02 Sep 2024- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

41. In the Buddhist system of education higher education was placed at

Correct Answer: (2) The second level

42. Which one of the following is a deemed to be university?

Correct Answer: (4) Gandhigram Rural University, Madurai

43. Which of the following is included among the core values promoted by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) among the institutions of higher learning

Correct Answer: (4) Fostering global competencies among students and teachers

44. Which of the following are true regarding Fort William College?

A. Its medium of education was English
B. Lord Wellesley taught here
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar taught here
D. It was here that Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar studied along with Subhash Chandra Bose

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) A and C only

45. According to National Education Policy 2020, which of the following universal human values will be considered as an integral part of holistic education?

A. Truth
B. Sympathy
C. Righteous conduct
D. Nonviolence
E. Scientific temper

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) A, C, D and E only

46. The field ecologist has played a key role in shining the light on the species we love and admire. They have also underlined why conservation should not be just about caring for a few charismatic species-the cats, elephants, whales, or Olive Ridleys. It’s also about knowing the value of creatures many of us might consider annoying, even dangerous. For millennia, communities have attempted to protect animals and plants for practical and spiritual reasons. However, for around two centuries or so, an anthropocentric view of the world created an ecological discord of sorts. Utilitarian ideas began to dominate attitudes towards nature, which often meant that even conservation had a strictly commercial purpose. Modern environmental consciousness is perhaps about six decades old. In India, organisations such as the Bombay Natural History Society date back to the late 19th century and the endeavors of hunter-turned-conservationists played an important role in underlining the value of several species. But systematic efforts in mainstreaming ecology began much later and owed much to the works of pioneers like Salim Ali and M Krishnan.

Utilitarian ideas started dominating attitudes towards nature about

Correct Answer: (4) 200 years ago

47. Modern environment consciousness is

Correct Answer: (3) ~ 60 years old

48. Identify the charismatic species based on the information given in the passage.

A. Deer
B. Whales
C. Elephants
D. Dogs

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) B and C only

49. Identify the correct statements.

A. Conservation is all about caring for the species we love and admire
B. Communities have been living in ecological harmony for the last two centuries
C. Field ecologists have contributed to our understanding about the value of different species in our lives
D. Salim Ali is considered as pioneer in India in the field of mainstream ecology

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) C and D only

50. Communities have been involved in the protection of plants and animals for the last

Correct Answer: (1) Several thousand years