UGC NET June 2020 (Paper-I) 5th November Evening Shift

Total Questions: 50

11. Identify the non-probability sampling procedures from the following:

(i) Simple random sampling
(ii) Quota sampling
(iii) Cluster sampling
(iv) Snowball sampling
(v) Dimensional sampling
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (C) (ii), (iv) and (v) only

12. A college principal conducts an ethnographic probe into the problems faced by tribal students. Which method of sampling will be most appropriate?

Correct Answer: (C) Cluster sampling

13. Statement I: Fundamental research is directed at exploring the applicability of truths and principles already established.

Statement II: Action research aims at ameliorating the ongoing conditions and practices.
In the 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 correct

14. Given below are 2 statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Research ethics and its observance is necessary in the interest of credibility and quality of research.
Reason R: The policy making bodies have to be accountable for pursuing research with an eye promoting excellence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

15. A researcher intends to find out the differences in motivational outlook of first degree level students in terms of their belongingness to rural/urban areas and the educational status of parents. What will be the dependent variable in this study?

Correct Answer: (D) Motivational outlook

16. Distance in Inter-personal communication is indicative of one's:

Correct Answer: (C) Culture

17. Identify the correct sequence of the following elements in the latter part of the communication process after decoding:

(ii) Feedback
(iii) Context
(iv) Interference
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (D) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

18. Match the following.

List-I (Types of Media)
(a) Synchronous media
(b) Asynchronous media
(c) Rich media
(d) Hyper media
List-II (Example)
(i) Application of multi-media
(ii) Interactive multi-media
(iii) E-mail
(iv) Telephone
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(a)(b)(c)(d)
(A)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
(B)(iv)(iii)(ii)(i)
(C)(ii)(iv)(i)(iii)
(D)(iii)(i)(iv)(ii)
Correct Answer: (B)

19. Given below are 2 statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Effective communicators align appearance with body language and tone.
Reason R: Such an alignment forms part of the art of persuasion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

20. Which of the following are contributive to positive influence on teacher-student communication?

(i) Making assumptions
(ii) Limited interaction
(iii) Fostering a sense of belongingness
(iv) Acknowledging participation
(v) Persuative attitude
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct Answer: (C) (iii), (iv), (v) only