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CTET CBT SIMULATORChild Development & Pedagogy
Timer: 149:45 remaining
Domain: Child Development & Pedagogy

Q.1According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at which stage does an individual judge actions based on self-interest, concrete rewards, and avoiding punishment rather than internalized societal laws?

APre-Conventional Level (Stage 1 & 2: Obedience and Individualism)
BConventional Level (Stage 3 & 4: Good Boy / Nice Girl and Law & Order)
CPost-Conventional Level (Stage 5 & 6: Social Contract and Universal Ethics)
DAutonomous Morality Stage

Select an option to test your pedagogical reasoning.

Examination Architecture

Paper I (Primary) vs. Paper II (Elementary)

Understand the eligibility, structure, and question distribution. Note: 90 out of 150 marks(Child Development & Pedagogy + Language I + Language II) share common core competencies across both papers.

Classes I – V150 Questions • 150 Marks

CTET Paper I (Primary Stage)

Designed for candidates aspiring to teach primary classes (Classes 1 through 5). Focuses on foundational developmental psychology, early numeracy, and environmental awareness.

Subject Breakdown:
  • Child Development & Pedagogy30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Mathematics30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Environmental Studies (EVS)30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Language I (Compulsory)30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Language II (Compulsory)30 MCQs • 30 Marks
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Classes VI – VIII150 Questions • 150 Marks

CTET Paper II (Elementary Stage)

Designed for candidates teaching middle school (Classes 6 through 8). Emphasizes adolescent cognitive shifts and specialized subject pedagogy (Science/Maths or Social Science).

Subject Breakdown:
  • Child Development & Pedagogy30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Maths & Science OR Social Studies60 MCQs • 60 Marks
  • Language I (Compulsory)30 MCQs • 30 Marks
  • Language II (Compulsory)30 MCQs • 30 Marks
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Canonical Syllabus & Unit Competencies

Over 60% of CTET questions test applied classroom pedagogy rather than dry rote theory. Every mock question in Mentora is mapped directly to these foundational competencies.

Core Foundation30 Questions • 30 Marks

Child Development & Pedagogy

  • Piaget's cognitive development, Vygotsky's ZPD & Kohlberg's moral reasoning
  • Concept of Inclusive Education & addressing diverse learner backgrounds
  • Learning disabilities: Dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD & gifted learners
  • Cognition, emotions, intrinsic motivation & constructivist pedagogy
Concept & Problem Solving30 Questions • 30 Marks

Mathematics & Primary Pedagogy

  • Van Hiele geometric thought levels (Visualization to Deduction)
  • Number systems, fractions, spatial understanding & arithmetic logic
  • Nature of Mathematics & logical thinking in primary curriculum
  • Error analysis, diagnostic assessment & remedial teaching strategies
Integrated Inquiry30 Questions • 30 Marks

Environmental Studies (EVS)

  • 6 Core NCERT EVS themes: Family, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel & Making
  • Integrated approach combining Science, Social Science & Ecology
  • Experiential field observations, community knowledge & conservation
  • Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) & inquiry rubrics
Language Medium30 Questions • 30 Marks

Language I (English / Hindi)

  • 2 Unseen reading comprehension passages (prose & poetry analysis)
  • Principles of language teaching & second-language acquisition
  • 4 Macro-skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (LSRW)
  • Evaluating language proficiency, vocabulary & contextual grammar
Communication Medium30 Questions • 30 Marks

Language II (English / Hindi)

  • 2 Unseen prose passages with inference, vocabulary & grammar questions
  • Language learning vs. language acquisition distinctions
  • Challenges of teaching language in multilingual classrooms
  • Remedial teaching materials and instructional design under NEP 2020
CBSE CutoffsOfficial Norms

Qualifying Benchmarks

General Category: 60%Minimum 90 Marks out of 150 required to qualify.
SC / ST / OBC / PwD: 55%Minimum 82 Marks out of 150 required to qualify.
Valid for lifetime employment across KVS, NVS & state schools.
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Full Exam150 Mins

CTET 2026 Paper 1 (Set L)

Complete 150-question mock covering CDP, Maths, EVS, and Language I & II.

150 Qs • 150 MarksStart Test →
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Child Development & Pedagogy

Targeted practice on Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg & inclusive education.

30 Qs • 30 MarksStart Test →
Sprint30 Mins

Mathematics & Pedagogy

Van Hiele geometric thought, numeracy problem solving & diagnostic teaching.

30 Qs • 30 MarksStart Test →
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Environmental Studies (EVS)

Practice the 6 NCERT core EVS themes and integrated pedagogical challenges.

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Everything You Need to Know About CTET

QHow does Mentora's CTET CBT simulator replicate the official exam?

Mentora's CBT engine provides the exact 150-minute countdown clock, responsive question navigation palette (Answered, Unanswered, Marked for Review), and persistent background auto-save modeled after the official CBSE / TCS iON computer-based testing interface.

QAre the questions authentic and verified against official CBSE keys?

Yes. Mentora's assessment repository utilizes authentic CTET examination question packages with 100% verified official CBSE answer keys, ensuring zero hallucinated questions or unverified answers.

QIs there any negative marking in CTET Paper 1 or Paper 2?

No. Under official CBSE CTET guidelines, each correct answer is awarded 1 mark (+1.0), and there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted responses.

QWhat are the qualifying marks for General and Reserved categories?

Candidates belonging to the General category require 60% (90 marks out of 150). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories require 55% (82 marks out of 150) to qualify.

QCan I review my mistakes and see CBSE official answers after submitting?

Immediately after submitting the mock test, your CBSE Diagnostic Scorecard displays your total score, cutoff qualification status, subject-wise performance bars, and a question-by-question review drawer with verified official answers.

QCan I take subject-wise mini mock tests (e.g., only CDP or Maths)?

Yes! Along with full-length 150-minute mock exams, Mentora offers 30-minute subject-wise diagnostic sprints for Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, and EVS.

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