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

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following are strengths of computer?

A. Speed
B. Accuracy
C. Reliability
D. Policy making

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) A, B, C only

32. MIDI stands for:

Correct Answer: (2) Musical Instrument Digital Interface

33. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A hardware engineer is responsible for the planning. implementation, configuration and administration of database management system.
Statement II: A network administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's Local Area Network (LAN).

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

34. Which of the following statements are true?

A. The CPU can store the data for a long time.
B. Increasing the amount of RAM will increase the performance of computer.
C. RAM is known as 'volatile' memory.
D. ROM is processing unit.
E. CPU is known as the brain of the computer.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) B, C, and E only

35. Which of the following is a correct definition of volatile memory?

Correct Answer: (4) It loses its contents on failure of power supply.

36. The total power output in a hydroelectric installation depends upon

A. the total water flow
B. the electrical conductivity of water
C. atmospheric temperature
D. aertical distance through which water falls

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (*)

37. In the context of climate change which of the following observations are correct for 20th century with reference to 1750?

A. The global average surface temperature has increased by 0.6°C.
B. Greater increase in daytime temperature than night time has been observed.
C. Global average sea level rose 0.1-0.2 m largely due to thermal expansion.
D. The atmosphere concentration of Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has increased by 31%.
E. Precipitation in the northern hemisphere has decreased by 1% per decade.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) A, C and D only

38. At pH values above 7.5, the disinfectant capability of chlorine is

Correct Answer: (1) greatly reduced

39. Match List I with List II

List-I (Hazardous substance)List-II (Specific effect)
A. NeurotoxinsI. Substances that cause cancer.
B. MutagensII. Substances that attack nerve cells.
C. TeratogensIII. Substances that damage or alter genetic material (DNA) in cells.
D. CarcinogensIV. Substance that cause abnormality during embryonic growth and development.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(1)IIIIIIIV
(2)IIIIIIIV
(3)IIIIIIVI
(4)IVIIIIII
Correct Answer: (3)

40. Given below are two statements:

Statements I: Fuel oxides of nitrogen (NOx) is created when nitrogen and oxygen in the combustion chamber are heated to as high as 1000° C temperature.
Statement II: Thermal NO, is often the dominant source in the total NO, emissions.

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 false