15 June 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. Which among the following is NOT an advantage of open ended questions in survey research?

Correct Answer: (4) They are easy for the interviewers and or respondents to complete.

12. The reference section of a research article in written in APA style. Arrange the information pertaining to a reference in the correct order

A. Page number
B. Year of publication
C. Name of author
D. Title of the article

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) C, B, D, A

13. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Coding is a crucial stage in the process of doing a content analysis.
Statement II: A coding schedule includes all the dimensions that would be employed in the coding process and indications of the guidance for coders

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

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

14. When researchers use designs that call for multiple groups, the most commonly employed test is

Correct Answer: (4) F-test

15. Identify the measures of central tendency

A. Arithmatic mean
B. Median
C. Range
D. Mode
E. Second decile

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) A, B & D only

16. The Asian scholar who like Aristotle supported the ethical concept of 'Golden Mean' as applied in communication, was

Correct Answer: (4) Confucius

17. Media literacy is considered as a

Correct Answer: (4) Continuous process

18. In films, the elements of silence is identified as

Correct Answer: (2) Aural paradigm

19. Which of the following are the features of narrowcasting?

A. Large area of reach
B. Weak reception
C. Limited reach in terms of geographical area
D. Noise free
E. Appropriate for specialised media channels

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) C, D, E only

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In communication, meaning construction is a process of making choices. Statement II: Use of language for communication is a restrictive practice in public domain.

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

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false