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CTET 8 Feb 2026 Paper 1, Question 53

Topic: Pedagogy of mathematics

Q53

Which of the following statements is least appropriate about mathematics curriculum for primary classes ?

  1. (1) It should help in making connections in mathematics.
  2. (2) It should enhance relational understanding.
  3. (3) It must be dynamic and coherent in nature.
  4. (4) It should be joyful and rigid.Correct answer

Solution.

CBSE answer: (4)

Answer: (4) It should be joyful and rigid

  1. A primary maths curriculum should be joyful, but it must also be flexible.
  2. A rigid curriculum cannot adjust to children's pace, context and ideas.
  3. Options (1), (2) and (3), making connections, relational understanding and a dynamic, coherent curriculum, are what NCF 2005 wants.

Trap: the word 'joyful' makes (4) look right, but 'rigid' spoils it.