NTA NET-JRF EXAM, June 2023 Paper II (HOME SCIENCE)

Total Questions: 100

11. Which of the following class of dye is banned to be used in the textile industry?

Correct Answer: (a) Azo dyes
Solution:

Azo dyes are a large class of synthetic organic dyes that contain nitrogen as azo group as part of their molecular structure some class of azo dyes are classified as carcinogenic and because of this they are banned to be used in textile industry.

12. Whether to use formal balance or informal balance depends on

A. Spirit of age - Traditional or modern
B. Number of persons using space
C. Use of building - house, office, hotel
D. Type of people occupying that space
E. Personality of the person
F. Time of the day of use
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A, C, D, E only
Solution:

The use of formal and informal balance depends on:
• Spirit of age - Traditional or modern
• Use of building - house, office, hotel
• Type of people occupying that space
• Personality of the person

13. A goal is NOT a SMART goal if it is -

Correct Answer: (b) Expensive
Solution:

A SMART goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound. The elements in the framework work together to create a goal that is carefully and thoughtfully planned out, executable and trackable.
The acronym SMART described as:
• Specific: The narrower and more specific a goal is, the clearer the steps to achieving it.
• Measurable: It refers to ensuring that there will be evidence that can be tracked to monitor progress.
• Achievable: Refers to ensuring the set goal is realistic and possible to complete or maintain within the set time frame.
• Relevant: Refers to making sure the goal itself aligns with values and long-term goals and objectives.
• Time Bound: Refers to making sure the goal is set within an appropriate time frame.

14. Big factors of personality are -

A. Openness
B. Conscientiousness
C. Extraversion
D. Agreeableness
E. Aesthetic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C, D only
Solution:

Openness: People who are high in openness tend to have a broad range of interests. People low in this personality trait are often much more traditional and may struggle with abstract thinking.
Conscientiousness: It is defined as high level of thoughtfulness, good impulse control, and goal directed behaviours. People low in this personality trait are less structured and less organized.
Extraversion: It is characterized by excitability, sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness and high amount of emotional expressiveness.
Agreeableness: This personality trait includes attributes such as trust, altruism, kindness, affection and other prosocial behaviours.
Neuroticism: It is characterized by sadness, moodiness and emotional instability. Individual who are high in this personality tend to experience mood swings, anxiety, irritability and sadness. Those low in this personality trait tend to be more stable and emotionally resilient.

15. C's of Positive Youth Development are:

A. Competence, Confidence
B. Connection, Character
C. Caring/Compassion
D. Conditioning, Calculation
E. Commuter
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A, B, C only
Solution:

Positive youth development programs strengthen young people's sense of identity, belief in the future, self-regulation and self-efficacy as well as their social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral competence.

16. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: The importance of the alignment of body is not for static posture but as a means of handling the body during movement
Reason R: As long as balance of head over chest and chest over pelvis is maintained at work and for different activities, a minimum of muscular effort is required to hold the body upright.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Solution:

As long as balance of head over chest and chest over pelvis is maintained at work for different activities a minimum of muscular effort is required to hold the body upright. This is why the alignment of body is important for handling the body during movement

17. Match List I with List II

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

18. Important characteristics of 'Culture' for communication are -

A. Cultures are learnt
B. Cultures are dynamic
C. Cultures are largely visible
D. Cultures are Subjective
E. Cultures are Objective
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, D only
Solution:

Communication is the process of exchanging information, and culture in communication refers to the effect of the cultural characteristics of communicators on this process.
Characteristics of culture for communication are:
• Cultures are learnt
• Cultures are dynamic
• Cultures are subjective

19. Arrange the following statements in sequence

A. Weigh the alternatives
B. Accept the responsibility of decision making
C. Choose the best alternative
D. List the alternatives
E. Understand the problem
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) E, D, A, C, B
Solution:

The correct sequence of the following statements are:
• Understand the problem
• List the alternatives
• Weigh the alternatives
• Choose the best alternative
• Accept the responsibility of decision making

20. Which of the following add height to the body?

A. Patch Pockets
B. Pointed Collars
C. Square Neckline
D. Single column of colour
E. Accordion pleats
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B, D, E only
Solution:

Pointed collars, single column of colour and accordion pleats add height to the body.
Patch pockets can be used as a decorative purpose. Square necklines create a illusion of a longer neck, providing contrast to curve and draw attention to collarbones.