What is the CTET Exam?

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is a national-level examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to assess candidates' teaching aptitude and eligibility for teaching positions in schools.

When will the CTET 2024 Social Science exam take place?

The CTET 2024 exam for Social Science is scheduled for 15th December 2024.

Which paper should I appear for if I aim to teach Social Science at the upper primary level?

Candidates aiming to teach Social Science for classes VI to VIII should appear for Paper II.

What is the structure of the Social Science section in CTET Paper II?

Total Questions: 60 Total Marks: 60 Exam Duration: 2.5 hours Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) Negative Marking: No

What are the key topics covered in the CTET Social Science syllabus?

History: Ancient to modern history, including early societies, empires, cultural advancements, colonialism, and post-independence developments. Geography: Earth's structure, environment, resources, agriculture, and human settlements. Social and Political Life: Governance, democracy, diversity, media, gender, constitution, and social justice. Pedagogical Issues: Concepts of teaching Social Studies, classroom strategies, inquiry-based learning, and evaluation methods.

Important CTET Social Science Questions and Answers with Solution

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the date of the CTET Exam 2024 for 14th December 2024. Aspiring candidates must be looking to prepare and practise for the exam. The candidates who chose Social Science as their primary subject will be glad to know that, we have curated some important CTET Social Science questions and answers with their detailed explanations. This article will help you in practising in your subject domain.

CTET Social Science: Overview

The CTET Exam 2024 is conducted for the assessment of candidates for teaching aptitude. The CTET Social Science exam is conducted in 2 papers: Paper I for evaluation for Primary (I to V) classes and Paper II for Upper Primary (VI to VIII) classes. Let’s have a quick over of the subject and exam:

CTET Social Science Section
Exam Name	CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test)
Conducting Body	CBSE
CTET Exam Mode	Offline
CTET 2024 Exam Date	15 December 2024
Social Science Paper	Paper II
Total Questions	60 questions
Total Marks	60 marks
Total Time	2.5 Hr
Marking	For the right answer 1 mark
Negative Marking	No
Question Pattern	Objective type
Language	Bilingual
Difficulty level for Paper 1	Upto 8th Class
Examination pattern	based on the upper primary level for Paper II
Examination Content	History: Covers ancient to modern topics, including early societies, empires, cultural advancements, colonialism, and post-independence developments. Geography: Focuses on Earth’s structure, environment (natural and human), resources, agriculture, and human settlements. Social and Political Life: Explores diversity, governance, democracy, gender, media, the constitution, and social justice. Pedagogical Issues: Includes teaching concepts, classroom activities, inquiry-based learning, and evaluation methods for Social Studies. Skill Development: Emphasizes critical thinking, use of primary and secondary sources, project work, and analytical skills. Integrated Approach: Encourages an interdisciplinary understanding of history, geography, and political science in Social Studies.

CTET Social Science Paper II Questions

Q1. “In which script were Ashoka’s inscriptions written?

(a) Sanskrit

(b) Devanagari

(d) Tamil

Q2. In order to do large-scale cultivation in the present-day Tamil Nādu of the 5th and 6th centuries it was necessary to –

(a) build embarkments for irrigation.

(b) afforestation of the land.

(d)pay taxes to the authorities.

Q3. Which of the following best explains the reason for burying the dead with their possession?

(a) People believed in some form of life after death

(b) The dead person’s possessions were not required by family members

(d) To show off the dead person’s status and wealth

Q4. Consider the statements (A), (B) and (C) and choose the correct option.

(a) Miniatures are small-sized paintings.

(b) Miniatures are generally done in watercolour on cloth or paper.

(a) (A), (B) and (C) all are correct

(b) (A) and (B) are correct and (C) is incorrect

(d) (B) and (C) are correct and (A) is incorrect

Q5. The sacred space created by Guru Nanak initially is known as…………………?

(a) Bijak

(b) Khalsa

(d) Dharmsal

Q6. The sacred space created by Guru Nanak mutually was known as?

Read the following statements (A) and (R) and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): About 2500 years ago, some Jana padas became more important than others and were known as Mahajan padas.

Reason (R): Proper fortification was done, armies were raised and a proper taxation system was put in place to maintain the armies.

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

Q7. Which of the following new systems was devised by Holt Mackenzie?

(a) Permanent Settlement

(b) Mahalwari Settlement

(d) Temporary Settlement

Q8. Kaikollar and Devangas were famous weaving communities belonging to which of the following regions?

(a) West India

(b) East India

(d) South India

Q9. Read statements (A) and (R) considering the equality and freedom for women in the twentieth century.

(A): Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose lent their support to demands for greater equality and freedom for women.

(R): Nationalist leaders promised that there would be full suffrage for all men and women after independence.

Choose the correct option :

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(d) Both (A) and (R) are false

Q10. Which of these terms are associated with Sufism? Choose the correct option.

(a) Khanqah

(b) Rag

(d) Isnan

(a) Only (B) and (C)

(b) Only (A), (B) and (C)

(d) Only (A), (C) and (D)

Q11. Who wrote the book, The Cultivator’s Whipcord?

(a) Narayana Guru

(b) Vandana Shiva

(d) EV. Ramasamy Naicker

Q12. Which of the following freedom fighters from the present day Karnataka organised ‘Prabhat Pheris’?

(a) Sarojini Naidu

(b) Ambabai

(d) Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

Q13. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about ‘Provincial Autonomy” and choose the correct option,

(a) The government announced elections to the Provincial legislatures in 1937.

(b) The congress formed governments in 7 out of 11 Provinces.

(a) Both (A) and (B) are true

(b) Both (A) and (B) are false

(d) (A) is false but (B) is true

Q14. Which of the following statements (s) about the Indian Constitution is/are correct

(a) The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950

(b) It adopted a universal adult franchise and all Indians above the age of 18 years were allowed to vote

(a) Only (A)

(b) (A) and (B)

(d) (A) and (C)

Q15. “Which of the following is an example of a thematic map?

(a) Road map of India

(b) Mountains map of India

(d) Village field map

CTET Social Science Answers

S1. Ans.(c)
S2. Ans.(a)
S3. Ans.(a)
S4. Ans.(a)
S5. Ans.(d)
S6. Ans.(a)
S7. Ans.(b)
S8. Ans.(d)
S9. Ans.(a)
S10. Ans.(b)
S11. Ans.(c)
S12. Ans.(b)
S13. Ans.(a)
S14. Ans.(d)
S15. Ans.(a)

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