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

Total Questions: 50

11. The type of research in which the researcher gains familiarity with a phenomenon or to achieve new insights into it, is known as :

Correct Answer: (b) Exploratory research study

12. The procedure of assigning numbers to various degrees of opinion, attitude and other concepts, is called as :

Correct Answer: (b) Scaling

13. Identify the correct sequence for the technique of developing measurement tools :

(A) Specification of concept dimensions
(B) Selection of indicators
(C) Concept development
(D) Formation of index

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2 (C). (A). (B). D)

14. With reference to Likert-type scale, the correct set of options include :

(A)  Likert-type scale can be performed without a panel of judges
(B) Likert-type scales are not considered reliable
(C) Likert type scale takes more time to construct
(D)_ Each statment in Likert-type scale is given an empirical test for discriminating ability
(E) Likert-type scale can be used in reopondent-centred studies

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) (A). (D). (E) only

15. Match List I with List II :

List IList II
(A) H₀ : μ = μ₀ = 100—(I) Alternate hypothesis is that the population mean is not equal to 100
(B) Hₐ : μ ≠ μ₀—(II) Alternative hypothesis is that the population mean is greater than 100
(C) Hₐ : μ > μ₀—(III) Null hypothesis is that the population mean is equal to the hypothesised mean 100
(D) Hₐ : μ < μ₀—(IV) Alternative hypothesis is that the population mean is less than 100

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

16. Organisational communication is _______ in nature.

Correct Answer: (d) Applied

17. Development of communication skills among learners involves :

(A) Vertical flow of information
(B) Restricted expression of views
(C) Logical argumentation
(D) Sharing of doubts
(E) Understanding human psychology

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (C). (D). (E) only

18. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The physical context of communication must be tangible. Statement II: The temporal context of message deals with the sequence of events.

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

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

19. Types of communication distance on a continuum of ethnocentrism in sequence are :

(A) Indifference
(B) Avoidance
(C) Disparagement
(D) Equality
(E) Sensitivity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) (D). (E). (A). (B). (C)

20. Match List I with List II :

List I (Types of Skills)List II (Characteristics)
(A) Public speaking—(I) To gain information
(B) Leadership—(II) Confidence
(C) Self-presentation—(III) Problem-solving
(D) Interviewing—(IV) Represents a credible person

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) (А)-(II). (В)i(III). (C)-(IV). (D) -(I)