PPSC Junior Special Education Teacher (BS-16) Solved Past Paper
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PPSC) WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF JUNIOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (BS-16)
Held: 20-02-2019
Special Education Department

Total MCQs: 100 | Time: 90 Minutes | Negative Marking: Yes

Topics Covered: Special Education (80%) | General Knowledge | Pakistan Studies | Current Affairs | Geography | Basic Mathematics | English | Urdu | Everyday Science | Computer Studies [citation:5]

1. The term "Special Education" primarily refers to:
(A) Education of gifted children only
(B) Education of disabled children only
(C) Education of children with special needs ✓
(D) Education of adult learners

2. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is a landmark law of which country?
(A) United Kingdom
(B) Canada
(C) United States of America ✓
(D) Australia

3. The most commonly diagnosed learning disability among children is:
(A) Dyscalculia
(B) Dyslexia ✓
(C) Dysgraphia
(D) Dyspraxia

4. Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of Intellectual Disability?
(A) Mild
(B) Moderate
(C) Severe
(D) Temporary ✓

5. "Inclusive Education" means:
(A) Separate schools for disabled children
(B) Educating all children together regardless of disabilities ✓
(C) Only gifted children in regular classrooms
(D) Home-based education for special needs

6. The abbreviation IEP stands for:
(A) Indian Education Program
(B) Individualized Education Program ✓
(C) Integrated Education Plan
(D) International Education Protocol

7. The concept of "Least Restrictive Environment" (LRE) is most closely associated with:
(A) Gifted education placement
(B) Special education placement decisions ✓
(C) Teacher training programs
(D) Curriculum development

8. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affecting:
(A) Physical development only
(B) Attention and behavior regulation ✓
(C) Visual perception
(D) Auditory processing

9. Braille is a tactile reading and writing system designed for:
(A) Hearing impaired individuals
(B) Visually impaired individuals ✓
(C) Physically handicapped individuals
(D) Individuals with intellectual disabilities

10. Down syndrome is caused by:
(A) Viral infection during pregnancy
(B) Chromosomal abnormality (Trisomy 21) ✓
(C) Bacterial infection at birth
(D) Nutritional deficiency in early childhood