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

Total Questions: 50

11. Identify the disadvantages of open ended questions in survey research.

(A) The questions do not suggest certain kinds of answer to respondents.
(B) They are time consuming for interviewers to administer.
(C) They require greater effort from respondents.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

12. In a reference written in APA style, arrange the information pertaining to the reference in correct order.

(A) DOI number
(B) Volume number
(C) Name of author
(D) Title of the article

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

13. A research study is said to have heuristic value if :

Correct Answer: (4) Its results lack validity

14. An entrance examination with objective type questions is conducted. For each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded and for each incorrect answer 0.25 marks are deducted. The number of marks scored by candidates who appeared in the examination, is an example of:

Correct Answer: (2) discrete variable

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Medical research usually involves pain or distress in animals.
Statement II: Psychological research is usually benign and may involve little, if any, discomfort for the animals.

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

16. A photograph constitutes a/an:

Correct Answer: (4) Open text

17. The Buddhist concept of communication is marked by :

Correct Answer: (3) Multi-causality

18. At present, cyber communication is a :

Correct Answer: (2) Palpable reality

19. The main objectives of public policy sphere communication is to involve citizens in:

(A) Idea generation
(B) Policy critique
(C) Innovative policy practices
(D) Ignoring oppositional views
(E) Promotion of stereotypes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct Answer: (1) (A), (B) and (C) Only

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Western communication models examined the relationship among communicative elements on an individual basis.
Statement II: The Buddhist concept of communication emphasises the contextualisation of each of the communicative elements.

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 true