Teaching Jobs Test Preparation MCQs Practice Set for October 20, 2026
Preparing for a teaching recruitment test in Pakistan requires more than subject knowledge. Candidates are often assessed on teaching methods, educational psychology, classroom assessment and general sections. Use these 100 original practice MCQs to review common test themes, identify gaps and build confidence before your exam.
Why this Teaching Jobs Test Preparation set is useful
Prepare for Pakistan teaching jobs and teacher recruitment tests with 100 original MCQs and answers. This practice set covers pedagogy, educational psychology, assessment, English grammar, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, general science, computer basics and mathematics—topics commonly included in school teacher screening tests. Start with this focused set, then continue with the MCQsBase question bank, online quiz practice, past papers, and the complete MCQsBase blog.
Test focus topics
| No. | Focus Area | What to Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedagogy and teaching methods | Review learner-centred instruction, cooperative learning, lesson objectives, classroom management, teaching aids and strategies for engaging students. |
| 2 | Educational psychology | Study foundational concepts associated with Piaget, Vygotsky, Skinner and Maslow, as well as motivation, reinforcement and individual differences. |
| 3 | Assessment and evaluation | Distinguish formative, summative and diagnostic assessment; revise validity, reliability, rubrics, portfolios and criterion-referenced tests. |
| 4 | English language | Practise parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, tenses, articles, prepositions, voice, narration, vocabulary and sentence correction. |
| 5 | Pakistan Studies and Islamiat | Revise key constitutional and historical milestones, geography, national symbols and foundational Islamic knowledge. |
| 6 | General science, computers and mathematics | Review core science facts, basic computer terminology, percentages, ratios, averages, fractions and simple equations. |
What this set covers
| Section | Questions | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 1-20 | Core Teaching Jobs Test Preparation fundamentals |
| Set 2 | 21-40 | Frequently repeated test concepts |
| Set 3 | 41-60 | Mixed exam-style practice |
| Set 4 | 61-80 | Fast recall and elimination practice |
| Set 5 | 81-100 | Final revision and score-building |
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
1. What is the main purpose of formative assessment during instruction?
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A) To monitor learning and guide further teaching
2. When is summative assessment most commonly used?
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C) At the end of a unit to judge achievement
3. A teacher gives a short test before starting a unit to identify students’ existing difficulties. This is primarily:
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A) Diagnostic assessment
4. In the revised Bloom’s taxonomy, which process is generally the highest cognitive level?
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D) Creating
5. Which lesson objective is most directly measurable?
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C) Students will solve eight of ten fraction problems correctly
6. A learner-centred classroom primarily gives students opportunities to:
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A) Participate actively in constructing learning
7. In educational psychology, reinforcement is used to:
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A) Increase the likelihood of a behaviour
8. Scaffolding in teaching means:
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A) Providing temporary support that is reduced as learners gain independence
9. Inclusive education aims to:
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A) Enable learners with diverse needs to participate in education
10. A test has validity when it:
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A) Measures what it is intended to measure
11. A reliable assessment is one that:
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A) Produces reasonably consistent results under similar conditions
12. A rubric is best described as:
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A) A set of criteria used to assess the quality of work
13. A student portfolio is most useful for showing:
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A) A collection of work and progress over time
14. Effective feedback should generally be:
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A) Specific and helpful for improving future work
15. A curriculum is best understood as:
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A) A planned set of learning experiences and educational content
16. The hidden curriculum refers to:
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A) Unwritten values and behaviours students learn through school routines
17. Microteaching is a teacher-training technique involving:
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A) A short, focused teaching practice followed by feedback
18. Action research in a school is usually conducted to:
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A) Investigate and improve a practical teaching or learning issue
19. A proactive classroom management strategy is to:
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A) Establish clear expectations and routines in advance
20. In cooperative learning, students typically:
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A) Work together toward shared learning goals
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
21. A constructivist view of learning emphasizes that learners:
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A) Build understanding by connecting new ideas with prior knowledge
22. In Piaget’s theory, the sensorimotor stage occurs approximately from:
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A) Birth to 2 years
23. Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development describes tasks a learner can:
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A) Complete with suitable guidance but not yet independently
24. B. F. Skinner is most closely associated with:
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A) Operant conditioning
25. In Maslow’s hierarchy, which category includes food, water and sleep?
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A) Physiological needs
26. A student reads an additional book because the topic is personally interesting. This is an example of:
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A) Intrinsic motivation
27. Which feature makes a learning outcome especially useful for lesson planning?
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A) It describes an observable learner performance
28. A teaching aid is primarily used to:
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A) Support explanation and make learning clearer
29. A test blueprint helps a teacher to:
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A) Plan test coverage across topics and learning objectives
30. A criterion-referenced test compares a learner’s performance with:
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A) A defined standard or set of learning criteria
31. Choose the correct verb: The list of classroom rules ___ on the wall.
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A) is
32. Choose the correct article: She is ___ honest teacher.
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A) an
33. What is the plural of child?
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A) children
34. Choose the correct past tense: They ___ the library yesterday.
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A) visited
35. Choose the correct passive form of The teacher checks the notebooks.
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A) The notebooks are checked by the teacher.
36. Choose the correct indirect speech: Sara said, I am ready.
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A) Sara said that she was ready.
37. Choose the closest meaning of diligent.
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A) Hardworking
38. Choose the opposite of ancient.
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A) Modern
39. Choose the correct preposition: The students are interested ___ science.
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A) in
40. Which word is an adverb in the sentence The child answered politely?
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A) politely
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41. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
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A) Where is your textbook?
42. Choose the correct word: The school ___ addressed the parents.
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A) principal
43. Choose the correct comparative form of good.
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A) better
44. Identify the noun in the sentence The teacher explained the lesson.
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A) teacher
45. Choose the correct conjunction: Hina studied hard, ___ she passed the test.
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A) so
46. Choose the correct form: Each of the students ___ a notebook.
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A) has
47. Choose the correct spelling.
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A) environment
48. Choose the correct sentence.
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A) He has lived here for five years.
49. Choose the correct question tag: She is a teacher, ___?
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A) isn’t she
50. In the sentence The classroom was spacious, spacious means:
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A) Large and roomy
51. The Lahore Resolution was adopted on:
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A) 23 March 1940
52. Pakistan’s first constitution came into force in:
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A) 1956
53. The Constitution of Pakistan currently in force was originally enacted in:
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A) 1973
54. Pakistan’s first Governor-General was:
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A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
55. The Objectives Resolution was passed in:
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A) 1949
56. Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his Allahabad address in:
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A) 1930
57. Pakistan’s largest province by area is:
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A) Balochistan
58. Which is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
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A) K2
59. The Indus River is traditionally traced to its source region near:
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A) Lake Mansarovar in Tibet
60. Pakistan became a member of the United Nations in:
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A) 1947
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
61. The national language of Pakistan is:
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A) Urdu
62. The capital city of Pakistan is:
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A) Islamabad
63. Tarbela Dam is built on the:
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A) Indus River
64. The headquarters of SAARC is located in:
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A) Kathmandu
65. The crescent and star on Pakistan’s flag are commonly associated with:
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A) Progress and light or knowledge
66. How many surahs are there in the Holy Quran?
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A) 114
67. The first revealed verses of the Quran are commonly identified as the opening verses of Surah:
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A) Al-Alaq
68. The Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah took place in:
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A) 622 CE
69. The Qiblah for Muslims is the:
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A) Kaaba in Makkah
70. Who was the first caliph after the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
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A) Abu Bakr
71. The Battle of Badr took place in which Islamic year?
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A) 2 AH
72. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is known as:
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A) Sawm
73. Hajj is performed during the Islamic month of:
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A) Dhul Hijjah
74. Zakat on qualifying savings is commonly calculated at what rate when its conditions are met?
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A) 2.5%
75. Who is regarded in Islam as the final prophet?
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A) Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
76. What is the SI unit of force?
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A) Newton
77. Which green pigment enables plants to absorb light for photosynthesis?
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A) Chlorophyll
78. What is the chemical formula for water?
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A) H2O
79. Which component of red blood cells carries most oxygen?
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A) Hemoglobin
80. How many chambers does a human heart have?
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A) Four
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81. A deficiency of vitamin C can cause:
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A) Scurvy
82. Earth takes approximately how long to complete one revolution around the Sun?
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A) One year
83. At standard atmospheric pressure, pure water boils at:
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A) 100°C
84. Sound cannot travel through:
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A) A vacuum
85. What is the SI unit of electric current?
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A) Ampere
86. The largest organ of the human body is the:
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A) Skin
87. Which plant structure mainly absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
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A) Roots
88. At about 25°C, a neutral aqueous solution has a pH of:
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A) 7
89. What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?
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A) Central Processing Unit
90. Who is widely credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
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A) Tim Berners-Lee
91. A class has 25 students. If the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3, how many boys are there?
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A) 10
92. What is 20% of 150?
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A) 30
93. What is the average of 6, 8 and 10?
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A) 8
94. What is three-quarters of 40?
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A) 30
95. Solve for x: x + 7 = 19.
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A) 12
96. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?
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A) 26 cm
97. A book costs 800 rupees. What is its price after a 10% discount?
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A) 720 rupees
98. What is 2.5 + 1.75?
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A) 4.25
99. If 5 notebooks cost 250 rupees, what is the cost of one notebook at the same rate?
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A) 50 rupees
100. A vehicle travels 120 kilometres in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
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A) 40 kilometres per hour
How to revise this Teaching Jobs Test Preparation set
- Answer each question before checking its correct answer, then note the concept behind any mistake.
- Keep a separate list of missed pedagogy terms, especially the differences between assessment types and learning theories.
- Practise English grammar in short timed sessions and review why each incorrect option is unsuitable.
- For general knowledge, prioritize durable Pakistan Studies and science fundamentals over rapidly changing facts.
- Confirm the syllabus and test pattern in the latest recruitment advertisement because sections and weightings can vary by department and post.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are commonly included in teaching jobs tests in Pakistan?
The pattern varies by recruiting department and post, but teacher screening tests may include pedagogy, educational psychology, English, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, general knowledge, science and basic mathematics.
Are these questions copied from an official past paper?
No. These are original practice questions written in an exam-style format. They are intended to help with revision and are not presented as questions from an official or exact past paper.
How should I use these teaching test MCQs?
Attempt the set under timed conditions, check your answers, and revise the underlying concepts for questions you missed. Then compare your preparation with the syllabus in the relevant recruitment notice.
Do all teacher recruitment tests in Pakistan follow the same syllabus?
No. Syllabi and question weightings can differ among provincial commissions, testing services, departments and teaching posts. Always check the current official advertisement or syllabus.
Final Takeaway
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