Crack UGC NET 2024 Exam: UGC NET Important Research Aptitude Questions with Answers

Preparing for the UGC NET Exam 2024? Strengthen your Research Aptitude with these crucial questions and answers handpicked to maximize your chances of success. Research Aptitude is a vital section of the exam, focusing on research methodologies, ethics, and types of research.

1. Participatory Research Principles

 Which statement about participatory research is incorrect?

• A) Recognition of knowledge as power

• B) Emphasis on people as experts

• C) Collective process of inquiry

• D) Sole purpose: production of knowledge

(Answer: D)

2. Urban Political Party Study

 What research tool is preferred to study the prospects of a political party in an urban area?

• A) Rating scale

• B) Interview

• C) Questionnaire

• D) Schedule

(Answer: C)

3. Ethical Norms in Research

 Which aspect is not included in ethical norms for research?

• A) Thesis format

• B) Copyright

• C) Patenting policy

• D) Data sharing policies

 (Answer: A)

4. Effective Mid-Day Meal Interventions Which research method is appropriate to explore factors affecting mid-day meal interventions?

• A) Historical method

• B) Descriptive survey method

• C) Experimental method

• D) Ex-post-facto method

 (Answer: D)

5. Initial Research Requirement

 What is the first mandatory step in pursuing research?

• A) Developing a research design

• B) Formulating a research question

• C) Deciding data analysis procedure

• D) Formulating a research hypothesis

 (Answer: B)

6. Thesis Writing Format

 Thesis writing format resembles which of the following?

• A) Research paper/article preparation

• B) Seminar presentation writing

• C) Research dissertation

• D) Workshop/conference paper presentation

 (Answer: C)

7. Critical Features in Qualitative Research

 Which feature is critical in qualitative research?

• A) Data collection with standardized tools

• B) Sampling design with probability samples

• C) Data collection with bottom-up empirical evidence

• D) Data gathering with top-down systematic evidence

(Answer: C)

8. Negative Implications in Research Ethics

 Identify the set with negative implications for research ethics:

• A) Critically evaluating another research's findings

• B) Citing related studies without proper references

• C) Using research findings as a basis for policy making

• D) Screening practitioner conduct with reported research evidence

 (Answer: B)

9. Rejection of Null Hypothesis

 If the null hypothesis is rejected at 0.01 significance level, what decision is warranted for the research hypothesis?

• A) Reject the research hypothesis

• B) Accept the research hypothesis

• C) Reject both hypotheses

• D) No decision can be made

(Answer: B)

10. Principal's Interview Session

 Principal conducts interviews to enhance teacher and student participation. What type of research is this?

• A) Evaluation Research

• B) Fundamental Research

• C) Action Research

• D) Applied Research

 (Answer: C)

11. Action Research Steps

 What is the usual sequence of steps in action research?

• A) Reflect, observe, plan, act

• B) Plan, act, observe, reflect

• C) Plan, reflect, observe, act

• D) Act, observe, plan, reflect

 (Answer: B)

12. Logical Research Steps

 Arrange the research steps logically:

• A) Problem formulation, analysis, research design development, hypothesis making, data collection, generalizations and conclusions

• B) Research design development, hypothesis making, problem formulation, data analysis, conclusions and data collection

• C) Problem formulation, hypothesis making, research design development, data collection, data analysis, generalizations and conclusions

• D) Problem formulation, sample and data collection tool decision, hypothesis formulation, evidence collection and interpretation

 (Answer: C)

13. Research Methods and Data Collection Tools

 Match research methods with appropriate data collection tools:

• A) Experimental method - Questionnaire

• B) Ex post-facto method - Typical characteristic tests

• C) Descriptive survey method - Standardized tests

• D) Historical method - Using primary and secondary sources

              a              b             c              d

(A)          ii              i               iii         iv

(B)          iii             iv             ii              i

(C)          ii              iii             i               iv

(D)          ii              iv             iii         i

 (Answer: A)

14. Pertinence of Research Ethics

 At which stage of research is the issue of research ethics pertinent?

• A) Problem formulation

• B) Defining the research population

• C) Data collection and interpretation

• D) Reporting findings

(Answer: C)

15. Formal Reporting Format

 In which activity is the reporting format formally prescribed?

• A) Doctoral level thesis

• B) Conference of researchers

• C) Workshops and seminars

• D) Symposia

 (Answer: A)

16. Research Types Focus

 Which research type focuses on ameliorating situations?

• A) Fundamental Research

• B) Applied Research

• C) Action Research

• D) Experimental Research

 (Answer: C)

17. Method for Evaluating Feeding Method Effects

 Which research method is appropriate for evaluating the effect of feeding method on children's anxiety?

• A) Case study method

• B) Experimental method

• C) Ex-post-facto method

• D) Survey method

(Answer: C)

18. Spectrum of Ideas Arrangement

 In which arrangement is a wider spectrum of ideas possible?

• A) Research Article

• B) Workshop

• C) Conference

• D) Symposium

(Answer: C)

19. Susceptible Issue in Research Ethics

 Which aspect is susceptible to research ethics issues?

• A) Inaccurate statistical technique application

• B) Faulty research design

• C) Choice of sampling techniques

• D) Reporting research findings

(Answer: D)

20. Research Types and Characteristics

 Match research types with their characteristics:

• A) Fundamental research - Developing an effective explanation through theory building

• B) Applied research - Exploring the possibility of a theory for use in various situations

• C) Action research - Improving an existing situation through interventions

• D) Evaluative research - Finding out the extent of perceived impact of an intervention

              (a)          (b)          (c)       (d)

(1)          (ii)           (iv)        (iii)       (i)

(2)          (v)          (iv)         (iii)       (ii)

(3)          (i)            (ii)         (iii)     (iv)

(4)          (ii)           (iii)         (iv)      (v)

(Answer: 1)

21. Action Research Strategy Cycle

 Which sequence best indicates the cyclic nature of action research?

• A) Reflect, observe, plan, act

• B) Observe, act, reflect, plan

• C) Act, plan, observe, reflect

• D) Plan, act, observe, reflect

 (Answer: D)

22. Scientific Method Proximity

 Which research steps sequence is closer to the scientific method?

• A) Suggested solution, deducing consequences, perceiving problem, locating difficulty, testing solutions

• B) Perceiving problem, locating problem, hypothesizing, deducing consequences, testing hypothesis

• C) Defining problem, identifying causes, defining population, drawing sample, collecting data, analyzing results

• D) Identifying causal factors, defining problem, developing hypothesis, selecting sample, collecting data, arriving at conclusions

 (Answer: C)

23. Research Ethics Aspect Concern

 Which aspect of research activities does the problem of research ethics concern?

• A) Following thesis format

• B) Data analysis techniques

• C) Defining research population

• D) Evidence-based research reporting

 (Answer: D)

24. Nurturing Creative and Critical Thinking

 Which activity fosters creative and critical thinking more effectively?

• A) Preparing research summary

• B) Presenting a seminar paper

• C) Participating in a research conference

• D) Participating in a workshop

 (Answer: D)

25. Prime Minister Research Fellowship Eligibility

 Who is eligible for the Prime Minister Research Fellowship?

• A) State and Central Universities students

• B) Central Universities, IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs students

• C) IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, State and Central Universities students

• D) IITs and IISc students

(Answer: D)

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