UGC NET Previous Year Paper with Answers Paper-I
December 2015
Note: This paper contains Sixty (60) multiple-choice questions, each question carrying two (2) marks. Candidate is expected to answer any Fifty (50) questions. In case more than Fifty(50) questions are attempted, only the first Fifty (50) questions will be evaluated. 50 Q x 2 M = 100 Marks
1. P and Q are brothers. R and S are sisters. The son of P is brother of S. Q is related to R as
(1) Brother
(2) Uncle
(3) Father
(4) Son
Answer is [2]
2. In a classroom, a communicator's trust level is determined by:
(1) the change of voice level
(2) eye contact
(3) the use of abstract concepts
(4) the use of hyperbole
Answer is [3]
3. A Cluster of propositions with a structure that exhibits some inference is called:
(1) An argument
(2) An explanation
(3) A valid argument
(4) An inference
Answer is [1]
4. A definition that has a meaning that is deliberately assigned to some symbol is called:
(1) Precising
(2) Stipulative
(3) Persuasive
(4) Lexical
Answer is [2]
5. Aspects of the voice, other than the speech are known as:
(1) Personal language
(2) Para language
(3) Delivery language
(4) Physical language
Answer is [2]
6. Consider the argument given below:
'Pre - employment testing of teachers is quite fair because doctors, architects and engineers who are now employed had to face such a testing.'
What type of argument it is?
(1) Analogical
(2) Psychological
(3) Biological
(4) Deductive
Answer is [1]
7. The next term in the series 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37,? is:
(1) 57
(2) 62
(3) 72
(4) 50
Answer is [4]
8. The main objectives of student evaluation of teachers are:
(a) To gather information about student weaknesses.
(b) To make teachers take teaching seriously.
(c) To help teachers adopt innovative methods of teaching.
(d) To identify the areas of further improvement in teacher traits.
Identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b), (c) and (d) only
(2) (a), (b) and (c) only
(3) (a) only
(4) (a) and (b) only
Answer is [1]
9. A group of 210 students appeared in some test. The mean of 1/3 rd of students is found to be 60. The mean of the remaining students is found to be 78. The mean of the whole group will be:
(1) 76
(2) 74
(3) 72
(4) 80
Answer is [3]
10. Anil after travelling 6 km towards East from his house realized that he has travelled in a wrong direction. He turned and travelled 12 km towards West, turned right and travelled 8 km to reach his office. The straight distance of the office from his house is:
(1) 14 km
(2) 12 km
(3) 10 km
(4) 20 km
Answer is [3]
11. Every type of communication is affected by its:
(1) Transmission
(2) Non-regulation
(3) Context
(4) Reception
Answer is [3]
12. A party was held in which a grandmother, father, mother, four sons, their wives and one son and two daughters to each of the sons were present. The number of females present in the party is:
(1) 14
(2) 18
(3) 24
(4) 12
Answer is [1]
13. Most often, the teacher - student communication is:
(1) Critical
(2) Utilitarian
(3) Confrontational
(4) Spurious
Answer is [2]
14. Using the central point of the classroom communication as the beginning of a dynamic pattern of ideas is referred to as:
(1) Problem - orientation
(2) Idea protocol
(3) Mind mapping
(4) Systemisation
Answer is [3]
15. If the proposition 'No men are honest' is taken to be false which of the following proposition/ propositions can be claimed certainly to be true?
Propositions:
(1) Some men are honest
(2) Some men are not honest
(3) No honest person is man
(4) All men are honest
Answer is [1]
16. The next term in the series:
B2E, D5H, F12K, H27N, ______?_______is:
(1) I62Q
(2) Q62J
(3) J58Q
(4) J56I
Answer is [3]
17. Consider the following assertion (A) and reason (R) and select the correct code given below:
(A): No man is perfect.
(R): Some men are not perfect.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) provides sufficient reason for (A).
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not provide sufficient reason for (A).
Answer is [4]
18. Attitudes, actions and appearances in the context of classroom communication are considered as:
(1) Non-verbal
(2) Impersonal
(3) Irrational
(4) Verbal
Answer is [1]
19. Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they can both be true although they cannot both be false. Which are those propositions? Select the correct code.
Propositions:
(a) Some priests are cunning.
(b) No priest is cunning.
(c) All priests are cunning.
(d) Some priests are not cunning.
Code:
(1) (c) and (d)
(2) (a) and (c)
(3) (a) and (d)
(4) (a) and (b)
Answer is [3]
Given below in the table is the decadal data of Population and Electrical Power Production of a country.
Based on the above table, answer the questions from Sl. No. 20 to 25.
20. In which decade, the average power availability per person was maximum?f
(1) 1991-2001
(2) 2001-2011
(3) 1971-1981
(4) 1981-1991
Answer is [2]
21. Average decadal growth rate (%) of population is:
(1) ~ 9.82%
(2) ~ 6.73%
(3) ~ 5%
(4) ~ 12.21%
Answer is [1]
22. In the year 1951, what was the power availability per person?
(1) 200 W
(2) 400 W
(3) 500 W
(4) 100 W
Answer is [3]
23. By what percentage (%) the power production increased from 1951 to 2011?
(1) 300%
(2) 600%
(3) 900%
(4) 100%
Answer is [3]
24. Which decade registered the maximum growth rate (%) of population?
(1) 1971-81
(2) 1991-2001
(3) 2001-2011
(4) 1961-71
Answer is [4]
25. Based on the average decadal growth rate, what will be the population in the year 2021?
(1) 38.49 million
(2) 37.28 million
(3) 36.62 million
(4) 40.34 million
Answer is [1]
26. Assertion (A): People population control measures do not necessarily help in checking environmental degradation.
Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer is [4]
27. Which of the following enables us to send the same letter to different persons in MS Word?
(1) Mail copy
(2) Mail insert
(3) Mail merge
(4) Mail join
Answer is [3]
28. Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in:
(1) the State List
(2) the Concurrent List
(3) the Residuary Powers
(4) the Union List
Answer is [1]
29. The grounds on which discrimination in admission to educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited are:
(a) Religion
(b) Sex
(c) Place of birth
(d) Nationality
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (b) and (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (b), (c) and (d)
Answer is [1]
30. NMEICT stands for:
(1) National Mission on E-governance through ICT
(2) National Mission on E-commerce through ICT
(3) National Mission on Education through ICT
(4) National Mission on Education through ICT
Answer is [4]
31. Which of the following pollutants can cause cancer in humans?
(1) Mercury
(2) Lead
(3) Ozone
(4) Pesticides
Answer is [4]
32. Which of the following statements are correct about Lok Sabha?
(a) The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha.
(b) The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission.
(c) First - past - the Post electoral system is followed.
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha does not have a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a) and (c)
Answer is [4]
33. The term of office of the Advocate General of a State is:
(1) 5 years
(2) 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
(3) not fixed
(4) 4 years
Answer is [3]
34. Which among the following States has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Tamil Nadu
(3) West Bengal
(4) Maharashtra
Answer is [4]
35. At present, in terms of per capita energy consumption (kWh/year), identify the correct sequence.
(1) Russia > China > India > Brazil
(2) Russia > China > Brazil > India
(3) China > Russia > Brazil > India
(4) Brazil > Russia > China > India
Answer is [2]
36. Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard?
(1) Lightning
(2) Landslide
(3) Chemical contamination
(4) Wildfire
Answer is [3]
37. Which of the following are the objectives of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)?
(a) To improve the overall quality of state institutions.
(b) To ensure adequate availability of quality faculty.
(c) To create new institutions through upgradation of existing autonomous colleges.
(d) To downgrade universities with poor infrastructure into autonomous colleges.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer is [1]
38. In a Computer a byte generally consists of:
(1) 8 bits
(2) 16 bits
(3) 10 bits
(4) 4 bits
Answer is [1]
39. As part of National Climate Change Policy, Indian government is planning to raise the installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2030 to:
(1) 200 GW
(2) 250 GW
(3) 350 GW
(4) 175 GW
Answer is [3]
40. Inside rural homes, the source/ sources of Nitrogen Oxide Pollution may be:
(a) Unvented gas stoves
(b) Wood stoves
(c) Kerosene heaters
Choose the correct code:
(1) (b) and (c) only
(2) (b) only
(3) (a), (b) and (c)
(4) (a) and (b) only
Answer is [3]
41. Which of the following is an open source software?
(1) Windows
(2) Mozilla Firefox
(3) Acrobat Reader
(4) MS Word
Answer is [2]
42. Which of the following is not an input device?
(1) Keyboard
(2) Joystick
(3) Monitor
(4) Microphone
Answer is [3]
43. Which of the following is an instant messaging application?
(a) WhatsApp
(b) Google Talk
(c) Viber
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b) and (c) only
(2) (a) only
(3) (a), (b) and (c)
(4) (a) and (b) only
Answer is [3]
44. Which of the following are the characteristics of a seminar?
(a) It is a form of academic instruction.
(b) It involves questioning, discussion and debates.
(c) It involves large groups of individuals.
(d) It needs involvement of skilled persons.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b) and (d)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) (b) and (c)
Answer is [3]
45. Which of the following attributes denote great strengths of a teacher?
(a) Full-time active involvement in the institutional management
(b) Setting examples
(c) Willingness to put assumptions to the test
(d) Acknowledging mistakes
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b) and (d)
Answer is [1]
46. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of participatory research?
(1) It emphasises on people as experts.
(2) It is a collective process of enquiry.
(3) Its sole purpose is production of knowledge.
(4) It recognizes knowledge as power.
Answer is [3]
47. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis?
(1) It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.
(2) Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses can be tested.
(3) Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.
(4) It is only the alternative hypothesis, that can be tested.
Answer is [1]
48. Which one of the following statements is correct in the context of multiple - choice type questions?
(1) They are less objective than essay type questions.
(2) They are more subjective than short-answer type questions.
(3) They are more subjective than true-false type questions.
(4) They are more objective than true-false type questions.
Answer is [4]
49. What are required for good teaching?
(a) Diagnosis
(b) Remedy
(c) Direction
(d) Feedback
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a) and (b)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer is [4]
50. Which of the following are the basic rules of APA style of referencing format?
(a) Italicize titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays
(b) Invert authors' names (last name first)
(c) Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals
(d) Alphabetically index reference list
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:<
(1) (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a) and (b)
Answer is [1]
51. Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:
(1) Copyright
(2) Patenting policy
(3) Data sharing policies
(4) Thesis format
Answer is [4]
52. What are the characteristics of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation?
(a) It increases the workload on students by taking multiple tests.
(b) It replaces marks with grades.
(c) It evaluates every aspect of the student.
(d) It helps in reducing examination phobia.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (b) and (d)
(2) (a), (b) and (c)
(3) (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer is [3]
53. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. What tool should he prefer for the study?
(1) Interview
(2) Questionnaire
(3) Schedule
(4) Rating scale
Answer is [2]
54. Greater the handicap of the students coming to the educational institutions, greater the demand on the:
(1) Society
(2) Teacher
(3) State
(4) Family
Answer is [2]
55. As Chairman of an independent commission on education, Jacques Delors report to UNESCO was titled:
(1) Millennium Development Report
(2) Learning: The Treasure Within
(3) World Declaration on Education for All
(4) International Commission on Education Report
Answer is [2]
Read the following passage carefully and answer question numbers 56 to 60.
I did that thing recently where you have to sign a big card - which is a horror unto itself, especially as the keeper of the Big Card was leaning over me at the time. Suddenly I was on the spot, a rabbit in the headlights, torn between doing a fun message or some sort of in-joke or a drawing. Instead overwhelmed by the myriad options available to me, I decided to just write: "Good luck, best, Joel".
It was then that I realised, to my horror, that I had forgotten how to write. My entire existence is "tap letters into computer". My shopping lists are hidden in the notes function of my phone. If I need to remember something I send an e-mail to myself. A pen is something I chew when I'm struggling to think. Paper is something I pile beneath my laptop to make it a more comfortable height for me to type on.
A poll of 1,000 teens by the stationers, Bic found that one in 10 don't own a pen, a third have never written a letter, and half of 13 to 19 years - old have never been forced to sit down and write a thank you letter. More than 80 % have never written a love letter, 56 % don't have letter paper at home. And a quarter have never known the unique torture of writing a birthday card. The most a teen ever has to use a pen is on an exam paper.
Bic, have you heard of mobile phones? Have you heard of e-mail, facebook and snap chatting? This is the future. Pens are dead. Paper is dead. Handwriting is a relic.
"Handwriting is one of the most creative outlets we have and should be given the same importance as other art forms such as sketching, painting or photography."
Answer the following questions:
56. How many teens, as per the Bic survey, do not own a pen?
(1) 560
(2) 500
(3) 100
(4) 800
Answer is [3]
57. According to the author, which one is not the most creative outlet of pursuit?
(1) Photography
(2) Sketching
(3) Reading
(4) Handwriting
Answer is [3]
58. The entire existence of the author revolves round:
(a) Computer
(b) Mobile phone
(c) Typewriter
Identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
(1) (a) and (b) only
(2) (a), (b) and (c)
(3) (b) and (c) only
(4) (b) only
Answer is [1]
59. What is the main concern of the author?
(1) That the teens use mobile phones.
(2) That the teens use computer.
(3) That the teens have forgotten the art of handwriting.
(4) That the teens use social networks for communication.
Answer is [3]
60. When confronted with signing a big card, the author felt like "a rabbit in the headlight". What does this phrase mean?
(1) A state of pleasure
(2) A state of anxiety
(3) A state of pain
(4) A state of confusion
Answer is [4]
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