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Q301CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Pelicans beat their wings over water also to __________.
  1. Ahelp their short legs
  2. Bswallow the fish
  3. Cdive on the fish
  4. Dpush the fish towards the shallow water
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Correct answer: (D) push the fish towards the shallow water

Explanation

The passage says pelicans drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface.

Q302CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Pelicans usually live __________.
  1. Awater bodies
  2. Bin colonies
  3. Cnear cities
  4. Din North America
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Correct answer: (A) water bodies

Explanation

The passage says pelicans are found on coastlines and along lakes and rivers, i.e. near water bodies.

Q303CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Pelicans webbed feet make them __________.
  1. Apowerful swimmers.
  2. Blook large with short legs.
  3. Chave their toes tied.
  4. Dlook awkward on land.
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Correct answer: (A) powerful swimmers.

Explanation

The passage states that in water they are strong swimmers 'thanks to their webbed feet'.

Q304CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Which one of the following words is most similar in meaning to the word, 'splendid' ?
  1. Amagnificent
  2. Bordinary
  3. Chuge
  4. Dhigh
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Correct answer: (A) magnificent

Explanation

'Splendid' means very impressive or grand, which is the meaning of 'magnificent'.

Q305CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Identify the clause in the underlined part of the sentence. When the fish collect in the shallows (underlined), the pelicans simply scoop them up.
  1. AAdverb clause of place
  2. BAdverb clause of time
  3. CAdverb clause of manner
  4. DAdverb clause of purpose
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Correct answer: (B) Adverb clause of time

Explanation

The clause beginning with 'When' tells us at what time the pelicans scoop up the fish, so it is an adverb clause of time.

Q306CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Study the following statements : (A) The baby pelicans pick their food from their parents' pouches. (B) The fish are kept in the pouches and eaten when the pelican feel hungry.
  1. ABoth (A) and (B) are right.
  2. BBoth (A) and (B) are wrong.
  3. C(A) is right and (B) is wrong.
  4. D(B) is right and (A) is wrong.
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Correct answer: (B) Both (A) and (B) are wrong.

Explanation

Young pelicans take food from their parents' throats, not pouches, and pelicans do not store fish in the pouch but swallow them immediately. So both statements are wrong.

Q307CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. Identify the clause of the underlined part of the sentence. Chemical pesticides, which damage the eggs of pelicans (underlined), devastate the sea birds.
  1. ANoun clause
  2. BPrincipal clause
  3. CAdverb clause
  4. DAdjective clause
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Correct answer: (D) Adjective clause

Explanation

'which damage the eggs of pelicans' is a relative clause describing the noun 'pesticides', so it is an adjective clause.

Q308CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Pelicans are birds. There are more than half a dozen species of pelicans. All of them have the sack for which the birds are best known all over the world. The sack is like a big bag of skin hanging under their bill, or their mouth. These large carnivorous birds use them to catch fish. Many pelicans fish by swimming in a group. They may form a line or a "U" shape and drive fish into shallow water by beating their wings on the surface. When the fish collect in the shallows, the pelicans simply scoop them up. The brown pelican, on the other hand, dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill. Pelicans do not store fish in their pouch, but simply use it to catch them and then tip it back to drain out water and swallow the fish immediately. The American white pelican can hold some 11.5 litres of water in its bill. Young pelicans feed by sticking their bills into their parents' throats to retrieve food. Along with giant pouch, pelicans are large birds with short legs, and they appear rather clumsy on land. Once in water, they are strong swimmers, thanks to their webbed feet. This means that webbing connects all four of their toes, even the back toe. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They travel in flocks. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. The average life span of pelicans in the wild is about 10 to 25 years and their average body size is about 1.8 metres but when they open their wings their wingspan is around 3 metres. These large birds usually weigh around 13 kg. How does the brown pelican catch the fish ?
  1. ABy beating their wings.
  2. BBy cornering the fish into low waters.
  3. CBy diving on the fish from above.
  4. DBy storing the fish in their pouch.
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Correct answer: (C) By diving on the fish from above.

Explanation

The passage says the brown pelican 'dives on the fish from above and traps them in its bill'.

Q309CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. According to the poem, which of the following kind of house is NOT found in the meadows ?
  1. Anest
  2. Bstable
  3. Cburrows
  4. Dant's mound
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Correct answer: (B) stable

Explanation

The poem lists burrows, a nest and the ant's mound as meadow houses; a stable is not mentioned.

Q310CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. Study the following statements : (A) The rabbit is hiding in a burrow. (B) The buttercup is tempting a butterfly.
  1. ABoth (A) and (B) are right.
  2. BBoth (A) and (B) are wrong.
  3. C(A) is right and (B) is wrong.
  4. D(B) is right and (A) is wrong.
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Correct answer: (D) (B) is right and (A) is wrong.

Explanation

The rabbit is 'sitting very still' in the grass, not hiding in a burrow, so (A) is wrong; the butterfly comes to rest on the buttercup to sip its nectar, so the key takes (B) as right.

Q311CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. 'A butterfly unfolding its drinking straws'. Which figure of speech is used in the above line ?
  1. Ametaphor
  2. Bimagery
  3. Calliteration
  4. Dsimile
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Correct answer: (A) metaphor

Explanation

The butterfly's proboscis is called 'drinking straws' directly, without 'like' or 'as' - an implied comparison, i.e. a metaphor.

Q312CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. Which surprises do the meadows not hold for us ?
  1. Ahopping of a frog out of the brook
  2. Ba butterfly feeding on nectar
  3. Csoftness of the grass
  4. Dsoft murmur of the stream
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Correct answer: (A) hopping of a frog out of the brook

Explanation

The poem mentions the butterfly, velvet grass and listening by the brook, but no frog.

Q313CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. How will you find a rabbit ?
  1. AWhen he hops
  2. BWhen he is sleeping
  3. CWhen he is in his burrow
  4. DWhen he is sitting still
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Correct answer: (A) When he hops

Explanation

The poem says 'Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will.'

Q314CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Meadows have surprises, You can find them if you look; Walk softly through the velvet grass, And listen by the brook. You may see a butterfly Rest upon a buttercup And unfold its drinking straws To sip the nectar up. You may scare a rabbit Who is sitting very still; Though at first you may not see him, When he hops you will. Explore the meadow houses The burrows in the ground, A nest beneath tall grasses The ant's amazing mound. What does the poet mean by velvet grass ?
  1. Agrass as soft as velvet
  2. Bgrass made of velvet thread
  3. Cthe carpet of velvet
  4. Dgrass shining like velvet
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Correct answer: (A) grass as soft as velvet

Explanation

'Velvet grass' describes grass that is soft to walk on, like velvet - hence 'walk softly'.

Q315CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which of the following is NOT the aim of multilingualism in school education ?
  1. ALearning of mother tongue, Hindi and English under three language formula.
  2. BAll children begin their schooling with their mother tongue and move on to add many (at least two more) languages.
  3. CMaking use of the languages of learners for teaching-learning in school.
  4. DLearning of the mother tongue as a language and as medium of learning, as far as possible.
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Correct answer: (A) Learning of mother tongue, Hindi and English under three language formula.

Explanation

Multilingual education aims to use children's languages as resources and begin with the mother tongue; it does not prescribe a fixed combination of mother tongue, Hindi and English (the three-language formula is flexible).

Q316CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which of the following is true in terms of the objectives of Learning Outcomes ? (a) promote competency-based learning rather than content focused learning. (b) enable learners to master the language skills necessary to become creative users of language. (c) master the content and be able to apply it later. (d) enable learners to learn to use language for specific purposes.
  1. A(d) and (c) are true
  2. B(a) and (d) are true
  3. C(c) alone is true
  4. D(b) and (c) are true
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Correct answer: (B) (a) and (d) are true

Explanation

Learning Outcomes (NCERT) shift the focus to competency-based learning and to using language for real, specific purposes rather than mastering content.

Q317CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Mrs. Usha Rani, a teacher of English at the Government High School, supports her learners to speak the English language by making them use the language for day-to-day purposes and by teaching them formulaic usages. What does she attempt to develop in her learner ?
  1. ACognitive Academic Language Proficiency
  2. BBasic Interpersonal Communication Skills
  3. CCommunication Skills
  4. DInterpersonal Skills
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Correct answer: (B) Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

Explanation

Cummins' BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) is everyday conversational language, built through daily use and formulaic expressions; CALP is academic language.

Q318CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Rahul, a learner of class VI while learning the new grammatical form is able to connect what he has already learned. Which of the following strategies comes from this ?
  1. AMetacognitive strategies
  2. BBoth cognitive and metacognitive strategies
  3. CHeuristic strategies
  4. DCognitive strategies
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Correct answer: (D) Cognitive strategies

Explanation

Linking new information with existing knowledge (elaboration) is a cognitive learning strategy; metacognitive strategies involve planning, monitoring and evaluating one's own learning.

Q319CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
A teacher collects a particular pattern of errors of learners of class VII and discusses them once a month to make her learners aware of their errors. She does not reveal who committed those errors. She also asks her learners to reflect on their errors. What is this practice known as ?
  1. AProviding feedback
  2. BError analysis
  3. CStudy and engagement with grammar
  4. DTeaching grammar
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Correct answer: (B) Error analysis

Explanation

Note: the official key accepts both (1) and (2). Collecting and studying patterns of learners' errors is error analysis, and discussing them with the class also gives the learners feedback.

Q320CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Select two appropriate readings to promote school-based assessment. (a) It helps in the promotion of autonomy among both learners and teachers. (b) It gives scope for the school to plan on their own. (c) It takes away the examination board's power. (d) It does not involve learner as an active participant in the processes of planning the assessment.
  1. A(c) and (d)
  2. B(d) and (a)
  3. C(a) and (b)
  4. D(b) and (c)
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Correct answer: (C) (a) and (b)

Explanation

School-based assessment gives autonomy to teachers and learners and lets the school plan its own assessment; it does involve learners, and its purpose is not to take away the board's power.

Q321CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which approach to language teaching advocates words and word chunks as the foundation for language learning ?
  1. ALexical approach
  2. BGrammar translation method
  3. CTask based language learning
  4. DCommunicative approach
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Correct answer: (A) Lexical approach

Explanation

Michael Lewis's Lexical Approach holds that language consists of lexis - words and multi-word chunks (collocations, fixed phrases) - rather than grammar rules.

Q322CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
A teacher of class VII reads out the short text of seven sentences. Then she asks her learners to listen to it carefully and recreate the text nearer to it, not exactly the same text. What is this strategy known as ?
  1. ABottom-up strategy
  2. BParagraph dictation
  3. CSchema creation
  4. DTop-down strategy
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Correct answer: (B) Paragraph dictation

Explanation

Listening to a short text and reconstructing it as closely as possible is a form of paragraph dictation (dictogloss), which develops listening and writing together.

Q323CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which of the following statements best describes 'procedural knowledge' in the context of learning grammar ?
  1. Alearning the rules of grammar and reproduce it later.
  2. BUnderstanding how a grammatical form works from a grammar book.
  3. Cknowing about the form.
  4. Dknowing what a grammatical form is and using it.
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Correct answer: (D) knowing what a grammatical form is and using it.

Explanation

Procedural knowledge is the ability to actually use a form in communication ('knowing how'), as opposed to declarative knowledge, which is knowing about rules.

Q324CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Words that we recognise when we hear or see them are known as :
  1. AReceptive vocabulary
  2. BEngaging vocabulary
  3. CLexis
  4. DProductive vocabulary
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Correct answer: (A) Receptive vocabulary

Explanation

Receptive vocabulary consists of words we understand when listening or reading; productive vocabulary is words we use when speaking or writing.

Q325CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
What is the innateness hypothesis in language acquisition and language learning ?
  1. AIt believes that all human beings possess language knowledge at birth.
  2. BIt believes that language is learned as a result of habit formation.
  3. CIt rejects the idea that all languages have grammars and all children learn them in their own way.
  4. DIt believes that all human beings can learn languages through physical drilling and conditioning.
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Correct answer: (A) It believes that all human beings possess language knowledge at birth.

Explanation

Chomsky's innateness hypothesis states that humans are born with an inborn language faculty (Language Acquisition Device / Universal Grammar). Habit formation and drilling are behaviourist views.

Q326CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
What does 'content-oriented language inputs' refer to ?
  1. Alanguage inputs that focus on information
  2. Bvocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, etc.
  3. Clanguage input, which focuses on how language is used
  4. Dpresentation of the inputs and its processes
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Correct answer: (A) language inputs that focus on information

Explanation

Content-oriented inputs focus on the information or meaning carried by the text, while form-oriented inputs focus on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

Q327CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which educational philosophy advocates the following ? Learning environment such as real-world settings or case-based learning are used instead of predetermined sequences of instruction.
  1. AAudiolingualism
  2. BCognitivism
  3. CNativism
  4. DConstructivism
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Correct answer: (D) Constructivism

Explanation

Constructivism favours authentic, real-world and case-based learning environments in which learners construct knowledge, instead of fixed, predetermined instructional sequences.

Q328CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Which one of the following does not come under institutional writing ?
  1. ACurriculum Vitae
  2. BReviews
  3. CNotes of Condolence
  4. DBusiness letter
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Correct answer: (C) Notes of Condolence

Explanation

A CV, reviews and business letters are formal/institutional writing; a note of condolence is personal (social) writing.

Q329CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 8 Feb 2026
Vani is reading an article in order to get a general overview of the text. What is her reading known as ?
  1. ASkimming
  2. BCritical reading
  3. CDrawing Inference
  4. DScanning
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Correct answer: (A) Skimming

Explanation

Skimming is reading quickly to get the gist or general overview; scanning is searching for specific information.

Q330CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. What is the prerequisite for high effect and good quality work?
  1. AGood quality office
  2. BHealth club
  3. CExercising and stretching
  4. DSound mind in a sound body
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Correct answer: (D) Sound mind in a sound body

Explanation

Paragraph 1 says that 'a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work'.

Q331CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. Japanese companies ensure loyalty and motivation by making their workers
  1. Astart off the day with exercising
  2. Bdrink healthy drinks
  3. Csing the company’s song
  4. Djoin health clubs
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Correct answer: (C) sing the company’s song

Explanation

The passage says the company song is 'designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce'.

Q332CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. Why do companies have health clubs?
  1. AThey attract more workforce
  2. BThey attract profit to the company
  3. CThey help in better efficiency and high productivity of the workers
  4. DHealth insurance companies can tie up with these health clubs
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Correct answer: (C) They help in better efficiency and high productivity of the workers

Explanation

Spending on health clubs 'has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity'.

Q333CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. ‘The movement towards health clubs is yet to gain momentum in India’ signifies that
  1. Ahealth clubs are getting popular in Indian companies
  2. Binsurance companies are getting good premium due to health clubs
  3. Chealth clubs in Indian companies have not yet become popular
  4. Ddue to health clubs, many consultancies have opened up
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Correct answer: (C) health clubs in Indian companies have not yet become popular

Explanation

'Yet to gain momentum' means the trend has not picked up yet, i.e. health clubs are not yet popular in Indian companies.

Q334CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. What is directly affected by physical health?
  1. AMind
  2. BBusiness
  3. CEfficiency
  4. DInsurance premium
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Correct answer: (A) Mind

Explanation

The passage opens with 'Physical health affects the mind and vice versa'.

Q335CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to the word ‘nominal’?
  1. AAbove-mentioned
  2. BCursory
  3. CSimple
  4. DSubstantial
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Correct answer: (D) Substantial

Explanation

'Nominal' means very small or token (a nominal contribution); its opposite is 'substantial', meaning large.

Q336CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 1. Physical health affects the mind and vice versa. Which of the two is the more important is like asking the age-old question : what comes first, the chicken or the egg. For our present subject, let us be clear that a sound mind in a sound body is a prerequisite for high efficiency and good quality work in the office, factory or field, which leads to a sense of achievement and fulfilment. 2. Our health is, of course, important not only to us, but also to our families and even to our employers. No wonder then that companies everywhere have a stake in the health and fitness of their employees and are willing to spend considerable money towards this purpose. Japanese companies particularly excel in this and the more successful among them start off the day with a body-bending and stretching session and even singing the company song designed to promote loyalty and motivation among the workforce! This is considered an important factor contributing to high productivity and quality. Here is a lesson which has been emulated elsewhere in the world and could work wonders in India. It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. Typical of these is the soft drink manufacturer Pepsi Cola which has spent about $2 million in setting up a health club at its head office in New York State. Such expenditure has proved to be a wise investment in achieving better efficiency and higher productivity. It has, indirectly, also helped reduce the premium on the health insurance of its staff. This business has grown so large that hundreds of consultancies have sprung up for the management of health clubs and fitness centres. In some cases, there is a nominal contribution by the employees on the premise that this way they will value and use the facilities all the more. Some insurance companies have teamed up with employers in such ventures as better health contributes to a longer life and hence more premium! Though many firms in India have generous medical schemes, the movement towards health clubs and the like is yet to gain momentum. Which one of the following words is nearest in meaning to the word ‘prerequisite’?
  1. AUnnecessary
  2. BRequired
  3. COptional
  4. DSecondary
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Correct answer: (B) Required

Explanation

A prerequisite is something required beforehand, so 'required' is the closest meaning.

Q337CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Which Part of Speech is the underlined word? Japanese companies particularly excel in this. (The underlined word is ‘particularly’.)
  1. AAdjective
  2. BAdverb
  3. CNoun
  4. DConjunction
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Correct answer: (B) Adverb

Explanation

'Particularly' modifies the verb 'excel', telling to what degree they excel, so it is an adverb.

Q338CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Identify the clause in the underlined part of the sentence : It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs. (The underlined part is ‘It is estimated’.)
  1. AAdverb clause
  2. BAdjective clause
  3. CNoun clause
  4. DPrincipal clause
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Correct answer: (D) Principal clause

Explanation

'It is estimated' is the main (principal) clause that can stand alone; the 'that ...' part is the subordinate noun clause.

Q339CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! The speaker says that the cage-bird flutters its sorrowful wings. The wings are being described as ‘sorrowful’ because
  1. Athe wings are broken
  2. Bthe bird is sad as it is caged
  3. Cthe bird can’t sing
  4. Dthe bird is hungry
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Correct answer: (B) the bird is sad as it is caged

Explanation

The sorrow belongs to the bird, which is unhappy because it is shut in a cage; its sadness is transferred to its wings.

Q340CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! The speaker’s bird can do a number of things. It is because
  1. Athe bird is talented
  2. Bthe bird is caged
  3. Cthe bird is free
  4. Dthe bird is sorrowful
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Correct answer: (C) the bird is free

Explanation

The speaker's bird is 'free to build and thrive', to soar and to sing; its freedom is what lets it do all this.

Q341CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! The caged bird is described as ‘a crippled thing’ because
  1. Aits one leg is broken
  2. Bit is not free to fly and soar
  3. Cit is poor
  4. Dit is wild
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Correct answer: (B) it is not free to fly and soar

Explanation

The poem says the caged bird may never 'wheel and soar'; it is 'crippled' because the cage takes away its freedom to fly.

Q342CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! Which poetic device is used in the expression ‘sorrowful wings’?
  1. AMetaphor
  2. BSimile
  3. CTransferred epithet
  4. DPersonification
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Correct answer: (C) Transferred epithet

Explanation

The adjective 'sorrowful' really describes the bird but is placed on its wings; shifting an epithet like this is a transferred epithet.

Q343CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! What is the theme of the poem?
  1. AThe caged bird lives a fruitful life
  2. BThe birds should be kept in a cage
  3. CThe birds should be given good food
  4. DBirds living in the open enjoy their lives
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Correct answer: (D) Birds living in the open enjoy their lives

Explanation

The poem contrasts the sad, 'half alive' caged bird with the free bird that sings joyfully, celebrating the happiness of freedom.

Q344CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Your pretty bird in a gilded cage Flutters its sorrowful wings But there’s never a cage-bird yet could sing As my bird sings. He’s little and brown and wild and shy, But free to build and thrive, Your poor bit thing behind its bars Is only half alive! My bird sings out with a true wood-note, Your pipes of sorrowful things, And never, now, may he learn the song That my bird sings. Never, now, may he wheel and soar With the sunshine on his wings, O, a bird in a cage is a crippled thing But my bird sings! “But my bird sings!” denotes that
  1. Amy bird sings sweetly
  2. Bmy bird is free
  3. Cmy bird doesn’t feel free
  4. Dmy bird has regained her voice
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Correct answer: (B) my bird is free

Explanation

In the poem singing stands for freedom and joy: unlike the 'crippled' caged bird, the speaker's bird sings because it is free.

Q345CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
_____ is concerned with the aspects of meaning in language.
  1. APhonetics
  2. BSemantics
  3. CSyntax
  4. DMorphology
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Correct answer: (B) Semantics

Explanation

Semantics is the study of meaning; phonetics deals with speech sounds, syntax with sentence structure and morphology with word structure.

Q346CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Which of the following is not the principle of language learning?
  1. ALearning a language involves mastery of both skill and knowledge
  2. BLearners may vary in their preferred approaches to learning
  3. CLanguage is a tool for communication
  4. DLanguage is learnt through memorization of structures/rules of grammar
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Correct answer: (D) Language is learnt through memorization of structures/rules of grammar

Explanation

Languages are acquired through meaningful use and exposure, not by memorizing grammar rules; the other statements are accepted principles.

Q347CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
A teacher of Grade 6 writes a word in the centre of the blackboard, and asks the learners to brainstorm all the words they can think of which are connected to the central word. The major objective of this activity is
  1. Aenhancing writing skills
  2. Bimproving vocabulary of learners
  3. Cunderstanding grammar
  4. Denhancing reading skills
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Correct answer: (B) improving vocabulary of learners

Explanation

This 'word web' or mind-map activity helps learners recall and connect related words, building their vocabulary.

Q348CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
Read the following statements : Assertion (A) : Delaying the learning of languages in the early years makes it more difficult for children to acquire new languages. Reason (R) : Early years of the child are sensitive periods for language acquisition. Choose the correct option.
  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. CA is not true but R is true
  4. DA is true but R is not true
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Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation of A

Explanation

The early years are a sensitive (critical) period for acquiring language, which is exactly why delaying language learning makes acquisition harder; R explains A.

Q349CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
One of the key principles of National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (2022) with respect to multilingualism is
  1. Amultilingual nature of a classroom acts as a barrier in effective curriculum transaction
  2. Bchildren are not able to pick up multiple oral languages in the early years
  3. Cmultilingualism has both cognitive and societal/cultural benefits
  4. Dchildren must be helped to unlearn their home language and focus of the school must shift on learning the language of the school
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Correct answer: (C) multilingualism has both cognitive and societal/cultural benefits

Explanation

NCF-FS 2022 treats multilingualism as a resource with cognitive as well as social and cultural benefits; young children can easily pick up several languages.

Q350CTET February 2026 Paper 2 Maths & Science, 7 Feb 2026
In some of the speech communities, two different varieties of language coexist, each with a distinct range of social function. This situation is described as
  1. Acode mixing
  2. Bregister
  3. Cdiglossia
  4. Ddialect
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Correct answer: (C) diglossia

Explanation

Diglossia (Ferguson) is when two varieties of a language exist side by side in a community, a 'high' one for formal use and a 'low' one for everyday use.

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