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Central Teacher Eligibility Test Environmental Studies — Previous Year Questions

170 Environmental Studies questions asked in past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers, split into 17 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.

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This page collects every Environmental Studies question that has appeared in past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers on AajExam — 170 questions in total, organised into 17 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value Environmental Studies preparation you can do for Central Teacher Eligibility Test: recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past Environmental Studies questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual Central Teacher Eligibility Test question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full Central Teacher Eligibility Test previous-year papers are linked below as well.

Environmental Studies PYQs asked in Central Teacher Eligibility Test

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 170. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.Which of the following should be avoided by the teacher while transacting the EVS themes in the class ?
- A.Discouraging students to ask questions
- B.Conducting role play
- C.Use of puppets
- D.Group work
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Answer: A. Discouraging students to ask questions
Q2.Themes and subthemes in the EVS syllabus have been selected for students
- A.to provide a common interface of issues in the sciences, social sciences, and environmental education.
- B.Roarser ats a Sat oe. hast Fh fer I
- C.Whatateat Bt ater A eet HT Ae aera He AH PTT
- D.Taare Vara At agae aaa Peralta ae a fore I
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Answer: D. Taare Vara At agae aaa Peralta ae a fore I
Q3.Which of the following themes/subthemes could be related to the competency given below ? “Evaluates suggestions regarding counselling and mental well-being for people who have faced disaster and the trauma of losing one’s home.”
- A.Travel
- B.Shelter
- C.Work and play
- D.Water
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Answer: B. Shelter
Q4.The most appropriate strategy for teaching wastage of water and its conservation in EVS can be
- A.Discussion
- B.Surveys and discussions
- C.Interview
- D.Experiment
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Answer: B. Surveys and discussions
Q5.Which of the following experience is extremely important for the learners to develop a holistic understanding of the environment ?
- A.Contextual. experience
- B.Abstract experience
- C.Global to local experience
- D.Inclusive experience
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Answer: A. Contextual. experience
Q6.An EVS teacher prepares a peer assessment rubric for the assessment of collaboration during group work, Which of the following dimensions should nofbe part of the collaboration ?
- A.Participation
- B.Leadership
- C.Cooperation
- D.Dissociation
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Answer: D. Dissociation
Q7.Which of the following provides ample opportunities to address the socio-emotional aspects along with the cognitive development of children while celebrating festivals related to the theme of water ?
- A.Encouraging children to recite or sing folk songs
- B.Experiments
- C.Interviews
- D.Surveys
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Answer: A. Encouraging children to recite or sing folk songs
Q8.Which of the following will be effective in breaking ‘subject boundaries’ related to a problem or aconcern in EVS ?
- A.Group discussions
- B.Demonstrations
- C.Lectures
- D.Film shows
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Answer: A. Group discussions
Q9.Which of the following process skills will be developed by conducting experiments in EVS class ?
- A.Observation skill
- B.Remembering skill
- C.Visual skill
- D.Recognising skill
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Answer: A. Observation skill
Q10.Which one of the following is NOT a Union Territory of India
- A.Laddakh
- B.Jammu & Kashmir
- C.Manipur
- D.Chandigarh
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Answer: C. Manipur
Q11.From which of the following group of states in India, tropic of cancer passes :
- A.Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha
- B.Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand
- C.Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand
- D.Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand
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Answer: B. Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand
Q12.Ajay is in Bhopal and he wants to attend conferences in Gangtok and Puducherry. What is the position of Gangtok and Puducherry from where Ajay is :
- A.North west and South west
- B.North west and South east
- C.North east and South east
- D.North East and South west
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Answer: C. North east and South east
Q13.Which is the smallest migratory bird to travel from Arctic region to India :
- A.Pintail Duck
- B.Little Osprey
- C.Flamingo
- D.Little Stint
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Answer: D. Little Stint
Q14.Roni plans to travel from Italy to India. His friends asked him to bring the special Italian cheese. What technique would be the best way to preserve the cheese and bring it to India:
- A.Canning
- B.Dehydrating
- C.Salting
- D.Vaccum packing
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Answer: D. Vaccum packing
Q15.During online classes, how will an EVS teacher teach visually challenged students ? [A]By sharing voice messages [B]Using lots of oral explanation [C]By peer explanation [D]Using concrete experiences
- A.A, B and C
- B.B, C and D
- C.B and D
- D.A, B, C and D
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Answer: A. A, B and C
Q16.For catering to the educational needs of hearing impaired children, a teacher can modify her online teaching by : [A]taking support from special educator during online class [B]Providing offline class exclusively for them [C]Introducing subtitles and instant captions in her videos and ppts [D]Using more visuals.
- A.A, B and C
- B.A and B
- C.A, B, C and D
- D.C only
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Answer: C. A, B, C and D
Q17.In order for pre-service teachers to know his/her values, personality, interest & aptitude. They will use:
- A.Formative Assessment tools
- B.Summative Assessment tools
- C.Self Assessment tools
- D.Formative & Summative Assessment tools.
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Answer: C. Self Assessment tools
Q18.An EVS teacher has decided to give a home activity for students to understand the process of germination. Which among the following is the most suitable activity:
- A.Preparing charts with diagram.
- B.Planting seed in pot.
- C.Observation of germinating sprouts from moong.
- D.Watching video clips
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Answer: C. Observation of germinating sprouts from moong.
Q19.An EVS teacher asked her 3rd grade students to put food feeder on their terrace or open area. She than asked them to prepare a data sheet of different birds that visit their feeding spot. The objective of this activity is to :-
- A.Engage the student at home.
- B.Sensitize the students about birds which are extinct.
- C.Develop observation skill regarding the species of birds & their feeding habits.
- D.Inculcate compassion for living creatures.
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Answer: C. Develop observation skill regarding the species of birds & their feeding habits.
Q20.A teacher in the class discusses the festivals of our country. Irrespective of different cultures, some festivals are common and celebrated all over the country. Which concept is he or she trying to deal in the class? A. The value of festivals in our life. B. Unity in diverse culture C. Festivals do not have the cultural or regional barriers. D. Festival gives us peace & pleasure.
- A.A,B, C and D
- B.A, B and C
- C.B, C and D
- D.A, C and D
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Answer: A. A,B, C and D
Q21.A place which has experienced prolonged floods will cause ___________ of people.
- A.Resettlement
- B.Displacement
- C.Repatriation
- D.Rehabilitation
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Answer: B. Displacement
Q22.Tapioca is another name for :
- A.Radish
- B.Kappa
- C.Ginger
- D.Sweet Potato
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Answer: B. Kappa
Q23.Which of the following dish is popular in Hong Kong?
- A.Som Jam
- B.Ling-hu-fen
- C.Mapu Tofu
- D.Sushi
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Answer: B. Ling-hu-fen
Q24.Which type of bird's beak is used to tear and eat meat?
- A.Cone shaped beak
- B.Straight & thin beak
- C.Hooked beak
- D.Long, thin needle like beak
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Answer: C. Hooked beak
Q25.A teacher has to teach grade 4 students related to 'quick snack' in her classroom. Which dish will be prepared quickly?
- A.Egg sandwich
- B.Custard
- C.Dosa
- D.Bhelpuri
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Answer: D. Bhelpuri
Q26.The art of 'Pata chitra' is a traditional painting/handicraft of which State?
- A.Madhya Pradesh
- B.Odisha
- C.Gujrat
- D.Maharashtra
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Answer: B. Odisha
Q27.During the pandemic doctors are advising to consume vitamin-C rich food. Select the group rich in Vitamin-C.
- A.Broccoli, soyabeans, peppers.
- B.Strawberries, orange, soyabeans.
- C.Milk, strawberries, lemon.
- D.Broccoli, strawberries, lemon.
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Answer: D. Broccoli, strawberries, lemon.
Q28.Which state has a common practice of 'Jhum cultivation'.
- A.Odisha
- B.Mizoram
- C.Bihar
- D.UttaraKhand
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Answer: B. Mizoram
Q29.Select the group of harvest festivals celebrated in South India:
- A.Pongal, Ugadi, Bihu and Lohri
- B.Onam, Pongal, Bihu and Vishu
- C.Onam, Pongal, Ugadi and Vishu
- D.Onam, Bihu, Ugadi and Vishu
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Answer: C. Onam, Pongal, Ugadi and Vishu
Q30.Warli Tribe is well known for Warli Art which is made by using:
- A.Grass & stones
- B.Bamboo sticks & stones
- C.Cowdung & earth
- D.Earth & stones
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Answer: C. Cowdung & earth

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How many Central Teacher Eligibility Test Environmental Studies previous year questions are available?

170 Environmental Studies questions from past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers are available on AajExam, split into 17 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.

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Yes. Every question on this page shows its correct answer and explanation free of charge, and you do not need an account to read them. A free account only adds attempt tracking and performance analytics.

Do Central Teacher Eligibility Test repeat questions from previous years?

Exact repeats do occur, but the more reliable pattern is conceptual: the same Environmental Studies sub-topics reappear cycle after cycle with reworded questions. That is why working through past questions raises your score more reliably than reading theory alone.

How should I use these questions in my Central Teacher Eligibility Test preparation?

Attempt a set of ten cold, review every wrong and guessed question with its explanation, then drill the weak sub-topic on its topic page before moving on. Revisit the same set after a few days — your second-attempt accuracy is the honest measure of whether the concept stuck.

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Environmental Studies PYQs asked in Central Teacher Eligibility Test

Q1.Which of the following should be avoided by the teacher while transacting the EVS themes in the class ?

Q2.Themes and subthemes in the EVS syllabus have been selected for students

Q3.Which of the following themes/subthemes could be related to the competency given below ? “Evaluates suggestions regarding counselling and mental well-being for people who have faced disaster and the trauma of losing one’s home.”

Q4.The most appropriate strategy for teaching wastage of water and its conservation in EVS can be

Q5.Which of the following experience is extremely important for the learners to develop a holistic understanding of the environment ?

Q6.An EVS teacher prepares a peer assessment rubric for the assessment of collaboration during group work, Which of the following dimensions should nofbe part of the collaboration ?

Q7.Which of the following provides ample opportunities to address the socio-emotional aspects along with the cognitive development of children while celebrating festivals related to the theme of water ?

Q8.Which of the following will be effective in breaking ‘subject boundaries’ related to a problem or aconcern in EVS ?

Q9.Which of the following process skills will be developed by conducting experiments in EVS class ?

Q10.Which one of the following is NOT a Union Territory of India

Q11.From which of the following group of states in India, tropic of cancer passes :

Q12.Ajay is in Bhopal and he wants to attend conferences in Gangtok and Puducherry. What is the position of Gangtok and Puducherry from where Ajay is :

Q13.Which is the smallest migratory bird to travel from Arctic region to India :

Q14.Roni plans to travel from Italy to India. His friends asked him to bring the special Italian cheese. What technique would be the best way to preserve the cheese and bring it to India:

Q15.During online classes, how will an EVS teacher teach visually challenged students ? [A]By sharing voice messages [B]Using lots of oral explanation [C]By peer explanation [D]Using concrete experiences

Q17.In order for pre-service teachers to know his/her values, personality, interest & aptitude. They will use:

Q18.An EVS teacher has decided to give a home activity for students to understand the process of germination. Which among the following is the most suitable activity:

Q19.An EVS teacher asked her 3rd grade students to put food feeder on their terrace or open area. She than asked them to prepare a data sheet of different birds that visit their feeding spot. The objective of this activity is to :-

Q21.A place which has experienced prolonged floods will cause ___________ of people.

Q22.Tapioca is another name for :

Q23.Which of the following dish is popular in Hong Kong?

Q24.Which type of bird's beak is used to tear and eat meat?

Q25.A teacher has to teach grade 4 students related to 'quick snack' in her classroom. Which dish will be prepared quickly?

Q26.The art of 'Pata chitra' is a traditional painting/handicraft of which State?

Q27.During the pandemic doctors are advising to consume vitamin-C rich food. Select the group rich in Vitamin-C.

Q28.Which state has a common practice of 'Jhum cultivation'.

Q29.Select the group of harvest festivals celebrated in South India:

Q30.Warli Tribe is well known for Warli Art which is made by using:

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