OTET Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 Unofficial OUT; Check all sets questions and answers
The OTET Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial) is OUT. The BSE, Odisha, conducted the exam on December 17, 2025, for aspiring teachers of Classes 1-5. Candidates can use these expert-prepared unofficial keys to estimate scores before the official answer key is released.
OTET Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 Unofficial OUT:The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, conducted the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) Paper 1 for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5. The examination was held today,December 17, 2025,in the morning session from9 AM to 11:30 AM.The paper was of 150 minutes duration and carried a total of 150 marks.
OTET Paper 1 2025 consisted of five sections, each comprising 30 questions of one mark each: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. The authority is expected to release the official OTET answer key within 80 days after the examination. Until then, candidates can estimate their scores by referring to the unofficial answer keys prepared by subject experts and provided on this page.
OTET Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 Unofficial(For all sets)
Aspirants can find the unofficial OTET Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 for all sets:
Note that, the question number may be shuffled in all sets.
Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP)
Question No. | Question | Answer |
1 | A child is making a model in EVS Class, is an example of | Experiential learning |
2 | Creative thinking among learners can be encouraged by | Providing open-ended tasks |
3 | Who recommended learning through trial and error | Thorndike |
| 4 | Which of the following enhances classroom learning the most? | Positive reinforcement |
| 5 | The main purpose of placement evaluation is to | Identify learners' strength and weakness before instruction |
| 6 | Which type of evaluation ensures that the learning objectives are achieved at the end of instruction? | Summative evaluation |
| 7 | How the learning can be best defined? | A change in behaviour due to experience |
| 8 | What is the most effective way to promote learning in children? | Meaningful and activity based learning |
| 9 | Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) are primarily used to : | Support learning process |
| 10 | Charts, maps and models are examples of | Visual aids |
| 11 | TLMs help learners by | Making abstract concepts concrete |
| 12 | For managing multi-grade classroom, what should the teacher do? | Use group and peer learning strategies |
| 13 | The process of growth and development in children follows a definite pattern. Which of the following is a correct pattern? | Continuous and orderly |
| 14 | The physical development of a child is mostly influenced by | Nutrition and exercise |
| 15 | The term CWSN stands for | Children With Special Needs |
| 16 | Which is no applicable in learner centred approach? | Prescribed way of curriculum transaction |
| 17 | The theory of social constructivism was propounded by whom? | Lev Vygotsky |
| 18 | A student who excels in solving puzzles and reasoning tasks exhibits which type of intelligence? | Logical mathematical intelligence |
| 19 | Learning by doing' is the essence of | Project method |
| 20 | What is the meaning of inclusive | Teaching all children irrespective of their abilities |
| 21 | What is the purpose of sharing of assessment outcomes with parents? | To improve collaboration for child's progress |
| 22 | Which of the following is not required for planning the preparation of a question paper? | Giving proportionate emphasis on learning competencies |
| 23 | Which of the following has the lasting influence on child's personality development? | Heredity and environment |
| 24 | Which of the following is related to cognitive development of a child? | Practising physical care habits |
| 25 | Which of the following method aligned mostly with the teacher centered approach? | Lecture method |
| 26 | Individual differences in learning are due to | Heredity and environment |
| 27 | Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) focusses on | Assessment of scholastic and co-scholastic areas |
| 28 | When Formative Assessment is conducted? | During learning process |
| 29 | In which of the following situation peer support is effective? | Mixed ability grouping |
| 30 | Which of the following is not considered as formative assessment? | Annual Examination |
Environmental Studies
Question No. | Question | Answer |
| 121 | Which of the following is a natural environment? | Forest |
| 122 | Which one is the analogical question? | Gold: Metal:: Carbon: ____ |
| 123 | Which of the following is the symptoms of osteomalacia? | Numbness and tingling in the arms and legs |
| 124 | Which is not a part of excretory system? | Ureter |
| 125 | Which tool is best suited for assessing participation in group activities? | Observation checklist |
| 126 | Which event led Gandhiji to suspend Non-Cooperation Movement? | Chauri Chaura Incident |
| 127 | Which of the following is one of the iron ore | Hematite |
| 128 | Who was the brave man of Odisha fought alongside Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi in 1857 war? | Chandan Hajuri |
| 129 | The concept of "Interdependence in environment" is best taught through | Field visit and observation |
| 130 | Which assessment tool helps to track a child's progrées over time in EVS? | Portfolio |
| 131 | Which one is the correct step of scientific method ? i. Collection of data related to problem ii. Description of the problem in simple language iii. Analysis of collected data iv. Drawing the conclusion | i,ii, iii, iv |
| 132 | Which of the following shows the development of understanding ability of a learner? | Explain about the graphical representation |
| 133 | Which one is the discretionary function of a Gram Panchayat? | Establishment of libraries |
| 134 | The pollution of which elements of environment causes acid rain? | Air |
| 135 | Which of the following disease is caused by bacteria? | Cholera |
| 136 | Which planet appears red in the night Sky? | Mars |
| 137 | Which of the following best explains "Significance of EVS"? | It promotes responsible citizenship and sustainable living |
| 138 | A teacher organises a "Clean campus drive" involving all students of Class V. This reflects which approach of EVS? | Activity based |
| 139 | Yellow color indicates which type of landform in a map? | Plateaus |
| 140 | Which part of ginger takes part in it propagation? | Stem |
| 141 | Which is/are the primary source of mechanical onergy? | Both (A) and (B) |
| 142 | Which one in not a Coastal district of Odisha? | Sambalpur |
| 143 | Standard meridian of India is | 82° 30′ E |
| 144 | Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located? | Cuttack |
| 145 | Who among the following led the Salt Satyagraha in Odisha? | Harakrushna Mahatab |
| 146 | Which Movement in Odisha was connected with Peasant's opposition to oppressive landlords and British? | Prajamandal Movement |
| 147 | Which one of the following is a teacher-centred method? | Lecture method |
| 148 | Which of the following is not the Ri of Environmental Studies at primary level? | Excessive use of natural resources |
| 149 | When you work hard, which of the following is increased in your muscle? | Lactic Acid |
| 150 | Which of the following (wo rivers are originated from the Western Ghats and flow into the Arabian Sea? | Narmada and Kaveri |
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