CTET Important Questions PDF - Check Paper 1 Most Expected Questions with Answers

CTET 2026: The Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is one of the most competitive teaching exams in India. The CTET is being conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates for teaching classes 1 to 8. The candidates who want to teach classes 1 to 5 must appear for the CTET Paper 1. To crack the exam, candidates should practice questions on a regular basis in each section. Practice questions from the section which you find difficult or which fetches less marks.

In this article, we provide CTET Important Questions with Solutions for Paper 1, carefully selected from previous years trends and frequently asked concepts. These questions are highly useful for revision, mock practice, and last-minute preparation.

CTET 2026

CTET exam is conducted twice in a year to select candidates for teaching Classes 1 to 8. The exam is a qualifying examination in which the candidates are required to secure minimum qualifying marks in order to be considered eligible to receive the CTET Certificate.

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CTET Important Questions with Answers for Paper 1

Candidates can practice the important questions for all the sections in Paper 1 here. Solutions for the questions are also provided. Candidates must prepare thoroughly for the exam as it is being conducted after a year gap and it is most likely that the competition will be tough as a great number of candidates have applied for the CTET 21st Edition. Check the section-wise questions along with answers below:

Important Questions of Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP)

Question 1

In an inclusive classroom the teacher:

(1) Segregates children based on differing academic capabilities.

(2) Modifies the curriculum and pedagogical strategies to suit varied needs of children.

(3) Tries to encourage children to do better by promoting competitive spirit.

(4) Identifies 'deficits' in children and correctly labels them.

Answer: Option (2)

Question 2

Universal design for learning does NOT involve:

(1) Providing all learners alternatives for demonstrating what the learners know.

(2) Tapping into all learners' interests and offering challenges accordingly.

(3) Practicing forms of labelling and categorization of learners.

(4) Giving all learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge.

Answer: Option (3)

Question 3

Which of the following are effective strategies to teach new concepts?

(i) Presenting examples

(ii) Presenting non-examples

(iii) Promoting thinking about relationships amongst concepts.

(iv) Giving a definition and encouraging students to rote memorize it.

(1) (i), (iii)     (2) (i), (ii), (iii)     (3) (iii), (iv), (i)   (4) (i), (ii)

Answer: Option (2)

Question 4

While conceptualized proposing language the relationship between language and thinking process, Lev Vygotsky as a/an:

(1) form of egocentric speech used to only fulfill basic needs.

(2) hindrance to the development of cognitive abilities.

(3) Independent domain which is not related to cognition.

(4) cultural tool which facilitates cognition in multiple ways.

Answer: Option (4)

Question 5

While there exists a possibility of intra-group individual differences, yet most students with Autism:

(1) demonstrate advanced communication skills.

(2) express strict adherence to routine or steps.

(3) perform superior skills of imaginative play.

(4) acquire advanced socio-emotional reciprocity.

Answer: Option (2)

Important Questions for CTET Paper 1 Mathematics

Question 1

The value of 31096+ (2704+2) +0.6738+0.63+0.059-0.79 is equal to :

(1) 23.5728    (2) 24.6728   (3) 24.5728   (4) 23.6728

Answer: Option (1)

Question 2

The following data shows the number of wickets taken by a player in the last 11 matches played by him/her: 1,0,2, 4, 0, 3, 1, 1,2, 4, 1 297128 What is the difference between the mean and mode of the above data?

(1) 811   (2) 109   (3) 89   (4) 711

Answer: Option (1)

Question 3

The distance cover (in meters) by a wheel of radius 25 cm in 350 rounds is (use ㅠ= 227) 

(1) 550         (2) 825        (3) 1100     (4) 275

Answer: Option (1)

Question 4

For teaching addition of integers at the upper primary stage which of the following is least useful?

(1) use of lift                                          

(2) use of number line

(3) use of chart paper

(4) use of stairs

Answer: Option (3)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct about assessment?

(1) Summative Assessment helps to know to what extent the instructional objectives have been achieved while teaching a concept.

(2) 'Assessment for learning' is a process with no scope of giving feedback.

(3) Formative Assessment is used after the course completion to assign the grades.

(4) Assessment as learning generates opportunities for self-assessment and peer assessment.

Answer: Option (4)

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Important Questions for Science

Question 1

Which of the following statements is/ are true regarding the function of bile juice in the human digestive system?

(A) It makes the partly digested food coming from the stomach alkaline.

(B) It helps in digestion of fats

Choose the correct option:

(1) (A) is false and (B) is true

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

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

(4) (A) is true and (B) is false

Answer: Option (2)

Question 2

Assertion (A): Nichrome is used as a heating element in devices like electric toaster and electric geyser.

Reason (R): Nichrome has a high melting point and low resistivity.

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation for (A) 

(2) (A) is true and (R) is false

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

(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation for (A)

Answer: Option (2)

Question 3

On the basis of the following information identify the substances which give flame on burning:

(1) A and B    (2) B and C    (3) C and D    (4) A and D

Answer: Option (2)

Question 4

Which of the following have the most scope for promoting Art integrated learning in Science?

(1) Portfolios

(2) Anecdotal records, Journal writing

(3) Journal writing, Field trips

(4) Portfolios, Anecdotal records

Answer: Option (3)

Question 5

Which of the following statements are true ?

(A) Crystallisation is a chemical change.

(B) Photosynthesis is a chemical change.

(C) Ripening of fruit is a physical change.

(D) Formation of curd from milk is a chemical change.

(1) B and D    (2) B and C    (3) C and D    (4) A and B

Answer: Option (1)

Why Practicing CTET Questions is Important

• Helps understand exam pattern and question trends

• Improves accuracy and time management

• Strengthens conceptual clarity

• Boosts confidence before the exam

Check CTET Books 2026 for Paper 1 and Paper 2

CTET Exam Pattern for Paper 1

CTET Paper 1 is conducted for the candidates who are aspiring to become teachers for Classes 1 to 5.

Subjects in CTET Paper 1

• Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP)

• Language I

• Language II

• Mathematics

• Environmental Studies (EVS)