CTET Maths Paper 2 questions and answers are shared here based on CTET previous years' question papers. CTET Paper 2 Maths syllabus includes 30 questions from content and pedagogy. Download the CTET Maths solved questions with answers PDF here. These questions are as per the CTET mathematics syllabus.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts Paper 2 of the CTET exam based on the official syllabus and exam pattern. The CTET Paper 2 syllabus comprises Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences. There are a total of 30 questions from CTET Maths Paper 2.
As per the CBSE CTET mathematics syllabus, 20 questions are from content such as algebra, arithmetic, geometry, fractions, ratio and proportion, trigonometry, mensuration, etc., and 10 questions are on pedagogical issues such as nature of Mathematics, evaluation, remedial teaching, problem of teaching maths, etc.
The CTET question paper is available as a test booklet during the exam. The question paper contains the multiple choice questions in two languages- Hindi/ English and the language chosen by the candidate. There will be a total of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the paper. Each question will have four different options. Candidates need to answer the most appropriate option in the exam.
The CTET question paper of previous years are there on the official website of the CBSE CTET exam. Candidates can easily find their CTET December 2022 question papers. Moreover, candidates who are looking for the CTET previous years papers with the answer key PDF, they can visit this page of the Shiksha.com - https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/teaching/articles/last-5-years-question-papers-of-ctet-download-free-pdfs-blogId-149213
Candidates generally find the CTET Maths section of Paper 2 a bit difficult, as per the feedback shared by those who took the exam in past years. It is suggested that one should prepare the Mathematics section of the CTET 2025 exam well in advance to score high.
We have shared below a few CTET Maths Paper 2 solved questions with answers based on the CTET last 5 years' question papers. Candidates can undertake the practice of these CTET previous years' questions and answers to boost their preparations. Also, download the CTET Maths questions and answers PDF below.
CTET Previous Years' Questions with Answers on Mathematics (Paper 2)
Have a look at the assorted CTET Maths solved questions and answers below:
1. Which one of the following is the most appropriate feature of mathematics textbooks at elementary level?
(1) Concepts should be presented from concrete to abstract
(2) The language of the book must be highly precise and technical
(3) Books must contain a lot of similar questions to practice
(4) Concepts should be presented from complex to simple
Answer: 1
2. Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 and the sum of their cubes is 33957. What is the sum of the three numbers?
(1) 54
(2) 63
(3) 72
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(4) 81
Answer: 2
3. Which of the following is not a dimension of assessment of mathematics learning?
(1) Communication
(2) Patterns and procedures
(3) Disposition towards mathematics
(4) Mathematical reasoning
Answer: 3
Also Read: CTET Pedagogy (CDP) Previous Years Questions & Answers
4. A sum of INR 8000 becomes INR 9500 at 7.5% p.a. in x years at simple interest. What will be the amount of the sum in same time at 20% p.a, if interest is compounded yearly?
1) INR 13824
(2) INR 11616
(3) INR 12144
(4) INR 12672
Answer: 4
5. The domain of learning that deals with attitudes and values is known as:
(1) Knowledge domain
(2) Cognitive domain
(3) Affective domain
(4) Psychomotor domain
Answer: 3
6. Concept was labelled as ‘Schema’ by:
(1) Vygotsky
(2) Piaget
(3) Bruner
(4) Van Hieles
Answer: 2
7. Which of the following is used to record students’ problem-solving ability, measurement ability and experimentation ability?
(1) Teacher Diary
(2) Cumulative Record
(3) Report Card
(4) Anecdotal Record
Answer: 4
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8. In a pie chart, the marks obtained by a student in Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi and English are respectively represented by sectors of central angles 90o, 80o, 65o, 75o and 50o. If the total marks obtained by the students were 540, then what is the difference in the marks obtained by him/her in Mathematics and English?
(1) 60
(2) 50
(3) 40
(4) 30
Answer: 1
9. Teacher conducted an oral assessment in class and found that Ram can speak definition of all types of numbers - odd, even, prime and composite accurately, but not able to identify the numbers accurately when given a set of numbers. Which of the following is most appropriate for the above situation?
(1) Ram has good memory but lacks practice.
(2) Ram has good memory but lacks concentration.
(3) Ram has good memory but lacks conceptual understanding.
(4) Ram has analytical ability.
Answer: 3
10. The distance between the parallel sides AB and CD of a trapezium ABCD is 12 cm. If AB<CD, CD=24 cm and AD=BC=13 cm, then area of the trapezium (in cm2) is:
(1) 228
(2) 123.5
(3) 114
(4) 247
Answer: 1
11. Which among the following Learning-Teaching Resources (LTRs) are most appropriate for visually challenged students in mathematics classroom?
(a) Geogebra
(b) Taylor’s abacus
(c) Computer
(d) Spreadsheet
Choose the correct option:
(1) (a) and (b)
(2) (c) and (d)
(3) (b) and (c)
(4) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: 3
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12. For teaching addition of integers at the upper primary stage which of the following is least useful?
(1) Use of chart paper
(2) Use of stairs
(3) Use of lift
(4) Use of number line
Answer: 1
13. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends that Sports Integrated Pedagogy needs to be used in classroom teaching. Which among the following are correct in the context of using sports-integrated pedagogy in a mathematics classroom?
(a) Teaching-learning process shall become joyful.
(b) It is not possible to use sports for teaching mathematics.
(c) It will be time-consuming and hence needs to be avoided.
(d) Apart from popular sports, there are many indigenous sports which can be used in teaching mathematics.
Choose the correct option:
(1) (a) and (c)
(2) (b) and (c)
(3) (a) and (d)
(4) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer: 3
14. The cost price of an article is INR 750. It is sold for INR 608 by giving 24% discount on its marked price. Had it been sold on its marked price, then what would have been the profit per cent?
(1) 2 6/3%
(2) 5%
(3) 6%
(4) 1 5/3%
Answer: 1
15. A box opened at the top is made of wood of thickness 3 cm. Its external length, breadth and height are respectively 1.48 m, 1.16 m and 83 cm (base= length× breadth). What will be the cost of painting its inner surface at INR 150 per m2?
(1) INR 838.20
(2) INR 839.10
(3) INR 841.40
(4) INR 842.50
Answer: 2
16. Cards bearing numbers 12, 13, 14, ..., 70, 71 (one number on one card) are kept in a box and then a card is drawn from the box without looking into it. What is the probability that the card drawn has a number which is not a prime?
(1) 45/59
(2) 1/4
(3) 15/59
(4) 3/4
Answer: 4
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17. Three consecutive integers are such that when they are taken in increasing order and multiplied by 3, 5 and 2, respectively, they add up to 99. What is the sum of the original first and third integers?
(1) 16
(2) 18
(3) 20
(4) 24
Answer: 3
18. A student listed the following properties of Rational Numbers. Which one/ones is/are correct?
(a) A rational number includes integers.
(b) 0 (zero) is not a rational number.
(c) All fractions are rational numbers.
Choose the correct option:
(1) (a) and (c)
(2) Only (b)
(3) Only (c)
(4) (a) and (b)
Answer: 1
19. The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 11 cm and 25 cm, and the distance between them is 12 cm. Its area is equal to the area of a rectangle whose sides are in the ratio 3 : 2. What is the perimeter (in cm) of the rectangle?
(1) 40
(2) 50
(3) 60
(4) 70
Answer: 3
20. If x is the least number which must be added to 955 to make it a perfect square, then value of 3x+2 is equal to:
(1) 20
(2) 14
(3) 11
(4) 5
Answer: 1
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CTET Solved Previous Years' Questions with Answers PDFs
Candidates can download the CTET previous years' questions solved with official answers below:
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CTET_Maths_Questions_with_Answers_PDF
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