27 December 2021- Morning Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. Which among the following is a secondary source of data?

Correct Answer: (C) National Sample Survey Organization data

12. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Random sampling may not be a practical strategy in case of a rare kind of population
Statement II: Stratified random sample is better as compared to simple random sample if population is too heterogenous
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

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

Assertion A : In experimental research, the effect of independent variable is examined on the dependent variable.
Reason R: Causal relation between two variables can be established only by the experimental method.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

14. According to Kerlinger (1973), good research problem should be

A. Describing the relationship between two or more variables
B. Articulated intelligently
C. Philosophically oriented
D. In the form of a question
E. Amenable to empirical testing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

15. Match List I with List II

List I
A. Positivism
B. Hypothesis
C. Reliability
D. Norm
List II
I. Average score
II. Consistency of the score
III. Tentative answer to the problem
IV. Epistemological position
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

16. In communication, connotative words have

Correct Answer: (B) Cultural meaning

17. In communication, a major barrier to reception of a message is

Correct Answer: (A) Attitude of listeners

18. A notice about the auction of a car in a newspaper is an example of

Correct Answer: (D) Mass Communication

19. The emergence of consumers who can control and even create media of their own and of producers who can easily track consumer responses, is made possible by

Correct Answer: (C) Internet

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

Assertion A: Teachers should strive to avoid discussing complex issues.
Reason R: Classroom communication should facilitate a movement from exploring simple issues complex issues.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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