Central Teacher Eligibility Test Social Studies — Previous Year Questions
110 Social Studies questions asked in past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers, split into 11 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.
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About Central Teacher Eligibility Test Social Studies previous year questions
This page collects every Social Studies question that has appeared in past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers on AajExam — 110 questions in total, organised into 11 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 Social 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 Social 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.
Social Studies PYQs asked in Central Teacher Eligibility Test
A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 110. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.
Q1.Match the following in the context of rulers of Delhi during medieval period and choose the appropriate option. A B (a) Tomaras (i) L175 - 1192 (b) Ananga Pala (ii) 1165 - 1192 (c) Chauhans (ili) Early 12 Century - 1165 (d) Prithviraj Chauhan (iv) 1130 - 1145
- A.(a)-(ii), i ne (c)-(iii), (d)-@
- B.(a)-(@ti), (B)-Civ), (c)-(ii), (A)-(@)
- C.(a(v), oi O0, er (iii), (d)-(ii)
- D.(a)-@), (b)-(H), (€)-@v), (d)-Git)
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Answer: B. (a)-(@ti), (B)-Civ), (c)-(ii), (A)-(@)
Q2.RWDYN = *) In the ancient Tamil Nadu the settlement of were called Ur. (1 (2 (3 merchants nobles peasants a ee a a the craftsmen War afters 4 al afer Hl St (Ur) Hed F1
- A.rhea
- B.peilst/ safc
- C.wrett/ fran
- D.fever
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Answer: C. wrett/ fran
Q3.*) “Match the following in the context of rulers of the fall of Mughal empire. A B (a) Farrukh Siyar (i) 1759 - 1816 (b) Shah Alam II (ii) 1713 - 1719 (c) Ahmad Shah (iii) 1754 - 1759 (d) Alamgir I (iv) 1748 - 1754
- A.(a)-(i), (Cit), (Q-fiv), (A)-Ci)
- B.(a(iv), (b)-(ii), (©)-(@, (€)-Gii)
- C.(a)-Cii), (b)-(), (©)-Gv), (G)-Ciii)
- D.(a}-(iii), (b)-(i), (©)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
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Answer: C. (a)-Cii), (b)-(), (©)-Gv), (G)-Ciii)
Q4.% ‘Coparcenary inheritance’ means
- A.favourite son inheriting his father’s estate
- B.eldest son inheriting his father’s estate
- C.division of the inheritance among all the sons and daughters
- D.division of the inheritance among all the sons
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Answer: D. division of the inheritance among all the sons
Q5.4 ; j ) “Coparcenary inheritance’ means
- A.favourite son inheriting his father’s estate
- B.eldest son inheriting his father’s estate
- C.division of the inheritance among all the sons and daughters
- D.division of the inheritance among all the sons
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Answer: D. division of the inheritance among all the sons
Q6.Read the following statements about saints lived in present-day Maharashtra and choose the appropriate option. (A) Thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries saint-poets rejected all forms of ritualism and social differences based on birth. (B) These saint poets preferred earning their livelihoods and humbly serving fellow human beings in need. Options :
- A.Both (A) and (B) are true.
- B.Both (A) and (B) are false.
- C.(A) is true but (B) is false.
- D.(A) is false, (B) is true.
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (B) are true.
Q7.Which of the following terms was used in Madhya Pradesh for ‘shifting cultivation’ ?
- A.Bigha
- B.Bewar
- C.Baiga
- D.Mahal
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Answer: B. Bewar
Q8.Read statements 'A' and 'B' considering the social changes in the early nineteenth century and choose the correct option. (A) From the early nineteenth century, we find debates and discussions about social customs and practices taking on a new character. (B) One important reason for this was the development of new forms of communications like books, newspapers, magazines and pamphlets were printed.
- A.Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A).
- B.Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explains (A).
- C.(A) is true but (B) is false.
- D.Both (A) and (B) are false.
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A).
Q9.Read statements (A) and (R) and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Asa child Dr. B.R. Ambedkar experienced caste prejudices in his daily life. Reason (R) : Father of Dr, B.R. Ambedkar taught at an army school. Choose the correct option.
- A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D.Both (A) and (R) are false.
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Answer: B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Q10.Read statements ‘A’ and ‘B’ considering the social changes in the early nineteenth century and choose the correct option. (A) From the early nineteenth century, we find debates and discussions about social customs and practices taking on a new character. (B) One important reason for this was the development of new forms of communications like books, newspapers, magazines and pamphlets were printed.
- A.Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A).
- B.Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) does not explains (A).
- C.(A) is true but (B) is false.
- D.Both (A) and (B) are false,
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) explains (A).
Q11.12 j ) ‘Who opposed the Jinnah’s two-nation theory ?
- A.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- B.Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
- C.Vir Savarkar
- D.Maulana Azad
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Answer: D. Maulana Azad
Q12.Consider the following statements regarding revolt of 1857. I. A massive rebellion started in May 1857. II. It was the biggest passive resistance to colonialism. Ill. Sepoys and common masses participated in large numbers. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect ?
- A.Onlyl
- B.Only U
- C.Both I and II
- D.Both Il and II
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Answer: B. Only U
Q13.Consider the statements (A) and (B) about ‘Subsidiary Alliance’ and choose the correct option. (A) Indian rulers were allowed to have their independent armed forces. (B) Indian rulers were required to pay to the East India Company.
- A.Both (A) and (B) are true.
- B.Both (A) and (B) are false.
- C.(A) is true but (B) is false.
- D.(A) is false, (B) is true.
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Answer: D. (A) is false, (B) is true.
Q14.") Consider the following pairs : Planet Time taken (for one spin on axis) L: Uranus - 17 hours 14 minutes I. Neptune - 16 hours 07 minutes Ill. Saturn - 25 hours 40 minutes IV. Mars - 09 hours 56 minutes How many above mentioned pairs are correctly matched ?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.Only three
- D.All the four
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Answer: B. Only two
Q15.Which of the following statements about the International Date Line is correct ?
- A.International Date Line is a straight line joining the North-Pole to South-Pole.
- B.International Date Line passes through water body only.
- C.International Date Line passes through both water and land bodies.
- D.International Date Line roughly follow 0° longitude.
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Answer: B. International Date Line passes through water body only.
Q16.") Consider the following pairs : Planet Time taken (for one spin on axis) L. Uranus . 17 hours 14 minutes II. Neptune - 16 hours 07 minutes Ill. Saturn - 25 hours 40 minutes IV. Mars - 09 hours 56 minutes How many above mentioned pairs are correctly matched ?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.Only three
- D.All the four
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Answer: B. Only two
Q17.When we travel from an Indian city to Tokyo (130° 45’E), the capital city in Japan, how many hours we will gain or lose (let us ignore the time required to reach the city) ?
- A.Gain about 4 hours
- B.Lose about 4 hours
- C.Lose about 12 hours
- D.Lose about 8 hours
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Answer: B. Lose about 4 hours
Q18.Se) 19 : : : ) The main minerals of oceanic crust are : (A) Magnesium (B) Alumina (C) Silica (D) Nickel Options :
- A.Only (A)
- B.FRSA Wel ch Wer hae :
- C.(A) Fifer
- D.(B) warn
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Answer: C. (A) Fifer
Q19.A person had visited a region and found trees such as oak, ash, beech and birds like pheasants, monals. Which one of the following vegetation regions he/she may have visited ?
- A.Tropical evergreen forest
- B.Temperate deciduous forest
- C.Coniferous forest
- D.Mediterranean forest
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Answer: B. Temperate deciduous forest
Q20.**) Choose the correct option based on the statements (A) and (R) given below. Assertion (A): The water of the ocean is salty or saline. Reason (R) : Ocean water contains large amount of dissolved salts. Options :
- A.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
- D.Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Q21.**) The depositional feature of the wind is called ‘
- A.Loess
- B.Mushroom rocks
- C.Moraine
- D.Stacks
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Answer: A. Loess
Q22.’ The place where a river flows into another body of water is called
- A.Delta
- B.Levees
- C.Oxbow Lake
- D.River’s mouth
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Answer: D. River’s mouth
Q23.**) Consider the following list of characteristics and identify the type of forest. (A) The forests are so thick and receive rainfall throughout the year. (B) Rosewood, ebony, mahogany are the important trees of these forests. (C) These forests occur in the regions near the Equator and close to tropics. Options :
- A.Tropical deciduous forests
- B.Temperate evergreen forests
- C.Coniferous forests
- D.Tropical evergreen forests
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Answer: D. Tropical evergreen forests
Q24.Sustainable development refers to :
- A.Conservation of mainly renewable resources. (2 (3 (4
- B.Limited use of resources.
- C.Saving resources for our children and relatives.
- D.Se
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Answer: D. Se
Q25.2 2 [option 1 = 330 27) China, Malaysia and Indonesia are leading producers of which of the following minerals ?
- A.Lead
- B.Tin
- C.Nickel
- D.Zine
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Answer: B. Tin
Q26.28 ; : : : ) Tn terrace farming, sides of each plot are raised in order to .
- A.protect the seeds from pests
- B.retain water
- C.prevent fertilizer from being swept away
- D.create distance among different crops
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Answer: B. retain water
Q27.29 : : ) ‘Permanent shops in a market are those which have (A) people employed on a permanent basis. (B) license from the Town Panchayats and Municipal Corporations. (C) been functioning for more than 10 years. (D) been located in large cities. Choose the appropriate option.
- A.(A), (B) and (O only
- B.(A) and (B) only
- C.(B), (© and (D) only
- D.(A), (© and (D) only
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Answer: B. (A) and (B) only
Q28.*”) The elected members in a Municipal Corporation are called :
- A.‘Senators
- B.Delegates
- C.Executive
- D.Councillors
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Answer: D. Councillors
Q29.*) “Who appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers ?
- A.The Prime Minister
- B.The President
- C.The Governor
- D.The Chief Justice of High Court
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Answer: C. The Governor
Q30.Read the following statements (A) and (R) and choose the appropriate option given below. Statement (A): Debt is a major cause of distress among farmers which has also resulted in many farmers committing suicide. Statement (R): Small farmers borrow money from money lenders to purchase seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, etc. and unable to pay back their loans.
- A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D.Both (A) and (R) are false.
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Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Central Teacher Eligibility Test Social Studies previous year questions are available?
110 Social Studies questions from past Central Teacher Eligibility Test papers are available on AajExam, split into 11 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.
Are the answers and explanations free?
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 Social 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.
Central Teacher Eligibility Test Social Studies practice sets
Each set is a timed 10-question drill drawn from the same question bank.
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 1
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 2
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 3
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 4
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 5
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 6
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 7
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 8
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 9
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 10
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test - Social Studies PYQ Quiz 11