07 Dec 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

41. The Hindu College in Banares set up by Annie Besant before Independence proposed to impart:

Correct Answer: (2) Religious and moral education

42. Which one of the following Universities was the largest in the initial years of Lord Curzon's regime?

Correct Answer: (1) Calcutta

43. Which of the following were the recommendations of the first educational conference held at Shimla in 1901 ?

(A) Appointment of only Indians as Vice-Chancellors of Indian Universities
(B) Importance to teaching and research in Sanskrit
(C) A thorough reform of Indian Universities
(D) Appointment of a Director-General of Indian education
(E) Co-ordination of rules for examinations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (3) (C), (D) and (E) Only

44. Which of the following are the administrative reforms in universities suggested by the National Knowledge Commission?

(A) Appointment of vice-chancellors based on their academic and administrative credentials
(B) De-politicisation of appointments
(C) Centralised control of universities
(D) Restrictions on academic freedom
(E) Creation of a good research environment

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (4) (A), (B) and (E) Only

45. Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): The monastery of Vikramasila, possessed a University with six colleges.
Statement (II): Vikramasila was a well-known centre of Tantric Buddhism and attracted students from other countries.

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

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

46. (Questions 46-50) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions :

Comprehension

Bharat, the country of historical values and sentiments overflowing with cultures and religions, changes with every mile, but is still known for preserving its rich cultural heritage. Moving towards global tourism, the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways recently created an experience for people that brought forth the historical, cultural and religious significance of our rivers. In January and February, the global tourism and cruise sector was abuzz with the news of the world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas. The cruise covered nearly 32,000 Km over 51 days, crossing 27 rivers systems across five states and two countries, via the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system. Starting from the heart of Uttar pradesh in Varanasi to Dibrugarh in Assam, it had several stops and visits to nearly 50 locations.

The Act East Policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the focus on developing the national waterways made this historic voyage a reality. It was also a true demonstration of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self reliant India) with a domestically manufactured vessel, a fully Indian crew, Indian decor, Indian cuisine, Indian art and craft, and products being showcased. The vessel with a zero-discharge policy also used the Indian Oil Corporation manufactured green fuel with the Dolphin Deterrent Device.

The following are true about the country Bharat :

(A) It does not preserve its cultural heritage.
(B) It is overflowing with cultures.
(C) It does not have a variety of religions.
(D) It is a country of historical values.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (4) (B) and (D) Only

47. Which of the following is correct about MV Ganga Vilas ?

Correct Answer: (3) It is world's longest reiver cruise.

48. MV Ganga Vilas is a true demonstration of self-reliant India because :

(A) The decor is done by Indian designers.
(B) It serves both Indian and Western cuisine.
(C) It showcases Indian arts and crafts.
(D) It is operated by an all Indian crew.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (3) (A), (C) and (D) Only

49. "This historic voyage" refers to :

Correct Answer: (3) MV Ganga Vilas cruise

50. Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): MV Ganga Vilas is an environment friendly vessel.
Statement (II): MV Ganga Vilas is not indigenously manufactured vessel.

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

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect