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

Total Questions: 100

21. Ancient pyramids are examples of :

Correct Answer: (a) Structural design
Solution:

Ancient pyramids are example of structural design. Structural design is the methodical investigation of the stability, strength and rigidity of structures. The basic objective in structural design is to produce a structure capable of resisting all applied loads without failure during its intended life.

22. The theory that emphasized imitation or observational learning is called :

Correct Answer: (c) Social learning theory
Solution:

The theory that emphasizes initation or observational learning is called social learning theory. Social learning theory was proposed by Bandura. It stated that learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social content and occur purely through observation or direct instruction, even in absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement.

23. A newborn reflex in which the toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked from toe to heal is called :

Correct Answer: (d) Babinski
Solution:

A new born reflex in which the toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked from toe to heal.
Palmar grasp : stroking or touching the palm of a baby may caused the baby to automatically close his/her hands.
Moro : Moro reflex usually occurs when a baby get started by a loud sound, sudden movement or intense light as a response to the trigger, the baby suddenly lifts the arms and legs curl them back toward the body and then throw the head back.
Rooting : This newborn reflex begins by touching or stroking the corner of the baby's mouth.

24. Two year old Ananya used the word doggy for any animal with four legs. She is committing a language error called

Correct Answer: (b) Over extension
Solution:Overextension occurs when a categorical term is used language to represent more categories than it actually does. Example : when a child refer doggy to all animals with four leg.

25. A person with not less than 40% of a specified disability as certified by the certifying authority is called :

Correct Answer: (c) Person with benchmark disability
Solution:A person with not less than 40% of a specified disability as certifying by the authority is called person with benchmark disability.

26. If 'A' thinks that his culture is naturally superior to that of 'B"s, then what word best describes A's attitude?

Correct Answer: (c) Ethnocentric
Solution:

If someone thinks their culture is naturally superior to that of other individual, then they are having ethnocentric attitude. Ethnocentric individual are baised in that they draw conclusions about other cultural groups based on their own cultural values, norms and tradition. Ethnocentric individuals used their own ethnic groups as the standard by which they judge other cultures.

27. A person between the ages of 50 and 65 years is likely to have most difficulty in :

Correct Answer: (c) Reading a news paper
Solution:A person between the age of 50 and 65 years is likelly to have most difficulty in reading a newspaper.

28. A crucial step in rehabilitating a child, by the process of legal adoption through the JJ Act, if the child is surrendered is

Correct Answer: (d) Declaring the child is legally free for adoption by CWC
Solution:

Declaring the child is legally free for adoption by CWC is a crucial step in rehabilitating a child, by the process of legal adoption through JJ Act. The Juvenile Justice (Care and protection of children) Act, 2015 is the principle law in country for children alleged and found to be in conflict with law and in need of care and protection.

29. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched for:

Correct Answer: (d) Universalization of Elementary
Solution:

Sarva Skiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is government of India's flagship programme for achievement of universalization of Elementary Education making free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 year of age.

30. The classical period of history of communication is marked by the work on 'Rhetoric' by :

Correct Answer: (a) Aristotle
Solution:

According to Aristotle- Rhetoric is a faculty of finding the available means of persuasion.