28 November 2021- Evening Shift- UGC NET Paper 1

Total Questions: 50

11. During research when we avoid speculative and metaphysical approaches and instead concentrate studying observable facts, it is called:

Correct Answer: (D) Positivism

12. In research, the combination of different methods, study groups, local and temporal settings, and different theoretical perspectives in dealing with a phenomenon is called:

Correct Answer: (A) Triangulation

13. Identify the CORRECT sequence of steps for the centroid method of factor analysis

A. Work out the sum of coefficients in each column of the correlation matrix
B. Compute a matrix of correlation
C. Obtain the Sum (T) of columns
D. Divide the sum of each column by the square root of (T)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

14. Match List I with List II for scale construction techniques

List I
A. Arbitrary approach
B. Consensus approach
C. Item Analysis approach
D. Cumulative scales
List II
I. Number of individual items are developed into a test which is given to a group of respondents
II. Scale is developed on an ad-hoc basis
III. Chosen on the basis of their conforming to some ranking of items with ascending and descending
discriminating power
IV. Panel of Judges evaluate the items chosen for inclusion in the instrument
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

15. Given below are two statements

Statement I: The base of the binary number system is 2.
Statement II: Binary addition is just like decimal addition except that the rules are much simpler.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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

16. More and more informal exchanges within a group to resolve conflicts is an example of

Correct Answer: (B) Horizontal communication

17. Which of the following are identified as verbal communication skills?

A. Use of aggressive language
B. Assertiveness
C. Opening feedback channels
D. Taking credit for oneself
E. Use of affirmative words
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

18. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Body language is the basis of deceptive communication. Statement II: Non-verbal cues have their own shared meanings.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

19. Identify the CORRECT sequence of categories of grapevine communication

A. Cluster chain
B. Probability chain
C. Gossip chain
D. Single strand chain
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

20. Match List I with List II

List I (Categories of communication)
A. Lateral
B. Haptics
C. Semantics
D. Semiotics
List II (Features)
I. Touch communication
II. Between equals
III. Interpretation of signs
IV. Concerned with meanings
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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