21 November 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Creating purpose statements. research questions and hypotheses that are narrow and measurable would mark the characteristic features of which research type?

Correct Answer: (D) Experimental research

12. In 'two groups, randomized subjects post-test only research design which of the following may be the source for jeopardizing validity?

A. Pretesting procedures
B. Measuring instruments
C. Interaction of selection and the independent variable
D. Reactive experimental procedures
E. Statistical regression
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) C and D only

13. Match List I with List II

List I (Research Steps)
A. Defining a research problem
B. Hypothesis making
C. Drawing a research sample
D. Hypothesis testing
List II (Main features)
Appropriate statistical techniques for data analysis
Representativeness of the units chosen
Identifying the variables for setting up a plausible relationship
Carefully chosen terms and concepts with operational descriptions, if need be.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

14. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Research ethics forms a genuine concern for research to lend credibility in findings.
Statement II: Use of ICT in research is mandatory as it is economical in terms of time and use of resources.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

15. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Format and styles of referencing in thesis writing are enforced with a view to effect observance of formal protocols.
Reasons R: Formal protocols ensure avoidance of deviations from norms and procedures of reporting research.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

16. The least contributor to noise in communication system by the audience is

Correct Answer: (D) Selective intention

17. Which of the following are parameters of an effective communication?

A. Freedom to see and hear. What is here?
B. Freedom to say. What one thinks and feels?
C. Freedom to decide. What should be, was, are. will be?
D. Freedom to feel. What one feels?
E. Freedom of always waiting for permission.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) A, B and D only

18. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Statement I: Communication is the process of transmitting a message from a source to an audience via a channel.
Statement II: To establish ‘Commonness' between the source and the audience is effective for success of communication.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. Match List I with List II

List I (Styles that impede communications)
A. Placating
B. Blaming
C. Computing
D. Distracting
List II (Characteristic feature)
I. Doing or saying what is irrelevant.
II. Being overcorrect.
III. Fault finding and acting as superior.
IV. Talking in an ingratiating way
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

20. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: More effective communication occurs when source and receiver are homophilous.
Reasons R: Source and receiver use same language and words to stimulate similar meaning.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A