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CTET · Paper II

CTET Paper II Social Studies / Social Science: Syllabus & Practice MCQs

Everything for the Social Studies / Social Science section of CTET Paper II (Elementary, Classes VI–VIII): the syllabus blueprint and 3 free practice MCQs with answers. Our bank holds 1,133 approved questions for this subject.

60 marks60 questions4 units1,133 approved MCQs

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Syllabus

In CTET Paper II this section carries 60 marks (60 questions).

Section I: History20 marks
  • When, Where and How — Sources of history; Dates and chronology
  • The Earliest Societies — Hunter-gatherers
  • The First Farmers and Herders — Neolithic age
  • The First Cities — Harappan civilization
  • Early States / New Ideas / The First Empire — Mahajanapadas; Buddhism & Jainism; Mauryan empire (Ashoka)
  • Contacts with Distant Lands / Political Developments / Culture and Science — Trade and travel; Gupta period; Science and culture in ancient India
  • New Kings and Kingdoms — Early medieval kingdoms
  • Sultans of Delhi / Architecture — Delhi Sultanate; Medieval architecture
  • Creation of an Empire / Social Change — Mughal Empire; Bhakti & Sufi movements
  • Regional Cultures — Regional traditions
  • The Establishment of Company Power — East India Company
  • Rural Life and Society / Colonialism and Tribal Societies — Agrarian changes; Tribal societies under colonialism
  • The Revolt of 1857-58 — Causes and consequences
  • Women and reform / Challenging the Caste System — Social reform movements; Anti-caste movements
  • The Nationalist Movement / India After Independence — Freedom struggle; Post-independence nation building
Section II: Geography15 marks
  • Geography as a social study and as a science — Nature of geography
  • Planet: Earth in the solar system — Solar system; Earth's motions
  • Globe — Latitudes and longitudes
  • Environment in its totality — Natural and human environment
  • Air — Atmosphere, weather and climate
  • Water — Oceans, distribution of water
  • Human Environment — Settlement, transport and communication
  • Resources: Types - Natural and Human — Conservation of resources
  • Agriculture — Types of farming; Agricultural practices
Section III: Social and Political Life15 marks
  • Diversity — Diversity and discrimination
  • Government — Key elements, levels of government
  • Local Government — Panchayati Raj; Urban local bodies
  • Making a Living — Rural and urban livelihoods
  • Democracy — Meaning and importance
  • State Government — Functioning of state government
  • Understanding Media — Role of media
  • Unpacking Gender — Gender and society
  • The Constitution — Key features; Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Parliamentary Government — Parliament and law-making
  • The Judiciary — Courts and justice system
  • Social Justice and the Marginalised — Marginalisation and social justice
Section IV: Pedagogical Issues10 marks
  • Concept & Nature of Social Science / Social Studies — Scope and nature
  • Class Room Processes, activities and discourse — Teaching strategies
  • Developing Critical thinking — Critical pedagogy
  • Enquiry / Empirical Evidence — Sources and evidence
  • Problems of teaching Social Science / Social Studies — Challenges
  • Sources - Primary & Secondary — Using sources
  • Projects Work — Project-based learning
  • Evaluation — Assessment in social science

Free sample questions

Three sample questions with answers. Full explanations — and the rest of the question bank — are free to read after you sign up.

Q1. The Vijayanagara capital, now in ruins and a World Heritage Site, is

  1. Warangal
  2. Hampi
  3. Bijapur
  4. Golconda
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Correct answer: B. Hampi

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Q2. Dealing with controversial topics in class requires

  1. Avoiding all discussion
  2. Teacher's opinion only
  3. Rote answers
  4. Balanced, respectful discussion
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Correct answer: D. Balanced, respectful discussion

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Q3. Climate differs from weather in that climate is

  1. The weather of one day
  2. Only about rainfall
  3. The average weather of a place over a long period
  4. Only about night temperature
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Correct answer: C. The average weather of a place over a long period

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