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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1, Question 83

Topic: Pedagogy of EVS

Q83

Many messages related to the environment can be given through puppets, but for this, the teacher should train the children and develop special skills. Which of the following strategies by the teacher for making puppets in the classroom can motivate the children to make puppets ?
(i) Make small groups of children so that fear and hesitation can be removed from among them.
(ii) Promote the development of children’s self-confidence and positive thinking skills.
(iii) Create a structured environment for the children in the classroom.
(iv) Create a competitive environment for puppet making in the class.
Choose the correct option :

  1. (1) (i) and (iv)
  2. (2) (ii) and (iii)
  3. (3) (i) and (ii)Correct answer
  4. (4) (iii) and (iv)

Solution.

CBSE answer: (3)

Answer: (3) (i) and (ii)

  1. (i) Small groups help shy children open up and share ideas freely.
  2. (ii) Building self-confidence and positive thinking keeps children motivated to create.
  3. (iii) A rigid, structured setting limits the free, creative work puppet making needs.
  4. (iv) Competition creates fear of losing and comparison, which kills motivation for many children.