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Q1 mcq 2 marks
Each question carries 2 marks.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d Correct Answer
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3. Option (b) is correct. Evaluating is the highest level of cognitive Teaching aids are the audio, visual and audio- ability from the given options. Levels of visual tools which are helpful in learning easily. Bloom’s taxonomy are: From the given statements only A, B and C are correct as teaching aids help to make learning Bloom’s Taxonomy long, they help to learn easily and quickly and make the learning process interesting. (Rote, create punishment, ignoring are the words which are having negative meaning which should evaluate be avoided during exam if question is having positive aspects.) analyze
Q2 mcq 2 marks
There are 50 questions to be attempted out of 60 questions.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c Correct Answer
d.
Option d
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activities. Knowledge, classroom activities encouraging 2. These activities are undertaken to find out learning and experiential learning impact the solution of a problem. the teaching learning process but social and 3. Research is logical and unbiased economical environment does not affect the 4. It is a process teaching. Even a teacher from a backward social group or poor or middle class family can 5. It is done with various objectives be a good teacher with his/her teaching and 6. Research should be valid and reliable encouraging skills. 7. It should be objective, not subjective
Q3 mcq 2 marks
Each item has four alternative responses marked
a.
, Correct Answer
b.
,
c.
and
d.
. You have to darken the oval as indicated below on the correct response against each item. Example: where
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This text contains instructions from the front page of the question booklet regarding how to mark responses on the OMR sheet.
Q4 mcq 2 marks
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the Answer Sheet.
a.
Option a Correct Answer
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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apply Techniques which are used by a teacher in teaching do not include self study. Self study is understand a technique of learning not of teaching. remember 5. Option (d) is correct. Produce new or original work Any test that measures the accomplishment Design, assemble, construct, conjecture, develop, formulate, of an individual after a period of training or author, investigate learning (NM DOWNIE). Justify a stand or decision Appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, 6. Option (d) is correct. critique, weigh Motivation in the teaching learning process Draw connections among Ideas is the most important thing. A teacher should Differentiate, organize, relate, compare, contrast, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test inspire all the students to learn which helps in various ways like making learning easy and Use Information in new situations Execute, implement, solve, use, demonstrate, interpret, smooth, permanent learning and many other operate, schedule, sketch things like this. Explain ideas or concepts Classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, 7. Option (d) is correct. report, select, translate All the given statements are correct with Recall facts and basic concepts reference to research. Following are the Define, duplicate, list, memorize, repeat, state characteristics of research: 1. Research refers to a series of systematic
Q5 mcq 2 marks
Use of any calculator or log table etc., is prohibited.
a.
Option a Correct Answer
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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This is an instruction statement from the exam paper indicating that calculators or log tables are strictly prohibited.
Q6 mcq 2 marks
Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer 0.5 marks shall be deducted. 1. Which of the following is the highest level of 5. Achievement tests are commonly used for the cognitive ability? purpose of:
a.
Knowing
b.
Understanding
c.
Analysing
d.
Evaluating Correct Answer
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According to Bloom's Taxonomy of educational objectives (cognitive domain), the hierarchical levels from lowest to highest are: Remembering (Knowing) $\rightarrow$ Understanding $\rightarrow$ Applying $\rightarrow$ Analysing $\rightarrow$ Evaluating $\rightarrow$ Creating. Among the given options, 'Evaluating' represents the highest level of cognitive ability.
Q9 mcq 2 marks
Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive Some stories are designed to spread fear and development of humans on the basis of his: concern. This is because some story-tellers
a.
Fundamental Research feel that there is a need to raise some tensions. Correct Answer
b.
Applied Research Some stories are frightening, they are like totemic warnings: “Fail to act now and we
c.
Action Research are all doomed.” Then there are stories that
d.
Evaluation Research indicate that all will be fine so long as we leave
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According to the passage, our knowledge is a Cognitive theory of Jean Piaget is a fundamental collection of a few stories that survive. research. Fundamental research is the research 14. Option (d) is correct. in which original and new data is used. It is Storytelling is an essence of life this is shown done with the objective of creating new theories by the line of passage. “It is the an essence what and better understanding of the phenomenon. makes us human.” Fundamental research is not likely to have any
Q10 mcq 2 marks
“Male and female students perform equally well everything upto a few especially able adults. in a numerical aptitude test.” This statement Currently, this trend is being led by those who indicates a: call themselves “rational optimists”. They tend
a.
research hypothesis to claim that it is human nature to compete and
b.
null hypothesis to succeed and also to profit at the expense of Correct Answer
c.
directional hypothesis others. The rational optimists however, do not
d.
statistical hypothesis realize how humanity has progressed overtime
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selfishly when they work in large groups. In null hypothesis, no perception is made by the researcher. It is assumed that all the variables are 18. Option (a) is correct. equal or they have no relationship between the Practical possible people are the ones who try variables. In Other words, the Null hypothesis to find and follow the midway path. They sit believes that there is no significant relationship between the people who are fully cheerful or fine and the people who ordain pessimism and between the variables. For example: Men and have fear. women are equally intelligent, there is no effect of sunlight on the growth of plants etc. (Exam tip: Questions should be read first and then a student should go to the passage as
Q11 mcq 2 marks
The conclusions/findings of which type of resea- through amiable social networks and how rch cannot be generalized to other situations? large groups work in less selfishness and in
a.
Historical Research the process accommodate rich and poor, high Correct Answer
b.
Descriptive Research and low alike. This aspect in story-telling is
c.
Experimental Research considered by the ‘Practical Possibles’, who sit
d.
Causal Comparative Research between those who say all is fine and cheerful
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reading passage tends to take more time and Findings of historical research can not be confusion in exam time.) applied or generalized to other situations because historical research is basically a 19. Option (b) is correct. descriptive research in which any situation, Effective communication refers to conveying event, process or phenomenon is described the messages to others or the receiver in which had occurred in history. This aims to an effective and efficient way and with the describe the past situation and it helps to make meaning by which it was sent by the sender. decisions for the present and future. All the given statements are the characteristics UGC NET PAPER - 1 Year-wise Solved Papers GENERAL APTITUDE of effective communication except student M (number-13) is replaced by j (number-10) attendance. and a (number-1) is replaced by x(number-24)
Q12 mcq 2 marks
Which of the following steps are required to and be individualistic in your approach to design a questionnaire? a successful future, and those who ordain pessimism and fear that we are doomed. 1. Writing primary and secondary aims of the study. What the future holds for us is which stories we 2. Review of the current literature. hold on to and how we act on them. 3. Prepare a draft of questionnaire. Answer the following questions: 4. Revision of the draft. 13. Our knowledge is a collection of: Select the correct answer from the codes given
a.
all stories that we have heard during our below: life-time
b.
1, 3 and 4
c.
a few stories that survive
d.
1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer
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Designing a questionnaire involves identifying clear research objectives (primary and secondary aims), reviewing the existing literature to see what measures already exist, preparing an initial draft of questions, and revising/pre-testing the draft based on feedback. Thus, all four steps (1, 2, 3, and 4) are required.
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Q13 mcq 2 marks
30 35 Statements:
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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Q14 mcq 2 marks
Story telling is: Read the following passage carefully and
a.
an art answer the questions.
b.
a science Story telling is not in our genes. Neither it is an
c.
in our genes evolutionary history. It is the essence of what
d.
the essence of what makes us human makes us Human,
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Q15 mcq 2 marks
How the future will turn out to be, depends Human beings progress by telling stories. One upon the stories? event can result in a great variety of stories
a.
We collectively choose to believe in being told about it. Sometimes those stories
b.
Which are repeatedly narrated differ greatly. Which stories are picked up and
c.
Designed to spread fear and tension repeated and which ones are dropped and
d.
Designed to make prophecy 134 Oswaal UGC NET PAPER - 1 Year-wise Solved Papers GENERAL APTITUDE
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Q16 mcq 2 marks
Rational optimists: Select the correct answer from the codes given 1. Look for opportunities. below: 2. Are sensible and cheerful.
a.
1, 2 and 3
b.
1, 2 and 4 3. Are selfishly driven.
c.
2, 3 and 4
d.
1, 2, 3 and 4 Identify the correct answer from the codes 22. The term ‘grapevine’ is also known as: given below:
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Q17 mcq 2 marks
Humans become less selfish when:
a.
they work in large groups 23. Which of the following is not a principle of
b.
they listen to frightening stories effective communication?
c.
they listen to cheerful stories
d.
Horizontal communication
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Q18 mcq 2 marks
‘Practical Possibles’ are the ones who:
a.
follow Midway Path 24. In communication, the language is
b.
are doom-mongers
c.
are self-centred
d.
Strategic use of grapevine
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Q19 mcq 2 marks
Effectiveness of communication can be traced
a.
73
b.
75 3. Students attendance
c.
78
d.
The non-verbal code from which of the following? 25. The next term in the series is: 1. Attitude surveys 2, 5, 9, 19, 37, ? 2. Performance records
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Q20 mcq 2 marks
Assertion
a.
: Formal communication tends towards south, turned right and walked 5 km, to be fast and flexible. turned right and walked 10 km and turned left Reason (R): Formal communication is a and walked 10 km. How many km will he have systematic and orderly flow of to walk to reach his home straight? information.
b.
20
c.
15
d.
30 correct explanation of
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Q21 mcq 2 marks
Which of the following are the characteristic 29. In an examination 10,000 students appeared. features of communication? The result revealed the number of students 1. Communication involves exchange of who have: ideas, facts and opinions. passed in all five subjects = 5583 2. Communication involves both information passed in three subjects only = 1400 and understanding. passed in two subjects only = 1200 3. Communication is a continuous process. passed in one subject only = 735 4. Communication is a circular process. failed in English only = 75 SOLVED PAPER : JUNE 2015 135 failed in Physics only = 145 2. Venn diagram can enhance our under- failed in Chemistry only = 140 standing. failed in Mathematics only = 200 3. Venn diagram may be called valid or invalid. failed in Bio-science only = 157 4. Venn diagram is clear method of notation. The number of students passed in at least four Codes: subjects is:
a.
1, 2 and 3
b.
1, 2 and 4
c.
2, 3 and 4
d.
1, 3 and 4
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Q24 mcq 2 marks
In communication, the language is
a.
The verbal code
b.
are doom-mongers
c.
are self-centred
d.
are cheerful and carefree
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Q25 mcq 2 marks
The next term in the series is: 1. Attitude surveys 2, 5, 9, 19, 37, ? 2. Performance records
a.
73
b.
75 3. Students attendance
c.
78
d.
80 4. Selection of communication channel
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Q26 mcq 2 marks
In certain code MATHURA is coded as Select the correct answer from the codes given JXQEROX. The code of HOTELS will be: below:
a.
LEQIBP
b.
ELQBIP
c.
LEBIQP
d.
ELIPQB
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Q27 mcq 2 marks
One day Prakash left home and walked 10 km 20. Assertion
a.
: Formal communication tends towards south, turned right and walked 5 km, to be fast and flexible. turned right and walked 10 km and turned left Reason (R): Formal communication is a and walked 10 km. How many km will he have systematic and orderly flow of to walk to reach his home straight? information.
b.
20
c.
15
d.
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Q30 mcq 2 marks
At present a person is 4 times older than his son the use or to eliminate ambiguity the definition and is 3 years older than his wife. After 3 years is called: the age of the son will be 15 years. The age of
a.
Stipulative
b.
Theoretical the person’s wife after 5 years will be:
c.
Lexical
d.
Persuasive
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Q31 mcq 2 marks
If we want to seek new knowledge of facts given below. about the world, we must rely on reason of the A company has 20 employees with their age type: (in years) and salary (in thousand rupees per
a.
Inductive
b.
Deductive month) mentioned against each of them:
c.
Demonstrative
d.
Physiological S.No. Age Salary (in thousand
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Q32 mcq 2 marks
A deductive argument is invalid if: (in years) rupees per month)
a.
Its premises and conclusions are all false 1. 44 35
b.
Its premises are true but its conclusion is 2. 32 20 false 3. 54 45
c.
Its premises are false but its conclusion is true 4. 42 35
d.
Its premises and conclusions are all true 5. 31 20
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Q33 mcq 2 marks
Inductive reasoning is grounded on: 6. 53 60
a.
Integrity of nature 7. 42 50
b.
Unity of nature 8. 51 55
c.
Uniformity of nature 9. 34 25
d.
Harmony of nature 10. 41 30
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Q34 mcq 2 marks
Among the following statements two are 11. 33 30 contradictory to each other. Select the correct 12. 31 35 code that represents them: 13. 30 35 Statements: 14. 37 40 1. All poets are philosophers. 15. 44 45 2. Some poets are philosophers. 16. 36 35 3. Some poets are not philosophers. 4. No philosopher is a poet. 17. 34 35 18. 49 50 Codes:
a.
1 and 2
b.
1 and 4 19. 43 45
c.
1 and 3
d.
2 and 3 20. 45 50
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Q35 mcq 2 marks
Which of the codes given below contains 37. Classify the data of age of each employee in only the correct statements? Select the code: class interval of 5 years. Which class interval of Statements: 5 years has the maximum average salary? 1. Venn diagram represents the arguments
a.
35-40 years
b.
40-45 years graphically.
c.
45-50 years
d.
50-55 years 136 Oswaal UGC NET PAPER - 1 Year-wise Solved Papers GENERAL APTITUDE 38. What is the frequency (%) in the class interval 49. In which of the countries per capita use of of 30-35 years? water is maximum?
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