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APPSC TGT Physics Exam Paper 1 - English

Duration: 120 Β· Questions: 150 Β· Max Marks: 150 Β· Language: 1

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General English

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
Why did break the vase?
  1. A.why is the vase broken by him
  2. B.why was the vase broken by him
  3. C.why had been the vase broken by him
  4. D.why has been the vase broken by him
12
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
  1. A.A note was written to her boss by Mariam
  2. B.A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
  3. C.A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
  4. D.A note was written by Mariam to her boss
13
The baby really enjoys that music.
  1. A.That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
  2. B.That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
  3. C.That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
  4. D.This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
14
The weather disrupted the final match.
  1. A.The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
  2. B.The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
  3. C.The final match was disrupted by the weather. 
  4. D.The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
15
The management committee is required to publish a report every year. 
  1. A.report would be published by the management committee every year.
  2. B.A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
  3. C.A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
  4. D.Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
16
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
17
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
18
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
19
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
20
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle
21
Ogle
  1. A.Leer
  2. B.Gaze
  3. C.Ignore
  4. D.Gawk
22
Intrinsic
  1. A.Elemental
  2. B.Innate
  3. C.Connate
  4. D.Acquired
23
Coalesce
  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Adhere
  3. C.Cleave
  4. D.Amalgamate
24
Loiter
  1. A.lag 
  2. B.Hasten
  3. C.Amble
  4. D.Loii
25
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
  1. A.held, generating
  2. B.aimed, creating
  3. C.targeted, awakening
  4. D.focused, building
  5. E.concentrated, producing
26
Deep-seated
  1. A.Chronic
  2. B.Temporary
  3. C.inbred
  4. D.Subconscious
27
Vibrant
  1. A.Drab
  2. B.Gaudy
  3. C.Jazzy
  4. D.Vivid
28
To scowl 
  1. A.To glower
  2. B.To smirk
  3. C.To Grimace
  4. D.To grin
29
I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week (C)/ No error (D)
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
30
Atheist
  1. A.Skeptic
  2. B.Pagan
  3. C.Disciple
  4. D.Agnostic
31
Abdicate
  1. A.Forgo
  2. B.Usurp
  3. C.Waive
  4. D.Cede
32
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by people.
  1. A.Little
  2. B.Few
  3. C.Many
  4. D.Big
33
A person who is good at foreign languages is known as-
  1. A.Virtuoso
  2. B.Linguist
  3. C.Ventriloquist
  4. D.Scholar
34
Astringe
  1. A. Liberate
  2. B.Constringe
  3. C.Circumscribe
  4. D.Tauten
35
The ………..of gurudakshina is very ancient.
  1. A.habit       
  2. B.approach
  3. C.perception    
  4. D.concept
36
            are regional variations of a language.
  1. A.English
  2. B.Mandarin Chinese
  3. C.Home language
  4. D.Dialects
37
It is ……… to the Indian culture and tradition.
  1. A.unique         
  2. B.rare
  3. C.different    
  4. D.particular
38
English also included French words the Norman Conquest.
  1. A.After
  2. B.Prior
  3. C.Before
  4. D.During
39
Select the wrongly spelt words .
  1. A.career
  2. B.callous
  3. C.calander
  4. D.carriage
40
To spurn
  1. A.To Accept       
  2. B.To flout
  3. C.To Scorn
  4. D.To rebuff

General Studies

1
Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?
  1. A.Syria
  2. B.Iraq
  3. C.Lebanon
  4. D.Iran
2
What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran?
  1. A.Nuclear disarmament only
  2. B.Border security
  3. C.Economic sanctions enforcement
  4. D.Regime change in Tehran
3
Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?
  1. A.Mumbai
  2. B.Tamil Nadu
  3. C.Jammu & Kashmir
  4. D.Karnataka
4
What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?
  1. A.EUR 10 million
  2. B.EUR 100 million
  3. C.EUR 50 million
  4. D.EUR 20 million
5
Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?
  1. A.Kerala
  2. B.Tamil Nadu
  3. C.Uttarakhand
  4. D.Himachal Pradesh
6
Who inaugurated three major inland waterways projects on National Waterway-2 in Assam in February 2026?
  1. A.Nitin Gadkari
  2. B.Jyotiraditya Scindia
  3. C.Narendra Modi
  4. D.Sarbananda Sonowal
7
Which event is scheduled for inauguration by PM Narendra Modi in March 2026 in Uttar Pradesh?
  1. A.New Parliament building
  2. B.Noida International Airport
  3. C.Bullet train launch
  4. D.Smart City project
8
In response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, which group fired projectiles at northern Israel?
  1. A.Hamas
  2. B.IRGC
  3. C.Houthis
  4. D.Hezbollah
9
What is the name of the operation or escalation linked to recent US-Israel actions against Iran (reported in early March 2026)?
  1. A.Operation Epic Fury
  2. B.Operation Roar of the Lion
  3. C.Operation Desert Storm
  4. D.Operation True Promise
10
Which country’s Prime Minister visited Israel in late February 2026 to elevate bilateral ties?
  1. A.Canada
  2. B.India (Narendra Modi)
  3. C.Germany
  4. D.UK
11
Who is the President of India as of 2026?
  1. A.Venkaiah Naidu
  2. B.Ram Nath Kovind
  3. C.Narendra Modi
  4. D.Droupadi Murmu
12
What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
  1. A.Dispur
  2. B.Itanagar
  3. C.Shillong
  4. D.Aizawl
13
Which organization conducts the Census in India?
  1. A.NITI Aayog
  2. B.Election Commission
  3. C.Registrar General of India
  4. D.RBI
14
Which country hosted the G20 Summit 2023?
  1. A.USA
  2. B.Japan
  3. C.Italy
  4. D.India
15
What is the currency of Japan?
  1. A.Yuan
  2. B.Won
  3. C.Yen
  4. D.Dollar
16
Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A.Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B.B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C.Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D.Rajendra Prasad
17
Which river is known as the β€˜Sorrow of Bihar’?
  1. A.Ganga
  2. B.Kosi
  3. C.Yamuna
  4. D.Brahmaputra
18
Which is the largest state in India by area?
  1. A.Madhya Pradesh
  2. B.Rajasthan
  3. C.Maharashtra
  4. D.Uttar Pradesh
19
Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India (2026)?
  1. A.Rajiv Kumar
  2. B.Sushil Chandra
  3. C.Sunil Arora
  4. D.T.N. Seshan
20
Which article of the Constitution deals with Right to Equality?
  1. A.Article 19
  2. B.Article 14
  3. C.Article 21
  4. D.Article 32
21
What is the full form of GST?
  1. A.General Sales Tax
  2. B.Government Sales Tax
  3. C.Goods and Services Tax
  4. D.Gross Sales Tax
22
Which state is known as the β€˜Tea Garden of India’?
  1. A.Kerala
  2. B.Assam
  3. C.West Bengal
  4. D.Tripura
23
Which country is a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
  1. A.India
  2. B.Germany
  3. C.China
  4. D.Japan
24
What is the term of Lok Sabha?
  1. A.5 years
  2. B.4 years
  3. C.6 years
  4. D.3 years
25
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
  1. A.Election Commission
  2. B.Chief Justice
  3. C.Parliament
  4. D.President
26
Which state is famous for Kaziranga National Park?
  1. A.Mizoram
  2. B.Nagaland
  3. C.Manipur
  4. D.Assam
27
What is the literacy rate of India (approx as per Census 2011)?
  1. A.74%
  2. B.70%
  3. C.65%
  4. D.80%
28
Which organ of the UN deals with international peace?
  1. A.General Assembly
  2. B.Security Council
  3. C.UNESCO
  4. D.IMF
29
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A.Yamuna
  2. B.Godavari
  3. C.Brahmaputra
  4. D.Ganga
30
Who was the first President of India?
  1. A.Rajendra Prasad
  2. B.Nehru
  3. C.Gandhi
  4. D.Patel
31
Which state has the highest population in India?
  1. A.Bihar
  2. B.Uttar Pradesh
  3. C.Maharashtra
  4. D.West Bengal
32
What is the headquarters of WHO?
  1. A.Geneva
  2. B.New York
  3. C.Paris
  4. D.London
33
Which Indian city is known as Silicon Valley?
  1. A.Bengaluru
  2. B.Hyderabad
  3. C.Pune
  4. D.Chennai
34
Which amendment introduced GST?
  1. A.99th
  2. B.103rd
  3. C.101st
  4. D.97th
35
Which state is known as β€˜Land of Rising Sun’?
  1. A.Sikkim
  2. B.Arunachal Pradesh
  3. C.Nagaland
  4. D.Manipur
36
What is the national animal of India?
  1. A.Lion
  2. B.Elephant
  3. C.Tiger
  4. D.Leopard
37
Who is the current Prime Minister of India (2026)?
  1. A.Narendra Modi
  2. B.Rahul Gandhi
  3. C.Amit Shah
  4. D.Arvind Kejriwal
38
Which river flows through Assam?
  1. A.Narmada
  2. B.Tapti
  3. C.Brahmaputra
  4. D.Godavari
39
What is the capital of Nagaland?
  1. A.Aizawl
  2. B.Imphal
  3. C.Kohima
  4. D.Shillong
40
Which country is known as Land of the Midnight Sun?
  1. A.Norway
  2. B.Sweden
  3. C.Finland
  4. D.Denmark
41
What is the minimum age to become President of India?
  1. A.30
  2. B.35
  3. C.40
  4. D.25
42
Which schedule deals with Panchayats?
  1. A.9th
  2. B.10th
  3. C.11th
  4. D.12th
43
Which is the smallest state in India?
  1. A.Goa
  2. B.Sikkim
  3. C.Tripura
  4. D.Mizoram
44
Which international organization deals with trade?
  1. A.IMF
  2. B.WTO
  3. C.WHO
  4. D.UNESCO
45
What is the capital of Mizoram?
  1. A.Imphal
  2. B.Kohima
  3. C.Aizawl
  4. D.Shillong
46
Which country uses Euro currency?
  1. A.Japan
  2. B.India
  3. C.China
  4. D.Germany
47
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
  1. A.Gandhi
  2. B.Nehru
  3. C.Patel
  4. D.Bose
48
Which article deals with Right to Freedom?
  1. A.14
  2. B.19
  3. C.21
  4. D.32
49
What is the capital of Tripura?
  1. A.Imphal
  2. B.Aizawl
  3. C.Agartala
  4. D.Kohima
50
Which state shares border with China?
  1. A.Assam
  2. B.Bihar
  3. C.Arunachal Pradesh
  4. D.Odisha

Aptitude and Pedagogy

1
Which maxim of teaching is β€œFrom known to unknown”?
  1. A.Known to unknown
  2. B.Simple to complex
  3. C.Concrete to abstract
  4. D.Whole to part
2
Which maxim suggests moving from easy to difficult?
  1. A.Simple to complex
  2. B.Whole to part
  3. C.Known to unknown
  4. D.Analysis to synthesis
3
β€œConcrete to abstract” means:
  1. A.Theory to practice
  2. B.Real to ideas
  3. C.Practice to theory
  4. D.Ideas to facts
4
Which maxim is related to psychological order?
  1. A.Whole to part
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Induction to deduction
  4. D.Analysis to synthesis
5
β€œWhole to part” maxim is useful in:
  1. A.History
  2. B.Science teaching
  3. C.Mathematics
  4. D.Language teaching
6
Which maxim focuses on learner’s experience?
  1. A.Whole to part
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Induction to deduction
  4. D.Analysis to synthesis
7
β€œInduction to deduction” means:
  1. A.Specific to general
  2. B.General to specific
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Simple to complex
8
Which maxim is teacher-centered?
  1. A.Known to unknown
  2. B.Concrete to abstract
  3. C.Simple to complex
  4. D.Deduction to induction
9
β€œAnalysis to synthesis” refers to:
  1. A.Whole to part to whole
  2. B.Part to whole
  3. C.Known to unknown
  4. D.Easy to difficult
10
Which maxim is most suitable for science?
  1. A.Known to unknown
  2. B.Whole to part
  3. C.Induction to deduction
  4. D.Simple to complex
11
Which maxim emphasizes logical order?
  1. A.Induction to deduction
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Simple to complex
12
Which maxim is based on learner psychology?
  1. A.Whole to part
  2. B.Deduction to induction
  3. C.Known to unknown
  4. D.Analysis to synthesis
13
β€œSimple to complex” is also called:
  1. A.Logical order
  2. B.Pedagogical order
  3. C.Psychological order
  4. D.Sequential order
14
Which maxim supports active learning?
  1. A.Deduction to induction
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Simple to complex
15
Which maxim starts from examples?
  1. A.Deduction
  2. B.Synthesis
  3. C.Analysis
  4. D.Induction
16
Which maxim ends with rule formation?
  1. A.Deduction
  2. B.Whole to part
  3. C.Induction
  4. D.Known to unknown
17
Which maxim begins with rules?
  1. A.Induction
  2. B.Analysis
  3. C.Deduction
  4. D.Synthesis
18
β€œConcrete to abstract” is important in:
  1. A.Higher education
  2. B.Primary classes
  3. C.Research
  4. D.Administration
19
Which maxim helps in concept formation?
  1. A.Known to unknown
  2. B.Deduction
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Induction
20
Which maxim is suitable for mathematics proof?
  1. A.Induction
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Deduction
  4. D.Whole to part
21
Which maxim uses examples first?
  1. A.Deduction
  2. B.Induction
  3. C.Analysis
  4. D.Synthesis
22
Which maxim is most logical?
  1. A.Induction
  2. B.Deduction
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Known to unknown
23
Which maxim is child-centered?
  1. A.Deduction
  2. B.Known to unknown
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Analysis
24
Which maxim connects past knowledge?
  1. A.Whole to part
  2. B.Simple to complex
  3. C.Known to unknown
  4. D.Deduction
25
Which maxim is useful in discovery learning?
  1. A.Induction
  2. B.Deduction
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Analysis
26
Which maxim focuses on details?
  1. A.Simple to complex
  2. B.Part to whole
  3. C.Known to unknown
  4. D.Whole to part
27
Which maxim is reverse of analysis?
  1. A.Whole
  2. B.Induction
  3. C.Deduction
  4. D.Synthesis
28
Which maxim is used in grammar teaching?
  1. A.Known to unknown
  2. B.Induction
  3. C.Deduction
  4. D.Simple to complex
29
Which maxim supports experiential learning?
  1. A.Analysis
  2. B.Deduction
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Known to unknown
30
Which maxim is suitable for concept clarity?
  1. A.Analysis
  2. B.Deduction
  3. C.Whole to part
  4. D.Concrete to abstract
31
Growth refers to:
  1. A.Quantitative change
  2. B.Qualitative change
  3. C.Emotional change
  4. D.Moral change
32
Development refers to:
  1. A.Physical growth only
  2. B.Weight gain
  3. C.Size increase
  4. D.Qualitative change
33
Maturation is:
  1. A.Learning
  2. B.Natural growth process
  3. C.Teaching
  4. D.Training
34
Physical development includes:
  1. A.Thinking
  2. B.Height and weight
  3. C.Emotions
  4. D.Morality
35
Cognitive development relates to:
  1. A.Thinking
  2. B.Feeling
  3. C.Movement
  4. D.Growth
36
Socio-emotional development includes:
  1. A.Memory
  2. B.Physical growth
  3. C.Intelligence
  4. D.Interaction with others
37
Moral development relates to:
  1. A.Right and wrong
  2. B.Height
  3. C.Weight
  4. D.Memory
38
Adolescence is marked by:
  1. A.Rapid changes
  2. B.Stability
  3. C.No growth
  4. D.Decline
39
Individual differences mean:
  1. A.Same abilities
  2. B.Uniformity
  3. C.No differences
  4. D.Variation among learners
40
Learning disabilities affect:
  1. A.Physical growth
  2. B.Learning process
  3. C.Height
  4. D.Weight
41
Cognitive domain includes:
  1. A.Knowledge
  2. B.Skills
  3. C.Attitude
  4. D.Emotions
42
Affective domain includes:
  1. A.Memory
  2. B.Thinking
  3. C.Emotions
  4. D.Intelligence
43
Psychomotor domain includes:
  1. A.Thinking
  2. B.Physical skills
  3. C.Emotions
  4. D.Morality
44
Development is:
  1. A.Random
  2. B.Discontinuous
  3. C.Continuous
  4. D.Fixed
45
Heredity influences:
  1. A.Development
  2. B.Learning
  3. C.Both
  4. D.None
46
Environment affects:
  1. A.Both
  2. B.Development
  3. C.Growth
  4. D.None
47
Adolescents show:
  1. A.Emotional instability
  2. B.Stability
  3. C.No change
  4. D.Uniform behavior
48
Peer group influence is strong in:
  1. A.Childhood
  2. B.Infancy
  3. C.Old age
  4. D.Adolescence
49
Learning readiness depends on:
  1. A.Teaching
  2. B.Maturation
  3. C.Books
  4. D.Exams
50
Development follows:
  1. A.Randomness
  2. B.Chaos
  3. C.Order
  4. D.None
51
Inclusive education means:
  1. A.Excluding weak students
  2. B.Segregation
  3. C.Ignoring diversity
  4. D.Including all learners
52
Emotional development affects:
  1. A.Learning
  2. B.Both
  3. C.Growth
  4. D.None
53
Moral values are developed through:
  1. A.All of the above
  2. B.Teaching
  3. C.Observation
  4. D.Experience
54
Adolescent behavior is:
  1. A.Stable
  2. B.Predictable
  3. C.Fixed
  4. D.Dynamic
55
Development is influenced by:
  1. A.Heredity
  2. B.Environment
  3. C.None
  4. D.Both
56
Cognitive growth includes:
  1. A.All of the above
  2. B.Memory
  3. C.Problem solving
  4. D.Reasoning
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Social development includes:
  1. A.Interaction
  2. B.Isolation
  3. C.Ignorance
  4. D.None
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Adolescents need:
  1. A.Neglect
  2. B.Guidance
  3. C.Punishment
  4. D.Isolation
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Developmental deviations mean:
  1. A.Normal growth
  2. B.None
  3. C.Uniform growth
  4. D.Abnormal patterns
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Teacher should understand:
  1. A.Uniformity
  2. B.Learner differences
  3. C.Only syllabus
  4. D.None