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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1, Question 84

Topic: Concept and scope of EVS

Q84

As per the theme “Travel” given in NCERT textbook, children are made to understand the technology, design, use of metals, etc. of the olden times through historical buildings. Which general objective of studying the environment is being achieved through this theme ?

  1. (1) Making a report on how the survey of the buildings is done
  2. (2) Estimating and measuring work as a preparatory step, keeping in view the development of quantitative skills in later stagesCorrect answer
  3. (3) Filling out the map of historical buildings
  4. (4) Connecting children with the experiences of identifying directions

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) Estimation and measurement as a preparatory step for later quantitative skills

  1. One general objective of the NCERT EVS syllabus is to stress design, technology, estimation and measurement as groundwork for later stages.
  2. Looking at old buildings, children notice how they were designed, what metals were used and how big they are.
  3. This is that objective in action.
  4. Options (1), (3) and (4) are single activities, not general objectives.