21 March 2023 – Morning Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. Use of theory in social science research is important as it provides:

Correct Answer: (3) Justification for research

12. A sample of respondents which is available to researchers because of their access to the respondents is identified as:

Correct Answer: (4) Convenience sampling

13. Which of the following are the steps in systematic review of literature?

A. Search for archival records
B. Define the purpose
C. Assess the relevance of selected studies
D. Identify the quality of each study
E. Interview the authors of each study selected

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

14. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Quantitative research lays emphasis on the generalisability of findings.
Statement II: Probability sampling does not generate a representative sample.

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

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In probability sampling, it is not necessary that all the members of population have an equal opportunity to be the part of the sample.
Statement II: Non probability sampling method is not a fixed or predefined selection process.

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

16. Language for communication is a product of:

Correct Answer: (3) Everyday life

17. By creating a bunch of expectations, mass media induce which of the following among audiences:

Correct Answer: (4) Self-fulfilling prophecy

18. Human communication involves which of the following factors ?

A. Building symbols
B. Using symbols
C. Manipulating symbols
D. Exclusion of Culture
E. Non-use of symbols

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Communicative language is the means of transmission of our values and social norms.
Statement II: Language defines and communicates the world around us.

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

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

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Communication can create a 'feel good' factor among receivers.
Statement II: Communication can be used as an instrument to divide and alienate the receivers.

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

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