22 November 2021- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. In which method of research an independent variable is manipulated with an intent to observe concomitant changes in dependent variable?

Correct Answer: (D) Experimental method

12. Identify the features of empirico-inductive paradigm of research

A. Research is concerned with the process rather than simply with outcomes or products
B. Based on logical positivist philosophy which assumes a single objective reality
C. Researchers are concerned with what are called 'participant perspectives'
D. Attempts to establish universal context free generalizations
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A and C only

13. Match List I and List II

List I (Sampling Methods)
A. Simple Random Sampling
B. Stratified Random Sampling
C. Cluster Sampling
D. Snowball sampling
List II (Procedure involved)
I. The first member is used as an informant to identify other. The process goes on like this
II. The units are chosen intact on the basis of their settings
III. The units are chosen from defined groups/levels randomly
IV. The units are chosen by giving equal and independent chance to each
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

14. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Action Research is used primarily to improve a given situation by a practitioner.
Statement II : Applied research is directed at exploring applicability of principles already established.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

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

Assertion A: A research thesis has to follow a prescribed format and style of referencing.
Reasons R: This ensures the observance of research ethics.
In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) A is correct but R is not correct

16. Which of the following is an example of physical barrier to communication?

Correct Answer: (D) III health

17. When in a classroom communication, a teacher shows ability of creativity, correlation and analysis, it belongs to which category of skills?

Correct Answer: (A) Thinking skills

18. Why do we communicate?

A. For social interaction.
B. For happiness sake.
C. For messages to be understood.
D. For sharing of experience.
E. For protection of traditions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. Match List I with List II

List I (Types of communication)
A. Mass communication
B. Intrapersonal communication
C. Group communication
D. Interpersonal communication
List II (Function served)
I. Corridor discussion
II. Classroom Teaching
III. For communicates with oneself
IV. For mechanical

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

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

Assertion A: A man pulls a loaded truck by his hair which becomes news. Reasons R: Unusual things make news called oddity and generate public interest.
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