CTET Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CTET facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. When given the chance to debate a subject in a group, pupils' learning curves accelerate. → Becomes better
2. The transitory behavior change brought on by ongoing exposure to stimuli is referred to as - → Temporary
3. The term 'nature vs. nurture' in child development refers to the debate between: → Biological inheritance and environmental influences on development
4. Making adjustments at all levels and striving for enjoyment and utility for oneself and others → based on mental health
5. Which of the following is an example of 'Tatpurush Samas' (compound word) in Hindi? → Raja-putri (king's daughter)
6. Which microorganism is responsible for the fermentation of milk into curd (yogurt)? → Lactobacillus
7. The process by which water moves from the soil into plant roots and eventually into the atmosphere is called: → Transpiration
8. Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee _____ not yet reached a decision'? → has
9. For how many years is a CTET certificate valid? → Lifetime
10. Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation? → Zoological gardens
11. Which of the following statements about 'formative assessment' is correct? → It provides ongoing feedback to improve student learning during instruction
12. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Doha' in Hindi poetry? → It is a two-line couplet with a specific meter and rhyme scheme
13. Where is the Aurobindo Ashram located? It was formerly a French colony. → Pondicherry
14. The first intelligence test was created by who? → Alfred Binet
15. In Sanskrit grammar, 'Lakar' refers to: → A verbal tense or mood form
16. What are the short vowel diacritical marks used in Urdu script called? → Harakat
17. The angle subtended by a semicircle at the centre is: → 180°
18. The Permanent Settlement of 1793 in Bengal was introduced by which Governor-General? → Lord Cornwallis
19. Which type of question in a CTET-style classroom assessment requires students to justify their reasoning? → Open-ended higher-order questions requiring explanation and justification
20. Which Sanskrit pedagogical approach recommended in CTET emphasizes connecting Sanskrit to students' cultural heritage? → Cultural and heritage-based approach linking texts to students' lived traditions
21. Which type of soil is best suited for growing cotton in India? → Black (Regur) soil
22. Which among the following is a landlocked country in South Asia? → Nepal
23. Additional verbs include: → helping words
24. Which of the following best describes 'scaffolding' in the context of learning? → Temporary support provided to a learner that is gradually removed
25. Which Mughal emperor introduced the 'Mansabdari' system in India? → Akbar
26. The price of an orange is 2.5 rupees. What is the price of three and a half dozen oranges? → Rs 105
27. Choose the word that has been spelled properly. → Obedient
28. In CTET EVS, 'mapping' activities (drawing maps of home, school, neighborhood) help children develop: → Spatial thinking and understanding of their immediate environment
29. What is the Sanskrit word for 'school' that is still widely used today? → Vidyalaya
30. The Salamanca Statement (1994) is significant in the context of inclusive education because it: → Called upon governments to adopt the principle of inclusive education as law and policy