UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 12th November Morning shift

Total Questions: 50

1. The modality of 'teaching' has to be differentiated from 'training' or 'instructing' in terms of which of the following learning outcomes?

Correct Answer: (B) Critical and creative thinking

2. Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?

A. Focusing on facts and principles
B. Relating concepts to personal experience
C. Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
D. Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
E. Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
F. Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) B, E and F

3. Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?

i. Praise and encouragement by teachers
ii. Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
iii. Proactive moves in the interactive processes
iv. Shortage of highly qualified teachers
v. Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:

Correct Answer: (B) ii, iii and v

4. When the 'test data' tell us about a student's level of proficiency in a defined area the procedure of evaluation is called

Correct Answer: (D) Criterion-referenced testing

5. Which of the following is indicative of innovations in evaluation system at present?

Correct Answer: (C) Choice based credit system

6. Identify the qualitative research designs from the list given below:

i) Exploring common experiences of individuals to develop a theory
ii) Controlling, manipulating, observing and measuring the effect
iii) Exploring the shared culture of a group of people
iv) Exploring individual stories to describe the lives of people
v) Extending generalizations from sample to population
Select the correct answer from the following options:

Correct Answer: (A) i, iii and iv

7. Which of the following shows the correct sequence in undertaking Action Research based studies?

Correct Answer: (A) Planning, Acting on the plan. Observing and Reflecting

8. Application of ICT in research is relevant in which of the following stages?

i. Survey of related studies
ii. Data collection in the field
iii. Data Analysis
iv. Writing the thesis
v. Indexing the references
Choose the most appropriate option from those given below:

Correct Answer: (B) i, iii and v

9. Match List I with List II

List I (Key Terms used in Research)
a) Hypothesis
b) Sample
c) Research Design
d) Research Tool
List II (Description of Terms)
i) Techniques used for collection of facts and information
ii) Devices for arriving at conclusions
iii) A tentative statement indicating potential solution of the problem of study
iv) A subset drawn from a defined set
v) Conceptual framework for conducting research
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) a-iii, b-iv, c-v, d-i

10. A researcher reports his/her research finding to the research audience in such a way that his/her personal views are necessarily getting supported. This would involve issues relating to

Correct Answer: (B) Research ethics