UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers with solutions 20th June 2019

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UGC NET Previous Year Questions Paper - I ( Draft - II )

1.) Which of the following is an example of higher order of cognitive learning outcome?

A. Learning of facts and their sequences

B. Learning roles and action sequences

C. Learning of concepts and abstractions

D. Learning of awareness and valuing

Answer: C

For a detailed explanation about Cognitive learning, you can visit the following link:

Cogitive Learning

2.) Instructions which encourage live participation and interaction through online classes are called:

A. Synchronous instructions

B. Asynchronous instructions

C. Traditional instructions

D. Theoretical instructions

Answer: A

Explanation: Instructions that encourage live participation and interaction through online classes are called synchronous instructions. These instructions involve real-time engagement and communication between instructors and students.

3.) What are the elements of evaluation plan?

(a) Purpose

(b) Resources

(d) Authority

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a) and (c)

B. (b) only

C. (b), (c) and (d)

D. (a), (b) and (c)

Answer: D

Explanation: The elements of an evaluation plan typically include:

(a) Purpose (b) Resources (c) Analysis

4.) These elements are essential for designing and conducting an effective evaluation.

A hypothesis is:

A. A certain and established finding.

B. A part of the research question.

C. A strategy of evaluating data.

D. A tentative statement providing an explanation.

Answer: D

For a detailed explanation about hypothesis, you can visit the following link:

Hypothesis Testing

5.) From the following list identify the qualitative research characteristics and select your answer from the codes given below:

(I) Creating purpose statements and research questions.

(ii) Stating the purpose and research questions in a broad way.

(iii) Collecting data based on words from a small number of individuals.

(iv) Collecting numeric data and statistical analysis.

(v) Using text analysis and interpreting larger meanings of the findings.

Code:

A. (ii), (iii) and (v)

B. (i), (ii) and (iii)

C. (i), (ii) and (iv)

D. (i), (iii) and (v)

Answer: A

For a detailed explanation about types of research, you can visit the following link:

https://youtu.be/4n79vyfCNvI?si=S9ROyeHiYl1Hagln

6.) Position papers are:

A. Compiling of academic articles.

B. Providing review articles.

C. Offering a synopsis of an extended research.

D. Highlighting of issues and depiction of status.

Answer: D

Explanation: Position papers are documents that present an organization's or an individual's stance or viewpoint on a particular issue. They typically highlight the key

issues related to the topic and provide an overview of the current status or situation regarding that issue.

7.) Case studies are:

A. Studies conducted in areas of genetics and microbiology.

B. In-depth examination of a subject and its related conditions.

C. A report on the existing sociopolitical condition.

D. Specialized research in the areas of health and sanitation.

Answer: B

For a detailed explanation about types of research, you can visit the following link:

Quantitative vs Qualititative Research

8.) Which of the following is the key behaviour contributing to effective teaching?

A. Summarizing what was told by a student.

B. Encouraging students to elaborate on an answer.

C. Using direct and indirect questioning.

D. Explaining concepts in a logical step by step presentation.

Answer: D

For a detailed explanation about Effective teaching, you can visit the following link:

Effective Learning

9.) Tertiary source of data is:

A. Films, hoardings and posters.

B. Government gazette, newspapers and magazines.

C. Information derived from both primary and secondary sources.

D. Data collected from policy papers.

Answer: C

10.) Which type of evaluation focuses on the identification of deficiencies and difficulties of the learner?

A. Summative evaluation

B. Follow up evaluation

C. Diagnostic evaluation

D. Criterion—referenced evaluation

Answer: C

For a detailed explanation about types of evaluation, you can visit the following link:

Types of Evaluation Techniques

Read the following passage and answer questions.

Perhaps what bothered the media in 1970s was the shift in liberty being suggested. For centuries, journalists had operated on the basis of negative liberty, or freedom from external restraints. Suddenly, however, the thrust was positive freedom, a freedom for pursuit of some predetermined goals. This new social responsibility seems grounded on a school of thought that sees negative liberty as insufficient and ineffective, somewhat like telling people they are free to walk without first making sure they are not crippled. Who better than government is able to provide humanity with appropriate means? Government, even a democratic government, is seen by social responsibility adherents as the only force strong enough to guarantee effective operation of freedom. This does not mollify observers who find social responsibility to be only slightly disguised version of authoritarianism. Media philosopher John Merrill has been one of the most outspoken critics of the theory. To him, the proposition that pluralism of ideas should be governmentally mandated is ludicrous. Journalists, he says, must retain their freedom to make their own news and editorial judgements. Even well-intentioned attempts by outside groups seeking media improvement are self-serving, and inevitably lessen the autonomy of journalists, Merrill maintains. This leads us to the issue of media autonomy.

11.) What was the basis of the operation of journalists earlier?

A. Freedom of limited choices

B. Social responsibility

C. Free from outside pressure

D. Government control

Answer: C

Explanation: The passage mentions that journalists had operated on the basis of negative liberty, which refers to freedom from external restraints or pressures. This means that they were free from outside pressure in their journalistic activities.

12.) According to John Merrill, seeking improvement in media, is:

Appropriate
Well- Intentioned
Ineviatable
Self Serving

Answer: D

Explanation: According to John Merrill, even well-intentioned attempts by outside groups seeking media improvement are considered self-serving, as they are seen to inevitably lessen the autonomy of journalists.

13.) The passage critically analyses:

A. Operation of journalists.

B. Mandate for government.

C. Social responsibility theory of media.

D. Regimented autonomy of journalists.

Answer: C

Explanation: The passage critically analyses the social responsibility theory of media and its implications, including its view on government involvement and its impact on the autonomy of journalists.

14.) Some scholars consider social responsibility aspect of media as:

A. Negative freedom

B. Pluralism

C. Democratization of media

D. Authoritarianism

Answer: D

Explanation: Some scholars consider the social responsibility aspect of media as a form of authoritarianism, as mentioned in the passage.

15.) Positive freedom means:

A. Grounded thought

B. Pursuing certain set goals

C. Freedom with conditions

D. Providing identified means

Answer: D

Explanation: Positive freedom, as described in the passage, refers to the freedom for the pursuit of some predetermined goals.

16.) If proposition ‘some milk is curd’ is taken to be true, then which of the following propositions can be false?

A. No milk is curd.

B. All milk is curd.

C. Some curd is milk.

D. Some milk is not curd.

Answer: A

For a detailed explanation on Square of opposition, you can visit the following link:

Square of Learning

17.) Connotative communication inside the classroom is:

A. Direct

B. Critical

C. Implicit

D. Explicit

Answer: C

Explanation: Connotative communication inside the classroom is often implicit, meaning that it relies on implied or suggested meanings beyond the literal or explicit communication.

For a complete revision of communication unit, you can visit the following link:

Communication Marathon

18.) The sum of all even natural numbers between 1 and 81 is:

A. 3280

B. 3321

C. 1646

D. 1640

Answer: D

Explanation: To find the sum of all even natural numbers between 1 and 81, you can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series. In this case, it's an arithmetic series with a common difference of 2, starting from 2 and ending at 80 (the largest even number less than 81).

The formula for the sum of an arithmetic series is:

S=(n/2)(a+l)

Where:

• • S is the sum of the series.

• • n is the number of terms.

• • a is the first term.

• • l is the last term.

In this case:

• • a = 2 (the first even number) • l = 80 (the largest even number less than 81) • n = Number of even numbers between 2 and 80, which can be calculated as follows: n = [(l - a) / d] +

n = [(80 - 2) / 2] + 1

n = (78 / 2) + 1 n = 39 + 1

n = 40

Now, plug these values into the formula:

S = (n/2) * (a + l)

S = (40/2) * (2 + 80)

S = 20 * 82

S = 1640

So, the correct sum of all even natural numbers between 1 and 81 is indeed 1640.

19.) Communication through colors can result in:

(a) Aesthetic codes

(b) Cultural codes

(d) Binary codes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a) and (d)

B. (b) and (c)

C. (b) and (d)

D. (a) and (b)

Answer: D

Explanation:

(a) Aesthetic codes: Colors can convey aesthetic or artistic meanings. Different colors are often associated with specific emotions, moods, or visual preferences. For example, warm colors like red and orange may evoke feelings of warmth and excitement, while cool colors like blue and green may create a sense of calmness and tranquillity. Aesthetic codes in communication through colors involve using color choices to create a particular visual or emotional impact.

(b) Cultural codes: Colors can also carry cultural meanings and symbolism. Different cultures have unique associations with colors, and these associations can vary widely. For instance, in many Western cultures, white symbolizes purity and innocence, while in some Eastern cultures, it represents mourning and death. Cultural codes in communication through colors involve using colors that are meaningful within a specific cultural context to convey messages or ideas.

So, the correct answer is (D) because both aesthetic and cultural codes are relevant when communicating through colors.

20.) The proposition ‘Some trees are green’ is equivalent to which of the following propositions?

(a) Many trees are green.

(b) Some green things are trees.

(d) Trees are usually green.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

B. (b) and (d)

C. (a) only

D. (c) and (d)

Answer: A

For a detailed explanation on Square of opposition, you can visit the following link:

Square of Opposition

21.) Identify the reasoning in the following arguments: ‘A pilot without flight plans is like an artist without paints.’

• A. Analogical

• B. Deductive

• C. Inductive

• D. Hypothetical

Answer: A

Explanation: The argument is making a comparison between two different situations (a pilot without flight plans and an artist without paints) to highlight a similarity or analogy between them. This type of reasoning is known as analogical reasoning.

22.) In the communication process, signs derive meanings through:

• A. The subjectivity of various components.

• B. The objectivity of the decoder.

• C. The network of inter-relations.

• D. The neutrality of the channel.

Answer: C

Explanation: Meanings in communication are often established through the relationships and connections between signs, symbols, and their context within a network of inter-relations. This context helps decode and interpret the intended message.

23.) Language of the communication also constitutes:

• A. The random world

• B. The social world

• C. The divine world

• D. The unsanctified world

Answer: B

Explanation: Language is a fundamental tool of communication that is deeply embedded in the social world. It is how people express ideas, share information, and engage in social interactions, making it an integral part of the social fabric of society.

For a complete revision of communication unit, you can visit the following link:

Communication Marathon

24.) In a bag, there are coins of 5ps, 10ps and 25ps in the ratio of 3:2:1. If there are Rs. 60 in all, how many 5ps coins are there?

• A. 100

• B. 200

• C. 300

• D. 400

Answer: C

Explanation:

Given:

5p: 10p: 25p = 3:2:1= 3x: 2x: x

Concept:

1 Rupee = 100 paise

Calculation:

60 Rupees = 60 × 100 = 6000 paise

⇒5 x 3x + 10 x 2x + 25 x 1x = 6000

⇒ 15x + 20x + 25x = 6000

⇒ 60x = 6000

⇒x= 100

25.) In which method of arriving at knowledge, the emphasis is on both proceeding from particular to general and from general to particular in a combined way?

• A. Inductive method

• B. Deductive method

• C. Scientific method

• D. Analogical method

Answer: C

Explanation: The scientific method involves a systematic approach to acquiring knowledge. It combines both inductive and deductive reasoning:

1. Inductive Reasoning: In the scientific method, researchers start with specific observations and data. They collect information about particular phenomena or events. Through the analysis of these specific observations, they try to identify patterns, regularities, or general principles. This is the "particular to general" aspect of the method.

2. Deductive Reasoning: Once patterns or general principles are identified through inductive reasoning, scientists use deductive reasoning to make specific predictions or hypotheses based on those general principles. They apply these general principles to specific situations or cases. This is the "general to particular" aspect of the method.

So, in the scientific method, there is an interplay between moving from specific observations to general principles (inductive reasoning) and then applying those general principles to make specific predictions or explanations (deductive reasoning). This combined approach helps researchers develop and test hypotheses, conduct experiments, and build a systematic body of knowledge.

26.) Choose the missing term out of the given alternatives:

• A. QPO, NML, KJI,

• B. HGF

• C. CAB

• D. JKL

• E. GHI

Answer: A

Explanation: The given sequence appears to be moving backward through the alphabet in groups of three letters:

QPO (backward by 3 letters) -> NML (backward by 3 letters) -> KJI (backward by 3 letters).

So, the next term in this pattern would be:

KJI (backward by 3 letters) -> HGF

The missing term is (A) HGF.

27.) Assertion A: Media entertainment does not enhance the cultural level of society.

Reason R: Most media entertainment encourages escapism, not content quality.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• 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: A

Explanation: (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• • Assertion (A): "Media entertainment does not enhance the cultural level of society." This assertion suggests that media entertainment does not contribute positively to the cultural advancement of society.

• • Reason (R): "Most media entertainment encourages escapism, not content quality." This reason provides an explanation for the assertion by stating that the majority of media entertainment tends to promote escapism, where individuals seek to escape from their daily lives, rather than focusing on content quality that could enrich culture.

In this context, the reason (R) supports the assertion (A) by suggesting that the prevalence of escapism in media entertainment leads to its limited ability to enhance the cultural level of society. Therefore, according to the given options, (A) is the correct answer.

28.) Given below are two premises with four conclusions drawn from them. Which of the following conclusions could be validly drawn from the premises?

Premises:

(i) All cats are dogs.

(ii) All dogs are cows.

Conclusions:

(a) All cats are cows.

(b) Some cows are cats.

(d) No cow is dog.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (b), (c) and (d)

B. (d) only

C. (a) and (b)

D. (b) and (d)

Answer: C

For a complete revision of Logical Reasoning, you can visit the following link:

Logical Reasoning Marathon

29.) Manoj’s commission is 10% on all sales up to Rs. 10,000 and 5% on all sales exceeding this. He remits Rs. 75,500 to his company after deducting his commission. The total sales will come out to be:

• A. Rs. 78,000

• B. Rs. 80,000

• C. Rs. 85,000

• D. Rs. 90,000

Answer: B

Explanation:

Let total sales is x.

Total commission = 10% of 10,000 + 5% of (x – 10000)

= 500 + x/20

Now, remits Rs. 75,500 to his company after deducting his commission = x – (500 + x/20) = 75500.

Now, x = 80,000

So, option B is the correct answer.

30.) The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 40% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 2.000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum invested on simple interest is:

Answer: B

Explanation:

Let's break down the problem step by step:

1. Find the compound interest on Rs. 2,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum:

Compound Interest (CI) formula:

𝐶𝐼=𝐴−𝑃

𝐶𝐼=𝑃(1+𝑅100)𝑇−𝑃

Where:

A is the amount for interest,

P is the principal Amount (2000)

R is the rate of interest ( 10% per annum

T is the time period (2 years).

𝐶𝐼=2000(1+10100)2−2000

𝐶𝐼=2000(1110)2−2000

𝐶𝐼=2000(121100)−2000

𝐶𝐼=2420−2000

𝐶𝐼=420

2. Given that the simple interest for 3 years at 40% per annum is half the compound interest, the simple interest is 1/2∗420=210 Rs.

3. Now, we can calculate the principal amount (the sum invested on simple interest) using the formula for simple interest:

𝑆𝐼=𝑃×𝑅×𝑇100

Where:

• • SI is the simple interest (210 Rs. in this case).

• • P is the principal amount (the sum we want to find).

• • R is the rate of interest (40% per annum).

• • T is the time period (3 years).

210=𝑃×40×3100

𝑃=2100040×3

𝑃=175

The sum invested on simple interest is = 175

31-35

Consider the following two tables (I and II) that show the percentage wise distribution (%) of the number of laptops sold by a shopkeeper during a period of six months from April to September 2018 and the ratio between the number of Laptops sold of brand HP “H” and brand DELL “D” during the same six months. A total of 45000 laptops have been sold during these six months Study these tables I and II and answer the questions that follow.

I. Sale of laptops Month wise				II. Laptops Brand Ratio
Name of Month		% of Laptops		Name of Month		Ratio
H				D
April	17		April		8		7
May	22		May		4		5

31.) What is the total number of laptops sold of brand D during May and June together?

A. 9500

B. 10000

C. 10500

D. 15000

Answer: B

Explanation:

Total number of laptops sold of brand D during May and June together

=[45000×(22100)×(59)]+[45000×(25100)×(25)]

=10000

32.) If 35% of the laptops sold of brand H during August were sold at a discount, how many laptops of brand H during that month were sold without a discount?

A. 882

B. 1635

C. 1638

D. 885

Answer: C

Explanation:

Total number of laptops of brand H in August

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟏𝟐𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟕𝟏𝟓)

=𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟎

35% of the laptops sold of brand H during August were sold at a discount

=2520×(35100)

=𝟖𝟖𝟐

laptops of brand H in August were sold without a discount

=Total Laptop of H brand in August – laptops of H brand on discount

=𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟎−𝟖𝟖𝟐

=𝟏𝟔𝟑𝟖

33.) The number of laptops sold of brand H during April is approximately what percent of the number of laptops sold of brand H during September?

A. 110

B. 140

C. 130

D. 150

Answer: C

Explanation:

The number of laptops sold of brand H during April (A)

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟏𝟕𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟖𝟏𝟓)

The number of laptops sold of brand H during September (S)

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟏𝟔𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟕𝟏𝟔)

The number of laptops sold of brand H during April is approximately what percent of the number of laptops sold of brand H during September

=𝐴𝑆×100

=129.52

=130(𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥)

34.) If the shop keeper earned a profit of Rs. 434 on each laptop sold of brand D during July, what was his total profit earned on the laptops of that brand during the same month?

A. 6,51,900

B. 6,46,500

C. 6,49,500

D. 6,51,000

Answer: D

Explanation:

The number of laptops sold of brand D during July

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟖𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟓𝟏𝟐)

=𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟎

shop keeper earned a profit of Rs. 434 on each laptop sold of brand D during July

Hence, Total profit

=𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟎×𝟒𝟑𝟒

=𝟔𝟓𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎

35.) What is the ratio of the number of laptops sold of brand D during April to those sold during September of the same brand?

A. 119: 145

B. 116: 135

C. 119: 135

D. 119: 130

Answer: C

Explanation:

The number of laptops sold of brand D during April

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟏𝟕𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟕𝟏𝟓)

The number of laptops sold of brand D during September

=𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎×(𝟏𝟔𝟏𝟎𝟎)×(𝟗𝟏𝟔)

Ratio of the number of laptops sold of brand D during April to September

=𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟

=119135

36.) Consider the following statements in the context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the United Nations.

(a) Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.

(b) Improve maternal health.

(d) Reduce child mortality.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.(a), (b) and (c)

B. (b), (c) and (d)

C. (a), (b) and (d)

D. (a), (c) and (d)

Answer: C

For a detailed explanation on Millenium Development Goals, you can visit the following link:

MDG Goals

37.) Why would BCC: be used in an e-mail?

A. BCC: allows the recipient to identify all the other recipients in the list when a group email address is used.

B. BCC: allows the sender to indicate who the email is for if there is more than one recipient.

C. BCC: allows the sender of a message to conceal the recipient entered in the BCC: field from the other recipients.

D. BCC: allows recipients to be visible to all other recipients of the message.

Answer: C

For a detailed explanation about Email and Its Parts, you can visit the following link:

Email and its parts

38.) Assertion “A”: Night time temperatures in the central parts of a city are generally higher than those over the surrounding rural areas.

Reason “R”: Radiation losses over the urban areas are less than that over the rural areas.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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: A

Explanation:

• • Assertion (A) states that night time temperatures in the central parts of a city are generally higher than those over the surrounding rural areas. This is a true statement and is commonly observed due to the urban heat island effect, where cities tend to be warmer than surrounding rural areas at night.

• • Reason (R) states that radiation losses over the urban areas are less than that over the rural areas. This is also true because urban areas often have more buildings, pavement, and heat-absorbing surfaces, which retain heat and reduce radiation losses compared to the open, less built-up rural areas.

Furthermore, "R" provides a valid explanation for why "A" is true. So, option (A) is the correct choice.

39.) Which of the following disasters belongs to the category of nuclear disasters?

(a) Fukushima disaster

(b) Chernobyl disaster

(d) The love canal disaster

Choose your answer from the options given below:

• A. (a), (b) and (c)

• B. (a), (b) and (d)

• C. (a), (c) and (d)

• D. (b), (c) and (d)

Answer: A

Explanation:

(a) Fukushima disaster - This was a nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan in 2011.

(b) Chernobyl disaster - This was a nuclear disaster that occurred in Ukraine in 1986.

(d) The Love Canal disaster - This was not a nuclear disaster. It was an environmental disaster related to toxic waste dumping in the United States.

So, the correct answer is (A) (a), (b) and (c).

40.) Jatin’s laptop has a LCD screen. The acronym LCD stands for:

• A. Light Crystal Display

• B. Liquid Compact Display

• C. Light Compact Display

• D. Liquid Crystal Display

Answer: D

41.) Which of the following is an example of proprietary system software?

• A. Linux

• B. Microsoft Internet explorer

• C. Microsoft office

• D. Microsoft windows

Answer: D

Explanation:

• • Linux (option A) is an open-source operating system.

• • Microsoft Internet Explorer (option B) is a web browser, not system software.

• • Micrsoft Office (option C) is a suite of productivity applications, not system software.

• • Microsoft Windows (option D) is a proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft.

For a detailed explanation on Types of Software, you can visit the following link:

Software and its types

42.) Which one of the following universities is not among the first three that were established during 1857?

• A. Calcutta

• B. Bombay

• C. Delhi

• D. Madras

Answer: C

43.) “Gyanvani” launched by IGNOU to cover the educational needs of India refers to:

• A. Satellite based educational TV channel

• B. Educational FM Radio network

• C. Global initiative of academic networks

• D. MOOCs

Answer: B

44.) With respect to computers, which one of the following best describes phishing?

• A. A malicious program installed on a system that stays concealed to avoid detection

B. A method of bypassing normal authentication procedures over a connection to a network.

• C. A type of unsolicited bulk email of identical messages sent to numerous recipients D. An attempt to acquire sensitive information for malicious reasons, by masquerading as trustworthy entity.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information (such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data) by pretending to be a legitimate and trustworthy source, often through deceptive emails or websites.

For a detailed explanation on Types of Malware, you can visit the following link:

Types of Malware

45.) Which one of the following coordinates, promotes and funds research activities of all social sciences disciplines?

• A. ICPR, New Delhi

• B. TAS, Shimla

• C. ICSSR, New Delhi

• D. NUEPA, New Delhi

Answer: C

Explanation:

• • ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research) primarily focuses on philosophical research.

• • TAS (The Asiatic Society) in Shimla is an institution dedicated to historical and

cultural research, but it does not cover all social sciences.

• • NUEPA (National University of Educational Planning and Administration) in New Delhi primarily focuses on educational research.

• • ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) is the organization that specifically promotes and funds research activities in various social sciences disciplines.

46.) A special focus on the problems of examination system of India formed a part of which one of the following reports?

A report of Calcutta University

Hartog Commitee report.

Report of University Education Commision (1964-1966)

Report of standard of University Education (1965 )

Answer: D

47.) A computer network which is used within a building is called a:

• A. WAN

• B. MAN

• C. LAN

• D. SAN

Answer: C

48.) In which of the following Ancient Indian universities, the culture and civilization of Tibet was built mainly through the writings of the scholars?

• A. Nalanda

• B. Vikramsila

• C. Jagaddala

• D. Mithila

Answer: B

49.) The Paris Agreement aims to limit the temperature rise in this century by how many degrees Celsius above the preindustrial levels?

• A. 1°C

• B. 2°C

• C. 0.5°C

• D. 3°C

Answer: B

50.) Statement I: Most of the member countries in the International solar alliance are located between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

Statement II: Japan is a member country of the International solar alliance.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

• A. I only

• B. II only

• C. Both I and II

• D. Neither I nor II

Answer: C

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