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

Total Questions: 50

1. The following table shows the distance travelled by a boat moving upstream (in km) during five different days of a week from Monday to Friday, along with the speed of boat (in km/hour), speed of stream (in km/hour) and total time taken (in hours). Some data is missing in the table (indicated as '-') that you are expected to calculate, if required. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.

Day-Wise Distance covered by a Boat and other Details

DaysDistance Upstream(km)Speed of Boat(km/hour)Speed of Stream(km/hour)Total Time Taken(hours)
Monday320-4-
Tuesday---75
Wednesday270-6-
Thursday-117-
Friday324--72

Note: (1) Distance Upstream = Distance Downstream, if not stated otherwise
(2) Total Time Taken = Downstream Time + Upstream Time

On Friday, if the ratio of speed of boat to speed of stream is 2 : 1, then what is the difference between the time taken by the boat to go upstream and to go downstream?

Correct Answer: (1) 36 hours

2. On Monday, if the difference between the time taken by the boat to go upstream and to go downstream is 20 hours, then what is the total time taken by the boat to go upstream and downstream ?

Correct Answer: (4) 60 hours

3. On Tuesday, if the difference between the time taken by the boat to go upstream and downstream is 45 hours and the downstream speed is 24 km/hour, then what is the total distance covered by the boat to go upstream and downstream ?

Correct Answer: (2) 720 km

4. On Wednesday, if the boat covered half of the distance upstream with usual speed and other half with double its speed and it takes 33 ¾ hours less time the usual time to go upstream, then what is the total time taken by the boat to go upstream and downstream?

Correct Answer: (3) 108 hours

5. On Thursday, the difference between the time taken by the boat to cover 'X' km upstream and (X+120) km downstream is 26 hours. Had the boat covered the same distance upstream as downstream, then what would have been the difference in the time taken?

Correct Answer: (4) 56 hours

6. Which of the following tools can be used for virtual labs and simulations?

Correct Answer: (3) PhET Interactive Simulations

7. Which of the following is the driving force for students' commitment, engagement and perstistence in self-directed learning?

Correct Answer: (2) Motivation

8. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Passive style is a way of dealing with conflict in which people are nonassertive and submissive and don't let others know what they want.
Statement II: Manipulative style is a way of dealing with conflict in which people try to get what they want by making others feel guilty for them.

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

Correct Answer: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

9. When students, who have learned to type on a typewriter, transfer this skill to typing on a computer keyboard, it is an example of _____ learning?

Correct Answer: (3) Near transfer

10. Which factor plays a crucial role in creating an effective learning environment ?

Correct Answer: (2) Availability of instructional facilities