UGC NET Dec 2019 (Paper-I) 2nd December Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following sequences correctly reflects scientific investigation?

Correct Answer: (D) Observation, conceptualization, theorizing, deduced consequences and method to verify them

2. In a research problem 'studying the effect of Teaching Methods on the Scholastic Achievement of boys and girls in terms of their socio-economic background'. Which can be designated as independent variable?

Correct Answer: (B) Teaching methods

3. Which of the following refers to an attribute of every categorical proposition which is determined by whether the proposition affirms or denies class inclusion?

Correct Answer: (A) Quality

4. Two numbers are in the ratio 3:7. If 8 is added to both the numbers, their ratio becomes 5:9. The numbers are

Correct Answer: (A) 12.28

5. The product of any three consecutive integers is divisible by 6. Therefore, 3x4×5 (=60), is divisible by 6?

Correct Answer: (A) Deductive Reasoning

6. The principles of effective writing useful for both students and teachers are

(a) Stress on hyperboles
(b) Liberal use of adjectives
(c) Clarity
(d) Conciseness
(e) Correctness
(f) use of complex sentences
Choose the correct option from the following:

Correct Answer: (C) (c), (d) and (e)

7. Instructional communication in the distance education mode is

Correct Answer: (D) structured and interactive

8. Identify the factors affecting teaching related to positive learning environment in an institution:

(i) The extent to which teachers make clear presentation
(ii) The scope for sharing and open discussions within the classroom and the institution as such
(iii) Teacher's mastery of the content as reflected in answering student's questions
(iv) Frequent use of positive reinforce either in the institution or classroom
(v) Availability of teacher and his/her guidance
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) (ii) and (iv)

9. In the following two sets, set I mentions the evaluation system while set II gives their descriptive features. Match the two sets

Set I (Evaluation system)
(a) Formative evaluation
(b) Summative evaluation
(c) Norm-referenced testing
(d) criterion-referenced testing
Set II (Descriptive features)
(i) Comparing the student's performance with that of others
(ii) Indicating standards of mastery
(iii) Diagnosing scope for improvement
(iv) identifying scope for improvement
(v) Judging learning standards
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(v), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

10. A teacher tells his students - ‘When you learn this, you will be able to carry out your project'. What does this communication suggest?

Correct Answer: (D) Positive reinforcement