02 March 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. When in a process of reasoning observation is followed by theory, hypotheses and interpretation, that approach to research is known as

Correct Answer: (3) Inductive

12. If research is done to find out behaviours and attitudes by analysing existing records and other materials, it is known as

Correct Answer: (4) Archival research

13. If the dress of a person does not reflect or predict his voting behaviour, the assumption is of

Correct Answer: (2) Zero correlation

14. Which of the following are advantages of web-based research?

A. It saves time.
B. The participant can engage in the task at his/her convenience.
C. The data collection is automatic and accurate.
D. It demands a small sample.
E. The participants are heavily paid.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (1) A, B, C Only

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Survey research has the advantage of sampling a large number of respondents who are selected for research.
Statement II: Researchers, to administer their own surveys, do not have many options except to do it themselves.

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

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

16. People perceive the communicated messages according to their

Correct Answer: (2) Cultural values

17. The doctrine of individualism, a political concept in communication, is identified as a/an

Correct Answer: (4) Ideology

18. The behaviouristic model of communication asserts that

A. Behaviours are learnt in social situations
B. Behaviours are learnt in external situations only
C. The mental state of individual is important
D. The mental state of individual is unimportant
E. Communication techniques for cultural change include both verbal and non-verbal messages.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) A, C, E Only

19. The elements as related to communication in the ancient paradigm of everyday life are

A. Physiological
B. Economic
C. Ethical
D. Self-realisation
E. Ego clashes

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) A, B, C, D Only

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: By supplying facts and opinions, mass media enable the audience to make decisions.
Statement II: Mass media should supress facts and opinions in order to influence the government decisions.

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

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.