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

Total Questions: 100

31. Counseling and guidance are not synonymous terms. Which of the following explains this fact?

(A) All counselling is guidance but all guidance is not consoling.
(B) Counselling is a higher order technical career, but guidance can be provided by a person who has sufficient information about the topic of concern.
(C) Counselling is giving advice, but guidance is to assist.
(D) Counselling is curative and guidance is preventive.
(E) Counselling is preventive and guidance is curative.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

Correct Answer: (d) (A), (B) and (D) Only
Solution:

Counselling and guidance differ in their approaches and goals. While counselling often aims at resolving specific issues or problems (curative), guidance focuses on providing information, support, and direction to prevent future issues or enhance personal development (preventive). While all counselling involves some form of guidance, not all guidance involves counselling. Thus, counselling is curative, addressing existing problems, whereas guidance is preventive, aiming to avoid future issues.

32. National Handloom day is celebrated on :

Correct Answer: (b) 7th August

33. Which of the following is used to keep food warm over long period?

Correct Answer: (c) Bain Marie
Solution:

The correct option used to keep food warm over a long period is Bain Marie. A Bain Marie is a method of gently heating and keeping food warm over an extended period. It involves placing food containers in a larger pan filled with water, which helps maintain a consistent temperature without overheating or drying out the food.

34. Diagonal lines in interiors suggest :

Correct Answer: (d) Dynamism
Solution:

Diagonal lines in interiors suggest Dynamism. Diagonal lines are often associated with movement, energy, and dynamism in interior design. They can create a sense of excitement and visual interest, contributing to a dynamic atmosphere within a space.

35. Match the yarn count systems in List-I with unit in List-II

Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:

36. Match List-I with List-II

Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:

37. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : The effectiveness of audio visual aids rely upon the skill of the user
Reason (R) : The audio visual aids are selected on the basis of the criteria used for teaching and learning.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
Solution:

Assertion (A) states that the effectiveness of audiovisual aids relies upon the skill of the user. This is true because regardless of the quality or suitability of the audiovisual aids chosen, their effectiveness ultimately depends on how well the user employs them in the teaching-learning process. Skilled use of audiovisual aids can enhance comprehension, engagement, and retention among learners. Reason (R) states that audiovisual aids are selected based on the criteria used for teaching and learning.
This is also true because when choosing audiovisual aids, educators consider factors such as relevance to the topic, suitability for the audience, clarity, and potential for enhancing understanding. However, this reason does not directly explain why the effectiveness of audiovisual aids relies on the skill of the user. process, irrespective of the criteria used for their selection. Therefore, while both statements are correct, (R) does not provide a direct explanation for (A).

38. GRIHA stands for :

Correct Answer: (b) Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
Solution:

GRIHA stands for “Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.” It is a rating system developed by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) in India to evaluate the environmental performance of buildings and habitats. GRIHA assesses various aspects such as energy consumption, water usage, waste management, materials used, and overall environmental impact to promote sustainable architecture and habitat development. It provides a framework for architects and builders to design and construct eco-friendly buildings while considering factors like energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resource conservation. GRIHA certification encourages the adoption of green building practices and helps reduce the environmental footprint of buildings and urban developments.

39. Which of the following digital dashboard is an integral part of overall POSHAN 2.0 Abhiyaan?

Correct Answer: (a) POSHAN Tracker
Solution:

The POSHAN Tracker is an integral component of the POSHAN 2.0 Abhiyan, which aims to address malnutrition in India comprehensively. It serves as a digital dashboard for monitoring and tracking the progress of various nutrition-related interventions and programs under the POSHAN Abhiyan. The tracker helps in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data related to nutrition outcomes, service delivery, and program implementation at different levels, including national, state, district, and block levels. By providing real-time information and insights, the POSHAN Tracker enables policymakers, program managers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions and take timely actions to improve nutrition outcomes and address malnutrition effectively across the country.

40. Who are the beneficiaaries of WIFS programme?

Correct Answer: (c) School going adolescent girls and boys and out of school adolescent girls
Solution:

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) Programme to address the prevalent issue of anaemia among adolescent girls and boys, aiming to reduce its severity and prevalence within the 10-19 age group. The target population encompasses school-going adolescents from 6th to 12th grade enrolled in government, government-aided, or municipal schools, as well as out-of-school adolescent girls.