25 June 2025- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1Total Questions: 5011. Which of the following is not a step in Scientific Research?(1) This is an ending aspect of science, with the process constantly being not repeated with decreasing refinement(2) Casual observation of event/ phenomenon(3) Wonder/ curiosity about how, why, what etc.(4) Hypothesis (identifying relationship between two variables).Correct Answer: (1) This is an ending aspect of science, with the process constantly being not repeated with decreasing refinement12. What is Normative Research?(1) Normative research proceeds from evidence to conclusion.(2) Normative research raises the issue in such a way that the conclusion is implied.(3) Normative research inquiry draws conclusion.(4) Normative research method of inquiry consists of posing a question or raising an issue, collecting evidence and drawing conclusion from evidence.Correct Answer: (2) Normative research raises the issue in such a way that the conclusion is implied.13. Mean (M) and Standard Deviation (S) of different datasets are given in A–D below. Compute the coefficient of variation of each dataset and arrange in ascending order.A. M = 60, S = 14B. M = 70, S = 16C. M = 80, S = 5D. M = 90, S = 4Choose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) D, B, C, A(2) A, C, B, D(3) C, A, D, B(4) D, C, B, ACorrect Answer: (4) D, C, B, A14. Identify the stages which may form part of a Research Proposal outline.A. Data FabricationB. MethodologyC. Review of related literature or earlier studiesD. Specifying objectivesE. Stating ProblemChoose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) B, C, D and E Only(2) A Only(3) A, B, C and D Only(4) A, C, D and E OnlyCorrect Answer: (1) B, C, D and E Only15. Match the LIST–I with LIST–IILIST–I (Books Title)LIST–II (Authors)A. Research Methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginnersI. Ram AhujaB. Mass Media Research: An IntroductionII. H.K. Dangri / Shruti DewanC. Business Research MethodsIII. Ranjit KumarD. Research MethodsIV. Roger D. Wimmer / Joseph R. DominickChoose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I(2) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV(3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I(4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-ICorrect Answer: (1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I16. If there is fault in the mechanical or electrical channel, the free flow of communication will be obstructed. This obstruction is taking place at what level?(1) At the transmission level(2) At the encoder level(3) At the decoder level(4) At the feedback levelCorrect Answer: (1) At the transmission level17. The teacher is teaching in a class of students. This can be the best example of :(1) Face to face communication(2) Mass communication(3) Inter-Cultural communication(4) Group CommunicationCorrect Answer: (4) Group Communication18. As per the book “The Five Cs of Cinematography” by Joseph V. Mascelli, arrange the following Cs in order of chapters given in the book (starting from chapter 1 to chapter 5):A. Camera AnglesB. CompositionC. Close-UpsD. CuttingE. ContinuityChoose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) A, E, D, C, B(2) A, B, C, D, E(3) B, C, A, E, D(4) C, A, B, D, ECorrect Answer: (1) A, E, D, C, B19. What among the following are functions of the Mass Media?A. Infrastructure-BuildingB. EntertainmentC. InformationD. Tax-CollectionE. AdvertisingChoose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) A and D Only(2) A, B and C Only(3) B, C and E Only(4) B, D and E OnlyCorrect Answer: (3) B, C and E Only20. Match the LIST–I with LIST–IILIST–I (Directors)LIST–II (Films)A. Orson WellesI. Stage CoachB. John FordII. City LightsC. Charlie ChaplinIII. Rear WindowaD. Alfred HitchcockIV. Citizen KaneChoose the correct answer from the options given below :(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV(2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III(3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I(4) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IVCorrect Answer: (2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-IIISubmit Quiz« Previous12345Next »