04 December 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Concepts that are not amenable to operational definitions are known as:

Correct Answer: (B) Hypothetical concepts

12. A scientific approach in social science research should take into account

A. Metaphysical elements
B. Spurious relations
C. The factor of co-variation
D. Time order
E. The possibility of theorisation
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

13. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Manipulation and control are two important possibilities in natural science research.
Statement II: Not many phenomena can be manipulated and controlled by social scientists.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement IT are true

14. Identify the correct sequence of steps in the research process as identified by David Nachmias:

A. Research design
B. Data collection
C. Formulation of hypothesis
D. Data analysis and generalisation
E. Problem identification
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

15. Match List I with List II:

List I (Paradigm)
A. Positivist
B. Interpretive
C. Critical
D. Feminist
List II (Advocate)
I. L. Thompson
II. Stuart Hall
III. Max Weber
IV. Augustus Comte
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

16. Source credibility in communication enables:

Correct Answer: (B) Message acceptance

17. Which of the following indicates warmth in communication?

A. Social distance
B. Status equation
C. Natural eye contact
D. Kinetics
E. Innocent smile
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Assertion A: The linkage between language and non-verbal signs is an important part of classroom communication.
Reasons R: If the classroom setting is cross-cultural then mastery over language is adequate.
In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. The sequence of barriers to reception classroom communication is:

A. Attitudes
B. Anxieties
C. Expectations
D. Needs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

20. Match List I with List II:

List I (Type of communication)
A. Phatic
B. Grapevine
C. Tactile
D. Feedback
List II (Example)
I. Touch
II. Decoder becomes encoder
III. Informal, sometimes rumour mongering
IV. Small talk
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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