TET (Teacher Eligibility test ( Full Questions cum answers) for all candidates.

Question–Answers for JK TET (Jammu & Kashmir Teacher Eligibility Test); Prepared by Muneer G.A.Rather Harduwaminoo

📘 Child Development & Pedagogy
1. Who is known for Cognitive Development Theory?
A) Freud B) Skinner C) Jean Piaget D) Pavlov
Ans: C

2.The “Zone of Proximal Development” was given by
A) Bruner B) Lev Vygotsky C) Piaget D) Thorndike
Ans: B

3.Classical Conditioning theory was proposed by
A) Skinner B) Ivan Pavlov C) Freud D) Bandura
Ans: B

4.Operant Conditioning was given by
A) Watson B) B. F. Skinner C) Piaget D) Kohler
Ans: B

5.Intelligence Quotient formula was given by
A) Piaget B) William Stern C) Binet D) Freud
Ans: B

6.Father of Psychoanalysis is
A) Erikson B) Sigmund Freud C) Piaget D) Bruner
Ans: B

7.First intelligence test was developed by
A) Stern B) Alfred Binet C) Skinner D) Pavlov
Ans: B

8.Theory of Multiple Intelligences by
A) Thorndike B) Howard Gardner C) Freud D) Erikson
Ans: B

9.Moral Development theory by
A) Freud B) Lawrence Kohlberg C) Piaget D) Watson
Ans: B

10.Emotional Intelligence concept popularized by
A) Gardner B) Daniel Goleman C) Freud D) Bandura
Ans: B

11.According to Jean Piaget, the formal operational stage begins at:
A) 7 years B) 11 years C) 2 years D) 5 years
Ans: B

12.“Learning by doing” is associated with:
A) John Dewey B) Freud C) Skinner D) Pavlov
Ans: A

13.The theory of Social Learning was given by:
A) Thorndike B) Albert Bandura C) Freud D) Erikson
Ans: B

14.Reinforcement increases the probability of:
A) Forgetting B) Behaviour repetition C) Punishment D) None
Ans: B

15.Inclusive education means:
A) Separate schools
B) Education for all children together
C) Only special schools
D) None
Ans: B

16.Full form of CCE:
Ans: Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation

17.First stage of Erikson’s development theory:
A) Trust vs Mistrust
B) Identity vs Role Confusion
C) Industry vs Inferiority
D) Initiative vs Guilt
Ans: A

18.Bloom’s Taxonomy highest level is:
A) Knowledge B) Application C) Evaluation D) Synthesis
Ans: C

19.ADHD stands for:
Ans: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

20.Learning disability related to reading is:
Ans: Dyslexia

21.According to Jean Piaget, children in the concrete operational stage can:
A) Think abstractly
B) Perform logical operations on concrete objects
C) Use symbols only
D) Think hypothetically
Ans: B

22.The concept of scaffolding is associated with:
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Skinner
C) Freud
D) Thorndike
Ans: A

23. Which is not a characteristic of formative assessment?
A) Continuous
B) Diagnostic
C) Judgmental
D) Remedial
Ans: C

24. A child learns by observing and imitating elders. This is:
A) Classical Conditioning
B) Insight Learning
C) Social Learning
D) Trial and Error
Ans: C

25.IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) × 100 was proposed by:
A) William Stern
B) Binet
C) Freud
D) Gardner
Ans: A

26.The primary aim of education at elementary level is:
Ans: Holistic development of the child

27.Dyscalculia is related to difficulty in:
Ans: Mathematics

28.The most important factor in learning is:
A) Punishment
B) Motivation
C) Fear
D) Strict discipline
Ans: B

29.Inclusive education promotes:
Ans: Equal opportunities for all learners

30.Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation was recommended by:
Ans: NCERT

31.According to Jean Piaget, egocentrism is mainly seen in:
A) Sensory-motor stage
B) Pre-operational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Ans: B

32.The concept of “Zone of Proximal Development” emphasizes:
A) Independent learning only
B) Learning through punishment
C) Guidance by adults/peers
D) Memorization
Ans: C

33.Trial and Error theory was proposed by:
A) Skinner
B) Edward Thorndike
C) Pavlov
D) Freud
Ans: B

34.The Right to Education Act was implemented in:
Ans: 2009

35. Which is an example of intrinsic motivation?
A) Reward
B) Prize
C) Interest in subject
D) Marks
Ans: C

36.Formative assessment is conducted:
Ans: During teaching-learning process

A teacher should treat individual differences by:
A) Ignoring them
B) Same teaching for all
C) Adopting varied methods
D) Punishing weak students
Ans: C

37.Emotional development is influenced most by:
Ans: Family environment

The most effective classroom management strategy is:
Ans: Positive reinforcement

38.Intelligence is:
A) Fixed
B) Only hereditary
C) Combination of heredity and environment
D) Only environmental
Ans: C

39.Multiple Intelligence theory was given by:
A) Freud
B) Howard Gardner
C) Stern
D) Thorndike
Ans: B

40.ADHD children need:
Ans: Patience and structured support

41.Bloom’s taxonomy domain related to skills is:
Ans: Psychomotor

42.Remedial teaching is meant for:
Ans: Slow learners

43.The best way to develop creativity is:
Ans: Encouraging open-ended questions

44.According to Lev Vygotsky, learning first occurs at:
A) Individual level
B) Social level
C) Biological level
D) Emotional level
Ans: B

45.Insight learning theory was given by:
A) Thorndike
B) Skinner
C) Wolfgang Kohler
D) Pavlov
Ans: C

46.The stage of “Identity vs Role Confusion” is given by:
A) Freud
B) Erik Erikson
C) Piaget
D) Bruner
Ans: B

47.Constructivism emphasizes:
Ans: Learner actively constructs knowledge

48.Mid-day meal scheme aims at:
Ans: Improving enrolment and nutrition

49. Which is not a summative assessment tool?
A) Final exam
B) Unit test
C) Annual exam
D) Observation during teaching
Ans: D

50.Intelligence test measures:
Ans: Mental ability

51.Gifted children require:
Ans: Enrichment programmes

52.Inclusive classroom should:
Ans: Accept diversity

53.Positive discipline is based on:
Ans: Respect and guidance

54.Conditioning theory is related to:
A) Ivan Pavlov
B) Piaget
C) Freud
D) Erikson
Ans: A

55.Law of Effect was proposed by:
A) Edward Thorndike
B) Skinner
C) Watson
D) Bruner
Ans: A

56.Emotional Intelligence includes:
Ans: Self-awareness and empathy

57.Learning disability in writing is:
Ans: Dysgraphia

58.Role of teacher in constructivism:
Ans: Facilitator

59.According to Jerome Bruner, learning is most effective when:
A) Teacher explains everything
B) Learner discovers concepts
C) Only textbooks are used
D) Exams are frequent
Ans: B

60.Spiral curriculum was proposed by:
A) Piaget
B) Jerome Bruner
C) Vygotsky
D) Skinner
Ans: B

61.The concept of reinforcement is mainly linked to:
A) Freud
B) B. F. Skinner
C) Kohlberg
D) Gardner
Ans: B

62.Moral development theory was given by:
A) Lawrence Kohlberg
B) Freud
C) Watson
D) Pavlov
Ans: A

63.The RTE Act ensures education for children aged:
Ans: 6–14 years

64.Learning without reinforcement is related to:
A) Insight learning
B) Conditioning
C) Latent learning
D) Drill method
Ans: C

65.Inclusive education is based on the principle of:
Ans: Equality

66. Which is a projective personality test?
A) IQ test
B) Rorschach Inkblot Test
C) Achievement test
D) Aptitude test
Ans: B

67.The most important aim of assessment is:
Ans: Improvement of learning

68.A child-centered classroom focuses on:
Ans: Needs and interests of learners

69.Social constructivism is associated with:
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Thorndike
C) Pavlov
D) Skinner
Ans: A

70.Emotional development during adolescence includes:
Ans: Mood swings

71.The best strategy to handle a hyperactive child is:
Ans: Structured routine

72.Co-curricular activities help in:
Ans: Holistic development

73.Teacher as facilitator means:
Ans: Guide and support learner

📙 Mathematics
1.25 × 4 =?
A) 75 B) 100 C) 90 D) 80
Ans: B

2. HCF of 12 and 18 =?
Ans: 6

3. Area of square formula?
Ans: Side × Side


4. 15% of 200 = ?
Ans: 30

5. Perimeter of rectangle = ?
Ans: 2(l + b)

6. 7² = ?
Ans: 49

7.Value of π (approx.)
Ans: 3.14

8.Simple Interest formula
Ans: SI = (P × R × T)/100


9.LCM of 8 and 12 = ?
Ans: 24

10. If perimeter of square is 40 cm, side = ?
Ans: 10 cm

11.¾ + ½ = ?
Ans: 5/4

12.The best method to teach fractions at primary level is:
Ans: Activity-based learning

13.A triangle with all equal sides is called:
Ans: Equilateral triangle

14.20% of 150 = ?
Ans: 30

15.Area of triangle formula:
Ans: ½ × base × height

16.0.25 as fraction = ?
Ans: 1/4

17.The place value of 5 in 357 = ?
Ans: 50

18.A quadrilateral has how many sides?
Ans: 4

19.Best method to teach geometry at primary level:
Ans: Activity and models

20.9 × 8 = ?
Ans: 72

21.Mean of 2, 4, 6 = ?
Ans: 4

22.Prime number among these: 15, 17, 21
Ans: 17

23.Teaching maths should focus on:
Ans: Conceptual understanding

24.18 ÷ 3 = ?
Ans: 6

25.Perimeter of rectangle formula:
Ans: 2(l + b)

26.2/3 × 3/4 = ?
Ans: 1/2

27.The value of 10² = ?
Ans: 100

28. A right angle equals:
Ans: 90°

29.Mean of 5, 10, 15 = ?
Ans: 10

30.Decimal of 1/5 = ?
Ans: 0.2

31.Teaching mathematics should avoid:
Ans: Rote memorization only

32.The number divisible by 2 is:
Ans: Even number

33.Best teaching aid in maths:
Ans: Teaching Learning Material (TLM)


34.25% of 400 = ?
Ans: 100

35.3³ = ?
Ans: 27

36.HCF of 20 and 30 = ?
Ans: 10

37.The number divisible by 5 ends with:
Ans: 0 or 5

38.The area of rectangle = ?
Ans: Length × Breadth

39.5/8 as decimal = ?
Ans: 0.625

40.Sum of angles of triangle = ?
Ans: 180°

41.Teaching maths should encourage:
Ans: Problem solving

42.The smallest prime number is:
Ans: 2

43.Ratio of 10:20 simplifies to:
Ans: 1:2
📗 English Language
1.Synonym of “Rapid”
A) Slow B) Fast C) Weak D) Late
Ans: B

2.Antonym of “Ancient”
A) Old B) Modern C) Past D) Historic
Ans: B

3. Choose correct article: _ apple a day keeps doctor away.
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Ans: B

4. Identify tense: “She is reading a book.”
Ans: Present Continuous

5.Choose correct spelling:
A) Environment B) Environment C) Environment D) Environment
Ans: B

6. Passive voice of “She wrote a letter.”
Ans: A letter was written by her.

7. Identify adjective: “She is a smart girl.”
Ans: Smart

8. One word substitution: “One who teaches?”
Ans: Teacher

9.Opposite of “Brave”
Ans: Coward

10.Choose the correct sentence:
A) She do her work.
B) She does her work.
C) She doing her work.
D) She done her work.
Ans: B

11. Identify the figure of speech: “The sun smiled.”
Ans: Personification

12. One word substitution: “A person who loves books.”
Ans: Bibliophile

13.Synonym of “Precious”
Ans: Valuable

14.In pedagogy, language learning should focus on:
A) Rote learning
B) Communication skills
C) Grammar rules only
D) Translation method only
Ans: B

15.Choose correct passive voice:
“They are playing cricket.”
Ans: Cricket is being played by them.

16.Antonym of “Generous”
Ans: Selfish

17. Identify noun in sentence: “Honesty is the best policy.”
Ans: Honesty

18. Choose correct article: _ honest man.
Ans: An

19.Phonics method helps in teaching:
Ans: Pronunciation and reading

20.A good language classroom should promote:
Ans: Interaction

21. One word substitution: “One who cannot read or write.”
Ans: Illiterate

22. Identify tense: “She has finished her work.”
Ans: Present Perfect

23. Direct to Indirect: He said, “I am tired.”
Ans: He said that he was tired.

24.The communicative approach focuses on:
Ans: Meaningful communication

25.Choose correct form:
“She _ to school daily.”
Ans: goes

26.Synonym of “Happy”
Ans: Joyful

27.Antonym of “Expand”
Ans: Contract

28. Identify pronoun: “They are playing.”
Ans: They

29. Active voice of: “The work was completed by him.”
Ans: He completed the work.

30.Phonetics deals with:
Ans: Sounds of speech

31.Reading skill improves through:
Ans: Practice

32. Identify adjective: “It is a beautiful day.”
Ans: Beautiful

33. Direct speech: She said that she was ill.
Ans: She said, “I am ill.”

34.Language pedagogy should encourage:
Ans: Speaking and listening skills

35.Choose correct sentence:
A) He have done it.
B) He has done it.
C) He had did it.
D) He doing it.
Ans: B

36.Antonym of “Victory”
Ans: Defeat

37. Identify verb: “Birds fly in the sky.”
Ans: Fly

38.“A stitch in time saves nine” is:
Ans: Proverb

39. Indirect speech: She said, “I will come.”
Ans: She said that she would come.

40.The silent reading develops:
Ans: Comprehension

41.Synonym of “Quick”
Ans: Fast

42. Identify adverb: “He runs quickly.”
Ans: Quickly

43.Teaching vocabulary is best through:
Ans: Context

44.Language skills include:
Ans: LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)
📓 JK General Awareness
1.Capital of Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ans: Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)

2.Dal Lake is located in
Ans: Srinagar

3.Mughal Garden in Srinagar
Ans: Shalimar Bagh

4.Famous shrine in Srinagar
Ans: Hazratbal
5.River Jhelum originates from:
Ans: Verinag

6.Gulmarg is famous for:
Ans: Skiing

7.Traditional Kashmiri houseboat is on:
Ans: Dal Lake

8.Famous Sufi saint of Kashmir:
Ans: Sheikh Noor-ud-din (Nund Rishi)

9.Dachigam National Park is famous for:
Ans: Hangul

10.Famous Mughal Garden in Srinagar:
Ans: Nishat Bagh

11.Traditional dress of Kashmiri men:
Ans: Pheran

12.UT of J&K formed in year:
Ans: 2019

13.Main language of J&K:
Ans: Kashmiri

14.JK TET is conducted by:
Ans: JKBOSE


15.Highest peak in J&K:
Ans: K2

16.Tulip Garden in Srinagar is known as:
Ans: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

17.Famous Sufi saint of Kashmir:
Ans: Sheikh Noor-ud-din (Nund Rishi)

18.Jhelum River is known as:
Ans: Vyeth

19.UT of J&K was formed on:
Ans: 31 October 2019

20.Hemis Festival is celebrated in:
Ans: Ladakh

21.Dachigam National Park is famous for:
Ans: Hangul

22.Shankaracharya Temple is located in:
Ans: Srinagar

23.Main handicraft of Kashmir:
Ans: Pashmina Shawl

24.JK TET qualifying marks for general category:
Ans: 60%

25.Official language of J&K UT includes:
Ans: Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, English

26.Mughal Garden built by Jahangir in Kashmir:
Ans: Shalimar Bagh

27.River Chenab originates from:
Ans: Himachal Pradesh

28.Famous festival of Kashmir:
Ans: Tulip Festival

29.Gulmarg is located in district:
Ans: Baramulla

30.Famous handicraft of J&K:
Ans: Carpet weaving

31.Vaishno Devi shrine is located in:
Ans: Reasi district
32.Kishtwar is famous for:
Ans: Saffron

33.JKBOSE headquarters is in:
Ans: Jammu & Srinagar

34.JK TET certificate validity:
Ans: Lifetime

35.Official animal of J&K:
Ans: Hangul

36.Famous garden in Srinagar built during Mughal period:
Ans: Shalimar Bagh

37.Jhelum River is called:
Ans: Vyeth

38.Amarnath cave is located in district:
Ans: Anantnag

39.Ladakh is known as:
Ans: Land of High Passes

40.Traditional bread of Kashmir:
Ans: Sheermal / Tsot

41.Main crop of Kashmir valley:
Ans: Rice

42.Wular Lake is located in district:
Ans: Bandipora

43.Highest literacy district in J&K (approx.):
Ans: Jammu

44.JK TET qualifying percentage for reserved category:
Ans: 55%
45.Famous Mughal Garden in Srinagar built by Jahangir:
Ans: Shalimar Bagh

46.Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in:
Ans: Asia

47.Main river flowing through Srinagar:
Ans: Jhelum

48.Dachigam National Park is famous for:
Ans: Hangul

49.Traditional Kashmiri embroidery is called:
Ans: Sozni

50.Gulmarg is famous for:
Ans: Skiing

51.Official language historically used in J&K administration:
Ans: Urdu

52.Kargil district is part of:
Ans: Ladakh UT

53.Main horticulture product of Kashmir:
Ans: Apple

54.JK TET certificate validity after new rules:
Ans: Lifetime

📒 Environmental Studies
1.Father of Green Revolution in India
Ans: M. S. Swaminathan

2.Largest planet in solar system
Ans: Jupiter
Red Planet is:
Ans: Mars

3.Main gas responsible for global warming:
Ans: Carbon Dioxide

4.National animal of India:
Ans: Tiger

5.Chipko Movement leader:
Ans: Sunderlal Bahuguna

6.Water cycle includes:
Ans: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
7.The main source of energy for Earth is:
Ans: Sun

8. Which of the following is biodegradable?
A) Plastic
B) Glass
C) Paper
D) Polythene
Ans: C

9.First national park of India:
Ans: Jim Corbett National Park

10.The Green Revolution in India is associated with:
Ans: M. S. Swaminathan

11.EVS teaching should be:
Ans: Environment-based and experiential

12.The process by which plants make food is:
Ans: Photosynthesis

13.Ozone layer protects us from:
Ans: UV rays

14.Solid waste management includes:
Ans: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

15.National bird of India:
Ans: Peacock

16.Teaching EVS should connect with:
Ans: Child’s environment

17.The largest continent is:
Ans: Asia

18.Renewable source of energy:
Ans: Solar energy

19.Air pollution mainly affects:
Ans: Respiratory system

20.A balanced diet includes:
Ans: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals

21.Best method to teach EVS:
Ans: Field visit

22.The largest ocean is:
Ans: Pacific Ocean

23.Vitamin C deficiency causes:
Ans: Scurvy

24.Soil erosion can be prevented by:
Ans: Planting trees

25.Water pollution is caused by:
Ans: Industrial waste

26.EVS curriculum should be:
Ans: Child-centered

27.The gas essential for breathing:
Ans: Oxygen

28.National flower of India:
Ans: Lotus

29.Green plants are called:
Ans: Producers

30.Earth revolves around:
Ans: Sun

31.Best way to teach EVS:
Ans: Experiential learning

32.Greenhouse effect mainly caused by:
Ans: Carbon dioxide

33.First Prime Minister of India:
Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru

34.The largest desert in India:
Ans: Thar Desert

45.Clean water mission of India:
Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission

36.Teaching EVS should integrate:
Ans: Real-life experiences

37.The layer of atmosphere where weather occurs:
Ans: Troposphere

38.National tree of India:
Ans: Banyan tree

39.Food chain starts with:
Ans: Producers

40.Deforestation leads to:
Ans: Soil erosion

41.Best evaluation tool in EVS:
Ans: Observation