UGC-NET · GENERAL APTITUDE
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Q1
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Each question carries 2 marks.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
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c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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problem which has four stages, namely- plan,
Training includes high level of creativity act, observe and reflect. It is a cyclic process
and critical thinking while instruction do which keeps on moving until the results are
obtained.
not include creativity and critical innovative
thinking of student. 8. Option (b) is correct.
ICT or information and communication
Q2
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2 marks
This paper consists of fifty (50) multiple-choice type of questions.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
c.
Option c
Correct Answer
d.
Option d
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technology helps in getting access to the
Field dependent learners perform better information and secondary data which is used
in teams and are good at interpersonal for research. Even Information technology
relationships. So, they believe in cooperation is used for analysing the collected data for
and past experiences more. These people are interpretation.
best at learning from social experiences and 9. Option (d) is correct.
surroundings. Hypothesis is an assumption of the results of
Q3
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2 marks
Each item has four alternative responses marked
a.
,
b.
,
Correct Answer
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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the study.
Instructional facilities will involve classrooms, Sample is a group chosen from the population
books, computers, etc. Learning environment that represents the entire population.
includes a safe environment, helpful rules and Research design is the blueprint or a plan of
good morals. research which a researcher will follow for her/
his study.
Q4
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2 marks
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the Answer Sheet.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
Correct Answer
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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Research tool is the method or technique which
Summative evaluation is developed for is used for collection of data.
identifying whether the goals of learning of 10. Option (d) is correct.
any particular module are achieved or not. This Predilection is a tendency to favour something
evaluation helps in identifying if a learner can or be biassed towards something. Personal
be promoted to the higher level. predilection in research means presenting facts
Q5
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Use of any calculator or log table etc., is prohibited.
a.
Option a
b.
Option b
Correct Answer
c.
Option c
d.
Option d
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in such a way that makes the audience support
Project-based evaluation is a new alternative the idea which is being presented.
for the theoretical evaluation system which 11. Option (a) is correct.
enhances the ability of students to implement Media of communication is the medium used by
the course learnings in an innovative manner. the sender to convey a message to the receiver of
This helps in exploration of the topic further the message. The media in classroom teaching
can be White Board, Projector, Model, etc. The
and developing an insight.
selection of media is done by the teacher on the
Q6
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Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer 0.5 marks shall be deducted.
1. The modality of ‘teaching’ has to be Choose the correct answer from the following
differentiated from ‘training’ or ‘instruncting’ options:
in terms of which of the following learning
a.
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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b.
(ii), (iii) and (v)
outcomes?
c.
(i), (iv) and (v)
d.
(iii), (iv) and (v)
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basis of the students, facilities available and the
Qualitative research design involves analysing message which is to be conveyed.
and interpreting non numerical data such as 12. Option (b) is correct.
behaviour pattern, belief system and morals, For developing communication skills in
cultural differentiations, etc. students today, they should be encouraged to
Q7
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Which of the following shows the correct supported. This would involves issues relating
sequence in undertaking Action Research to
based studies?
a.
Technical aberration
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b.
Research ethicst
and Reflecting
c.
Scientific rigour
d.
Personal predilection
and Reflecting
11. Given below are two statements, one is labelled
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think critically for concepts, learn and use a
Action research is a continuous research wide variety of words, and use technology in a
process to find solution of immediate real life constructive manner.
Q8
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Application of ICT in research is relevant in
communication are more
which of the following stages?
effective than others.
(i) Survey of related studies
(ii) Data collection in the field Reason (R): Selection of a medium is
(iii) Data Analysis directly related to the nature of
(iv) Writing the thesis the message for students
(v) Indexing the references In the light of the above, choose the correct
Choose the most appropriate option from those answer from the options given below:
given below:
a.
Both
b.
(i), (iii) and (v) correct explanation of
Correct Answer
c.
(i), (ii) and (iv)
d.
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
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Application of ICT is most predominantly relevant in the stages of: (i) Survey of related studies (searching online databases, digital libraries, and academic search engines), (iii) Data analysis (using statistical software like SPSS, R, Python, NVivo), and (v) Indexing the references (using reference management tools like Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote). Therefore, (i), (iii), and (v) is the most appropriate combination.
Q9
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Match List I with List II correct explanation of
b.
2, 3 and 4
(4) Research Tool (iv) A subset drawn from a
Correct Answer
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Based on standard UGC NET question patterns matching research terms with their definitions (where a sample is a subset drawn from a larger defined group/population, research tools include questionnaires or interview schedules, etc.), option B represents the correct matching configuration.
Q10
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A researcher reports his/her research finding
a.
Virtual reality 24. The distinction between purvavat and sesavat is
b.
Innuendos
to the research audience in such a way that
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c.
Issuing attention commands
his/her personal views are necessarily getting
d.
Listener analysis
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15. The concept of entropy as used in
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When personal views, bias, or subjective feelings are subtly conveyed or implied to the audience rather than presenting objective findings directly, it often involves innuendos or subjective coloring. In the context of the options presented, (B) is the intended choice.
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Q11
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled
a.
and the other is labelled Reason
and Observing
(R)
b.
(i), (iii) and (v) correct explanation of
c.
Reflecting, Planning, Acting on the plan
Assertion
d.
Acting on the plan, Reflecting, Planning
and Observing Assertion
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Q13
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Structured classroom communication can be
(v) Conceptual framework categorized as
for conducting research
a.
Interpersonal communication
Select the correct answer from the options
b.
Vertical communication
given below:
c.
Group communication
d.
Cross-purpose communication
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Q15
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The concept of entropy as used in
a.
Virtual reality 24. The distinction between purvavat and sesavat is
b.
Market place made with reference to which of the following
c.
Anupalabdhi (Non-apprehension)
communication is related to
d.
Arthapatti (Implication)
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Q16
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The next number in the given series is
a.
1344
b.
Pratyaksa (Perception)
196, 384, 736, ______
c.
Comparison (Upamana)
d.
Abhava (Absence)
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Q17
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Find the missing letters in the series:
framework?
BCA, YZX, FED, _____, HIG
a.
UVW
b.
VWU
c.
WVU
d.
VUW
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Q18
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Vinod’s mother-in-law is the mother of Amit’s
a.
Vinod is brother of Amit Direction for questions 26 to 30:
b.
Vinod is father of Amit Data in respect of Demand and Production of
c.
All salt has iodine
mother-in-law. How is Vinod related to Amit?
d.
Some salt has iodine
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Q19
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In a certain code, FISH is written as EHRG. The that follow:
code for JUNGLE will be Computers: Demand & Production
a.
ITNFKD
b.
KVOHMF 2500
c.
ITMFKD
d.
TIMFKD 2000
No. of Computers
2000 1650
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Q20
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63% of employees in a company are female. If 1500 1250 1350
1100
the number of male employees is 111, then the 1000
1000 900
600
total number of employees is 500 300
500
a.
270
b.
290 0
c.
300
d.
310 A B C D E
Name of Companies
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Q21
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“Everyone believes that there is a soul.
Number of Computers Demand Number of Computers Production
Therefore, you should also believe it.” This
inference commits which kind of fallacy? 26. The ratio of the number of companies having
a.
Ad hominem more production than demand to that of compa-
b.
Ad populum nies having more demand than production is
c.
Fallacy of Accident
d.
Fallacy of Ambiguity
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Q22
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“God is great because He does great things.” 27. Which company has a minimum demand to
This inference commits which kind of fallacy? production ratio?
a.
Ad populum
b.
C
c.
D
d.
E
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Q23
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Anil’s participation in the classroom is indifferent.
companies combined together is
His parents do not find him to be active either.
But his performance in examinations ranges
a.
950
b.
190
from being good to outstanding.
c.
180
d.
850
Therefore, he must be studying privately, in a 29. The demand for computers is less than the
clandestine way. This is an example of which production of computers in how many
kind of Pramana? companies?
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Q25
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Which sentence cannot fit into the AEIO
17. Find the missing letters in the series:
framework?
BCA, YZX, FED, _____, HIG
a.
UVW
b.
VWU
c.
WVU
d.
VUW
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Q30
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The demand of computers of Company D is 36. From the following list, identify the sources of
more than that of the demand of the computers solid waste:
of Company B by (i) Residential areas
a.
1.5 times
b.
2 times (ii) Oceans
c.
2.5 times
d.
3 times (iii) Institutional areas
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Q31
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The term Plotter is best described as: (iv) Agriculture
a.
An input device to produce good quality (v) Dust storms
graphics Select the correct answer from the options
b.
An output device to produce drawings and given below:
graphics
c.
A fast storage device for storing good
d.
(i), (iii) and (iv)
quality graphics 37. Identify the sources of soil pollution from the
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Q32
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Which of the following is correct with respect (ii) Eutrophication
to the size of the storage units? (iii) Unscientific disposal of nuclear waste
a.
Terabyte < Petabyte < Exabyte < Zettabyte (iv) Off-shore oil drilling
b.
Petabyte < Exabyte < Zettabyte < Terabyte (v) Improper management of septic systems
c.
Exabyte < Zettabyte < Terabyte < Petabyte Choose the correct answer from the options
d.
Zettabyte < Exabyte < Petabyte < Terabyte given below:
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Q33
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E-commerce involves buying and selling of:
a.
International goods
b.
Electronic goods 38. Which of the following statements represents
mangrove characteristics as a safety hedge?
c.
(i), (iii) and (v)
d.
(ii), (iv) and (v)
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Q34
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Given below are two statements, one labelled
a.
and the other as Reason (R): medicines
Assertion
b.
The mangrove trees provide both food and
as Assertion
c.
The mangrove swamps separate the human
network for sharing computing settlement from the sea
resources and information
d.
The mangrove trees protect vulnerable
within an organization coastlines as they hold soil together
Reason (R): Intranet is private version of 39. Which of the following statements about the
the Internet Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are
In the light of the above two statements, choose correct?
the correct answer from the options given (i) They cause acid rain
below: (ii) They may cause cancer
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Q35
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Which of the following devices allows a user 40. Which of the following was the central aim of
to copy an external document and save it in the Paris Agreement?
electronic form onto a computer?
a.
To reduce the CFCs emissions
b.
Scanner
c.
Printer
d.
Plotter threat of climate change
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