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By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 10, 2025

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER EXAM

Candidate’s Roll No or CNIC: ____________

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Instructions:

• Read the following instructions carefully.
• Each question carries 2 marks.
• Do not give answers on the question paper.
• Fill in the correct options only on the OMR sheet given separately.
• Cutting/over-writing on the OMR sheet is not allowed.
• Only one correct option has to be filled using a blue or black ink pen/ballpoint. The use of a lead pencil is not allowed.
• Negative marking will not be done for incorrect answers.
• Rough work is allowed on the question paper.
• This question paper along with the OMR sheet has to be returned to the invigilating staff at the end of the test.

Total Marks: 100 Maximum Time: 60 Minutes

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English Comprehension

1. The antonym of “INVINCIBLE” is: a) Supreme b) Vulnerable c) Secure d) Guarded
2. The synonym of “Reconcile” is: a) Integrate b) Refuse c) Scatter d) Upset
3. “To emerge out of thin air” means: a) Fall down quickly b) Descend gradually c) Appear suddenly d) Enter from air
4. It was raining heavily yesterday night, so they ________ out. a) Did not go b) Did not went c) Would not go d) Would not gone
5. If she ________ hard, she would have passed the exam. a) Has worked b) Worked c) Had worked d) Had been worked
6. The participants did not agree ________ the agenda presented. a) About b) With c) For d) To
7. The weather forced us to stay indoors. Which word describes the weather? a) Enticing b) Inclement c) Restorative d) Glorious
8. Choose the correctly spelt word: a) Oppertunity b) Oppurtunity c) Oportunity d) Opportunity
9. What type of conjunction is used in the sentence: “She wanted to go swimming, but it was raining.” a) Coordinating conjunction b) Correlative conjunction c) Subordinating conjunction d) Conjunctive adverb
10. Choose the correct indirect sentence for “He said to me, where were you?” a) He said to me where I had been. b) He asked me where I had been. c) He asked me where I was. d) He asked me where I had been?

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General Science

11. The remains or traces of living organisms from the past are called: a) Minerals b) Rocks c) Fossils d) Sand
12. The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is: a) 384,400 Km b) 484,400 Km c) 584,400 Km d) 684,400 Km
13. The Gobi Desert is located in: a) China & Mongolia b) China & Russia c) Antarctica d) Australia
14. The freezing point of pure water in Fahrenheit is: a) 0°F b) 32°F c) 18°F d) 47°F
15. What can be measured by an Odometer? a) Velocity b) Acceleration c) Pressure d) Distance
16. Waves commonly used in Night Vision Devices: a) Ultra Violet Waves b) Radio Waves c) Infra-Red Waves d) Microwaves
17. The other name for Thrombocytes in blood cells is: a) RBC b) WBC c) Platelets d) Serum
18. Select the lightest metal: a) Lead b) Lithium c) Mercury d) Silver

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER EXAM

Candidate’s Roll No or CNIC: ____________

Instructions:

• Read the following instructions carefully.
• Each question carries 2 marks.
• Do not give answers on the question paper.
• Fill in the correct options only on the OMR sheet given separately.
• Cutting/over-writing on the OMR sheet is not allowed.
• Only one correct option has to be filled using a blue or black ink pen/ballpoint. The use of a lead pencil is not allowed.
• Negative marking will not be done for incorrect answers.
• Rough work is allowed on the question paper.
• This question paper along with the OMR sheet has to be returned to the invigilating staff at the end of the test.

Total Marks: 100 Maximum Time: 60 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence

1. Which algorithm is used in Artificial Intelligence to analyze and understand natural language? a) Vector Machines b) Decision Trees c) Neural Networks d) Natural Language Processing
2. The second robot developed in 1956 for problem-solving, learning, and interacting with its environment was: a) Stanford Cart b) Unimate c) Shakey d) Robby

Pakistan Studies

3. The famous Allahabad session was addressed by Allama Iqbal in: a) 1920 b) 1930 c) 1940 d) 1947
4. When was the 18th Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly? a) April 15, 2010 b) March 12, 2010 c) May 12, 2010 d) June 08, 2012
5. Who was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly after the 2024 Election? a) Umar Ayub b) Ayaz Sadiq c) Yousaf Raza Gillani d) Asad Qaiser
6. The Lahore Resolution was moved by: a) Sir Abdullah Haroon b) Mr. Fazlul Haq c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah d) Allama Iqbal
7. An ancient fort that is accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in which province? a) Ranikot Fort: Sindh b) Sandeman Fort: Balochistan c) Shagai Fort: KPK d) Rohtas Fort: Punjab
8. The Senate of Pakistan comprises how many seats? a) 92 b) 96 c) 100 d) 105
9. Pakistan became a member of the United Nations in: a) 1947 b) 1948 c) 1950 d) 1952
10. The new political map of Pakistan was unveiled on: a) 4th August 2019 b) 4th August 2020 c) 5th August 2021 d) 8th August 2022
11. Currently, the status of Gilgit-Baltistan is: a) A province of Pakistan b) Semi-provincial status c) A state of Pakistan d) None of these
12. The largest textile production center in Pakistan is: a) Faisalabad b) Karachi c) Multan d) Lahore

General Mathematics

13. If A and B are disjoint sets, then A ∩ B is equal to: a) A ∪ B b) Set B c) Set A d) Zero
14. The sum of the deviations of the variable Y from its mean is always equal to: a) Negative b) Same c) One d) Zero
15. The average of the first five prime numbers is: a) 5.4 b) 5.5 c) 5.6 d) 5.7
16. Simplify: 2³ × 3² a) 12 b) 18 c) 24 d) 72
17. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. If the perimeter is 24 cm, what is the length of the longest side? a) 6 cm b) 8 cm c) 10 cm d) 12 cm
18. What is the average of the numbers: 0, 0.4, 10, 5, and 57? a) 14.08 b) 12 c) 10 d) 15
19. The range of the probability of each event lies between: a) 0 & 0.5 b) 0 & 1 c) 0 & 2 d) 0 & 3
20. If the coordinates of a point are (-5, 0), then it lies on: a) X-axis b) Y-axis c) I-Quadrant d) III-Quadrant
21. If 20% of ‘a’ is equal to 80% of ‘b’, which of the following is equal to (a + b)? a) 1.5a b) 2a c) 2.5a d) 3a
22. Which of the following expresses the area of a circle in terms of C, its circumference? a) C/4π b) C²/4π c) C²/4π d) C/4π²

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Pedagogy

42. Which theory of cognitive development emphasizes the role of social interaction and play in learning? a. Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud b. Moral Development by Lawrence Kohlberg c. Cognitive Development by Jean Piaget d. Sociocultural Learning by Lev Vygotsky 43. What instructional strategy encourages students to analyze information and draw conclusions? a. Direct Instruction b. Inquiry-Based Learning c. Lecture d. Group Discussion 44. The national standards that outline learning expectations for students are called: a. Benchmarks b. Content Objectives c. Standards d. Learning Outcomes 45. Which classroom management technique involves dividing students into small groups to complete a task? a. Individualized Instruction b. Cooperative Learning c. Inquiry-Based Learning d. Focus Group 46. What is the primary goal of effective classroom management? a. To modify disruptive behavior and maintain discipline b. To create a safe, positive, and conducive learning environment c. To complete the syllabus well in time d. To complete the lecture without interruption 47. Which type of assessment provides ongoing feedback to improve student learning? a. Summative assessment b. Formative assessment c. Digastric Assessment d. Ipsative Assessment 48. Which model of learning combines in-person instruction with online or digital components? a. Traditional Classroom b. Flipped Classroom c. Project-Based Learning d. Blended Learning 49. Which pedagogical approach emphasizes developing students’ emotional intelligence and social skills? a. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) b. Blended Learning c. Gamification d. Flipped Classroom 50. What is the key principle behind the flipped classroom Here’s the properly formatted MCQ set with answers included:

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Pedagogy

42. Which theory of cognitive development emphasizes the role of social interaction and play in learning? a. Psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud b. Moral Development by Lawrence Kohlberg c. Cognitive Development by Jean Piaget d. Sociocultural Learning by Lev Vygotsky ✅ 43. What instructional strategy encourages students to analyze information and draw conclusions? a. Direct Instruction b. Inquiry-Based Learning ✅ c. Lecture d. Group Discussion 44. The national standards that outline learning expectations for students are called: a. Benchmarks b. Content Objectives c. Standards ✅ d. Learning Outcomes 45. Which classroom management technique involves dividing students into small groups to complete a task? a. Individualized Instruction b. Cooperative Learning ✅ c. Inquiry-Based Learning d. Focus Group 46. What is the primary goal of effective classroom management? a. To modify disruptive behavior and maintain discipline b. To create a safe, positive, and conducive learning environment ✅ c. To complete the syllabus well in time d. To complete the lecture without interruption 47. Which type of assessment provides ongoing feedback to improve student learning? a. Summative assessment b. Formative assessment ✅ c. Digastric Assessment d. Ipsative Assessment 48. Which model of learning combines in-person instruction with online or digital components? a. Traditional Classroom b. Flipped Classroom c. Project-Based Learning d. Blended Learning ✅ 49. Which pedagogical approach emphasizes developing students’ emotional intelligence and social skills? a. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) ✅ b. Blended Learning c. Gamification d. Flipped Classroom 50. What is the key principle behind the flipped classroom model? a. Lectures are delivered in class, and activities are completed at home ✅ b. Teachers spend most of the class time grading papers. c. There is no distinction between classroom and homework activities. d. Students complete all work in the classroom under teacher supervision.