14 Dec 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

41. The policy of privatisation of higher education began with the introduction of :

Correct Answer: (3) Eighth five year plan

42. Science education in India was first started in Calcutta in 1817 at :

Correct Answer: (4) Hindu college

43. The idea of a national education system in India could get fillip with the transfer of control of education in 1921 to:

Correct Answer: (2) Indian ministers of provinces

44. Which of the following universities were established in the same year of 1916 ?

(A) Bombay University
(B) Banaras Hindu University
(C) Mysore University
(D) S.N.DT Women University
(E) Punjab University

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) (B), (C) and (D) Only

45. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: If big corporate houses establish universities in India, quality professional training and education can be given to students.
Statement II: It is expected that universities and institutes established by corporate houses will be world leaders in education.

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

Correct Answer: (5) 1 and 2

46. (Questions 46-50) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions :

Comprehension

Animals communicate with one another in many interesting ways. These may consist of signs, gestures, looks, sounds, smells or even light produced by the body. Song and dance are the other means of communication,

When faced with danger, animals warn others using signals such as mock charges, grimaces or sound. They also call their mates, inform other members of the group about the source of food, advertise territory and 'teach' the young the ways of the world. Baby birds call their parents for help and attention and demand food.

Far from being a silent world, the ocean is a noisy place. Fishes, molluscs, sea lions, walruses, whales and dolphins chatter away in the waters using a variety of sounds-whistles, squeaks, clicks and groans which range from low pitch to ultrasonic sounds beyond the range of human hearing. Whales and dolphins are sometimes called the 'musicians of the sea' as birds are of the sky.

Animals use sounds to:

Correct Answer: (3) (A), (B), (C) and (E) Only

47. What are the various ways in which animals communicate with one another ?

(A) Song and dance
(B) Speech
(C) Signs
(D) Sounds
(E) Words

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (3) (A), (C) and (D) Only

48. The musicians of the sky are:

Correct Answer: (4) Birds

49. 'Ultrasonic sounds' are sounds which are:

Correct Answer: (4) Inaudible to humans

50. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Sharks and crocodiles are called the musicians of the sea.
Statement II: Baby birds cannot express their needs.

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