Practice questions
Q1Imran knows a local word for a leaf but not the textbook word. Which teacher response best matches NCF 2005 and NCF-FS?
A Mark the answer wrong because only textbook language is valid in school.
B Ask him to stay silent until he memorises the school word.
C Accept the local word, invite other words, show leaves, and connect them to the school word.
D Skip the discussion because language is not part of NCF 2005.
Explanation The best response treats Imran's home language as a resource. NCF 2005 values children's experiences and NCF-FS encourages language-rich learning. The teacher bridges local speech to school vocabulary instead of punishing the child.
Q2Which statement about NIPUN Bharat is accurate for this topic?
A It is a scholarship scheme for only Class 5 students.
B It was launched on 5 July 2021 and targets FLN by the end of Grade 3 by 2026-27.
C It replaced RTE Act 2009 Section 29 for all curriculum decisions.
D It says children should avoid home language until Grade 3.
Explanation NIPUN Bharat is useful here as an anchor fact: 5 July 2021 launch and FLN by end of Grade 3 by 2026-27. It supports the current primary frame but does not replace NCF or RTE.
Q3NCF-FS 2022 should be used with NCF 2005 in Level 1 because it directly covers which age/class band?
A Ages 6-14 only, because RTE starts at age 6.
B Ages 3-8, from preschool to Grade 2, as the first 5+3+3+4 stage.
C Grades 6-8, because NCF-FS is a middle-stage document.
D Only Class 5, because REET Level 1 ends at Class 5.
Explanation NCF-FS 2022 covers ages 3-8: three preschool or Anganwadi years plus Grades 1 and 2. That is why a Class 1 teacher working with Asha must use the current foundational-stage frame, not only NCF 2005 vocabulary.
Q4Which pair is correctly matched?
A Piaget - zone of proximal development
B Vygotsky - enactive, iconic and symbolic representation
C Bruner - action, picture and symbol movement
D NCF-FS - silent copying as the primary way of learning
Explanation Bruner's sequence is useful when Tara moves from counting cups, to seeing pictures, to writing numerals. The other matches either swap theorists or contradict NCF-FS play-and-activity language.
Q5Asha retells a story in order but misses one linking word. What should the teacher do under CCE and RTE Section 29?
A Give zero marks because a perfect sentence is compulsory before Class 2.
B Stop storytelling and use only alphabet copying until every child writes correctly.
C Rank the class publicly so Asha tries harder next time.
D Record sequence understanding, prompt the missing connector, and plan a next story activity.
Explanation RTE Section 29 asks for child-friendly, fear-free curriculum and CCE. Asha has shown sequence understanding, so the teacher records that evidence and supports the missing connector. The goal is next-step learning, not a punitive mark.
More questions
6A teacher wants to cite a current Class III NCERT title while discussing primary curriculum. Which citation is safest?
AMath Magic Class III as the current 2025 mathematics title.
BLooking Around Class III as the current EVS title.
CMaths Mela Class III or Our Wondrous World-EVS Class III from the NCERT catalogue.
DAny old NCERT title is acceptable because textbook names never affect pedagogy questions.
7Assertion: NCF-FS 2022 is relevant to a Class 1 teacher. Reason: The foundational stage includes three preschool years plus Grades 1 and 2.
ABoth assertion and reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion.
BBoth are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
CThe assertion is true, but the reason is false.
DThe assertion is false, but the reason is true.
8Which statement best gives the official syllabus boundary for this REET Level 1 topic?
AThe Level 1 CDP teaching-learning syllabus names NCF 2005, assessment, CCE, action research and RTE Act 2009.
BThe syllabus lists only NCF-FS 2022 and removes NCF 2005 from Level 1 CDP.
CNCF 2005 is treated as a mathematics-only topic for Classes 6 to 8.
DCandidates must memorise all NCERT textbook chapters from Class 1 to 5.
9Joseph uses a wheelchair. The class is doing a picture-card sequencing game on the floor. Which teacher action best reflects inclusive NCF-style pedagogy?
AAsk Joseph to watch quietly because floor games are difficult for him.
BGive Joseph the same unreachable role so the activity remains equal for everyone.
CCancel group work for the full class whenever one child needs adaptation.
DMove cards to a reachable table or pair Joseph to choose cards while a partner places them.
10Which option correctly separates assessment, measurement and evaluation in an early primary classroom?
AAssessment means only final marks; measurement means storytelling; evaluation means play.
BAssessment gathers evidence, measurement gives a score or level, and evaluation judges against criteria.
CAssessment, measurement and evaluation are exact synonyms in NCF-FS.
DEvaluation happens before any evidence is collected from children.
