How many minutes are there in one hour?

A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 100

Answer: C

Q355.

How many seconds are there in one minute?

A. 30
B. 60
C. 100
D. 120

Answer: B

Q356.

How many hours are there in one day?

A. 12
B. 18
C. 24
D. 36

Answer: C

Q357.

A class begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 11:15 a.m. How long is the class?

A. 30 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 50 minutes
D. 60 minutes

Answer: B

Q358.

Ravi has ₹100 and spends ₹65. How much money remains?

A. ₹25
B. ₹30
C. ₹35
D. ₹45

Answer: C

Q359.

A book costs ₹75. A child pays ₹100. How much change should the child receive?

A. ₹15
B. ₹20
C. ₹25
D. ₹30

Answer: C

SECTION I — PATTERNS AND DATA HANDLING

Q360.

What comes next?

2, 4, 6, 8, ___

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12

Answer: B

Q361.

What comes next?

5, 10, 15, 20, ___

A. 22
B. 24
C. 25
D. 30

Answer: C

Q362.

What comes next?

1, 4, 9, 16, ___

A. 20
B. 24
C. 25
D. 36

Answer: C

Q363.

A pictograph shows one apple symbol = 5 apples. If there are 6 symbols, how many apples are represented?

A. 11
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Answer: D

Q364.

Which graph is especially useful for comparing quantities across categories?

A. Bar graph
B. Number line only
C. Clock
D. Calendar

Answer: A

SECTION J — WORD PROBLEMS

Q365.

A farmer has 125 mangoes. He sells 48. How many mangoes are left?

A. 67
B. 77
C. 87
D. 97

Answer: B

Q366.

There are 24 students in each of 5 classes. How many students are there altogether?

A. 100
B. 110
C. 120
D. 125

Answer: C

Q367.

A bus travels 45 km in the morning and 38 km in the afternoon. What is the total distance?

A. 73 km
B. 83 km
C. 93 km
D. 103 km

Answer: B

Q368.

A ribbon 2 metres long is cut into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

A. 25 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 75 cm

Answer: C

Q369.

A classroom has 6 rows with 8 chairs in each row. How many chairs are there?

A. 42
B. 46
C. 48
D. 54

Answer: C

Q370.

A shop sells pencils in packets of 10. How many pencils are there in 7 packets?

A. 17
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80

Answer: C

SECTION K — MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY

Q371.

A child solves 38 + 27 as 55. The best teacher response is to:

A. mark the answer wrong and move on
B. investigate the child's strategy and identify the error
C. punish the child
D. give the answer directly

Answer: B

Q372.

A child solves a problem using a method different from the teacher's method but reaches the correct answer. The teacher should:

A. reject the method
B. encourage the child to explain the method
C. insist that only one method is acceptable
D. deduct marks

Answer: B

Q373.

Which statement best describes children's mathematical errors?

A. Errors always indicate inability.
B. Errors can provide insight into children's mathematical thinking.
C. Errors should always be punished.
D. Errors have no educational value.

Answer: B

Q374.

A teacher asks children to solve a problem using beads, sticks and drawings before introducing a numerical algorithm. This approach:

A. moves from concrete experiences towards abstraction
B. prevents mathematical thinking
C. encourages rote learning only
D. is inappropriate for primary children

Answer: A

Q375.

Which is most important in primary mathematics teaching?

A. Memorising formulas only
B. Developing conceptual understanding and reasoning
C. Completing maximum exercises
D. Avoiding children's questions

Answer: B

Q376.

A child says, "The larger the denominator, the larger the fraction." What should the teacher do?

A. Say the child is wrong and stop discussion.
B. Use visual models to help the child examine the misconception.
C. Ask the child to memorise the rule.
D. Give a punishment.

Answer: B

Q377.

Which activity is most appropriate for developing the concept of fractions?

A. Memorising fraction definitions
B. Dividing real objects or shapes into equal parts
C. Copying fraction tables
D. Writing fractions repeatedly

Answer: B

Q378.

A teacher uses coins and notes while teaching addition and subtraction of money. This is an example of:

A. concrete learning experience
B. rote learning
C. summative assessment
D. abstract-only teaching

Answer: A

Q379.

Which question promotes mathematical reasoning?

A. What is 7 × 8?
B. Write the multiplication table of 8.
C. How can you find 7 × 8 without directly multiplying? Explain.
D. Copy 7 × 8 five times.

Answer: C

Q380.

A teacher asks children to estimate the number of books on a shelf before counting them. This primarily develops:

A. estimation skills
B. handwriting
C. memorisation
D. language translation

Answer: A

SECTION L — CHILDREN'S MATHEMATICAL THINKING

Q381.

When children use their own strategies to solve mathematical problems, the teacher should:

A. discourage them
B. explore and discuss their strategies
C. require immediate memorisation of the standard algorithm
D. ignore their methods

Answer: B

Q382.

A child counts 8 objects correctly but starts counting from 1 again whenever another object is added. The teacher should focus on developing:

A. understanding of counting and number relationships
B. handwriting
C. multiplication tables
D. geometry

Answer: A

Q383.

A child uses fingers to solve simple addition problems. The teacher should:

A. immediately prohibit finger use
B. understand it as a possible strategy and gradually develop more efficient strategies
C. punish the child
D. conclude that the child cannot learn mathematics

Answer: B

Q384.

Which is an effective way to introduce multiplication to young learners?

A. Memorise tables first and explain later
B. Use equal groups and repeated addition
C. Give only written algorithms
D. Avoid concrete materials

Answer: B

Q385.

Division can be introduced meaningfully through:

A. equal sharing and grouping situations
B. memorising the division table only
C. copying long division algorithms
D. abstract symbols alone

Answer: A

Q386.

A teacher asks, "Can you solve this problem in another way?" The question encourages:

A. flexibility in mathematical thinking
B. rote memorisation
C. silence
D. copying

Answer: A

SECTION M — MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM AND ASSESSMENT

Q387.

A diagnostic test in mathematics is useful for:

A. identifying specific learning difficulties
B. ranking children permanently
C. replacing teaching
D. punishing weak learners

Answer: A

Q388.

A teacher observes children solving problems and asks them to explain their reasoning. This provides information about:

A. mathematical thinking processes
B. only handwriting
C. physical development
D. attendance

Answer: A

Q389.

Which is the most appropriate feedback?

A. "Wrong."
B. "You are weak in mathematics."
C. "Your method works up to this step; let's examine the next step."
D. "You should have memorised the answer."

Answer: C

Q390.

Which assessment is most appropriate for understanding how a child solves a problem?

A. Asking the child to explain the reasoning
B. Looking only at the final answer
C. Giving marks without discussion
D. Checking handwriting

Answer: A

Q391.

A teacher notices that many children make the same error while subtracting. The teacher should:

A. assume all children are careless
B. analyse the common misconception and reteach the concept
C. punish the entire class
D. skip subtraction

Answer: B

Q392.

Which classroom practice promotes mathematical communication?

A. Asking children to explain how they obtained an answer
B. Requiring silent calculation only
C. Prohibiting discussion
D. Allowing only the teacher to explain

Answer: A

SECTION N — HIGHER-LEVEL PRIMARY TET QUESTIONS

Q393.

A child says that 1/8 is greater than 1/4 because 8 is greater than 4. Which teaching aid would be most useful?

A. Number names only
B. Fraction strips or equally divided shapes
C. Multiplication tables
D. A dictionary

Answer: B

Q394.

Which statement about mathematical learning is most appropriate?

A. Children learn mathematics only by memorising rules.
B. Children construct mathematical understanding through experiences, representations and reasoning.
C. Children should never use their own strategies.
D. Only fast calculation indicates mathematical ability.

Answer: B

Q395.

A teacher gives the same problem to children but asks them to solve it using different representations. The purpose is primarily to:

A. promote multiple ways of thinking
B. increase memorisation
C. make the lesson more difficult unnecessarily
D. test handwriting

Answer: A

Q396.

A child gives an incorrect answer but provides a logically consistent method based on a misconception. The teacher should:

A. focus only on the incorrect answer
B. identify the underlying misconception and address it
C. ignore the method
D. punish the child

Answer: B

Q397.

Which activity best develops spatial understanding?

A. Asking children to copy number names
B. Using blocks to construct and describe different shapes
C. Memorising multiplication tables
D. Writing definitions

Answer: B

Q398.

A teacher wants children to understand measurement rather than merely memorise units. Which activity is best?

A. Asking children to measure classroom objects using appropriate units
B. Making children memorise conversion tables only
C. Writing "1 metre = 100 cm" twenty times
D. Giving only multiple-choice questions

Answer: A

Q399.

Which statement best reflects the role of manipulatives in primary mathematics?

A. They can help children develop conceptual understanding through concrete experiences.
B. They should replace thinking.
C. They are useful only for weak children.
D. They should never be used after Class I.

Answer: A

Q400.

A teacher asks students to create their own word problems based on addition and then exchange them with classmates to solve. This activity primarily develops:

A. mathematical reasoning, communication and problem formulation
B. rote memorisation
C. handwriting only
D. passive learning

Answer: A

PART 4 — QUICK ANSWER KEY

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
301	B	326	C	351	C	376	B
302	B	327	A	352	D	377	B
303	D	328	C	353	C	378	A
304	D	329	C	354	C	379	C
305	B	330	C	355	B	380	A
306	A	331	A	356	C	381	B
307	C	332	C	357	B	382	A
308	C	333	C	358	C	383	B
309	B	334	A	359	C	384	B
310	C	335	B	360	B	385	A
311	B	336	C	361	C	386	A
312	B	337	C	362	C	387	A
313	C	338	B	363	D	388	A
314	A	339	B	364	A	389	C
315	B	340	B	365	B	390	A
316	C	341	A	366	C	391	B
317	B	342	C	367	B	392	A
318	C	343	B	368	C	393	B
319	C	344	C	369	C	394	B
320	B	345	C	370	C	395	A
321	A	346	B	371	B	396	B
322	B	347	C	372	B	397	B
323	B	348	C	373	B	398	A
324	C	349	C	374	A	399	A
325	B	350	C	375	B	400	A

PART 5 — ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (EVS)

WB Primary TET — Questions 401–500

A. Physical & Social Environment

401. Which of the following is a component of the natural environment?

A. Road
B. Building
C. River
D. Factory

Answer: C. River
Explanation: Rivers are natural components of the environment, whereas roads, buildings and factories are human-made.

402. Which factor is mainly responsible for the change of seasons on Earth?

A. Rotation of Earth
B. Revolution of Earth around the Sun and its tilted axis
C. Movement of clouds
D. Rotation of the Moon

Answer: B. Revolution of Earth around the Sun and its tilted axis
Explanation: The Earth's revolution combined with the tilt of its axis causes seasonal changes.

403. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar energy
D. Natural gas

Answer: C. Solar energy
Explanation: Solar energy is continuously available from the Sun and is considered renewable.

404. Which of the following is a major source of freshwater?

A. Oceans
B. Glaciers and ice caps
C. Seas
D. Salt lakes

Answer: B. Glaciers and ice caps
Explanation: A large proportion of Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps.

405. The Sundarbans are mainly famous for their:

A. Desert ecosystem
B. Mangrove ecosystem
C. Mountain ecosystem
D. Grassland ecosystem

Answer: B. Mangrove ecosystem
Explanation: The Sundarbans contain one of the world's largest mangrove ecosystems and are located in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta region.

406. Which river is closely associated with the Sundarbans delta?

A. Ganga
B. Narmada
C. Godavari
D. Tapi

Answer: A. Ganga
Explanation: The Sundarbans form part of the extensive Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta.

407. Which of the following is a social component of the environment?

A. Soil
B. River
C. Family
D. Air

Answer: C. Family
Explanation: Family is part of the social environment in which a child develops and learns.

408. Which activity is most likely to cause soil erosion?

A. Afforestation
B. Excessive deforestation
C. Rainwater harvesting
D. Contour farming

Answer: B. Excessive deforestation
Explanation: Removing vegetation exposes soil to wind and water erosion.

409. Which physical feature generally has the highest elevation?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Valley

Answer: C. Mountain
Explanation: Mountains are generally higher than plains and plateaus.

410. West Bengal has access to which major water body?

A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Red Sea
D. Arabian Gulf

Answer: B. Bay of Bengal
Explanation: West Bengal has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.

B. Food, Health & Nutrition

411. Which nutrient is mainly responsible for body growth and repair?

A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
C. Vitamin
D. Mineral

Answer: B. Protein
Explanation: Proteins are essential for growth, development and repair of body tissues.

412. Which vitamin is produced in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

Answer: D. Vitamin D
Explanation: Sunlight helps the body synthesize vitamin D in the skin.

413. Lack of vitamin C may cause:

A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Night blindness
D. Beriberi

Answer: A. Scurvy
Explanation: Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy, affecting gums and wound healing.

414. Which mineral is particularly important for the formation of haemoglobin?

A. Iodine
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Sodium

Answer: B. Iron
Explanation: Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.

415. A balanced diet means:

A. Eating only fruits
B. Eating only protein-rich foods
C. Eating different nutrients in appropriate amounts
D. Eating as much food as possible

Answer: C. Eating different nutrients in appropriate amounts
Explanation: A balanced diet provides carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water in suitable proportions.

416. Which practice helps prevent many water-borne diseases?

A. Drinking untreated water
B. Drinking safe and properly treated water
C. Storing water uncovered
D. Throwing waste near water sources

Answer: B. Drinking safe and properly treated water
Explanation: Safe drinking water reduces the risk of diseases caused by contaminated water.

417. Which disease is commonly associated with contaminated water?

A. Cholera
B. Malaria
C. Rabies
D. Tuberculosis

Answer: A. Cholera
Explanation: Cholera is commonly transmitted through contaminated food or water.

418. Why should food be covered?

A. To make it heavier
B. To prevent contamination by dust, insects and microorganisms
C. To increase its nutritional value
D. To make it colder

Answer: B. To prevent contamination by dust, insects and microorganisms
Explanation: Covering food protects it from contamination.

419. Which is the best example of a healthy habit for children?

A. Skipping breakfast regularly
B. Washing hands before eating
C. Drinking untreated water
D. Sleeping very late every day

Answer: B. Washing hands before eating
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of infections.

420. Which food is a good source of dietary fibre?

A. Fresh fruits and vegetables
B. Refined sugar
C. Cooking oil
D. Salt

Answer: A. Fresh fruits and vegetables
Explanation: Fruits and vegetables generally provide significant dietary fibre.

C. Plants

421. Which part of a plant mainly absorbs water and minerals from the soil?

A. Flower
B. Leaf
C. Root
D. Fruit

Answer: C. Root
Explanation: Roots absorb water and minerals and also anchor the plant.

422. Photosynthesis mainly takes place in the:

A. Roots
B. Leaves
C. Flowers
D. Fruits

Answer: B. Leaves
Explanation: Leaves contain chlorophyll and are the main sites of photosynthesis.

423. Which gas is used by green plants during photosynthesis?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen

Answer: C. Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Plants use carbon dioxide and water to produce food using light energy.

424. Which part of a flower develops into a fruit after fertilisation?

A. Sepal
B. Ovary
C. Petal
D. Stigma

Answer: B. Ovary
Explanation: In flowering plants, the ovary generally develops into the fruit.

425. Which of the following is an example of a plant adaptation?

A. Cactus having spines
B. Fish having fins
C. Bird having wings
D. Camel having a hump

Answer: A. Cactus having spines
Explanation: Spines help reduce water loss and protect the cactus in dry environments.

426. Which plant is commonly associated with a mangrove ecosystem?

A. Sundari
B. Wheat
C. Potato
D. Apple

Answer: A. Sundari
Explanation: The Sundari tree is a characteristic mangrove species of the Sundarbans.

427. Why do many desert plants have thick stems?

A. To store water
B. To produce more flowers
C. To absorb sound
D. To attract animals

Answer: A. To store water
Explanation: Thick, fleshy stems help many desert plants store water.

428. Which process helps plants reproduce through seeds?

A. Germination
B. Pollination and fertilisation
C. Transpiration only
D. Respiration only

Answer: B. Pollination and fertilisation
Explanation: Pollination transfers pollen to the appropriate part of the flower, followed by fertilisation and seed formation.

429. Which of the following is NOT necessary for photosynthesis?

A. Sunlight
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Oxygen as a raw material

Answer: D. Oxygen as a raw material
Explanation: Oxygen is released during photosynthesis; it is not a primary raw material for the process.

430. Which practice helps conserve plant diversity?

A. Uncontrolled cutting of forests
B. Afforestation
C. Burning forests
D. Overgrazing

Answer: B. Afforestation
Explanation: Planting trees and restoring forests helps conserve biodiversity and ecosystems.

D. Animals & Biodiversity

431. Which animal is adapted to aquatic life?

A. Fish
B. Camel
C. Tiger
D. Elephant

Answer: A. Fish
Explanation: Fish possess adaptations such as gills and fins that help them live in water.

432. Which organ helps fish breathe in water?

A. Lungs
B. Gills
C. Skin only
D. Trachea

Answer: B. Gills
Explanation: Gills extract dissolved oxygen from water.

433. Which animal is commonly called a herbivore?

A. Tiger
B. Cow
C. Lion
D. Eagle

Answer: B. Cow
Explanation: Herbivores mainly feed on plants.

434. Which of the following is an example of a food chain?

A. Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake
B. Frog → Grass → Snake → Grasshopper
C. Snake → Grass → Frog → Grasshopper
D. Grasshopper → Grass → Snake → Frog

Answer: A. Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake
Explanation: Energy moves from producers to herbivores and then to successive consumers.

435. Green plants are called producers because they:

A. Eat other organisms
B. Produce their own food
C. Consume insects
D. Decompose dead matter

Answer: B. Produce their own food
Explanation: Green plants manufacture food through photosynthesis.

436. Which organism plays an important role as a decomposer?

A. Mushroom
B. Tiger
C. Cow
D. Eagle

Answer: A. Mushroom
Explanation: Fungi decompose dead organic matter and return nutrients to the ecosystem.

437. Biodiversity refers to:

A. Only the number of trees
B. Variety of living organisms
C. Only wild animals
D. Only microorganisms

Answer: B. Variety of living organisms
Explanation: Biodiversity includes the variety of plants, animals, microorganisms and ecosystems.

438. Which activity threatens biodiversity the most?

A. Habitat destruction
B. Wildlife conservation
C. Afforestation
D. National parks

Answer: A. Habitat destruction
Explanation: Destruction and fragmentation of habitats can cause population decline and extinction.

439. Which of the following is a protected area for conserving wildlife?

A. National park
B. Industrial area
C. Shopping mall
D. Railway station

Answer: A. National park
Explanation: National parks protect ecosystems and wildlife.

440. The Royal Bengal Tiger is strongly associated with which ecosystem in West Bengal?

A. Sundarbans
B. Thar Desert
C. Western Ghats
D. Deccan Plateau

Answer: A. Sundarbans
Explanation: The Sundarbans are famous for their population of Royal Bengal Tigers adapted to the mangrove environment.

E. Water, Air & Pollution

441. Which gas is present in the largest proportion in Earth's atmosphere?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen

Answer: B. Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen constitutes about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

442. Which gas is essential for human respiration?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Methane

Answer: A. Oxygen
Explanation: Human cells require oxygen for aerobic respiration.

443. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

A. Oxygen
B. Smoke and particulate matter
C. Pure water vapour
D. Nitrogen in normal concentration

Answer: B. Smoke and particulate matter
Explanation: Smoke and fine particles can adversely affect air quality and human health.

444. Which activity can significantly increase air pollution in cities?

A. Excessive use of fossil-fuel vehicles
B. Tree plantation
C. Cycling
D. Walking

Answer: A. Excessive use of fossil-fuel vehicles
Explanation: Vehicle emissions release pollutants into the atmosphere.

445. Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon

Answer: A. Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide absorbs outgoing infrared radiation and contributes to the greenhouse effect.

446. The greenhouse effect is important because:

A. It makes Earth completely frozen
B. It helps maintain Earth's temperature
C. It removes all atmospheric gases
D. It prevents rainfall

Answer: B. It helps maintain Earth's temperature
Explanation: A natural greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm enough for life; an enhanced greenhouse effect contributes to global warming.

447. Which of the following contributes to water pollution?

A. Discharge of untreated sewage
B. Rainwater harvesting
C. Water conservation
D. Planting trees

Answer: A. Discharge of untreated sewage
Explanation: Untreated sewage can introduce pathogens and pollutants into water bodies.

448. Which method can help conserve water at home?

A. Leaving taps running
B. Repairing leaking taps
C. Washing vehicles excessively
D. Wasting drinking water

Answer: B. Repairing leaking taps
Explanation: Repairing leaks prevents unnecessary water loss.

449. Rainwater harvesting means:

A. Preventing rainfall
B. Collecting and storing rainwater
C. Polluting groundwater
D. Removing water from rivers

Answer: B. Collecting and storing rainwater
Explanation: Rainwater harvesting collects rainwater for later use or groundwater recharge.

450. Which pollution is mainly caused by excessive and unwanted sound?

A. Air pollution
B. Noise pollution
C. Water pollution
D. Soil pollution

Answer: B. Noise pollution
Explanation: Excessive sound can affect hearing, sleep and overall well-being.

F. Waste Management

451. Which of the following is biodegradable?

A. Vegetable peels
B. Plastic bottle
C. Aluminium can
D. Glass bottle

Answer: A. Vegetable peels
Explanation: Organic waste such as vegetable peels can decompose naturally.

452. Which waste should preferably be composted?

A. Vegetable and fruit waste
B. Broken glass
C. Batteries
D. Plastic wrappers

Answer: A. Vegetable and fruit waste
Explanation: Organic kitchen waste can be converted into compost.

453. The three Rs of waste management are:

A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B. Read, Repeat, Recall
C. Remove, Repair, Replace
D. Reduce, Remove, Reject

Answer: A. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Explanation: These principles help minimise waste and conserve resources.

454. Which is the best first step in reducing waste?

A. Generate more waste
B. Reduce unnecessary consumption
C. Burn all waste
D. Throw waste into rivers

Answer: B. Reduce unnecessary consumption
Explanation: Preventing waste at the source is generally better than dealing with it after generation.

455. Why should plastic waste not be thrown into rivers?

A. It increases oxygen
B. It can pollute water and harm aquatic organisms
C. It improves water quality
D. It increases fish population

Answer: B. It can pollute water and harm aquatic organisms
Explanation: Plastic can persist for long periods and harm aquatic life.

456. Which waste requires special care because it may contain hazardous substances?

A. Used batteries
B. Vegetable peels
C. Dry leaves
D. Fruit skins

Answer: A. Used batteries
Explanation: Batteries may contain substances that can contaminate soil and water if improperly disposed of.

457. Compost is mainly:

A. A type of plastic
B. Decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil
C. A chemical fuel
D. A metal

Answer: B. Decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil
Explanation: Compost improves soil structure and supplies organic matter.

458. Which classroom practice is most appropriate for teaching waste segregation?

A. Give only a definition
B. Provide separate labelled bins and let children practise segregation
C. Ask children to memorise the names of bins
D. Avoid discussing waste

Answer: B. Provide separate labelled bins and let children practise segregation
Explanation: Hands-on activities make environmental concepts meaningful.

459. Which waste is generally classified as dry waste?

A. Used paper
B. Vegetable soup
C. Fruit juice
D. Leftover curry

Answer: A. Used paper
Explanation: Paper is generally considered dry waste, although local waste-management systems may vary.

460. A teacher wants children to understand waste management. Which activity is most effective?

A. Dictating a paragraph
B. Conducting a waste audit of the classroom
C. Asking them to memorise definitions
D. Giving only a written test

Answer: B. Conducting a waste audit of the classroom
Explanation: Direct observation and data collection connect learning with real-life situations.

G. Family, Friends, Shelter, Clothes & Travel

461. A family in which parents and their children live together is commonly called:

A. Nuclear family
B. Joint family
C. Community
D. Neighbourhood

Answer: A. Nuclear family
Explanation: A nuclear family generally consists of parents and their children.

462. Which factor should a teacher consider when discussing different family structures?

A. Only one family structure is correct
B. Families can have different structures and compositions
C. Children should compare family incomes
D. Children should be ranked according to their families

Answer: B. Families can have different structures and compositions
Explanation: EVS should promote respect for diversity and avoid stereotyping.

463. Houses in areas receiving heavy rainfall often have:

A. Flat roofs only
B. Sloping roofs
C. No roofs
D. Underground roofs

Answer: B. Sloping roofs
Explanation: Sloping roofs help rainwater drain away more easily.

464. Which material is commonly used for warm clothing?

A. Wool
B. Cotton only
C. Glass
D. Metal

Answer: A. Wool
Explanation: Wool traps air and provides insulation in cold weather.

465. Cotton clothes are generally preferred in hot weather because they:

A. Prevent all sweating
B. Absorb sweat and allow it to evaporate
C. Produce heat
D. Are waterproof

Answer: B. Absorb sweat and allow it to evaporate
Explanation: Cotton is absorbent and comfortable in hot conditions.

466. Which mode of transport is generally suitable for carrying very large quantities of goods over long distances by land?

A. Bicycle
B. Train
C. Rickshaw
D. Walking

Answer: B. Train
Explanation: Railways can transport large quantities of passengers and goods efficiently over long distances.

467. Which means of transport is most directly dependent on waterways?

A. Boat
B. Bus
C. Train
D. Bicycle

Answer: A. Boat
Explanation: Boats and ships are designed to travel on water.

468. A teacher asks children to describe how they travel from home to school. This activity mainly develops:

A. Observation and communication skills
B. Only memorisation
C. Only handwriting speed
D. Only calculation

Answer: A. Observation and communication skills
Explanation: Children observe their surroundings and communicate their experiences.

469. Which is the most appropriate way to teach children about different types of houses?

A. Show pictures and discuss houses in different environments
B. Ask them to memorise a definition
C. Give only a lecture
D. Avoid local examples

Answer: A. Show pictures and discuss houses in different environments
Explanation: Comparing real-life examples helps children connect shelter with climate, materials and local conditions.

470. Which statement about children's family experiences is most appropriate?

A. All children have identical family experiences
B. Children may come from diverse family backgrounds
C. Only nuclear families should be discussed
D. Family income determines a child's ability to learn

Answer: B. Children may come from diverse family backgrounds
Explanation: Inclusive EVS teaching recognises diversity without judging families.

H. EVS Pedagogy

471. The primary purpose of teaching EVS at the primary level is to:

A. Make children memorise facts
B. Help children understand their surroundings through observation and experience
C. Teach only science terminology
D. Prepare children only for competitive examinations

Answer: B. Help children understand their surroundings through observation and experience
Explanation: EVS connects children's lived experiences with concepts related to the natural, social and cultural environment.

472. EVS at the primary level is best understood as:

A. Only science
B. Only social science
C. An integrated area drawing from different disciplines
D. Only geography

Answer: C. An integrated area drawing from different disciplines
Explanation: EVS integrates aspects of science, social science and children's immediate environment.

473. Which method is most appropriate for introducing children to local plants?

A. Field observation
B. Only dictation
C. Memorising plant names
D. Copying a textbook paragraph

Answer: A. Field observation
Explanation: Observation of real plants develops curiosity, classification and inquiry skills.

474. A teacher takes students to a nearby pond to observe aquatic life. This is an example of:

A. Experiential learning
B. Rote learning
C. Lecture method
D. Mechanical drill

Answer: A. Experiential learning
Explanation: Children learn directly through observation and interaction with their surroundings.

475. Which question best promotes inquiry in an EVS classroom?

A. What is the definition of evaporation?
B. Why do wet clothes dry faster on a sunny day?
C. Write the definition five times.
D. Memorise the textbook paragraph.

Answer: B. Why do wet clothes dry faster on a sunny day?
Explanation: An open-ended “why” question encourages children to think about cause and effect.

476. A child says, “Plants get their food from the soil.” What should the teacher do first?

A. Immediately punish the child
B. Ignore the response
C. Explore the child's idea and provide experiences that help revise the misconception
D. Ask the child to memorise the correct answer

Answer: C. Explore the child's idea and provide experiences that help revise the misconception
Explanation: Children's misconceptions provide valuable information about their existing understanding.

477. Which is the best starting point for an EVS lesson?

A. Children's experiences and observations
B. A difficult scientific definition
C. A long lecture
D. A final examination

Answer: A. Children's experiences and observations
Explanation: EVS learning becomes meaningful when new ideas are connected with children's everyday experiences.

478. Which teaching aid would be most useful for teaching directions and local geography?

A. Local map
B. Dictionary only
C. Grammar book
D. Calculator

Answer: A. Local map
Explanation: Maps provide visual representation of places and spatial relationships.

479. Which activity best develops observation skills?

A. Asking children to observe different leaves and record their features
B. Asking them to memorise the word “leaf”
C. Copying the same sentence repeatedly
D. Listening silently to a lecture

Answer: A. Asking children to observe different leaves and record their features
Explanation: Recording observable characteristics develops systematic observation.

480. A teacher asks students to collect information about sources of water used by their families. This is primarily:

A. Data collection
B. Rote memorisation
C. Punishment
D. Translation

Answer: A. Data collection
Explanation: Children gather information from their own surroundings and can subsequently classify and analyse it.

I. Assessment, Activities & Classroom Practice

481. Which assessment is conducted during the teaching-learning process to provide feedback?

A. Formative assessment
B. Only final examination
C. Entrance examination
D. Selection test

Answer: A. Formative assessment
Explanation: Formative assessment helps teachers identify learning progress and provide timely feedback.

482. A teacher notices that many students cannot distinguish biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. What should the teacher do?

A. Ignore the problem
B. Conduct diagnostic assessment and plan remedial activities
C. Give more homework without identifying the difficulty
D. Punish the students

Answer: B. Conduct diagnostic assessment and plan remedial activities
Explanation: Diagnostic assessment identifies specific learning difficulties so appropriate support can be provided.

483. Which of the following is an example of project-based EVS learning?

A. Investigating household water use and presenting the findings
B. Memorising ten definitions
C. Copying a textbook chapter
D. Repeating answers aloud

Answer: A. Investigating household water use and presenting the findings
Explanation: A project involves investigation, data collection, analysis and presentation.

484. Group work in EVS can help children develop:

A. Cooperation and communication
B. Only handwriting
C. Only memorisation
D. Fear of examinations

Answer: A. Cooperation and communication
Explanation: Group activities encourage collaboration, discussion and sharing of ideas.

485. Which question encourages higher-order thinking?

A. Name three animals.
B. Define pollution.
C. What might happen to a pond ecosystem if all frogs disappeared?
D. Write “environment” five times.

Answer: C. What might happen to a pond ecosystem if all frogs disappeared?
Explanation: The question requires children to reason about relationships within an ecosystem.

486. A child gives an unexpected answer to an EVS question. The teacher should:

A. Reject it immediately
B. Ask the child to explain the reasoning
C. Laugh at the answer
D. Stop the discussion

Answer: B. Ask the child to explain the reasoning
Explanation: Understanding children's reasoning helps teachers identify their existing concepts and misconceptions.

487. Which activity is most suitable for teaching evaporation?

A. Observing drying of wet cloth under different conditions
B. Memorising the word evaporation
C. Copying a definition
D. Reading the same sentence repeatedly

Answer: A. Observing drying of wet cloth under different conditions
Explanation: A simple investigation makes the concept observable and meaningful.

488. Which is an example of learning through discussion?

A. Children compare why different families use different foods
B. Teacher dictates answers
C. Children silently copy notes
D. Students memorise a paragraph

Answer: A. Children compare why different families use different foods
Explanation: Discussion allows children to share experiences and develop understanding through interaction.

489. Why should local examples be used in EVS teaching?

A. They make learning more connected to children's experiences
B. They eliminate the need for thinking
C. They replace all textbooks
D. They make assessment unnecessary

Answer: A. They make learning more connected to children's experiences
Explanation: Local examples make abstract ideas concrete and meaningful.

490. Which classroom practice is least appropriate for EVS?

A. Observation
B. Field visits
C. Investigation
D. Memorisation without understanding

Answer: D. Memorisation without understanding
Explanation: EVS emphasises observation, exploration, questioning and understanding rather than rote learning alone.

J. Higher-Priority WB Primary TET EVS Questions

491. A teacher wants students to understand the relationship between plants, animals and humans. Which approach is best?

A. Teach each fact separately without connection
B. Use an ecosystem-based integrated approach
C. Ask students to memorise animal names
D. Avoid environmental examples

Answer: B. Use an ecosystem-based integrated approach
Explanation: EVS encourages children to understand interrelationships between living organisms and their environment.

492. Which statement best describes a food chain?

A. A sequence showing transfer of food and energy among organisms
B. A list of all foods eaten by humans
C. A list of plants in a forest
D. A method of food preservation

Answer: A. A sequence showing transfer of food and energy among organisms
Explanation: A food chain represents feeding relationships and energy transfer in an ecosystem.

493. If a forest is destroyed, which consequence is most likely?

A. Increase in habitat availability
B. Loss of biodiversity and disruption of food chains
C. Immediate increase in forest animals
D. No environmental change

Answer: B. Loss of biodiversity and disruption of food chains
Explanation: Forest destruction removes habitats and affects interconnected organisms.

494. Which of the following is an example of sustainable use of resources?

A. Excessive groundwater extraction
B. Using resources carefully while conserving them for the future
C. Cutting all trees in a forest
D. Wasting electricity

Answer: B. Using resources carefully while conserving them for the future
Explanation: Sustainability means meeting present needs while protecting resources and ecosystems for the future.

495. A teacher asks students to compare water usage before and after adopting conservation practices. Which skill is mainly involved?

A. Data interpretation
B. Rote memorisation
C. Handwriting
D. Pronunciation

Answer: A. Data interpretation
Explanation: Students must examine and compare collected information to draw conclusions.

496. Which activity best integrates Mathematics with EVS?

A. Counting and graphing the amount of household waste produced each day
B. Memorising a definition of pollution
C. Copying an EVS paragraph
D. Naming ten rivers

Answer: A. Counting and graphing the amount of household waste produced each day
Explanation: The activity combines environmental learning with measurement, data handling and graphing.

497. Which approach is most appropriate when teaching environmental pollution to primary children?

A. Begin with pollution problems they observe locally
B. Start with complex chemical equations
C. Ask them to memorise scientific terminology
D. Teach only through dictation

Answer: A. Begin with pollution problems they observe locally
Explanation: Local contexts help children connect environmental concepts with their everyday lives.

498. A teacher asks children to predict what will happen if a plant is kept without sunlight and then observe it over several days. This is an example of:

A. Inquiry-based learning
B. Rote learning
C. Mechanical repetition
D. Lecture-based teaching

Answer: A. Inquiry-based learning
Explanation: Children make a prediction, observe evidence and use the results to develop understanding.

499. Which statement about EVS learning is most appropriate?

A. Children come to school without any prior ideas
B. Children's prior experiences influence their learning
C. Only textbooks can provide EVS knowledge
D. Children learn EVS only through memorisation

Answer: B. Children's prior experiences influence their learning
Explanation: Children bring existing ideas and experiences to the classroom. Effective teaching connects these with new learning.

500. Which is the most appropriate role of a primary EVS teacher?

A. Solely delivering information
B. Facilitating observation, questioning, exploration and understanding
C. Ensuring children memorise every textbook sentence
D. Avoiding children's questions

Answer: B. Facilitating observation, questioning, exploration and understanding
Explanation: The teacher should create opportunities for children to investigate their surroundings, ask questions, discuss ideas and construct meaningful understanding.

QUICK ANSWER KEY — 401–500

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
401	C	426	A	451	A	476	C
402	B	427	A	452	A	477	A
403	C	428	B	453	A	478	A
404	B	429	D	454	B	479	A
405	B	430	B	455	B	480	A
406	A	431	A	456	A	481	A
407	C	432	B	457	B	482	B
408	B	433	B	458	B	483	A
409	C	434	A	459	A	484	A
410	B	435	B	460	B	485	C
411	B	436	A	461	A	486	B
412	D	437	B	462	B	487	A
413	A	438	A	463	B	488	A
414	B	439	A	464	A	489	A
415	C	440	A	465	B	490	D
416	B	441	B	466	B	491	B
417	A	442	A	467	A	492	A
418	B	443	B	468	A	493	B
419	B	444	A	469	A	494	B
420	A	445	A	470	B	495	A
421	C	446	B	471	B	496	A
422	B	447	A	472	C	497	A
423	C	448	B	473	A	498	A
424	B	449	B	474	A	499	B
425	A	450	B	475	B	500	B

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500 MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR WB PRIMARY TET (CLASS 1 - 5) - LEVEL1

WB PRIMARY TET 2026–28

500 Most Important Questions

PART 3 — ENGLISH LANGUAGE II

SECTION A — READING COMPREHENSION

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SECTION B — NOUNS, PRONOUNS AND ADJECTIVES

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SECTION C — ARTICLES AND DETERMINERS

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SECTION D — VERBS AND TENSES

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