UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 4th November Morning Shift

Total Questions: 50

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

Assertion A: Research ethics mandates use of appropriate and authentic procedures to arise at truth and advancing solution to problem.
Reason R: Credibility of research is not only a prized goal but a prerequisite for excellence in human pursuit.
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

12. Match List I with List II. List I gives qualitative research perspectives while List II provides the central questions addressed by them .

List I
A) Ethnography
B) Heuristics
C) Phenomenology
D) Symbolic interactionism
List II
I) What common set of symbols and understandings have emerged to give meaning to people's
interactions?
II) What is the culture of this group of people?
III) What is my experience of this phenomenon?
IV) What is the structure and essence of experience of this phenomenon for those people?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

13. A college teacher intends to study the problems of latecomers in the classroom. Which type of sampling method will be appropriate in this context?

Correct Answer: (C) Purposive sampling

14. What are the activities which take place during the stage of reconnaissance in action research?

A. Identifying and classifying general idea
B. Describing the facts of the situation
C. Explaining the facts of the situation
D. Constructing a general plan
E. Developing the next action steps
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (A) B and C only

15. A teacher intends to establish the relationship between educational status of parents and the scholastic achievements of pupils. Which of the following method of research will be considered appropriate for this study?

Correct Answer: (C) Ex-post facto method

16. Which of the following is essential in classroom communication?

Correct Answer: (A) Frequent repetition of the meaning in different ways

17. Classroom communication involves

A. Listening by learning
B. Formal lecturing
C. Informal discussions
D. Less importance to feedback
E. Explaining
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (C) B, C, E only

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

Assertion A: To be effective in the classroom, a teacher should minimize the communication barriers.
Reason R: Since communication is a complex process, regular feedback analysis is essential for this purpose.
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

19. Identify the correct chronological sequence of the developers of communicative systems:

A. Germans
B. Romans
C. Sumerians
D. Chinese
E. British
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (B) C, B, D, A, E

20. Match List I with List II. List I gives Modes of Communication, while List II provides their description

List I (Modes of Communication)
A. Publicity
B. Propaganda
C. Advertising
D. Public relations
List II (Description)
I. Reputation management
II. Paid message
III. Non-commercial promotion
IV. Communication with motives
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (D) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I