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

Total Questions: 50

11. Quantitative research can be construed as a research strategy that usually

Correct Answer: (1) Entails a deductive approach to the relationship between theory and research.

12. Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): Qualitative research lays emphasis on contextual understanding.
Statement (II): Quantitative research is typically highly unstructured.

In 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.

13. In academic writing, the abbreviation 'fn.,' is used to represent

Correct Answer: (2) footnote

14. The mean and standard deviation of 75 observations are 45 and 10, respectively. If 2 is added to each observation, the new mean and standard deviation will be

Correct Answer: (3) 47, 10

15. A variable that has a causal impact on another variable, is called

Correct Answer: (2) Independent variable

16. From the communication viewpoint, a completely predictable situation is considered to have

Correct Answer: (2) Negentropy

17. The concept of framing is used to tailor political issues in election campaigns as part of communication strategy

Correct Answer: (4) The Spin doctors

18. Which of the following are identified as roles of non-verbal communication in relation to verbal communication?

A. Accentuation
B. Supervision
C. Repetition
D. Substitution
E. Contradiction

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) A, C, D and E only

19. Which of the following are the examples of explicit meta communication?

A. Silent remorse
B. Avoidance of eye contact
C. Apologies
D. Excuses
E. Explanations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
Statement (II): Buddhists are of the view that the language for communication evolves according to social contexts and conditions.

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

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