Delhi D.El.Ed Entrance Exam Mock Test

  • Total Questions: 50–60 MCQs
  • Total Marks: 50–60 (1 mark per question)
  • Duration: 1 hour (sometimes 90 minutes in older exams)
  • Sections typically include:
  1. Child Development & Pedagogy – ~15–20 Qs
  2. Language & Comprehension (English & Hindi) – ~10–15 Qs
  3. Mathematics & Reasoning – ~10–15 Qs
  4. Environmental Studies / General Awareness – ~5–10 Qs

1. Which of the following is a Piagetian stage for 7–11-year-old children?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Concrete operational
D. Formal operational


2. Vygotsky emphasized that learning occurs most effectively when:
A. Children learn independently
B. The teacher gives direct instructions only
C. Social interaction and scaffolding are present
D. Memorization is emphasized


3. A teacher notices a student repeating mistakes despite correction. The most effective approach would be:
A. Punish the student
B. Ignore the mistakes
C. Provide guided practice and feedback
D. Let peers correct the student


4. Which of the following reflects constructivist teaching?
A. Lectures on rules of grammar
B. Group activities where students explore concepts
C. Rote memorization of multiplication tables
D. Copying text from board


5. According to Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is highly developed in a student who excels at music?
A. Logical-mathematical
B. Linguistic
C. Musical
D. Bodily-kinesthetic


6. Identify the odd one out (Reasoning):
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, …
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 45


7. A student scores consistently low in reading comprehension but performs well in oral communication. The most likely learning difficulty is:
A. Dyscalculia
B. Dyslexia
C. ADHD
D. Dyspraxia


8. Which teaching strategy is most effective for conceptual understanding of fractions?
A. Memorizing rules
B. Using visual aids and hands-on activities
C. Copying solved examples
D. Listening to lectures only


9. Find the next term in the series (Reasoning):
5, 10, 20, 40, …
A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 90


10. According to Bruner, learning is facilitated when:
A. Students memorize content
B. Content is presented in stages: enactive, iconic, symbolic
C. Only visual aids are used
D. Testing is frequent


11. Which child development theory emphasizes stages of moral development?
A. Piaget
B. Vygotsky
C. Kohlberg
D. Bruner


12. A teacher wants to encourage problem-solving in students. The most suitable method is:
A. Lecture-based instruction
B. Inquiry-based learning
C. Copying exercises
D. Memorization


13. Identify the next number in the pattern (High difficulty):
1, 4, 9, 16, …
A. 20
B. 25
C. 24
D. 30


14. Which of the following is most effective for inclusive classrooms?
A. Same instruction for all students
B. Differentiated instruction based on student needs
C. Only advanced students are given tasks
D. Students learn in isolation


15. Observation of a 5-year-old child stacking blocks shows increasing complexity and balance. This reflects development in:
A. Social skills
B. Cognitive and motor skills
C. Emotional regulation
D. Language development

16. Find the correct synonym of the word: Abundant
A. Scarce
B. Plentiful
C. Tiny
D. Rare


17. Choose the correct antonym of Eminent:
A. Unknown
B. Famous
C. Distinguished
D. Celebrated


18. Complete the analogy: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
A. Tree
B. Honey
C. Hive
D. Flower


19. Read the sentence and find the error (English Grammar):
“She don’t like to play chess on Sundays.”
A. She
B. don’t
C. like
D. Sundays


20. Rearrange the sentence to make it grammatically correct:
“quickly the fox brown jumps over lazy the dog”
A. The brown fox quickly jumps over the lazy dog
B. Quickly the brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
C. The fox brown jumps over lazy the dog quickly
D. Brown the fox jumps quickly over lazy dog


21. In Hindi comprehension, choose the correct meaning of the word: संग्रह
A. वितरण
B. संकलन
C. विघटन
D. नाश


22. Find the odd one out (Reasoning):
11, 17, 23, 31, 41, 51
A. 17
B. 23
C. 31
D. 51


23. Solve: If 5 pencils cost ₹20, how much will 8 pencils cost?
A. ₹28
B. ₹32
C. ₹35
D. ₹40


24. Which number completes the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, …
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34


25. Find the missing number in the series: 7, 14, 28, 56, …
A. 70
B. 84
C. 112
D. 120


26. A train travels 180 km in 3 hours. Its speed is:
A. 50 km/h
B. 55 km/h
C. 60 km/h
D. 65 km/h


27. The average of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 is:
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 28


28. Identify the pattern in the figure series (Logical reasoning):
[Assume image shows shapes increasing vertices: triangle, square, pentagon, …]
Next shape:
A. Hexagon
B. Heptagon
C. Octagon
D. Pentagon


29. In the analogy: Hand : Glove :: Foot : ?
A. Sock
B. Shoe
C. Sandal
D. Boot


30. A farmer harvested 240 kg wheat from 3 fields equally. How much wheat per field?
A. 70 kg
B. 75 kg
C. 80 kg
D. 85 kg

31. A teacher observes a child solving addition problems using fingers but gradually moves to mental calculation. This reflects development in:
A. Cognitive and problem-solving skills
B. Language skills
C. Emotional development
D. Social skills


32. Find the odd one out:
2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 13
A. 2
B. 8
C. 11
D. 13


33. A bag contains 5 red, 3 blue, and 2 green balls. Probability of picking a blue ball is:
A. 1/5
B. 3/10
C. 2/5
D. 1/2


34. Complete the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, …
A. 162
B. 243
C. 324
D. 405


35. Read the passage and answer the question:
“Ravi went to the market and bought fruits. He bought 3 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 oranges. He ate one apple and one banana. How many fruits does he have now?”
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 7


36. A teacher uses stories, role-plays, and puppets to teach a concept. This is an example of:
A. Lecture-based instruction
B. Activity-based learning
C. Rote memorization
D. Punishment-based learning


37. Which number comes next in the series?
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, …
A. 30
B. 35
C. 36
D. 40


38. A child is repeatedly asking “Why?” about natural phenomena. According to Piaget, this reflects which type of curiosity?
A. Preoperational
B. Concrete operational
C. Formal operational
D. Sensorimotor


39. Find the missing number: 5, 11, 19, 29, …
A. 39
B. 41
C. 49
D. 51


40. If the teacher wants to encourage self-regulated learning, the best approach is:
A. Give step-by-step instructions only
B. Encourage students to set goals, monitor, and reflect
C. Punish wrong answers
D. Rely only on textbooks


41. Solve: (12 × 5) ÷ (6 – 2) + 8 = ?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 23
D. 28


42. A student says: “All birds can fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can fly.”
The teacher should identify this as:
A. Correct reasoning
B. Flawed reasoning / Logical fallacy
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Mathematical reasoning


43. Choose the antonym of: Transient
A. Temporary
B. Permanent
C. Fleeting
D. Short-lived


44. A child can solve puzzles independently after observing peers. This demonstrates:
A. Scaffolding
B. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
C. Classical conditioning
D. Punishment-based learning


45. Find the next number in the series (High difficulty): 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, …
A. 35
B. 37
C. 38
D. 39


46. A teacher wants to promote critical thinking in students. Which activity is most suitable?
A. Memorizing definitions
B. Solving open-ended problems
C. Copying notes
D. Reciting poems


47. If 3 notebooks cost ₹90, how much do 7 notebooks cost?
A. ₹190
B. ₹210
C. ₹220
D. ₹230


48. Rearrange the jumbled sentence:
“school to goes Rina every day”
A. Rina goes to school every day
B. Every day Rina goes to school
C. Rina every day goes to school
D. To school Rina goes every day


49. Find the missing number: 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, …
A. 45
B. 46
C. 47
D. 48


50. A teacher notices a child prefers learning through drawing and movement. According to Gardner, this child likely has high:
A. Linguistic intelligence
B. Logical-mathematical intelligence
C. Bodily-kinesthetic and visual-spatial intelligence
D. Musical intelligence

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Disclaimer

This mock test is for educational purposes only. Questions are original and based on actual Delhi D.El.Ed Entrance Exam patterns. This test is designed for practice and does not guarantee success in the official exam.