12 July 2022- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1 (English)

Total Questions: 50

11. When a variable leads to a spurious interpretation of research results, it is called

Correct Answer: (d) Confounding variable

12. The 'Age’ of a respondent is an example of

Correct Answer: (b) Monadic variable

13. Which of the following are disadvantages of qualitative research?

A. Too sensitive to the context
B. Open to debate
C. Too subjective
D. Difficult to generalise
E. Issue of replication

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

14. Which of the following factors influence the sample size for a project?

A. Type of project
B. Purpose of project
C. Previous research in the area
D. Researcher’s personality
E. His/her standing as a researcher

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A B and C only

15. Match List I with List Il

List IResearch methodList IICharacteristic
A.Content analysisI.Summarisation
B.Social network analysisII.Use of bipolar adjectives
C.Semantic differentialIII.Focus on dyadic relations
D.Meta analysisIV.Context unit

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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

16. In a classroom, an effective listener

Correct Answer: (a) Resists distractions

17. The two-way, face-to-face communication is technically referred to as

Correct Answer: (b) Level two

18. From the communication perspective, which of the following variables distinguish one culture from another?

A. Learning skills
B. Time sense
C. Level of gratitude
D. Level of honesty

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B and C only

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Small group communication fulfills the relationship needs. Statement II: However, small group communication does not serve task-related needs.

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

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

20. Which of the following are the functions of media as related to their audiences?

A. Creation of passive longing for media products
B. Omnivorous devouring of media content
C. Compensation through identification
D. Vicarious wish fulfillment
E. Sources of suggestion for appropriate role

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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