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

Total Questions: 50

1. The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of 12th class students scoring (i) 95% and above marks, and (ii) between 90-95% marks, along with ratio of Girls to Boys among them from six schools A-F of Delhi. Total number of students scoring 95% and above marks and between 90-95% marks are 6000 and 10000, respectively. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.

School-wise Distribution of Students Based on Marks

SchoolScoring 95% and above marks (6000)Scoring between 90-95% marks (10000)
Percentage of studentsGirls : BoysPercentage of studentsGirls : Boys
A13%11 : 516%3 : 2
B18%5 : 76%1 : 4
C17%3 : 510%5 : 3
D8%7 : 128%2 : 3
E24%5 : 421%9 : 5
F20%5 : 319%3 : 4

For school E, the difference between the numbers of boys who scored 95% and above marks and boys who scored between 90-95% marks is:

Correct Answer: (3) 110

2. The number of girls of school B who scored between 90-95% marks is approximately _____ % of the number of girls of school D Who scored 95% and above marks.

Correct Answer: (1) 28.57

3. The number of boys of schools E and F together who scored 95% and above marks is approximately _____ % less than the number of girls of schools B and E together who scored between 90-95% marks.

Correct Answer: (2) 26

4. Average numbers of boys who scored between 90 - 95% marks from the schools A - E together is:

Correct Answer: (4) 785

5. What is the ratio of the number of boys of school C who scored between 90 - 95% marks to the number of boys who scored 95% and above marks in the same school?

Correct Answer: (2) 10:17

6. "When a pin pricks our finger we withdraw the pin". Such kind of behaviour is termed as:

Correct Answer: (2) Reflex Actions

7. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Problem based learning is a learner centred approach.
Statement II: In guided discovery learning students are encouraged to construct their understanding without the assistance of teacher guided questions and directions

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

8. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Teacher centred methods of teaching are more effective than learner centred methods in promoting deep learning.
Statement II: Lecture method involves the use of open-ended problems to encourage critical thinking and problem solving.

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

Correct Answer: (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

9. Mr. Johnson wants to create a mind map for his students to help them understand the concept of photosynthesis. Which of the following tools would be most suitable ?

Correct Answer: (1) Mindmeister

10. Which DTH channel deals with social science -1, social and behavioural sciences ?

Correct Answer: (3) Channel - 03 - Prabodh