19 June 2023 – Morning Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. The study of the behavior of humans and non humans in the natural environment without any manipulation of variables is called

Correct Answer: (2) Observational research

12. In studies involving human subjects, there could be short or long term changes in participants because of psychological changes like boredom and fatigue. This would constitute which of the following threats to internal validity?

Correct Answer: (1) Maturation threat

13. In the submission of thesis, if a student is found to commit plagiarism of level 3 as per UGC Regulations 2018 on Plagiarism, the following penalty will be imposed-

Correct Answer: (2) Student's registration for that programme shall be cancelled

14. A statistical test that permits assessment of possible significance of difference across means of multiple groups, is

Correct Answer: (2) Analysis of variance

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A dependent variable can never be dichotomous.
Statement II: An independent variable is always dichotomous.

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. The communicative structure, according to the Frankfurt school, that reflects the social order is called

Correct Answer: (4) Culture

17. Which of the following terms is used to describe human communication behavior related to personal space?

Correct Answer: (4) Territoriality

18. Which of the following are true of kinesics, a type of non-verbal communication?

A. Kinesics does not convey any meaning.
B. Kinesics does not reflect the social system of an individual.
C. Body movements of an individual have potential meanings.
D. Kinesics can be subject to systematic analysis.
E. A person's body language is part of his social system shared with others.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) C, D and E only

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The Buddhist communication theory is simple and one sided.
Statement II: The Buddhists understand communication as social and moral act.

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

Correct Answer: (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

20. Match List I with List II

List-I (Non verbal communication)
List-II (Description)
A. OculesicsI. Movement and position of the whole body to tell a story
B. MimicsII. Movement of arms and hands only to tell something
C. PantomimicsIII. Eye movement
D. GestureIV. Movement of face only to irritate someone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(1)IIIIIIIV
(2)IIIIvIIi
(3)IVIIIIII
(4)IVIIIIII
Correct Answer: (2)