UGC-NET · GENERAL APTITUDE
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Q1
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Each question carries 2 marks.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
Correct Answer
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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Process of action research → P.A.O.R.
Basis of Teaching Learning Plan → Act → Observe → Reflect
difference 7. Option (c) is correct.
Meaning Process of Gaining Ex post Facto method of research is a process
impacting knowledge, where a researcher studies the fact or an event
behaviour of skills, values which has already occurred, to study and
learners etc. understand the cause and effect of that event.
Inter- Teaching Learning does
Q2
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2 marks
This paper consists of fifty (50) multiple-choice type of questions.
a.
Option a
Correct Answer
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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information which is not entirely necessary to
Learner’s prior experience, Aptitude of the understand the findings of the thesis, but can
learner and stage of development facilitates be referred to if required by the reader.
teaching learning process. 10. Option (d) is correct.
Q3
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Each item has four alternative responses marked
a.
,
b.
,
c.
and
Correct Answer
d.
. You have to darken the oval as indicated
below on the correct response against each item.
Example: where
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Research ethics mainly influence the part
Learning can be derived from any source and where the researcher is reporting the findings
teaching is one of those sources. of the study. Researchers cannot be biased at
Q4
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Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the Answer Sheet.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
Correct Answer
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this part of thesis writing.
Criterion-referenced testing is evaluation 11. Option (a) is correct.
conducted based on the comparison of the
Poor people are dependent on natural resources
performance of learners with the pre-defined
and their financial resources are limited.
rules or standards. Comparison is not done
Geographical attributes are also a factor that
with other learners.
affect this situation.
Q5
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Use of any calculator or log table etc., is prohibited.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
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d.
Option d
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12. Option (a) is correct.
Instructional variety means the ability of the
teacher to use various methods of teaching and Adaption as a process helps society to adapt to
being able to shift from one method to another uncertainties, climate changes, negative and
easily. positive impact of changes.
Q6
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Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer 0.5 marks shall be deducted.
1. Which of the following set of statements best
a.
and (R) are true but (R) is not the
represents the nature and objective of teaching correct explanation of
b.
Both
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13. Option (b) is correct.
Action research is a research type, which is To address climate change developing countries
cyclic in nature and focused on immediate need to implement the policies for adaptation
solutions. at national levels.
Q8
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In which of the following arrangements a adjustments and changes. These range from
wider spectrum of ideas and issues may be technological options such as increased sea
made possible? defences or flood - proof houses on stilts to
a.
Research Article
b.
Workshop mode behavioural change at the individual level,
c.
Conference
Correct Answer
d.
Symposium such as reducing water use in times of drought.
Other strategies include early warning systems
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connected implies not required
Conferences provide a platform where people
learning teaching
always working on a similar area of study can meet,
and discuss their opinions and learnings on the
Knowledge Delivering Receiving
area of study.
Process Two way One way
Q9
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In finalizing a thesis writing format, which of the
for extreme events, better water management,
following would form part of supplementary improved risk management, various insurance
pages? options and biodiversity conservation. Because
a.
List of tables and figures of the speed at which climate change is
b.
Table of contents happening due to global temperature rise, it
c.
Conclusions of the study is urgent that the vulnerability of developing
d.
Bibliography and Appendices countries to climate change is reduced and
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Act Social Social and
personal Bibliography and Appendices are included
at the end of any thesis. They provide the
Q10
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Which of the following is susceptible to the their capacity to adapt is increased and national
issue of research ethics? adaptation plans are implemented. Adapting
a.
Inaccurate application of statistical to climate change will entail adjustments
techniques and changes at every level from community
b.
Faulty research design to national and international. Communities
must build their resilience, including adopting
c.
Choice of sampling techniques
appropriate technologies while making the
d.
Reporting of research findings
most of traditional knowledge, and diversifying
Direction for questions 11 to 15: their livelihoods to cope with current and
Read the passage carefully and answer the future climate stress. Local coping strategies
questions. and knowledge need to be used in synergy
with government and local interventions. The
Climate change is considered to be one of the
need for adaptation interventions depends on
most serious threats to sustainable development,
national circumstances. There is a large body
with adverse impacts on the environment,
of knowledge and experience within local
human health, food security, economic activity,
communities on coping with climatic variability
natural resources and physical infrastructure.
and extreme weather events. Local communities
Global climate varies naturally. According to the
have always aimed to adapt to variations in their
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
climate. To do so, they have made preparations
(IPCC), the effects of climate change have
based on their resources and their knowledge
already been observed, and scientific findings
accumulated through experience of past weather
indicate that precautionary and prompt action
patterns. This includes times when they have also
is necessary. Vulnerability to climate change is
been forced to react to and recover from extreme
not just a function of geography or dependence
events, such as floods, drought and hurricanes.
on natural resources; it also has social, economic
Local coping strategies are an important element
and political dimensions which influence
of planning for adaptation. Climate change is
how climate change affects different groups.
leading communities to experience climatic
Poor people rarely have insurance to cover
extremes more frequently, as well as new climate
loss of property due to natural calamities i.e.
conditions and extremes. Traditional knowledge
drought, floods, super cyclones etc. The poor
can help to provide efficient, appropriate and
communities are already struggling to cope with
time-tested ways of advising and enabling
the existing challenges of poverty and climate
adaptation to climate change in communities
variability and climate change could push many
who are feeling the effects of climate changes
beyond their ability to cope or even survive.
due to global warming.
It is vital that these communities are helped
to adapt to the changing dynamics of nature. 11. Given below are the factors of vulnerability of
Adaptation is a process through which societies poor people to climate change. Select the code
make themselves better able to cope with an that contains the correct answer.
uncertain future. Adapting to climate change 1. Their dependence on natural resources
entails taking the right measures to reduce the 2. Geographical attributes
negative effects of climate change (or exploit 3. Lack of financial resources
the positive ones) by making the appropriate 4. Lack of traditional knowledge
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Code: 19. A good communicator begins his/her presentation
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Research ethics is most critically concerned with the honesty, integrity, and transparency with which research findings are reported (avoiding fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism). While faulty design or improper statistical techniques can lead to methodological errors or poor research quality, they are primarily technical or methodological flaws unless done deliberately with malicious intent. Reporting of research findings, on the other hand, directly involves ethical standards regarding honesty, attribution, and data representation.
Q12
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Adaptation as a process enables societies to
a.
Establishing a viewpoint
3. Negative impact of climate change
b.
Exposing the ignorance of students
4. Positive impact of climate change
c.
Repetitive phrase
d.
Ice-breaker
cope with: 20. In a classroom, the probability of message
1. An uncertain future reception can be enhanced by:
2. Adjustments and changes
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In effective communication and presentations, a speaker typically begins with an 'ice-breaker' to capture attention, reduce anxiety, build rapport with the audience, and create an engaging and comfortable atmosphere for interaction.
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Q13
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To address the challenge of climate change,
a.
Imposition of climate change tax MTB, .......... is:
b.
Implementation of national adaptation
c.
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d.
84
developing countries urgently require: 22. The next term in the series ABD, DGK, HMS,
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Q14
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The traditional knowledge should be used be:
through:
a.
MFUIQRTW
b.
QMUBIADH
c.
QFMFUOBI
d.
EPHNTEAS
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Q15
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The main focus of the passage is on:
a.
Grandfather
b.
Father-in-law
c.
Father
d.
Uncle
appropriate technology 25. A postman walked 20 m straight from his office,
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Q16
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The interaction between a teacher and students
a.
50 m
b.
40 m
creates a zone of proximal:
c.
60 m
d.
20 m
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Q17
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The spatial audio reproduction in a classroom life’s origin, thus, should be treated as a theory.
can reduce the students’: The above two statements constitute:
a.
Cognitive load in understanding
b.
Respect for the teacher
c.
Motivation for excellence
d.
Interest in technology - orientation
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Q18
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The classroom communication should essentially 27. Given below are four statements. Among them
be: two are related in such a way that they can both
a.
Contrived
b.
Empathetic be true but they cannot both be false. Select the
c.
Abstract
d.
Non-descriptive code that indicates those two statements:
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Statements: states the conclusion/conclusions drawn validly
1. Honest people never suffer. (taking the premises singularly or jointly).
2. Almost all honest people do suffer. Premises:
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Q28
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A deductive argument is invalid if: Code:
a.
Its premises and conclusion are all true.
b.
(i) and (ii) only
c.
(iii) only
d.
(iii) and (iv) only
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Q29
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Given below are two premises (
a.
and
b.
). From What type of argument is it?
those two premises four conclusions (i), (ii),
c.
Psychological
d.
Statistical
Direction for questions 31 to 35:
Answer the questions based on the data given in the table below.
Table: Number of registered vehicles in India and India’s population
Year Total Two Cars, Buses Goods vehicles Others Population
vehicles wheelers Jeeps, Taxis (Lakhs) (Lakhs) (Lakhs) (India)
(Lakhs) (Lakhs) (Lakhs) (Millions)
1961 6.65 0.88 3.1 0.57 1.68 0.42 439.23
1971 18.65 5.76 6.82 0.94 3.43 1.70 548.15
1981 53.91 26.18 11.60 1.62 5.54 8.97 683.32
1991 213.74 142.00 29.54 3.31 13.56 25.33 846.42
2001 549.91 385.56 70.58 6.34 29.48 57.95 1028.73
2011 1417.58 1018.65 191.23 16.04 70.64 121.02 1210.19
31. The maximum decadal growth in population of 35. What was the per capita ownership of two
India is registered in the period: wheelers in India in the year 2011?
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