NTA UGC NET Question Paper with Answer Key 5th December 2019 (Evening Shift) Paper - I
Directions: The table below presents the percentage profit earned by two companies A and B during the period 2013 to 2018. Based on the data given in the table, answer five questions that follow
Yearwise percentage (%) profit
1. In which year is the ratio of income to expenditure of company A at maximum?
A. 2013
B. 2017
C. 2015
D. 2018
Answer is [C]
2. If the sum of expenditure of company B in the years 2014 and 2017 together is 48 lakhs, then what is the total income of company B in these two years together?
A. 62.4 Lakhs
B. 36.2 Lakhs
C. 64.0 Lakhs
D. 65.5 Lakhs
Answer is [A]
3. If the expenditure of company B in the year 2013 was 17 Lakhs, then what was its income in the year?
A. 22.95 Lakhs
B. 23.15 Lakhs
C. 24.50 Lakhs
D. 25.65 Lakhs
Answer is [A]
4. If the expenditure of company A in the year 2013 and company B in the year 2018 are the same, and the income of company B in the year 2018 is 77 lakhs, then what is the income company A in the year 2013?
A. 55 Lakhs
B. 66 Lakhs
C. 56 Lakhs
D. 64 Lakhs
Answer is [B]
5. If the income of company A in the year 2017 is 26 Lakhs, then what is the expenditure of company A in that year?
A. 33.8 Lakhs
B. 22.5 Lakhs
C. 21.6 Lakhs
D. 20.0 Lakhs
Answer is [D]
6. Given below two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R):
Assertion (A): A researcher can draw a definitive conclusion even if there is little evidence to support it
Reason (R): Statistical test of significance helps a researcher in drawing logically correct inferences from the data. In the light of the above statements
choose the correct option:
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer is [D]
7. In educational institutions, students usually have group journals/magazines and write in them on regular basis. Which of the following statements are correct about journaling as a method of informal assessment?
A) As a tool that provides opportunity to the students to express their thoughts and ideas
(B) As an opportunity to showcase what they have learned
(C) As a way to cope with the stress
(D) As a tool to settle scores with the authority
Choose the correct option:
A. (A) and (C) only
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (B) only
D. (C) and (D) only
Answer is [A]
8. If two propositions are related in such a way that they cannot both be true together, although both may be false together, then such a relation is considered to be
A. Contrary
B. Contradictory
C. Subaltern/p>
D. Sub-contrary
Answer is [A]
9. Match the following environmental disasters with the words or phrases associated them.
Choose the correct option from those given below :
A. ((A)-(ii), (B)-(iii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(i)
B. ((A)-(iv), (B)-(iiii), (C)-(i)- (D)-(ii)
C. (A)-(ii), (B)-(i), (C)-(iv), (D)-(iii)
D. (A)-(iv), (B)-(i), (C)-(iii), (D)-(ii)
Answer is [B]
10. Match the following environmental disasters with the words or phrases associated them.
Choose the correct option from those given below :
A. (A)-(i), (B)-(iii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(ii)
B. (A)-(iv), (B)-(iii), (C)-(i)- (D)-(ii)
C. (A)-(iv), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)
D. (A)-(iv), (B)-(i), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iii)
Answer is [B]
11. Match the following national co-ordinators of SWAYAM (List 1) with their distinguishing Programmes (List II)
Choose the correct option from those given below :
A. (A)-(iii), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(i)
B. (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i)- (D)-(iii)
C. (A)-(i), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iv)
D. (A)-(iv), (B)-(i), (C)-(iii), (D)-(ii)
Answer is [B]
12. Match the List-I containing name of the Commissions with List-II containing the Recommendation of that commission
A. A-i; B-ii; C-iii, D-iv
B. A-ii; B-i; C-iii, D-iv
C. A-iii; B-i; C-iv; D-ii
D. A-i; B-ii; C-iv, D-iii
Answer is [C]
13. Match List-I with List-II
Choose the correct option from those given below:
(A) (B) (C) (D)
(a) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(b) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(c) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(d) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Choose the correct option from those given below :
A. (A)-(i), (B)-(iv), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iii)
B. (A)-(ii), (B)-(i), (C)-(iii)- (D)-(iv)
C. (A)-(iii), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(i)
D. (A)-(iv), (B)-(iii),(C)-(i), (D)-(ii)
Answer is [D]
14. Identify the correct sequence of one way process of communication, from the following sequences
A. Sender, Decoding, Message, Channel, Encoding, Receiver
B. Sender, Encoding, Message, Channel, Decoding, Receiver
C. Receiver, Encoding, Message, Channel, Decoding, Sender
D. Sender, Message, Decoding, Encoding, Channel, Receiver
Answer is [B]
15. Identify the skills promoted by communication from the following:
(A) Reading and listening
(B) Listening and helping
(C) Helping and speaking
(D) Speaking and writing
Choose the correct option:
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (D) only
D. (C) and (D) only
Answer is [C]
16. Identify the form of education having high potential for providing optimism, self-esteem and commitment to personal fulfillment, ethical judgement and social responsibility from the following:
A. Formal education
B. Technical education
C. Moral education
D. Value education
Answer is [D]
17. Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Google's web browser is called 'Chrome'
(B) Apples web browser is called 'Safari'
(C) "Mozilla firefox" is an open source web browsing software
Choose the correct option:
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (A) and (C) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [D]
18. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to a deductive argument?
A. The relation between premises and conclusion is one of matter of fact
B. The relation between premises and conclusion is one of logical necessity
C. The relation between premises and conclusion is that of empirical necessity
D. The relation between premises and conclusion is a matter of ascertainment of probability
Answer is [B]
19. Choose the oriental learning institutes in India from the following:
(A) Asiatic Society
(B) Madras Sanskrit College
(C) Tezpur University
(D) Mythic Society
Choose the correct option:
A. (A), (B) and (D) only
B. (A), (B) and (C) only
C. (A), (C) and (D) only
D. (B) (C) and (D) only
Answer is [A]
20. Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R):
Assertion (A) : Motivational aspects of learning and communication efficacy are not inter-related.
Reason (R): Communication as a social product has its own variables in a learning environment.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct option:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer is [D]
21. Select the option that contains only computer input devices
A. Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick, Printer
B. Mouse, Monitor, Joystick, Keyboard
C. Joystick, Keyboard, Digitiser, Monitor
D. Joystick, Keyboard, Mouse, Digitiser
Answer is [D]
22. Which of the two following is the correct sequence of greenhouse gases according to their relative global warming potential in increasing order?
A. Nitrous oxide, Methane, Carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons
B. Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide, Chlorofluorocarbons
C. Methane, Nitrous oxide, Carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons
D. Carbon dioxide, Nitrous oxide, Methane, Chlorofluorocarbons
Answer is [B]
23. Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R):
Assertion (A) : Forests help in improving the air quality of a place.
Reason (R): Some tree species emit volatile organic compounds (VOCS) such as isoprene which may contribute to formation of tropospheric ozone.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct option:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer is [B]
24. Which one of the following factors is a deterrent for the students to do well in higher education?
A. Political orientation
B. Academic strategies
C. Comprehension ability
D. Academic discourse
Answer is [A]
25. If income of X is 20% more than that of Y and income of Y is 25% less than that of Z, then the total income of X. Y and Z are in which of the following ratios?
A. 18:15:20
B. 18:15:10
C. 18:10:15
D. 18:12:15
Answer is [A]
26. Montreal protocol was signed in order to address which of the following environmental issues?
A. Tropospheric ozone pollution
B. Depletion of ozone in the stratosphere
C. Global warming
D. Acid rain
Answer is [B]
27. Which among the following is least important for the academic success of students?
A. Cognitive competence
B. Emotional competence
C. Legal competence
D. Social competence
Answer is [C]
28. Consider the following statements regarding noise pollution :
(A) Noise levels decrease as we move away from the source of noise
(B) Materials with high surface/mass density act as good noise barriers
(C) Sound pressure of 2 Pa corresponds to a noise of zero decibel
Choose the correct option from those given below:
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [A]
29. Which one of the following is true with respect to the first figure of categorical syllogism?
A. The middle term is the subject of the major premise and the predicate of the minor premise
B. The middle term is the predicate of the major premise and subject of the minor premise
C. The middle term is the subject of the major premise and the predicate of the conclusion
D. The middle term is the subject of the minor premise and the predicate of the conclusion
Answer is [A]
30. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(A) It is usually faster to access data stored in RAM than that in hard drive
(B) The hexadecimal number 99 is the same as the decimal number 99
Choose the correct option:
A. (A) only
B. (B) only
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Neither (A) not (B)
Answer is [A]
31. Given below are two statements - one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R):
Assertion (A): No social activity is possible without communication.
Reason (R): Communication plays vital role in our daily life.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct option :
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer is [A]
32. "Fire is cold, because it is a substance" - is an instance of which one of the hetvabhas (fallacy of inference)
A. Asiddha (unproved middle term)
B. Badhita (non-inferential contradicted middle)
C. Vtrudha (contradictory middle)
D. Savyabhicasa (irregular middle)
Answer is [B]
33. Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 8, 10 and 12 hours respectively. The tap A is open all the time continuously. But taps B and C are open for one hour each alternately. How long will it take the tank to be full?
A. 4 HOURS
B. 4(16/27) HOURS
C. 4(2/3) HOURS
D. 4(1/3) HOURS
Answer is [B]
34. Consider the following statements:
(A) The Millennium Development Goals were to be achieved by 2015
(B) The Sustainable Development Goals will guide United Nations Development Programme Policy until 2035
(C) The Sustainable Development Goals came into effect in January 2016
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [C]
35. Identify the technical term used to describe body language from the following
A. Proxemics
B. Chronemics
C. Kinesics
D. Haptics
Answer is [C]
36. In a class, there are 60% female students and the remaining are male. 40% of the female students and 70% of the male students have opted for the research methodology course. If in all, 60 students have not opted for the research methodology course, which of the following is the total number of students in the class?
A. 120
B. 125
C. 130
D. 140
Answer is [B]
37. Which of the following statements fails to indicate the intent of purposive sampling?
A. Purposive sampling is not the fundamental principle for selecting cases and individuals in qualitative research
B. Purposive sampling places the investigators' research questions at the forefront of sampling considerations
C. Theoretical saturation is a useful principle for making decision about sample size
D. There is considerable disagreement about what is an acceptable minimum sample size in qualitative research
Answer is [A]
38. According to one paradigm of research, following sequence is followed by the researchers:
Theory → Generation of hypotheses → Data collection → Data analysis and results → Hypotheses confirmed or rejected → Revision of theory
This way of conceptualizing research is based on which of the following:
A. Inductive approach
B. Deductive approach
C. Qualitative approach
D. Interpretative approach
Answer is [B]
39. Schistosomiasis, a common water contact disease, is spread by which of the following?
A. Giardia
B. E. Cali
C. Cercaria
D. Amoeba
Answer is [C]
40. Consider the following statements:
(A) Earth would be safer without greenhouse effect
(B) Major contribution to the greenhouse effect comes from carbon dioxide
(C) Earth's climate was changing even before man appeared on earth
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [B]
41. With regard to "Digilocker", which of the following statements are correct?
(A) It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme
(B) It provides financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
(C) It allows users to access their e-documents irrespective of physical location
Choose the correct option:
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (A) and (C) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [B]
42. Consider the example of anumana given below:
(A) The mountain is fiery
(B) Because it has smoke
(C) Wherever there is smoke, there is fire.
Which one of the following expresses Vyapti (relation of invariable concomitance)?
A. The relation of invariable concomitance between mountain and fire.
B. The relation of invariable concomitance between mountain and smoke.
C. The relation of invariable concomitance between fire and smoke.
D. The relation of invariable concomitance between perceiver and the smoke.
Answer is [C]
43. Given below is a question followed by three statements.
Identify the statement, which is/are necessary to answer the question. 'What is the speed of the train'?
(A) The train crosses another train running in opposite direction in 20 seconds
(B) The train crosses a platform of length 300 m in 30 seconds
(C) The train crosses a pole in 10 seconds
Choose the most appropriate option:
A. (A) and (B) only
B. (A) and (C) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (A), (B) and (C)
Answer is [C]
44. Spotting gaps in the research literature is the chief way of identifying research questions. In this context, 'spotting gaps' in the research literature refers to:
(A) Identifying under-researched areas
(B) Recognizing the gap between two researchers' background
(C) Identifying inconsistent findings in an area of research
(D) Recognizing gap in the characteristics of sample and population
Select correct option:
A. (A) and (C) only
B. (A) and (D) only
C. (A) and (B) only
D. (C) and (D) only
Answer is [A]
45. In a developing country like India which among the following statements is indicative of Challenges in the context of computer based testing?
A. Many teachers do not have knowledge of computer
B. Computer will destroy guru-shishya relationship
C. Indian government can't afford to buy a large number of computers
D. In remote locations availability of computer and electricity is not feasible
Answer is [D]
Read the following passage and answer the question :
All art is a blend of form and content: and it is through certain excellence characterizing either, that the artist succeeds in inducing in us the artistic attitude. In the case of poetry, for example, the content is constituted by the figurative ideas, and sentiments it expresses: and the form, by the musical language through which they find expression. Of these, the form varies much from one art to another; and it is also technical. We shall not refer to it here at any length and shall confine our attention mainly to the content. We shall only observe, in passing, that the legitimate function of form is to subserve the content: and if it assumes greater importance, the work in which it does so marks a lapse from the best type of art. The content of art may be defined generally as the meaning which it expresses. The excellence that may characterize it are many, and they have been classified in various ways.
46. What constitutes the content of poetry according to the passage?
(A) Figurative ideas
(B) Musical language
(C) Sentiments it expresses
Choose the correct code from below:
A. Only (A) and (B)
B. Only (A) and (C)
C. Only (B) and (C)
D. Only (B)
Answer is [B]
47. Content of the art is defined in the passage as
A. The form it exhibits
B. The language it uses
C. The meaning it subsumes
D. The meaning it expresses
Answer is [D]
48. What kind of art is the best type as per the passage?
A. The one which lends greater importance to content
B. The one which lends greater importance to form
C. The one in which form subserves the content
D. The one in which content subserves the form
Answer is [C]
49. What is legitimate function of form?
A. To obverse the content
B. To reject the content
C. To subserve the content
D. To subsume the content
Answer is [C]
50. Which of the following is correct with respect to the form of poetry as per the passage?
(A) Form doesn't vary from one art to another
(B) Form is technical
(C) Form is figurative
(D) Form constitutes musical language
Choose the correct option from below:
A. Only (A) and (B)
B. Only (B) and (D)
C. Only (B), (C) and (D)
D. Only (A), (C) and (D)
Answer is [B]
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