10 Oct 2022- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1 (English)

Total Questions: 50

31. Computers have evolved from the early mainframes to the relatively small smart devices with high computing power used today. Which of the following inventions contributed to reduce the physical size of computers?

Correct Answer: (a) Vaccum tube

32. Which of the following are broad functions of an Operating System in computers?

A. Handling of files and folders
B. Converting from high-level language to low-level language
C. Interfacing between user and hardware
D. Helping to run application software

Choose the correct answer from the options given below;

Correct Answer: (c) A and C only

33. Given below are two statements

Statement I: The contents of most forms of RAM are volatile, thus making them unsuitable for long term data storage.
Statement II: Hard disk has faster access of data in comparison to RAM as well as processor registers.

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

Correct Answer: (d) Statement I is false but Statement I is true

34. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. Digital governance has been legalized by the IT Act (2000) in India.
B. IT Act is a watershed in conceptualizing administrative reforms in India.
C. Digital governance is a boon in curbing bureaucratic red-tapism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below;

Correct Answer: (a) B and C only

35. Match List I with List Il

List IList II
Ethical Issue in Information TechnologyDescription
A. PrivacyI. Responsibility of data collector to ensure accuracy
B. AccuracyII. Responsibility of data collector to control access
C. PropertyIII. Collection and use of data about individuals
D. AccessibilityIV. Data ownership and Software Usage Rights

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

36. The substance that slows down the neutrons to have controlled chain reaction during nuclear energy production is‘called as

Correct Answer: (d) Reducer

37. Which of the following pollutants is considered as surrogate for eye irritation?

Correct Answer: (c) Carbon monoxide

38. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Pesticides such as DDT are particularly disruptive to foed chains.
Statement Il: Pesticides are very persistent and soluble in water.

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

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement Il are correct

39. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Global warming could lead to increased release of the greenhouse gas, Methane.
Statement II: There is a large amount of Methane currently frozen in the permafrost in the far northern regions of the world.

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

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

40. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Biodiesel can reduce Sulphur emissiens significantly in comparison te gasoline.
Statement II: Energy density of biodiesel is much less than that of ethanol.

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

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