25 December 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Sometimes, subjects who know that they are in a control group may work hard to excel against the experimental group. Such a phenomenon is known as:

Correct Answer: (C) Compensatory Rivalry

12. Analytic Induction is a method of

A. Systematic interpretation of events
B. Generating hypothesis
C. Testing hypothesis
D. Freestyle interpretation
E. Testing null hypothesis only
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

13. The characteristics of longitudinal studies are:

A. Limited results
B. Do not need heavy investment
C. Provide alternative choices
D. Allow insight into the time order of variables
E. Focuses on individual or institutional developments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

14. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: A research question should have some connection with an existing theory or research.
Reason R: The research question formulated should be either too broad or too narrow.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) A is true but R is false

15. Match List I with List II

List I (Artifacts)
A. History
B. Maturation
C. Testing
D. Demand Characteristics
List II (Description)
I. Happens when subjects are given similar pre-tests and post-tests
II. Subjects' reactions to experimental conditions
III. Occurrence of various events during a study
IV. Biological and psychological characters changing during the course of the study
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

16. Which of the following is considered unethical communication?

Correct Answer: (C) Propaganda

17. Communication means ____ of information.

A. Suppression
B. Exchange
C. Understanding
D. Contextualization
E. Abstraction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

18. Which of the following are determinants in transactional communication?

A. Social context
B. Cultural context
C. Relational context
D. Legal context
E. Delayed context
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In communication, language ambiguity takes place because of the incorrect use of words.
Statement II: Informal time terms lead to different interpretations.
In 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

20. Match List I with List II

List I (Concept of Power Communication)
A. Legitimate power
B. Referent power
C. Reward power
D. Expert power
List II (Description of feature)
I. Specialized knowledge
II. By virtue of position
III. When others feel to be like you
IV. Control over what others seek
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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