UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 30th September Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A research hypothesis is a tentative statement postulating a relationship between factual and conceptual elements of the variables.
Statement II: A researcher sets up a 'Null hypothesis' so that the deduced consequences of a research hypothesis may be directly tested.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false

12. For the following research problem, which of the listed research methods will be most appropriate?

Correct Answer: (B) Focused group discussion (FGD) based method

13. In which one of the sampling methods, units comprising its constituents are groups taken intact rather than individually?

Correct Answer: (A) Cluster sampling method

14. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristics
Statement II: The research-data collected in qualitative research has been termed soft i.e, rich description of people, places and conversation etc.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

15. The scope for violating research ethics is considered to be relevant in respect of which of the following stages in a research study?

(i) Formulating research hypothesis and setting up a Null hypothesis for testing it.
(ii) Defining and delimiting the scope of the research study.
(iii) Analyzing and interpreting research data.
(iv) In defining a research population and method of sampling.
(v) Reporting the research findings and using the same as a basis for policy formulation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (A) (iii) and (v) only

16. Because of new media, learning is no longer an assembly of:

Correct Answer: (C) Facts

17. What are the most prominent elements in the management of communication in an educational institution?

(i) Sidetracking oppositional views
(ii) Structuring work roles
(iii) Commanding over colleagues and students
(iv) Keep others informed
(v) Guiding others wherever possible
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) (ii), (iv) and (v) only

18. Given below are two statements.

Statement I: In a classroom, every teacher has to perform the gatekeeping function.
Statement II: Every teacher in any higher educational institution should act as the moral custodian of students, both inside and outside it.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

19. The chronological sequence of institutions of educational communication is

(i) AIR
(ii) CEC
(iii) UGC - Countrywide classroom
(iv) Gyan Vani

Correct Answer: (A) (i), (ii), (ii), (iv)

20. Match the following.

List-I (Type of Communication)
(a) Dyadic communication
(b) Public communication
(c) Organisational communication
(d) Mass communication
List-II (Description)
(i) Messages flow through a network of inter-dependent relationships
(ii) Uses a medium to reach a large anonymous
(iii) Provide equal opportunity to communicate
(iv) Occurs within a formal and structured setting
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Option(a)(b)(c)(d)
(A)(ii)(iii)(iv)(i)
(B)(iii)(iv)(i)(ii)
(C)(iv)(i)(ii)(iii)
(D)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Correct Answer: (B)