UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 17th October Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. In terms of Indian logic, "This hill has smoke which is invariably associated with fire," is called:

Correct Answer: (C) Upanaya- the application of the universal concomitance to the present case

12. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled Reason R:

Assertion A: Data must be authentic before it can be of any value in a historical research, yet proof of authenticity does not establish its value, it must also be accurate.
Reason R: External criticism is, therefore, referred to as lower criticism of the data.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

13. From the following identify those which illustrate the fallacy of the unproved middle?

I. Ashrayasidha
II. Swarupasidha
III. Vyapyatvasidha
IV. Virudha
V. Badhita
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) I, II, III only

14. Cognitive dissonance in classroom communication is the result of

Correct Answer: (D) Chaotic conditions

15. Which of the following 'need strengths' in Maslow's hierarchy are related to higher order learning?

I. Physiological needs
II. Safety needs
III. Social needs
IV. Esteem needs
V. Needs for self actualisation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) IV and V only

16. Which statutory body of University has the power to accord formal approval to the programmes and courses of studies?

Correct Answer: (C) Academic council

17. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:

Assertion A: Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile and stores data/programs currently in use.
Reason R: RAM is a storage that retains its contents even after the supply of electricity has been turned off.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) A is true but R is false

18. Match List I with List II

List I (computer terms)
I. Operating System (OS)
II. WWW
III. Device driver
IV. IP
List II (Description)
1. A service that runs on the internet
2. Software that helps an OS to control a piece of hardware
3. Software that controls peripherals and allocates memory and processor time.
4. Defines network addresses and is used for routing packets.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) I-3, II-1, III-2, IV-4

19. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In order to be effective, teaching and testing must go together.
Statement II: Feedback does not form an essential component of formative assessment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

20. List I mentions various methods of research while List II offers their description.

List I
I. Experimental method
II. Ex-post facto method
III. Descriptive survey method
IV. Ethnographic method
List II
1. A detailed description of the way people believe and act in a particular society
2. Studies designed to obtain information concerning the current status of phenomena
3. Studying the effect of manipulating independent variable on dependent variable under appropriate control imposed
4. Conducting a probe into casual factors on the basis of evidences manifest now
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2