Pre-D.El.Ed Entrance – Mock Test Question Paper

Total Questions: 150 | Duration: 3 hours
Instructions: Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the correct option. No negative marking.

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SECTION A — General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Q1–30)

1. Who is the current President of India?
   A) Ram Nath Kovind B) Droupadi Murmu C) Pranab Mukherjee D) Narendra Modi
2. National bird of India is:
   A) Peacock B) Sparrow C) Eagle D) Parrot
3. Which state is called “Land of Five Rivers”?
   A) Punjab B) Haryana C) Rajasthan D) Gujarat
4. Capital of Chhattisgarh:
   A) Bilaspur B) Raipur C) Durg D) Jagdalpur
5. Bharat Ratna is awarded for:
   A) Literature B) Arts, Science, Public Service C) Sports D) Military service
6. First Indian woman to go to space:
   A) Kalpana Chawla B) Sunita Williams C) Kiran Bedi D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
7. Which planet is known as Red Planet?
   A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter D) Saturn
8. National flower of India:
   A) Lotus B) Rose C) Jasmine D) Marigold
9. Which is the longest river in India?
   A) Yamuna B) Ganga C) Brahmaputra D) Godavari
10. Who wrote “India Wins Freedom”?
    A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad C) Subhash Chandra Bose D) Jawaharlal Nehru
11. National animal of India:
    A) Tiger B) Lion C) Elephant D) Leopard
12. Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?
    A) 5 June B) 22 April C) 21 March D) 1 May
13. First Prime Minister of India:
    A) Indira Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Lal Bahadur Shastri D) Rajendra Prasad
14. Which gas is most abundant in atmosphere?
    A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon dioxide D) Hydrogen
15. Which river is known as “Ganga of South India”?
    A) Godavari B) Krishna C) Kaveri D) Tungabhadra
16. Which state has largest population?
    A) Maharashtra B) Uttar Pradesh C) Bihar D) Tamil Nadu
17. Which Indian city is called “Pink City”?
    A) Jaipur B) Jodhpur C) Udaipur D) Bikaner
18. Headquarters of UNICEF:
    A) Geneva B) New York C) Paris D) London
19. Who is the Father of Indian Constitution?
    A) Mahatma Gandhi B) B.R. Ambedkar C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Sardar Patel
20. Which vitamin is produced by sunlight?
    A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D
21. Nobel Prize is awarded in which field?
    A) Literature B) Science C) Peace D) All of these
22. Which country hosted 2022 FIFA World Cup?
    A) Qatar B) Russia C) USA D) Brazil
23. Who discovered gravity?
    A) Newton B) Galileo C) Einstein D) Copernicus
24. Capital of France:
    A) London B) Paris C) Berlin D) Madrid
25. Which is smallest planet in solar system?
    A) Mercury B) Mars C) Venus D) Earth
26. Red Fort is located in:
    A) Delhi B) Agra C) Jaipur D) Lucknow
27. Who wrote “Gitanjali”?
    A) Rabindranath Tagore B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee C) Sarojini Naidu D) Kavi Pradeep
28. Who is known as “Missile Man of India”?
    A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam B) Vikram Sarabhai C) Homi Bhabha D) C.V. Raman
29. Which is largest ocean in the world?
    A) Atlantic B) Pacific C) Indian D) Arctic
30. Which state is famous for “Bastar Dussehra”?
    A) Chhattisgarh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Maharashtra D) Odisha

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SECTION B — Teaching & Pedagogy / Educational Awareness (Q31–60)

31. Teaching is primarily:
    A) Imparting knowledge B) Giving exams C) Writing notes D) Conducting sports
32. Which is Bloom’s taxonomy level of remembering facts?
    A) Evaluation B) Understanding C) Remembering D) Applying
33. Montessori method emphasizes:
    A) Rote learning B) Child-centered learning C) Exam preparation D) Lecture method
34. Active learning involves:
    A) Listening only B) Participation & thinking C) Reading silently D) Memorization
35. Which method is best for skill development?
    A) Lecture B) Demonstration C) Rote learning D) Dictation
36. A good teacher should be:
    A) Strict B) Patient & encouraging C) Distant D) Disciplinary only
37. Which of these is formative assessment?
    A) Mid-term exam B) End-term exam C) Daily class activity D) Final board exam
38. Child-centered approach focuses on:
    A) Curriculum B) Teacher C) Student D) Infrastructure
39. Play-way method is suitable for:
    A) Primary classes B) College C) University D) Adult education
40. Which is a teaching aid?
    A) Blackboard B) Chalk C) Map D) All of these
41. Education aims to develop:
    A) Knowledge only B) Cognitive, emotional, social skills C) Discipline only D) Rote memory
42. Which approach encourages problem-solving?
    A) Lecture B) Project method C) Punishment method D) Dictation
43. Inclusive education ensures:
    A) Only high performers B) All children, including differently-abled C) Only boys D) Only urban students
44. Learning by doing is also called:
    A) Experiential learning B) Lecture method C) Reading method D) Memorization
45. Which assessment evaluates learning during instruction?
    A) Summative B) Formative C) Entrance exam D) None
46. Constructivist approach emphasizes:
    A) Teacher talks B) Students construct knowledge C) Memorizing notes D) Only exams
47. Which is an example of continuous & comprehensive evaluation?
    A) Daily observation & periodic tests B) Final exam only C) Mid-term exam only D) Oral test only
48. Discipline in school is maintained by:
    A) Punishment only B) Rules & guidance C) Ignoring misbehavior D) Competition only
49. Motivation in classroom increases:
    A) Attention & participation B) Anxiety C) Laziness D) Confusion
50. Educational technology includes:
    A) Chalk & board B) Computers & smart boards C) Charts & models D) All of these
51. Formative assessment helps:
    A) Punish weak students B) Improve learning C) Give grades only D) Memorize content
52. Teacher’s role in constructivism:
    A) Information provider B) Facilitator C) Dictator D) Examiner
53. Project method encourages:
    A) Teamwork & critical thinking B) Rote memorization C) Silent reading only D) Writing only
54. Which is reflective teaching practice?
    A) Teacher evaluates own methods B) Teacher ignores feedback C) Teacher punishes students D) Teacher lectures continuously
55. Inquiry-based learning promotes:
    A) Curiosity & exploration B) Rote learning C) Memorization D) Punishment
56. Which is a barrier to effective teaching?
    A) Large class size B) Distractions C) Lack of resources D) All of these
57. Classroom management includes:
    A) Organizing space B) Handling behavior C) Maintaining discipline D) All of these
58. Experiential learning cycle was developed by:
    A) Piaget B) Kolb C) Skinner D) Vygotsky
59. Which is part of learner-centered teaching?
    A) Lectures only B) Participation & discussion C) Punishment D) Testing only
60. Education for sustainable development aims to:
    A) Economic growth only B) Environmental awareness & social responsibility C) Sports training only D) Exam scores only

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SECTION C — Child Development & Psychology (Q61–90)

61. Piaget’s first stage of cognitive development:
    A) Pre-operational B) Sensorimotor C) Concrete operational D) Formal operational
62. Adolescence is generally between ages:
    A) 5–10 B) 10–19 C) 15–25 D) 20–30
63. Emotional development includes:
    A) Self-awareness B) Empathy C) Emotional regulation D) All of these
64. Child’s language development is rapid during:
    A) Infancy B) Early childhood C) Adolescence D) Adulthood
65. Montessori emphasized:
    A) Adult instruction B) Child independence & exploration C) Rote learning D) Punishment
66. Vygotsky emphasized:
    A) Social interaction & Zone of Proximal Development B) Only memorization C) Rewards & punishment D) Exams
67. Erikson’s stage for 6–12 years:
    A) Industry vs Inferiority B) Identity vs Role confusion C) Trust vs Mistrust D) Intimacy vs Isolation
68. Which is a fine motor skill?
    A) Running B) Writing C) Jumping D) Throwing
69. Cognitive development refers to:
    A) Physical growth B) Thinking & understanding C) Social skills D) Emotional regulation
70. Play is important for children because it:
    A) Improves learning & creativity B) Wastes time C) Causes fatigue D) Reduces growth
71. Maslow’s hierarchy: Basic needs include:
    A) Self-actualization B) Safety & physiological needs C) Esteem D) Love
72. Children learn by imitation according to:
    A) Piaget B) Bandura C) Vygotsky D) Erikson
73. Attention span increases with:
    A) Age & practice B) Laziness C) Distractions D) Punishment
74. Motivation in children can be:
    A) Intrinsic B) Extrinsic C) Both D) None
75. Which is an example of social development?
    A) Learning to read B) Making friends C) Learning to count D) Handwriting
76. Child-centered education focuses on:
    A) Teacher B) Student C) Syllabus D) Exams
77. Intelligence test measures:
    A) Knowledge B) Problem-solving & reasoning C) Behavior D) Emotional growth
78. Constructive feedback helps in:
    A) Punishment B) Learning & improvement C) Anxiety D) Ignoring errors
79. Early childhood is from age:
    A) 0–2 B) 3–8 C) 6–12 D) 12–18
80. Adolescents face challenges of:
    A) Physical growth B) Emotional changes C) Social identity D) All of these
81. Piaget’s pre-operational stage includes:
    A) Symbolic thinking B) Abstract reasoning C) Logical thinking D) Problem-solving
82. Child observation is useful for:
    A) Evaluation B) Planning teaching C) Understanding development D) All
83. Emotional intelligence includes:
    A) Awareness of own & others’ emotions B) Social skills C) Emotional regulation D) All
84. Scaffolding in education means:
    A) Support & guidance for learning B) Punishment C) Exams only D) Memorization
85. Adolescents develop:
    A) Independence B) Identity C) Peer relationships D) All
86. Play-way method promotes:
    A) Physical, cognitive, emotional growth B) Only memorization C) Punishment D) Lecture method
87. Self-concept in children refers to:
    A) Knowledge of self B) Self-esteem C) Behavior D) Social skills
88. Motivation by reward is:
    A) Intrinsic B) Extrinsic C) Both D) None
89. Which is a milestone in infancy?
    A) Walking B) Writing C) Reading D) Driving
90. Positive reinforcement encourages:
    A) Bad behavior B) Desired behavior C) Laziness D) Punishment

Mathematics & Reasoning

91. A teacher bought 12 notebooks at ₹15 each and 8 pencils at ₹5 each. What is the total cost?
A) ₹220 B) ₹200 C) ₹210 D) ₹230

92. Find the missing number in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, __, 160
A) 60 B) 80 C) 90 D) 100

93. A bus leaves at 8:15 a.m. and reaches at 11:45 a.m. How long is the journey?
A) 2 hr 30 min B) 3 hr 30 min C) 3 hr 15 min D) 4 hr

94. Ramesh has 5 apples more than Sunita. If Sunita has 12 apples, how many apples does Ramesh have?
A) 15 B) 17 C) 18 D) 19

95. A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 8 cm. What is its area?
A) 96 cm² B) 100 cm² C) 90 cm² D) 80 cm²

96. Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, __
A) 42 B) 40 C) 38 D) 36

97. A train covers 180 km in 3 hours. What is its speed?
A) 50 km/hr B) 55 km/hr C) 60 km/hr D) 65 km/hr

98. If 5 pencils cost ₹25, what is the cost of 8 pencils?
A) ₹35 B) ₹40 C) ₹45 D) ₹50

99. Find the next number in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, __, 96
A) 40 B) 48 C) 50 D) 60

100. A shopkeeper sold an article for ₹480 and gained 20%. What was the cost price?
A) ₹380 B) ₹400 C) ₹450 D) ₹460

101. Find the missing number: 7, 14, 28, 56, __
A) 104 B) 112 C) 108 D) 110

102. A fruit seller had 150 apples. He sold 90 apples. What fraction of apples is left?
A) 1/3 B) 2/5 C) 2/3 D) 3/5

103. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between hour and minute hand?
A) 0° B) 7.5° C) 30° D) 37.5°

104. A school has 240 students. If 1/4 of them are girls, how many boys are there?
A) 180 B) 200 C) 160 D) 150

105. Find the smallest number divisible by 8, 12, and 16.
A) 48 B) 96 C) 64 D) 72

106. A piece of rope is 72 m long. It is cut into pieces of 8 m each. How many pieces are obtained?
A) 8 B) 9 C) 10 D) 12

107. Find the next number in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, __
A) 36 B) 38 C) 40 D) 42

108. If 60% of a number is 180, what is the number?
A) 270 B) 280 C) 300 D) 320

109. A pen costs ₹12. A notebook costs ₹18. How much will 5 pens and 3 notebooks cost?
A) ₹114 B) ₹120 C) ₹126 D) ₹130

110. Find the missing number: 11, 21, 31, 41, __
A) 49 B) 50 C) 51 D) 52

111. A box contains 30 balls, 18 red and 12 blue. What fraction are red?
A) 3/5 B) 2/5 C) 3/6 D) 2/3

112. If a pencil costs ₹5, a pen costs ₹8, and a notebook costs ₹12, what is the total cost of 3 pencils, 2 pens, and 4 notebooks?
A) ₹80 B) ₹90 C) ₹86 D) ₹100

113. Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, __
A) 30 B) 34 C) 36 D) 40

114. A sum of ₹500 is lent at 5% simple interest per year. What will be the interest after 2 years?
A) ₹50 B) ₹55 C) ₹60 D) ₹75

115. Which number comes next: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, __
A) 120 B) 150 C) 160 D) 170

116. A shopkeeper sells 3 pens for ₹15. How much will 8 pens cost?
A) ₹35 B) ₹36 C) ₹40 D) ₹45

117. Find the odd one: 2, 4, 8, 16, 31
A) 2 B) 4 C) 8 D) 31

118. A train travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its speed in km/hr?
A) 50 B) 55 C) 60 D) 65

119. A tank is filled with 500 liters of water. If 1/5 is used, how much water is left?
A) 400 liters B) 450 liters C) 420 liters D) 425 liters

120. Find the missing number: 3, 7, 15, 31, __
A) 47 B) 63 C) 62 D) 61

SECTION E — Language / English & Hindi (Q121–150)

121. Synonym of “Happy”:
     A) Sad B) Joyful C) Angry D) Lazy
122. Antonym of “Brave”:
     A) Cowardly B) Courageous C) Heroic D) Bold
123. Correct plural of “Child”:
     A) Childs B) Children C) Childes D) Child
124. Fill in the blank: I ___ to school.
     A) go B) goes C) gone D) going
125. Choose correct sentence:
     A) He are playing B) He is playing C) He am playing D) He be playing
126. Synonym of “Big”:
     A) Tiny B) Huge C) Small D) Little
127. Antonym of “Fast”:
     A) Quick B) Rapid C) Slow D) Swift
128. Plural of “Man”:
     A) Men B) Mans C) Mankind D) Manes
129. Fill in the blank: She ___ a book.
     A) read B) reads C) reading D) readed
130. Choose correct sentence:
     A) They is singing B) They are singing C) They am singing D) They be singing
131. Synonym of “Smart”:
     A) Clever B) Foolish C) Lazy D) Dull
132. Antonym of “Hot”:
     A) Warm B) Cold C) Boiling D) Heat
133. Correct plural of “Foot”:
     A) Feets B) Foots C) Feet D) Foote
134. Fill in the blank: He ___ football.
     A) play B) plays C) played D) playing
135. Synonym of “Beautiful”:
     A) Pretty B) Ugly C) Plain D) Ordinary
136. Antonym of “Light”:
     A) Bright B) Dark C) Shiny D) Glow
137. Plural of “Mouse”:
     A) Mouses B) Mice C) Mouse D) Meese
138. Choose correct sentence:
     A) I am going to market B) I is going to market C) I be going to market D) I are going to market
139. Fill in the blank: They ___ friends.
     A) is B) are C) am D) be
140. Synonym of “Quick”:
     A) Rapid B) Slow C) Lazy D) Weak
141. Antonym of “Young”:
     A) Old B) New C) Young D) Infant
142. Plural of “Tooth”:
     A) Tooths B) Teeth C) Toothe D) Toothes
143. Fill in the blank: I ___ milk every day.
     A) drinks B) drink C) drinking D) drank
144. Choose correct sentence:
     A) She go to school B) She goes to school C) She going to school D) She gone to school
145. Synonym of “Begin”:
     A) Start B) End C) Stop D) Finish
146. Antonym of “Empty”:
     A) Full B) Hollow C) Vacant D) Bare
147. Plural of “Box”:
     A) Boxs B) Boxes C) Boxies D) Boxen
148. Fill in the blank: We ___ a movie yesterday.
     A) watch B) watches C) watched D) watching
149. Synonym of “Strong”:
     A) Weak B) Powerful C) Fragile D) Soft
150. Antonym of “Happy”:
     A) Sad B) Glad C) Joyful D) Cheerful

Disclaimer

“This is a sample paper created for practice purposes only. It is inspired by CG Vyapam syllabus and previous year trends, and is not an official exam paper.

Answer

Q.No	Answer
1	B
2	A
3	A
4	B
5	B
6	A
7	B
8	A
9	B
10	D
11	A
12	A
13	B
14	B
15	C
16	B
17	A
18	B
19	B
20	D
21	D
22	A
23	A
24	B
25	A
26	B
27	A
28	A
29	B
30	A
31	B
32	C
33	B
34	B
35	B
36	B
37	C
38	C
39	B
40	D
41	B
42	B
43	B
44	A
45	B
46	B
47	A
48	B
49	A
50	D
51	B
52	B
53	A
54	A
55	A
56	D
57	D
58	B
59	B
60	B
61	B
62	B
63	D
64	B
65	B
66	B
67	A
68	B
69	B
70	A
71	B
72	A
73	B
74	C
75	B
76	A
77	B
78	B
79	B
80	D
81	A
82	D
83	A
84	A
85	D
86	A
87	A
88	B
89	A
90	B
91	C
92	B
93	B
94	B
95	A
96	A
97	C
98	B
99	B
100	B
101	B
102	C
103	B
104	A
105	B
106	B
107	A
108	C
109	C
110	C
111	A
112	B
113	C
114	A
115	C
116	B
117	D
118	C
119	A
120	B
121	B
122	A
123	B
124	A
125	B
126	B
127	C
128	A
129	B
130	B
131	A
132	B
133	C
134	B
135	A
136	B
137	B
138	C
139	B
140	A
141	A
142	B
143	B
144	B
145	A
146	A
147	B
148	C
149	B
150	A