Complete guide about EST Test preparation with latest syllabus, MCQs, and past papers for 100 marks exam (60 minutes duration). Start your EST preparation with pedagogy, English, science, Pakistan studies and math to succeed in FGEI tests.
I. English Comprehension
Focus: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Syntax
- The antonym of “MITIGATE”:
- a. Alleviate
- b. Aggravate
- c. Abate
- d. Relieve
- The synonym of “CAUTIOUS”:
- a. Rash
- b. Prudent
- c. Reckless
- d. Impulsive
- The idiom “To play devil’s advocate” means:
- a. To support an evil cause
- b. To argue against an idea for the sake of debate
- c. To be a lawyer
- d. To encourage someone to sin
- He is the teacher _ we all admire.
- a. Who
- b. Whom
- c. Whose
- d. Which
- If I _ wings, I would fly to the mountains.
- a. Have
- b. Had
- c. Was having
- d. Would have
- She is proficient _ three languages.
- a. In
- b. At
- c. With
- d. Of
- The _ student’s desk was always covered in sketches and notes.
- a. Diligent
- b. Creative
- c. Messy
- d. Organized
- Choose the CORRECTLY spelt word:
- a. Diarrhoea
- b. Diarrhea
- c. Diarhea
- d. Diarhoea
- Identify the type of sentence: “What a beautiful sunset!”
- a. Assertive
- b. Imperative
- c. Exclamatory
- d. Interrogative
- Change into Passive Voice: “The chef is preparing a delicious meal.”
- a. A delicious meal is prepared by the chef.
- b. A delicious meal is being prepared by the chef.
- c. A delicious meal was being prepared by the chef.
- d. A delicious meal has been prepared by the chef.
II. General Science
Focus: Biology, Physics, and Astronomy
- Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for protein metabolism?
- a. Stomach
- b. Small Intestine
- c. Liver
- d. Pancreas
- The process of a liquid turning into a solid is:
- a. Evaporation
- b. Freezing
- c. Condensation
- d. Melting
- Which planet is known as the “Ringed Planet”?
- a. Jupiter
- b. Saturn
- c. Uranus
- d. Neptune
- The energy stored in an object due to its position or height is:
- a. Kinetic Energy
- b. Gravitational Potential Energy
- c. Chemical Energy
- d. Thermal Energy
- Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
- a. Oxygen
- b. Carbon Dioxide
- c. Nitrogen
- d. Argon
- Which organelle is known as the “Suicide Bag” of the cell?
- a. Ribosome
- b. Lysosome
- c. Golgi body
- d. Vacuole
- Which type of mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
- a. Concave
- b. Convex
- c. Plane
- d. Cylindrical
- The Earth’s orbit around the Sun is:
- a. Perfectly circular
- b. Elliptical
- c. Linear
- d. Irregular
- Deficiency of Vitamin K leads to:
- a. Scurvy
- b. Rickets
- c. Delayed blood clotting
- d. Night Blindness
- Which element is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
- a. Calcium
- b. Iron
- c. Iodine
- d. Magnesium
III. Pakistan Studies
Focus: Constitutional History and Geography
- The “Lucknow Pact” (1916) provided the Muslims with:
- a. Separate Electorates
- b. Weightage in provinces
- c. Both a & b
- d. Independence
- The Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project is located in:
- a. Punjab
- b. KPK
- c. Azad Kashmir
- d. Gilgit-Baltistan
- Which is the national bird of Pakistan?
- a. Eagle
- b. Chukar Partridge
- c. Peacock
- d. Falcon
- Under the 1973 Constitution, the Prime Minister is the head of:
- a. State
- b. Government
- c. Judiciary
- d. Senate
- The total number of members in the Senate of Pakistan is:
- a. 104
- b. 100
- c. 96 (Current strength)
- d. 102
- Which city is known as the “Sufi City” or “City of Saints”?
- a. Lahore
- b. Multan
- c. Sehwan
- d. Bahawalpur
- The “Khyber Pass” connects Peshawar with:
- a. Kabul
- b. Jalalabad
- c. Kandahar
- d. Herat
- In which year did Pakistan join the OIC?
- a. 1947
- b. 1969
- c. 1974
- d. 1999
- The largest province of Pakistan by area is:
- a. Punjab
- b. Sindh
- c. Balochistan
- d. KPK
- Who was the first woman to be elected as a member of the National Assembly?
- a. Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali
- b. Shaista Ikramullah
- c. Benazir Bhutto
- d. Fatima Jinnah
IV. General Mathematics
Focus: Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry
- What is the value of $(8^2 – 6^2)$?
- a. 4
- b. 14
- c. 28 ($64 – 36$)
- d. 100
- The volume of a cube with a side of 3cm is:
- a. 9 cm³
- b. 18 cm³
- c. 27 cm³ ($3^3$)
- d. 36 cm³
- Solve: $120 \div 4 + (5 \times 6)$
- a. 40
- b. 60 ($30 + 30$)
- c. 90
- d. 120
- Find the average of: 15, 25, 35, 45.
- a. 25
- b. 30
- c. 35
- d. 40
- The square root of 144 is:
- a. 10
- b. 11
- c. 12
- d. 13
- A triangle with all three sides equal is called:
- a. Isosceles
- b. Scalene
- c. Equilateral
- d. Right-angled
- What is the probability of picking a ‘Red Face Card’ from a deck of 52?
- a. 3/26
- b. 6/52
- c. Both a & b
- d. 1/13
- If $4x + 12 = 44$, then $x + 2$ is:
- a. 8
- b. 10 ($x=8 \rightarrow 8+2=10$)
- c. 12
- d. 14
- The sum of internal angles of a triangle is:
- a. 90°
- b. 180°
- c. 270°
- d. 360°
- How many hours are in 2.5 days?
- a. 48
- b. 50
- c. 60
- d. 72
V. Pedagogy
Focus: Educational Models and Psychology
- The “5E Instructional Model” consists of Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and:
- a. Examine
- b. Evaluate
- c. Estimate
- d. Enrich
- Who is known for the theory of “Multiple Intelligences”?
- a. Howard Gardner
- b. Jean Piaget
- c. B.F. Skinner
- d. Lev Vygotsky
- The “Zone of Proximal Development” (ZPD) is a concept by:
- a. Bruner
- b. Vygotsky
- c. Pavlov
- d. Maslow
- Which teaching method is based on “Learning by Doing”?
- a. Lecture
- b. Project-Based Learning
- c. Direct Instruction
- d. Dictation
- “Formative Assessment” is primarily used for:
- a. Grading
- b. Providing feedback to improve learning
- c. Certifying students
- d. Final ranking
- What does ‘ADHD’ stand for in education?
- a. Active Deficit Hyper Disorder
- b. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- c. Academic Deficit High Disorder
- d. Adult Development High Degree
- The primary purpose of “Classroom Management” is to:
- a. Punish students
- b. Maintain silence
- c. Create a conducive learning environment
- d. Finish the syllabus
- ‘Validity’ of a test means it measures:
- a. Consistently
- b. What it is supposed to measure
- c. Quickly
- d. Subjectively
- In Maslow’s Hierarchy, the need for “Esteem” comes after:
- a. Safety
- b. Love and Belonging
- c. Self-actualization
- d. Physiological
- The “Heuristic Method” of teaching was pioneered by:
- a. H.E. Armstrong
- b. John Dewey
- c. Froebel
- d. Montessori
Answer Key Summary
| Q# | Answer | Q# | Answer | Q# | Answer | Q# | Answer | Q# | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 11 | C | 21 | C | 31 | C | 41 | B |
| 2 | B | 12 | B | 22 | C | 32 | C | 42 | A |
| 3 | B | 13 | B | 23 | B | 33 | B | 43 | B |
| 4 | B | 14 | B | 24 | B | 34 | B | 44 | B |
| 5 | B | 15 | C | 25 | C | 35 | C | 45 | B |
| 6 | A | 16 | B | 26 | B | 36 | C | 46 | B |
| 7 | B | 17 | B | 27 | A | 37 | C | 47 | C |
| 8 | A | 18 | B | 28 | B | 38 | B | 48 | B |
| 9 | C | 19 | C | 29 | C | 39 | B | 49 | B |
| 10 | B | 20 | B | 30 | B | 40 | C | 50 | A |
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