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

Total Questions: 50

11. Researchers sometimes use the common abbreviations in their reports. The abbreviation 'cf.,' means -

Correct Answer: (4) compare

12. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Non-parametric tests are not easy to use and are rather slow i.e. they require labourious computations.
Statement II: Non-parametric tests do not suppose any particular distribution and the consequential assumptions.

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

Correct Answer: (4) Statement I is false but Statement Il is true.

13. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The research articles published in peer-reviewed journals are taken more seriously by experts.
Reason (R): Peer-reviewed journals do not subject the research papers to rigorous scrutiny because they have high impact factors.

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

Correct Answer: (3) (A) is true but (R) is false.

14. If you wanted to understand the theoretical reasons that led the researchers to conduct a project, you would read which section of their research article?

Correct Answer: (2) Introduction

15. Match List I with List II

List-I (Type of Research)List-II (Description)
A. Case StudyI. Variables are actively manipulated and the environment is controlled as possible
B. Observational ResearchII. Study of behaviours in their natural settings without intervention
C. Longitudinal ResearchIII. In-depth study of a single or a few individuals
D. Experimental ResearchIV. Study in which a group of participants is observed and measured over time
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(1)IIIIIIIV
(2)IIIIIVII
(3)IVIIIIII
(4)IIIIIIVI
Correct Answer: (4)

16. An example of asynchronous media is -

Correct Answer: (4) The newspaper

17. According to critics, Mass mediated transmission of culture means the transmission of -

Correct Answer: (3) Low culture

18. The major characteristics of digital media are:

A. Interactivity
B. Automation
C. Cheaper cost
D. Higher cost
E. Not different from analog technology

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) A, B and C only

19. The important features of the transactional model of communication are

A. Feedback is repetitive.
B. It is mostly used for inter-personal communication.
C. The senders and the receivers of messages can inter-change their roles.
D. Feedback is simultaneous.
E. The heavy dose of noise provides a message.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) B, C and D only

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The media of mass comminication are in a continuous state of flux with many other elements of human experience.
Statement II: Such a state makes their operations and effects rich as well as elusive.

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

Correct Answer: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.