UGC NET/JRF EXAM, December 2021/June 2022 Paper -II (HOME SCIENCE)

Total Questions: 100

91. Group that is less likely to suffer from severe disease and death from COVID-19 is –

Correct Answer: (c) Children and adolescents
Solution:

Children and adolescents are less likely to suffer from severe disease and death from COVID-19.

92. Common reasons for disruption in critical health and nutrition services include–

Correct Answer: (a) Fear of infection  
Solution:

Fear of infection is one of the common reasons for disruption in critical health and nutrition services.

93. Approximate number of countries that reported reductions of at least 10% compared to the same time in 2019 in coverage of maternal health services is–

Correct Answer: (a) 50  
Solution:

One third of 148 countries is 47 (which is close to 50) reported reduction of atleast 10 percent compared to the same time in 2019 in coverage of maternal health services.

94. Approximate number of countries that reported reductions of 10% or higher in vitamin A supplementation is–

Correct Answer: (d) 37
Solution:

A quarter of 148 countries (37) reported reduction of 10% or higher in vitamin A.

95. The number of children that were expected to experience SAM or wasting by the end of 2020 was

Correct Answer: (b) 6.7 million
Solution:

6.7 million children were expected to experience SAM or wasting by the end of 2020.

96. 2.5 years 'head-start' as mentioned in the paragraph means those women who

Correct Answer: (c) joined earlier
Solution:

Head-start is the word used for person who are earliest adopters.

97. Household income for early adopters increased by-

Correct Answer: (b) 19%
Solution:

Household income for early adopters increased by 19%.

98. India has how many SHG members?

Correct Answer: (b) 72 million
Solution:

India has 72 million SHG members.

99. Who have benefited the most from the programme?

Correct Answer: (c) Women who have had some years of education
Solution:

Women who have had some years of education have benefited the most from the programme.

100. Research supports providing emphasis on

A. more training
B. more leadership opportunities
C. opportunities to travel
D. inclusion of most marginalised
E. generating livelihoods
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Research suggests providing more training and support through SHGS and leadership opportunities to less educated women and greater emphasis on livelihood generation and inclusion of the most marginalised.