UGC NET/JRF EXAM, December 2020/June 2021 Paper-II (HOME SCIENCE)

Total Questions: 100

41. Egocentric thoughts can involve

a. The lack of awareness that others see things from a different physical perspective
b. The inability to present their own perspectives to others
c. Failure to realize that others may hold thoughts, feelings, and points of view that differ from theirs
d. Being intentionally selfish and inconsiderate
Choose the correct answer from the options give below : 

Correct Answer: (b) A and C only
Solution:

Ego centric thoughts can involve :-
• The lack of awareness that other see things from a different physical perspective.
• Failure to realize that others may hold thoughts, feelings and points of view that different from theirs.

42. The major principles that govern growth are

a. Cephalocaudal Principle
b. Proximodistal Principle
c. Principle of Hierarchical Integration
d. Principle of the independence of systems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Principles that govern growth are :-
(i) Cephalocadual Principle :- Growth is from head to toe.
(ii) Proximodistal Principle :- Development progress from the centre of the body to the outside extremities.
(iii) Principle of hierarchical integration :- It states that simple skills typically develop separately and independently.
(iv) Principle of independence of System :- It suggest that different body system grows at different rate.

43. Which type of speech is used in the example : Like other 2-year-olds, Arjun can say, “Ma bye, bye” and “ball broken”. Which type of speech is used in the example: When 9 month-old Radha’s mother talks to her, she uses short, simple sentences, repetitive words, and higher pitches.

a. Holophrastic
b. Telegraphic
c. Interpretive
d. Infant-directed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: (d) B and D only
Solution:

2 Year old use telegraphic speech. Telegraphic speech is two word sentences. This level of speech develop between the age of 18-24 months. 9 month old Radha Speech is infant directed Infant directed speech is marked by shorter utterances, a slow speaking rate, longer pauses, higher absolute pitch and more variability pitch.

44. Match List with List II

Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:

45. Match List-I with List-II

Correct Answer: (b) A-III, B-I, C-II
Solution:

46. Arrange the four phases of Adult Development as given by Cohen in sequence

a. Encore
b. Liberation
c. Midlife Re-evaluation
d. Summing Up
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Four phase of adult development given by cohen is :
(i) Midlife Reevaluation :- This the phase I of adult development. It involves searching for trust and meaning.
(ii) Liberation :- It is time of experimentation and innovation
(iii) Summing Up :- Phase III is time of review and resolution and heralds a desire to give back. The review is one’s life with recognition of its meaning.
(iv) Encore :- This need to remain vital can send to new manifestation of creativity and social engagement that makes this period full of surprises.

47. According to Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory, the development of moral reasoning takes place in six stages. Arrange these stages in sequence:

a. Universal Ethical principles
b. Authority and maintaining social order
c. Interpersonal Accord and Conformity
d. Social Contract e. Self-interest
f. Obedience and Punishment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: (c) F, E, C, B, D, A
Solution:Correct sequence of Kohlber’s theory of Moral Development.
• Obedience and punishment
• Self interest
• Interpersonal accord and conformity
• Authority and maintaining social order
• Social contract
• Universal ethical principles

48. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Communication serves to construct as well as reflect family relationships. Reason (R) : Family member spend so much time with each other, they use and understand communication shortcuts and idiosyncrasies that may elude an outsider.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Solution:

Communication serves to construct as well as reflect family relationship. Family member spend so much time with each other, they use and understand communication shortcuts and idiosyncrasies that may elude outsider.

49. Muster rolls are prepared under the programme-

Correct Answer: (d) MGNREGA
Solution:

Muster rolls are prepared under the programme MGNREGA. Muster roll is used for keeping a complete record of attendance, payment mode, unpaid wages, and work done by daily labour engaged in the execution of works.

50. Which one of the following is not a component of the services offered under ICDS?

Correct Answer: (c) Formal Education
Solution:

Formal education is not a component of services offered under ICDs. Integrated child development services launched in 1975. ICDs scheme offer six services :-
(i) Supplementary Nutrition
(ii) Pre-school and non-formal education
(iii) Nutrition and health education
(iv) Immunization
(v) Health check-up
(vi) Refers as services.