01 Oct 2022- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1 (English)

Total Questions: 49

11. Both qualitative and quantitative research are concerned with

Correct Answer: (a) Data reduction

12. The snowball sampling method can be employed in

Correct Answer: (b) Ethnographic research

13. Which of the following are the products of grounded theory?

A. Experimental framework
B. Concepts
C. Hypotheses
D. Attributes of acategory
E. Theoretical dilution

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) 8, C and D only

14. Which of the following are of practical significance in research?

A. Social pressure
B. Research topic
C. Research design
D. Research method
E. Comparison with fellow researchers

the correct answer from the options given below;

Correct Answer: (d) 8, C and D only

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A research design is blueprint that guides the use of a research method and analysis of data.
Statement II: A research design is in no way connected with the expression of causal relations between variables.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Statement I is correct but Statement Il is incorrect

16. Mediated communication reflects

Correct Answer: (a) The communicator's cultural background

17. Meaning of transmitted message in communication is a

Correct Answer: (b) Receiver activity

18. Which of the following are the traits of non-verbal communication?

A. It has limited meaning.
B. It does not have substitution,
C. It can convey contextual meaning.
D. It can influence receptors.
E. It can affect personal relationship.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below;

Correct Answer: (c) C, D and E only

19. Given below are two statements;

Statement I: One of the critical elements in the conceptual definition of communication is the level of cbservation.
Statement II: We should not forget the factor of intentionality of communication to understand it.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

20. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : As regards communication, a major function is to build, manipulate and use symbols.
Reason R : One of the functions of communication is to entertain the receivers.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A