03 December 2021- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Scientific research has the ultimate goal of explaining any phenomenon by

Correct Answer: (D) Laws of generalisation

12. Which of the following are true case studies?

A. Easy to generalise the findings
B. Overconfidence Normally selects one case for analysis at a time
C. Highly quantitative in character
D. Integrates different perspectives
E. Adopts the most consequent approach to the particular
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) B, D, E only

13. Identify the sequence of methodological steps in focus group research:

A. Select a sample
B. Prepare the focus group material
C. Define the problem
D. Decide the number of groups needed
E. Prepare the mechanics of the study
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) C, A, D, E, B

14. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Social scientists belonging to the verstehen tradition do not accept the idea of predicting human behavior in mechanistic terms.
Statement II: It is asserted that the main aim of the social science research is to promote human understanding.
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

15. Match List I with List II

List I (Concept)
A. Isomorphism
B. Triangulation
C. Principle of Parsimony
D. Parameter
List II (Description)
I. Use of both qualitative and quantitative methods
II. Premise that the simplest method is most preferable
III. A property of a population
IV. Similarity of structure
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A - IV, B - I, C - II, D- III

16. In a classroom, transforming verbal and non-verbal signs back into messages is known as

Correct Answer: (C) Decoding

17. Perspective taking in communication supports

A. Behavioural rigidity
B. Openness
C. Sharing of information
D. Trust
E. Secrecу
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) B, C, and D only

18. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: The positive feedback from the teacher is necessary to motivate students.
Reason R: Continuous criticism of students is the best method to make them realize positive outcomes in their pursuit of knowledge.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (D) A is false but R is true

19. The sequence of the stages of communication process is:

A. Level of acceptance
B. Transmission of cognitive data
C. Message reception
D. Understanding
E. Reaction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) B, C, D, E, A

20. Match List I with List II

List I (Type of communication)
A. Network communication
B. Mass communication
C. Public communication
D. Small group communication
List II (Characteristic feature)
I. Formal and Planned
II. Creates identity and unique dynamics
III. Inter-dependent relations
IV. Anonymous audience
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) A - IV, B -I, C - II, D - III