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

Total Questions: 100

51. For any normal distribution approximately how much of the observations in the population fall within one (1) standard deviation, above and below mean.

Correct Answer: (d) Two-thirds
Solution:

For any normal distribution, approximately 68% of the observations lie within one standard deviation above and below the mean. This covers roughly two-thirds of the population in a normal distribution.

52. Which of the following is the most appropriate activity for a 5 year old child?

Correct Answer: (c) Play-dough play
Solution:

The most appropriate activity for a 5-year-old child is Play-dough play. Play-dough play is highly beneficial for young children as it promotes creativity, fine motor skills development, sensory exploration, and imaginative play. It allows children to express themselves, manipulate shapes and textures, and engage in open-ended play, which is essential for their cognitive and social-emotional development. Additionally, play-dough play is safe and suitable for children of this age group.

53. Which of the following are correct ways to ensure food safety in Institutional feeding?

(A) Safety Education of staff
(B) Safety Engineering
(C) Enforcement of safety regulations
(D) Providing maternity leave to female staff
(E) Installation of new equipments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

Correct Answer: (a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
Solution:

Correct ways to ensure food safety in Institutional feeding Safety Education of staff , Safety Engineering, Enforcement of safety regulations
A. Safety Education of staff: Educating staff about food safety practices is crucial to ensure that they handle and prepare food properly, reducing the risk of contamination.
B. Safety Engineering: Implementing safety measures in the kitchen and food preparation areas, such as proper ventilation systems and equipment maintenance, contributes to food safety.
C. Enforcement of safety regulations: Enforcing safety regulations ensures that food handling and preparation processes adhere to established standards, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

54. Which of the following intervention would calm an agitated old person with Alzheimer's Disease?

Correct Answer: (b) Hold the hand gently/put an arm around the waist of the agitated person.
Solution:

Holding the hand gently or putting an arm around the waist of an agitated person with Alzheimer’s Disease can provide them with a sense of comfort, security, and reassurance. Physical touch can be a powerful form of communication, especially for individuals experiencing agitation or distress due to Alzheimer’s. It can help them feel grounded, connected, and supported, potentially easing their anxiety or agitation.
This intervention relies on the principle of providing emotional support through non-verbal communication and physical contact, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with Alzheimer’s who may struggle with verbal communication or reasoning.

55. One of following is NOT a characteristic of good sampling design, when it :

Correct Answer: (b) does not control systematic bias.
Solution:

Good sampling design should aim to control or minimize systematic bias to ensure that the sample is representative of the population of interest.

56. A child can hold a glass of water before he/she could button the shirt. This example holds true for which one of the following principles of development?

Correct Answer: (b) Proximodistal
Solution:

The principle of development exemplified by the statement “A child can hold a glass of water before he/she could button the shirt” is the proximodistal principle.
The proximodistal principle of development suggests that development generally progresses from the center of the body outward. In this case, the child’s ability to hold a glass of water involves the use of proximal muscles, which develop earlier than the fine motor skills required for buttoning a shirt, which involve more distal muscles and coordination in the fingers.

57. Arrange the steps of presentation of experiential learning cycle in sequence :

(A) Determining the experimental phase of work.
(B) Plan the process and activity of the work.
(C) Determine the generalization.
(D) Determine the application of activity planned.
(E) Evaluation of learning cycle.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The correct sequence of the steps of presentation of experiential learning cycle is:
(A) Determining the experimental phase of work
(B) Plan the process and activity of the work
(C) Determine the generalization
(D) Determine the application of activity planned
(E) Evaluation of learning cycle

58. Traditional Pipli work of Orissa is a type of :

Correct Answer: (c) Applique work
Solution:

The Traditional Pipli work of Orissa is a type of Applique work.
Applique work involves the technique of attaching smaller pieces of fabric onto a larger base fabric to create intricate designs and patterns. In Pipli work, brightly colored pieces of cloth are stitched onto a cloth base, often forming geometric or floral motifs. Mirror work and other embellishments are commonly incorporated into Pipli work to enhance its beauty and richness.

59. Arrange the following ocular signs of vitamin A deficiency in the stage of appearance from earliest to late stage of deficiency :

(A) Keratomalacia       (B) Bitot's spot
(C) Night blindness     (D) Conjuntival xerosis
(E) Corneal xerosis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The correct sequence from earliest to late stage of vitamin A deficiency is: Night blindnesses, Conjunctival xerosiss, Bitots spot, Keratomalaciaes, Corneal xerosis

60. Sequence the stages of Kubler-Ross's five stage model of grief :

(A) Denial            (B) Acceptance
(C) Bargaining    (D) Anger
(E) Depression
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

The correct sequence of Kubler Ross’s five stage model of grief is :
1. Denial              2. Anger         3. Bargaining
4. Depression     5. Acceptance
1. Denial: Initially, individuals may deny the reality of the situation. They might refuse to accept the loss or its implications.
2. Anger: As reality sets in, the individual may feel anger. This anger can be directed towards oneself, others, or even towards the situation or higher powers.
3. Bargaining: In this stage, individuals may try to negotiate or bargain with a higher power, fate, or other individuals. They may make promises or seek ways to reverse or mitigate the loss.
4. Depression: As the full weight of the loss is realized, individuals may experience deep sadness and depression. This stage involves coming to terms with the reality of the loss and its impact.
5. Acceptance: In the final stage, individuals come to accept the reality of the loss. They begin to find ways to move forward and integrate the loss into their lives, although it doesn’t necessarily mean they are “okay” with the loss; rather, they have reached a point of understanding and acceptance.
These stages are not necessarily linear and can vary in intensity and duration for each individual. Some individuals may experience all the stages, while others may not experience them in the same order or may skip certain stages altogether.