28 March 2023 – Evening Shift – UGC NET Paper-1

Total Questions: 50

11. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Applied research is concerned with generalization and the formulation of theory.
Statement II: Fundamental research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

12. When a set of possible answers to select for a question is given to a respondent, it is called

Correct Answer: (4) Fixed choice question

13. Coding schedule is used in

Correct Answer: (3) Content analysis

14. When a sample is chosen because it is available to the researcher, it is known as

Correct Answer: (2) Convenience sampling

15. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A Spurious relationship can be there when a relationship appears to exist between two variables.
Statement II: The relationship between two variables is always direct, without any scope for an intervening variable.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

16. The term 'analog media' is primarily derived from

Correct Answer: (2) Audio recording

17. Meanings in communication go beyond

Correct Answer: (1) Lexical semantics

18. Which of the following are the areas that have implications because of technological convergence?

A. Aggressive communication strategies
B. Communication content
C. Work of communication professionals
D. Structure of different publics
E. Structure of communication organisations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (4) B, C and E only

19. Match List I with List II

List-I (Media Function)List-II (Objective)
A. SurveillanceI. To influence Public opinion
B. CorrelationII. Provide pleasure
C. PropagandaIII. Supply of information
D. Cultural transmissionIV. Interpretation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(1)IIIIIIIV
(2)IVIIIIII
(3)IIIIVIII
(4)IIIIVIII
Correct Answer: (3)

20. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The semiotic approach considers communication as production and exchange of meanings.
Statement II: The process approach looks at communication as a transmission of messages.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.