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Punjab PTI Teacher Exam Paper-1 - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 3

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Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Punjab

1
From which language, the word 'Punjab' is taken ?
  1. A.Arabic
  2. B.Devanagari Script
  3. C.Gurmukhi Script
  4. D.Persian
2
What is the meaning of the word 'Punjab'  ?
  1. A.Land of 5 pyaras
  2. B.Land of 5 rivers
  3. C.Land of 5 Gurus
  4. D.Land of 5 Doabs
3
What is the total area of Punjab under forests ?
  1. A.3084 km2
  2. B.4218 km2
  3. C.2538 km2
  4. D.2323 km2
4
How many rivers were there in Sapta Sindhu ?
  1. A.9
  2. B.7
  3. C.8
  4. D.5
5
What is the meaning of 'Pentapotamia' ?
  1. A.Land of 2 rivers
  2. B.Land of 4 rivers
  3. C.Land of 7 rivers
  4. D.Land of 5 rivers
6
In which direction of Punjab are the Himalayan Mountains situated ?
  1. A.East
  2. B.West
  3. C.North
  4. D.Both (a) and (c)
7
Geographically, the land of Punjab is divided into how many parts ?
  1. A.2
  2. B.3
  3. C.4
  4. D.5
8
From which language, the word 'Doab' is taken ?
  1. A.Arabic
  2. B.Persian
  3. C.Punjabi
  4. D.Devanagari
9
What do you mean by Doab ?
  1. A.The area between 2 cities
  2. B.Land of rivers
  3. C.Region between two rivers
  4. D.None of the above
10
What is meant by 'ab' ?
  1. A.Water
  2. B.River
  3. C.Pond
  4. D.Baoli
11
Names of the five doabs are based on which concept ?
  1. A.Names of cities
  2. B.Fertility of soil
  3. C.Plainland
  4. D.Names of rivers
12
Reh is another name of :
  1. A.Khadar
  2. B.Bhangar
  3. C.Tarai
  4. D.Bhabar
13
What are the inhabitants of Bari Doab known as ?
  1. A.Majhail
  2. B.Malwai
  3. C.Bangar
  4. D.Haji
14
What is the area between Sutlej and Ghaggar called ?
  1. A.Majha
  2. B.Malwa
  3. C.Chaj Doab
  4. D.Sindh Sagar
15
Bari doab is also known as :
  1. A.Malwa
  2. B.Bangar province
  3. C.Chaj Doab
  4. D.Majha
16
Name of doab between Ravi and Chenab rivers :
  1. A.Chaj Doab
  2. B.Rachna Doab
  3. C.Bist Doab
  4. D.Bari Doab
17
In which doab is the 'Mecca of Sikhs' located ?
  1. A.Chaj Doab
  2. B.Rachna Doab
  3. C.Bist Doab
  4. D.Bari Doab
18
Out of 5 doabs of Punjab, which of the following is least fertile ?
  1. A.Chaj doab
  2. B.Rachna doab
  3. C.Sindh Sagar doab
  4. D.Bari doab
19
The area between Chenab and Jhelum is known as :
  1. A.Chaj doab
  2. B.Rachna doab
  3. C.Bist doab
  4. D.Bari doab
20
The plains between Ghaggar and Yamuna rivers is known as :
  1. A.Majha
  2. B.Malwa
  3. C.Chaj doab
  4. D.Bhangar and Khadar
21
Which state of India is known as the gateway of India ?
  1. A.Punjab
  2. B.Madhya Pradesh
  3. C.Uttar Pradesh
  4. D.Bengal
22
Why is Punjab known as the gateway of India ?
  1. A.Due to geographical position
  2. B.Due to 5 rivers
  3. C.Due to 5 doabs
  4. D.Due to plain and fertile area
23
In which of the following Doabs are deserts located ?
  1. A.Chaj doab
  2. B.Sindh Sagar doab
  3. C.Rachna doab
  4. D.Bari doab
24
What are the inhabitants of Malwa region known as ?
  1. A.Majhail
  2. B.Malwai
  3. C.Bangar
  4. D.Haji
25
Why was Malwa province named so ?
  1. A.On the name of the Malwai caste
  2. B.On the name of the Malwai river
  3. C.On the name of the Malwai tribe
  4. D.On the name of the Malwai desert
26
Which amongst the following districts of Punjab shares its boundary with minimum districts ?
  1. A.Jalandhar
  2. B.Kapurthala
  3. C.Ferozepur
  4. D.Ludhiana
27
What was the main impact of the Himalayan mountains on Punjab ?
  1. A.A protective cover like a guard
  2. B.Helpful in bringing rain in India
  3. C.Helpful in making Punjab fertile
  4. D.Helpful in increasing foreign trade
28
The United state of Punjab was divided into how many doabs ?
  1. A.7
  2. B.5
  3. C.6
  4. D.4
29
Shivalik mountains are located on which side of Punjab ?
  1. A.North West
  2. B.North
  3. C.South
  4. D.East
30
Khyber Pass connects :
  1. A.Kabul and Takshila
  2. B.Kotal and Peshawar
  3. C.Sindh and Peshawar
  4. D.Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan
31
What are the Khadar plains called in Punjab ?
  1. A.Bet
  2. B.Khadar
  3. C.Bhabar
  4. D.Reh
32
What is the major influence of geographical features on the history of Punjab ?
  1. A.Gateway of India
  2. B.Economic prosperity
  3. C.Attractive centre for foreign invaders
  4. D.Cradle of different civilizations
33
How many Indian states touch boundaries with Punjab ?
  1. A.6
  2. B.5
  3. C.4
  4. D.3
34
How many districts lie in the Majha region of Punjab ?
  1. A.3
  2. B.4
  3. C.8
  4. D.14
35
How many districts lie in the Malwa region of Punjab ?
  1. A.3
  2. B.4
  3. C.8
  4. D.14
36
How many districts lie in the Doaba region of Punjab ?
  1. A.4
  2. B.2
  3. C.8
  4. D.1
37
How many districts of Punjab share their boundary with Pakistan ?
  1. A.5
  2. B.6
  3. C.7
  4. D.8
38
Which part of Punjab contains saline soil ?
  1. A.North
  2. B.South West
  3. C.North East
  4. D.South East
39
Which type of soil is mainly found in the plains of Punjab ?
  1. A.Black soil
  2. B.Loamy soil
  3. C.Red soil
  4. D.Laterite soil
40
What is the total area of Punjab ?
  1. A.54358 sq km
  2. B.55218 sq km
  3. C.50362 sq km
  4. D.56323 sq km

Current Affairs of Punjab

1
On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?
  1. A.July 1, 2026
  2. B.June 30, 2026
  3. C.July 2, 2026
  4. D.June 29, 2026
2
What reform was implemented in GST 2.0 (effective from September 2025)?
  1. A.Removal of all cesses
  2. B.Single 12% slab
  3. C.Primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%
  4. D.Only state-level taxation
3
Which health initiative's operational guidelines were unveiled by the Union Health Ministry around July 1, 2026?
  1. A.Universal Health Coverage
  2. B.Ayushman Bharat expansion only
  3. C.TB-free India 2030
  4. D.National Ambulance Services 2026
4
Where was the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 held?
  1. A.Bengaluru
  2. B.New Delhi
  3. C.Mumbai
  4. D.Hyderabad
5
What was the rainfall deficit in India for June 2026, described as the driest in over a century?
  1. A.20% below average
  2. B.39.8% below average
  3. C.15% above average
  4. D.Normal rainfall
6
What significant political change occurred in South Korea on July 1, 2026?
  1. A.New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook took office
  2. B.Presidential elections were held
  3. C.Parliament was dissolved
  4. D.King was crowned
7
Which initiative was launched at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 for rural women SHGs?
  1. A.Lakhpati Didi App
  2. B.Digital India Rural Scheme
  3. C.PM Kisan Drone Yojana
  4. D.SARAS Shakti Collection and Coffee Table Book
8
What major merger was approved by the boards of PFC and REC Limited on June 30, 2026?
  1. A.Merger with SBI
  2. B.Merger into a single power financing entity
  3. C.Merger with NTPC
  4. D.Merger with IREDA
9
Who became India's 97th Chess Grandmaster in late June 2026?
  1. A.Gukesh D
  2. B.Praggnanandhaa R
  3. C.Harshavardhan G.B.
  4. D.Arjun Erigaisi
10
Which global event is India participating in with Sweden as a partner?
  1. A.Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan'
  2. B.Chandrayaan-4
  3. C.Gaganyaan crewed mission
  4. D.Mars Orbiter Mission-2

General Knowledge of World and India

1
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
2
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
3
Devaluation of a currency means
  1. A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
  2. B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
  3. C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
  4. D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
4
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
            1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
            2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
            3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1 and 2
  4. D.1,2 and 3
5
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
  1. A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
  2. B.Indira Mahila Yojna
  3. C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
  4. D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
6
What is Net National Product
  1. A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
  2. B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
  3. C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
  4. D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
7
National income is the 
  1. A.net national product at market price
  2. B.net national product at factor cost
  3. C.net domestic product at market price
  4. D.net domestic product at factor cost
8
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
  1. A.financial system            
  2. B.tax system
  3. C.patents and copyrights  
  4. D.Public sector undertakings
9
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
  1. A.2nd plan
  2. B.3rd plan
  3. C.5th plan
  4. D.6th plan
10
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
  1. A.sales tax           
  2. B.custom tax
  3. C.excise tax         
  4. D.income tax
11

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

  1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
  2. B.Raskhan
  3. C.Rich Khusrow
  4. D.Rich Hasan
12
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
  1. A.badminton
  2. B.basketball
  3. C.football
  4. D.archery
13
What is the national game of the United States of America ?
  1. A.water polo
  2. B.Rugby
  3. C.Polo
  4. D.baseball
14
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
  1. A.1946
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1948
  4. D.1950
15
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  2. B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C.Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
16
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
  1. A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. B.Swami Vivekananda
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
17
What is the lithosphere composed of ?
  1. A.Water and gases
  2. B.Rocks and minerals
  3. C.Living organisms
  4. D.Air and gases
18
The lithosphere includes :
  1. A.Only the Earth's crust
  2. B.The Earth's crust and upper mantle
  3. C.Only the Earth's mantle
  4. D.The Earth's crust, mantle, and core
19
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
  1. A.Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
  2. B.Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
  3. C.Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
  4. D.Dr. Satish Dhawan
20
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
  1. A.BARC
  2. B.ISRO
  3. C.DRDO
  4. D.HAL
21
What was launched by MoSPI on Statistics Day (July 1, 2026)?
  1. A.New GDP series
  2. B.Four SDG progress reports
  3. C.Unemployment White Paper
  4. D.Census 2026 preliminary data
22
Which ongoing regional crisis involves the Strait of Hormuz?
  1. A.Red Sea shipping attacks
  2. B.South China Sea dispute
  3. C.Fuel and shipping disruptions linked to Iran-related tensions
  4. D.Panama Canal blockage
23
What does e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS target?
  1. A.Pharmaceutical supply chain
  2. B.Large corporate hospitals only
  3. C.Veterinary services
  4. D.Small clinics and healthcare facilities
24
What chatbot was launched for PM-JAY services?
  1. A.Jan Aushadhi Bot
  2. B.Arogya Mitra App
  3. C.Health Connect Portal
  4. D.Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp chatbot
25
What is Project BRAHMANK associated with?
  1. A.A new missile project
  2. B.Border Roads Organisation (BRO) raising day in Arunachal Pradesh
  3. C.A river-linking initiative
  4. D.A space mission
26
What major disaster struck northwestern Venezuela in June 2026?
  1. A.Volcanic eruption
  2. B.Category 5 hurricane
  3. C.Pair of powerful earthquakes
  4. D.Massive tsunami
27
When and where did the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin?
  1. A.July 1, 2026, in Europe
  2. B.June 11, 2026, in North America
  3. C.May 2026, in South America
  4. D.August 2026, in Asia
28
What notable achievement did India record in the UN SDG Index around mid-2026?
  1. A.Dropped out of top 50
  2. B.Lowest rank in Asia
  3. C.No change in ranking
  4. D.Highest-ever rank
29
What is the primary purpose of the JANANI Digital Platform?
  1. A.E-commerce for SHGs
  2. B.Agricultural loan distribution
  3. C.Digital education for rural areas
  4. D.Maternal and Child Health tracking
30
In which state was a new natural gas reserve discovered, as highlighted in July 2026 current affairs compilations?
  1. A.Gujarat
  2. B.Maharashtra
  3. C.Rajasthan
  4. D.Andhra Pradesh

Educational Psychology

1
What are individual differences in educational psychology ?
  1. A.Differences among individuals in various aspects
  2. B.Differences among groups of individuals
  3. C.Differences in learning styles
  4. D.Differences in socio-economic status
2
Which of the following theories of intelligence emphasizes the existence of multiple intelligences ?
  1. A.Spearman's Two - Factor Theory
  2. B.Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
  3. C.Binet - Simon Scale
  4. D.Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
3
Who proposed the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) ?
  1. A.Alfred Binet
  2. B.Howard Gardner
  3. C.Daniel Goleman
  4. D.B. F. Skinner
4
Creativity is often associated with which type of intelligence ?
  1. A.Linguistic intelligence
  2. B.Logical - mathematical intelligence
  3. C.Spatial intelligence
  4. D.Musical intelligence
5
What is the main purpose of assessing intelligence ?
  1. A.To label students with their intelligence quotient (IQ)
  2. B.To identify students with learning disabilities
  3. C.To understand individual strengths and weaknesses
  4. D.To compare students with their peers
6
Which of the following is not a component of emotional intelligence (EQ) ?
  1. A.Self - awareness
  2. B.Empathy
  3. C.Logical reasoning
  4. D.Social skills
7
Aptitude tests are designed to measure :
  1. A.Current knowledge and skills
  2. B.Specific abilities related to future performance
  3. C.Emotional intelligence
  4. D.Overall intelligence quotient (IQ)
8
Inter - individual differences refer to differences :
  1. A.Within an individual over time
  2. B.Among individuals within a group
  3. C.Among different groups
  4. D.Between individuals and their environment
9
Which of the following is NOT an intra - individual difference ?
  1. A.Learning styles
  2. B.Personality traits
  3. C.Rate of learning
  4. D.Socio - economic status
10
Habituation refers to :
  1. A.Formation of habits through repetition
  2. B.Ingrained behavioral patterns
  3. C.Acquisition of new skills
  4. D.None of the above
11
Attitude in educational psychology refers to :
  1. A.Inherent abilities of an individual
  2. B.A person's inclination towards a particular object or idea
  3. C.Mental capacity to learn new concepts
  4. D.None of the above
12
The theory of multiple intelligences was proposed by :
  1. A.Alfred Binet
  2. B.Howard Gardner
  3. C.Lewis Terman
  4. D.Charles Spearman
13
Which intelligence involves sensitivity to and capacity to understand the motivations, feelings, and needs of others ?
  1. A.Linguistic intelligence
  2. B.Interpersonal intelligence
  3. C.Intrapersonal intelligence
  4. D.Musical intelligence
14
Which of the following is NOT a type of multiple intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner ?
  1. A.Bodily - Kinesthetic
  2. B.Existential
  3. C.Analytical
  4. D.Naturalistic
15
IQ stands for :
  1. A.Intellectual Quotient
  2. B.Intelligence Quotient
  3. C.Individual Quotient
  4. D.Intelligent Quota
16
EQ stands for :
  1. A.Emotional Quotient
  2. B.Empathy Quotient
  3. C.Effective Quotient
  4. D.Excellence Quotient
17
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of emotional intelligence (EQ) ?
  1. A.Self - regulation
  2. B.Social awareness
  3. C.Logical reasoning
  4. D.Relationship management
18
The assessment of intelligence aims to :
  1. A.Label students with their intelligence
  2. B.Understand individual strengths and weaknesses
  3. C.Promote competition among students
  4. D.All of the above
19
Intra - individual differences refer to variations :
  1. A.Among individuals within a group
  2. B.Between individuals and their environment
  3. C.Within an individual over time
  4. D.Among different groups
20
Theories of intelligence help us :
  1. A.Understand how individuals differ in cognitive abilities
  2. B.Label individuals based on their IQ
  3. C.Promote uniformity in educational settings
  4. D.None of the above
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