UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 1st October Evening Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. A university teacher administers a self-made test for summative evaluation of his/her students. The distribution of scores of students is found to be positively skewed. What inference he/she should make about the difficulty level of this test?

Correct Answer: (B) The test is difficult for students

12. A college teacher intends to find out as to what extent students involvement in learning of boys and girls from rural/urban areas is attributable to the socio-economic status of the family from which they hail. What will be designated as an independent variable in this research project?

Correct Answer: (B) Socio-economic status of the family

13. A research scholar finds through statistical analysis that the value of 't' is significant. What decision is warranted on the basis of this hypothesis?

a) The null hypothesis should be rejected
b) The research hypothesis should be accepted
c) The null hypothesis should be accepted
d) The research hypothesis should be rejected
e) No decision is warranted in respect of research hypothesis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) a and b only

14. Which of the following are the characteristics of a 'good sample' in research?

a. Readily accessible
b. Representative of population characteristics
c. Serving the personal considerations of the research
d. Precision and accuracy in approximating the parameters
e. Freedom from bias
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

15. Given below are two statements

Statement I: In research, formulation of policies for admission tests/screening cannot neglect the constitutional provisions.
Statement II: While awarding research degrees the minorities quota have to be protected in the interest of equity.
In 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

16. Reframing in communication means

Correct Answer: (A) Employment of new metaphors

17. Which of the following contributes for effective cross-cultural communication?

a. Quick flow of words
b. Use of foreign words
c. Selection of simple words
d. Taking turns to speak
e. Maintenance of etiquette
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) c, d and e only

18. Given below are two statements

Statement I: Cross communication promotes teamwork in the classroom
Statement II: Exactness of communication in a cross-cultural setting is flexible and responsive.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

19. The emergence of media of communication, in chronological sequence is

a. Radio
b. Newspaper
c. Film
d. Television
e. Internet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct Answer: (B) b, c, a, d, e

20. Match List I with List II

List IList II
a. Prayer in silencei. Vertical communication
b. Teacher talking to students outside the classroomii. Grapevine
c. The CEO of a company issues a circular to his subordinatesiii. Intra-personal communication
d. Rumour mongering among employees of an organizationiv. Group communication

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii