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

61. Which of the following are Advocacy techniques useful in influencing policy?

(a) Interviewing (b) Lobbying
(c) Research (d) Negotiating
(e) Campaigning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (b), (d), (c) only
(b) (a), (b), (c) only
(c) (c), (d), (e) only
(d) (b), (d), (e) only

Correct Answer: (d) (b), (d), (e) only

Solution:

Advocacy techniques which are useful in influecing policy-
(a) Lobbying
(b) Negotiating
(c) Campaiging

62. Which of the following are 3 dimentional visual aids?

(a) Specimen
(b) Model
(c) Powerpoint Presentation
(d) Puppets
(e) Objects
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(a) (a), (b), (c), (d) only
(b) (b), (c), (d), (e) only
(c) (a), (c), (d), (e) only
(d) (a), (b), (d), (e) only

Correct Answer: (d) (a), (b), (d), (e) only

Solution:

Three dimensional models are used with great effectiveness as teaching aids. 3D models help in simulating a real situations.
(a) Specimen
(b) Model
(c) Puppets
(d) Objects

63. The following are characteristics of non-parametric tests. They:

(a) Do not suppose any particular distribution
(b) Are quick and easy to use
(c) Cannot be applied to nominal and ordinal scales
(d) Can be used when measurements are not very accurate
(e) Make assumption about homogeneity of variance
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (a), (c), (d) only
(b) (a), (b), (d) only
(c) (e), (b), (c) only
(d) (b), (d), (e) only

Correct Answer: (b) (a), (b), (d) only

Solution:

Non-parametric tests: Tests that make no assumptions about population parameters or distributions, known as non-parametric tests (also known as distribution free tests).
Characteristics of non-parametric tests:
(a) Do not suppose any particular distribution.
(b) Are quick and easy to use.
(c) Can be used when measurement are not very accurate.

64. Which of the following are types of case studies?

(a) Observational
(b) Historical
(c) Dimensional
(d) Situational
(e) Experimental
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (a), (b), (e) only
(b) (c), (d), (e) only
(c) (b), (c), (d) only
(d) (a), (b), (d) only

Correct Answer: (d) (a), (b), (d) only

Solution:

Case study research is the in-depth study of instances of a phenomenon in its natural context and from the perspective of the participants involved in the phenomenon.
Types of case studies:
(a) Observational
(b) Historical
(c) Situational

65. Which of the following data collection tools are most suitable for a research study on assessment of preference of adolescents for choice of career with a sample size of 40?

(a) Semi-structured interview
(b) Focussed group discussion
(c) Participant observation
(d) Non-participant observation
(e) Projective technique
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (e), (c), (a) only
(b) (a), (b), (e) only
(c) (c), (d), (b) only
(d) (e), (d), (a) only

Correct Answer: (b) (a), (b), (e) only

Solution:

Data collection tools which are most suitable for a research study on assessment of preference of adolescents for choices of career with a sample size of 40 are:
(a) Semi-structured interview
(b) Focussed group discussion
(c) Projective techniques