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PSTET · Previous year papers · 2023

PSTET 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150) · 150 min

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PSTET 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 4 of the 4 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · Learning and Pedagogy

    According to Vygotsky, the gap between what a learner can do independently and what can be achieved with guidance from a teacher or peer is called:

    • A. Equilibration
    • B. Zone of Proximal Development
    • C. Scaffolding only
    • D. Assimilation
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Vygotsky termed this gap the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), which represents the area where learning is most effective with appropriate support.

  2. Q2 · Punjabi Vyakaran

    ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੇ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਨਾਂਵ (ਨਾਮ) ਹੈ? [Which of the following is a noun?]

    • A. ਦੌੜਨਾ (to run)
    • B. ਸੁੰਦਰ (beautiful)
    • C. ਕਿਤਾਬ (book)
    • D. ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ (quickly)
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    ਕਿਤਾਬ (book) is a noun as it names a thing. The other options are verb, adjective, and adverb respectively.

  3. Q3 · EVS Content

    Which of the following is a natural resource that gets replenished naturally over time?

    • A. Coal
    • B. Petroleum
    • C. Solar energy
    • D. Natural gas
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Solar energy is a renewable resource that is continuously replenished by the sun, unlike fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.

  4. Q4 · Ancient India

    Which of the following kingdoms was known for its maritime trade and the promotion of Buddhism during the ancient period?

    • A. The Gupta Empire
    • B. The Mauryan Empire
    • C. The Chola Dynasty
    • D. The Satavahana Dynasty
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    Testing each option: Gupta promoted Hinduism mainly; Mauryas under Ashoka promoted Buddhism but were not primarily a maritime power. Cholas were famed for maritime trade but flourished in the medieval period and were largely Shaivite. The Satavahanas of the Deccan controlled key western and eastern ports, engaged extensively in Indo-Roman maritime trade, and patronized Buddhism (Amaravati, Nasik caves) during the ancient period, matching both criteria best.

Breakdown by subject

  • Child Development and Pedagogy

    1 questions

  • Language I (Medium of Instruction — Punjabi/Hindi/English/Urdu)

    1 questions

  • Environmental Studies (Paper I — Classes I-V)

    1 questions

  • Social Studies / Social Sciences (Paper II — Classes VI-VIII)

    1 questions

PSTET 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the PSTET 2023 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?
At https://shishya.in/exams/PB_TET/pyq/2023 you can solve PSTET 4 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 4 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed.
Are these the actual PSTET 2023 paper questions?
No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the PSTET 2023 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 4 questions. For a whole paper in one sitting, Shishya has a free full-length mock in the real pattern (150 questions, 150 minutes): the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile at https://shishya.in/exams/PB_TET
Do these PSTET 2023 pattern questions come with solutions and analysis?
Yes — every question carries a worked solution, and on submitting you get an instant score with a topic-wise breakdown showing exactly which areas to revise. Wrong answers are auto-collected into a free Mistake Notebook for one-tap re-practice until cleared.
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