NTA UGC NET-JRF EXAM, December 2019 Paper II (HOME SCIENCE)

Total Questions: 100

11. Answer the following question

Correct Answer: (b) Diameter
Solution:

12. The device in machine which feeds thread in sufficient quantity and tightens loop is :

Correct Answer: (c) Take-up lever
Solution:The take-up lever is located directly above the pressure foot of a sewing machine. Take up lever feeds thread in sufficient quantity from the spool to feed it through the machine and lifts the thread back up out of the cloth after a stitch has been made.

13. Avoid 'V' neek lines for persons with

Correct Answer: (a) Long and thin neck
Solution:'V' neckline gives a look of elongation and make people look more flatter. Long and thin neck person should avoid V-neck lines.

14. Silhouette is the

Correct Answer: (b) Outline of the clothes noticed from distance
Solution:

Silhouette is the outline of the clothes noticed from distance. Silhouette is considered as the first impression of the garment. It is used to look at overall shape before jumping into the details of fabric, texture. It helps in making decision which part of the body needs to be emphasized and which part should be hidden.

15. Answer the following question

Correct Answer: (d) Work itself
Solution:

Work itself is not a hygiene factor by Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene theory. Herzberg motivation hygiene theory states that there are separate sets of mutually exclusive factors in the work place that either cause job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Poor hygiene factors decrease employee job satisfaction, motivating factors employ job satisfaction.

16. Resources which are present in the environment, but have not been utilized, are called as :

Correct Answer: (d) Potential Resources
Solution:Resources which are present in the environment, but have not been utilized are called potential resource.

17. Avoiding product due to disapproval, such as polluting cars, is referred to as :

Correct Answer: (b) Negative buying
Solution:Avoiding product due to disapproval is referred to as negative buying.

18. Which famous management thinker was associated with the development of theory 'X'?

Correct Answer: (a) Douglas McGregor
Solution:

Theory X is given by Douglas McGregor. Assumptions of Theory X-
• An average human beings have an inherent dislike of work and tries to escape whenever possible.
• People must be coerced, controlled, directed and threatened with punishment so as to achieve organizational goals.

19. The process of encapsulating a building with steel beams or girders to make it an earthquake resistant structure is called :

Correct Answer: (b) Retrofitting
Solution:

The process of encapsulating a building with steel beams or girders to make it an earthquake resistant structure is called retrofitting. Retrofitting a building involves changing its systems or structure after its initial construction and occupation. This work can inprove amenities for the buildings occupants and improve the performance of the building.

20. The quotient obtained by dividing the total covered area on all floors by the total area of the plot, multiplied by 100 is called.

Correct Answer: (a) FAR
Solution:The quotient obtained by dividing the total covered area on all floors by the total area of the plot, multiplied by 100 is floor area ratio (FAR).