03 December 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

Correct Answer: (D) Grounded theory research

12. Identify from the list below the threats to internal validity of research.

A. Interaction of selection and independent variable (X)
B. Statistical regression
C. Interaction of pretesting and X
D. Differential selection of subjects
E. Experimental mortality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) B, D and E only

13. Match List I with List II

List I (Research Steps)
A. Research problem definition
B. Formulation of research hypothesis
C. Design of research
D. Data Analysis
List II (Characteristics)
I. Appropriateness of techniques and their application
II. Development of a conceptual framework which is in accord with hypothesis of research
III. Defining the variables to be related in unambiguous terms
IV. Academic and social value of the research question to be weighed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

14. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Scientific research is systematic, controlled, empirical and critical investigation hypothetical propositions.
Statement II: Population of research need not be defined in qualitative and quantitative researches.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

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

Correct Answer: (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

16. In describing elements of communication, a person or an event which provides verbal or non-verbal use to which someone can respond is known as,

Correct Answer: (B) Source

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

Assertion A: Agenda building is a collective communication process in which media, government and the citizenry reciprocally influence one another.
Reason R : Agenda building presumes cognitive effects and inactive audience with less societal-level effects.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

18. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The art of Mass Communication is much more simple than of face to face communication or any type of communication.
Statement II: Each of us uses 3S (Sight, Sound and Smell) and 2T (Touch and Taste) when communicate with others.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

19. Feedback reflects the reactions of the audience when:

A. One knows the effects of communication.
B. One knows the quality of content of the message.
C. One knows the future prospect of the object of communication.
D. One knows the financial implications of the communication.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

20. The power which comes through connectedness of one's words matching one's feelings, body and facial expression in communication process is known as:

Correct Answer: (B) Congruence