UGC NET Past Year Question Paper I with Answer Key (1 June 2008) | UGC NET Past Year Papers PDF Download

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Q1.       The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend,
philosopher and guide” because:
(A) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C) He is the great reformer of the society
(D) He is a great patriot
Answer: B
 
Q2.       The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the
area of:
(A) inter personal relationship
(B) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C) verbal ability
(D) strict handling of the students
Answer: B
 
Q3.       A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(A) becoming a figure of authority
(B) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C) playing the role of a guide
(D) becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
Building rapport with students can be a remarkably effective way to improve
classroom management. But there is some confusion over what rapport is and
how one goes about building it. Rapport is nothing more than a connection you
make with your students based on their positive feelings for you. When they
like you and trust you, and when you in turn like and believe in them, you’ll
form a bond that makes classroom management a lot easier.
 
Q4.       Education is a powerful instrument of:
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Q1.       The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend,
philosopher and guide” because:
(A) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C) He is the great reformer of the society
(D) He is a great patriot
Answer: B
 
Q2.       The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the
area of:
(A) inter personal relationship
(B) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C) verbal ability
(D) strict handling of the students
Answer: B
 
Q3.       A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(A) becoming a figure of authority
(B) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C) playing the role of a guide
(D) becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
Building rapport with students can be a remarkably effective way to improve
classroom management. But there is some confusion over what rapport is and
how one goes about building it. Rapport is nothing more than a connection you
make with your students based on their positive feelings for you. When they
like you and trust you, and when you in turn like and believe in them, you’ll
form a bond that makes classroom management a lot easier.
 
Q4.       Education is a powerful instrument of:
(A) Social transformation       (B) Personal transformation
(C) Cultural transformation   (D) All the above
Answer: D
Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to
creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to
fostering peace. And in a knowledge economy, education is the new currency
b y
 which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity.
Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can
make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the
world.
 
Q5.       A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-
realization of the student is affected through:
(A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B) Strict control of class-room activities
(C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Answer: C
 
Q6.       Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
(A) Researcher’s interest       (B) Financial support
(C) Social relevance               (D) Availability of relevant literature
Answer: A
 
Q7.       Which one is called non-probability sampling?
(A) Cluster sampling               (B) Quota sampling
(C) Systematic sampling        (D) Stratified random sampling
Explanation:
N o
n-probability sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are
gathered in a process that does not give all the individuals in the population
equal chances of being selected.
Quota sampling is a non-probability sampling technique wherein the
assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire
p o
pulation with respect to known characteristics, traits or focused
p h
enomenon.
Answer: B
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Q1.       The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend,
philosopher and guide” because:
(A) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C) He is the great reformer of the society
(D) He is a great patriot
Answer: B
 
Q2.       The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the
area of:
(A) inter personal relationship
(B) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C) verbal ability
(D) strict handling of the students
Answer: B
 
Q3.       A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(A) becoming a figure of authority
(B) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C) playing the role of a guide
(D) becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
Building rapport with students can be a remarkably effective way to improve
classroom management. But there is some confusion over what rapport is and
how one goes about building it. Rapport is nothing more than a connection you
make with your students based on their positive feelings for you. When they
like you and trust you, and when you in turn like and believe in them, you’ll
form a bond that makes classroom management a lot easier.
 
Q4.       Education is a powerful instrument of:
(A) Social transformation       (B) Personal transformation
(C) Cultural transformation   (D) All the above
Answer: D
Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to
creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to
fostering peace. And in a knowledge economy, education is the new currency
b y
 which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity.
Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can
make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the
world.
 
Q5.       A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-
realization of the student is affected through:
(A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B) Strict control of class-room activities
(C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Answer: C
 
Q6.       Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
(A) Researcher’s interest       (B) Financial support
(C) Social relevance               (D) Availability of relevant literature
Answer: A
 
Q7.       Which one is called non-probability sampling?
(A) Cluster sampling               (B) Quota sampling
(C) Systematic sampling        (D) Stratified random sampling
Explanation:
N o
n-probability sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are
gathered in a process that does not give all the individuals in the population
equal chances of being selected.
Quota sampling is a non-probability sampling technique wherein the
assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire
p o
pulation with respect to known characteristics, traits or focused
p h
enomenon.
Answer: B
 
Q8.       Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:
(A) Survey method                  (B) Historical studies
(C) Experimental studies       (D) Normative studies
Answer: B
 
Q9.       Field-work based research is classified as:
(A) Empirical                (B) Historical
(C) Experimental         (D) Biographical
Answer: C
 
Q10.    Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to
study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in
1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 ?
(A) Cluster sampling   (B) Systematic sampling
(C) Quota sampling     (D) Stratified random sampling
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
T
he fundamental principle is that Article 14 forbids class legislation bu
t
p
e
rmits reasonable classification for the purpose of legislation whic
h c
lassification must satisfy the twin tests of classification being founded on a
n i
ntelligible differentia which distinguishes persons or things that are groupe
d t
ogether from those that are left out of the group and that differentia must have a
rational nexus to the object sought to be achieved by the Statute in question.
The thrust of Article 14 is that the citizen is entitled to equality before law an
d e
qual protection of laws. In the very nature of things the society bein
g c
omposed of unequals a welfare State will have to strive by both executive
and legislative action to help the less fortunate in society to ameliorate their
condition so that the social and economic inequality in the society may be
b r
idged. This would necessitate a legislative application to a group of citizens
otherwise unequal and amelioration of whose lot is the object of state
affirmative action. In the absence of the doctrine of classification suc
h l
egislation is likely to flounder on the bed rock of equality enshrined in Article
14. The Court realistically appraising the social and economic inequality an
d k
eeping in view the guidelines on which the State action must move as
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Q1.       The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend,
philosopher and guide” because:
(A) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C) He is the great reformer of the society
(D) He is a great patriot
Answer: B
 
Q2.       The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the
area of:
(A) inter personal relationship
(B) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C) verbal ability
(D) strict handling of the students
Answer: B
 
Q3.       A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(A) becoming a figure of authority
(B) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C) playing the role of a guide
(D) becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
Building rapport with students can be a remarkably effective way to improve
classroom management. But there is some confusion over what rapport is and
how one goes about building it. Rapport is nothing more than a connection you
make with your students based on their positive feelings for you. When they
like you and trust you, and when you in turn like and believe in them, you’ll
form a bond that makes classroom management a lot easier.
 
Q4.       Education is a powerful instrument of:
(A) Social transformation       (B) Personal transformation
(C) Cultural transformation   (D) All the above
Answer: D
Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to
creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to
fostering peace. And in a knowledge economy, education is the new currency
b y
 which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity.
Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can
make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the
world.
 
Q5.       A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-
realization of the student is affected through:
(A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B) Strict control of class-room activities
(C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Answer: C
 
Q6.       Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
(A) Researcher’s interest       (B) Financial support
(C) Social relevance               (D) Availability of relevant literature
Answer: A
 
Q7.       Which one is called non-probability sampling?
(A) Cluster sampling               (B) Quota sampling
(C) Systematic sampling        (D) Stratified random sampling
Explanation:
N o
n-probability sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are
gathered in a process that does not give all the individuals in the population
equal chances of being selected.
Quota sampling is a non-probability sampling technique wherein the
assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire
p o
pulation with respect to known characteristics, traits or focused
p h
enomenon.
Answer: B
 
Q8.       Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:
(A) Survey method                  (B) Historical studies
(C) Experimental studies       (D) Normative studies
Answer: B
 
Q9.       Field-work based research is classified as:
(A) Empirical                (B) Historical
(C) Experimental         (D) Biographical
Answer: C
 
Q10.    Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to
study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in
1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 ?
(A) Cluster sampling   (B) Systematic sampling
(C) Quota sampling     (D) Stratified random sampling
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
T
he fundamental principle is that Article 14 forbids class legislation bu
t
p
e
rmits reasonable classification for the purpose of legislation whic
h c
lassification must satisfy the twin tests of classification being founded on a
n i
ntelligible differentia which distinguishes persons or things that are groupe
d t
ogether from those that are left out of the group and that differentia must have a
rational nexus to the object sought to be achieved by the Statute in question.
The thrust of Article 14 is that the citizen is entitled to equality before law an
d e
qual protection of laws. In the very nature of things the society bein
g c
omposed of unequals a welfare State will have to strive by both executive
and legislative action to help the less fortunate in society to ameliorate their
condition so that the social and economic inequality in the society may be
b r
idged. This would necessitate a legislative application to a group of citizens
otherwise unequal and amelioration of whose lot is the object of state
affirmative action. In the absence of the doctrine of classification suc
h l
egislation is likely to flounder on the bed rock of equality enshrined in Article
14. The Court realistically appraising the social and economic inequality an
d k
eeping in view the guidelines on which the State action must move as
constitutionally laid down in Part IV of the Constitution evolved the doctrine o
f c
lassification. The doctrine was evolved to sustain a legislation or State actio
n d
esigned to help weaker sections of the society or some such segments of the
society in need of succour. Legislative and executive action may accordingl
y
b
e
 sustained if it satisfies the twin tests of reasonable classification and the
rational principle correlated to the object sought to be achieved.
The concept of equality before the law does not involve the idea of absolute
equality among human beings which is a physical impossibility. All tha
t A
rticle 14 guarantees is a similarity of treatment contra-distinguished fro
m i
dentical treatment. Equality before law means that among equals the law
should be equal and should be equally administered and that the likes shoul
d
b
e
 treated alike. Equality before the law does not mean that things which are
different shall be as though they are the same. It ofcourse means denial of an
y s
pecial privilege by reason of birth, creed or the like. The legislation as well
as the executive government, while dealing with diverse problems arising ou
t o
f an infinite variety of human relations must of necessity have the power o
f m
aking special laws, to attain any particular object and to achieve that object i
t m
ust have the power of selection or classification of persons and things upo
n w
hich such laws are to operate.
 
Q11.       Right to equality, one of the fundamental rights, is
enunciated in the constitution under Part III, Article
(A) 12     (B) 13
(C) 14     (D) 15
Answer: C
 
Q12.       The main thrust of Right to equality is that it permits:
(A) class legislation
(B) equality before law and equal protection under the law
(C) absolute equality
(D) special privilege by reason of birth
Answer: B
 
Q13.       The social and economic inequality in the society can be
bridged by:
(A) executive and legislative action (B) universal suffrage
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Q1.       The teacher has been glorified by the phrase “Friend,
philosopher and guide” because:
(A) He has to play all vital roles in the context of society
(B) He transmits the high value of humanity to students
(C) He is the great reformer of the society
(D) He is a great patriot
Answer: B
 
Q2.       The most important cause of failure for teacher lies in the
area of:
(A) inter personal relationship
(B) lack of command over the knowledge of the subject
(C) verbal ability
(D) strict handling of the students
Answer: B
 
Q3.       A teacher can establish rapport with his students by:
(A) becoming a figure of authority
(B) impressing students with knowledge and skill
(C) playing the role of a guide
(D) becoming a friend to the students
Answer: B
Building rapport with students can be a remarkably effective way to improve
classroom management. But there is some confusion over what rapport is and
how one goes about building it. Rapport is nothing more than a connection you
make with your students based on their positive feelings for you. When they
like you and trust you, and when you in turn like and believe in them, you’ll
form a bond that makes classroom management a lot easier.
 
Q4.       Education is a powerful instrument of:
(A) Social transformation       (B) Personal transformation
(C) Cultural transformation   (D) All the above
Answer: D
Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to
creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to
fostering peace. And in a knowledge economy, education is the new currency
b y
 which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity.
Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can
make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the
world.
 
Q5.       A teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self-
realization of the student is affected through:
(A) Constant fulfilment of the students’ needs
(B) Strict control of class-room activities
(C) Sensitivity to students’ needs, goals and purposes
(D) Strict reinforcement of academic standards
Answer: C
 
Q6.       Research problem is selected from the stand point of:
(A) Researcher’s interest       (B) Financial support
(C) Social relevance               (D) Availability of relevant literature
Answer: A
 
Q7.       Which one is called non-probability sampling?
(A) Cluster sampling               (B) Quota sampling
(C) Systematic sampling        (D) Stratified random sampling
Explanation:
N o
n-probability sampling is a sampling technique where the samples are
gathered in a process that does not give all the individuals in the population
equal chances of being selected.
Quota sampling is a non-probability sampling technique wherein the
assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire
p o
pulation with respect to known characteristics, traits or focused
p h
enomenon.
Answer: B
 
Q8.       Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in:
(A) Survey method                  (B) Historical studies
(C) Experimental studies       (D) Normative studies
Answer: B
 
Q9.       Field-work based research is classified as:
(A) Empirical                (B) Historical
(C) Experimental         (D) Biographical
Answer: C
 
Q10.    Which of the following sampling method is appropriate to
study the prevalence of AIDS amongst male and female in India in
1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 ?
(A) Cluster sampling   (B) Systematic sampling
(C) Quota sampling     (D) Stratified random sampling
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
T
he fundamental principle is that Article 14 forbids class legislation bu
t
p
e
rmits reasonable classification for the purpose of legislation whic
h c
lassification must satisfy the twin tests of classification being founded on a
n i
ntelligible differentia which distinguishes persons or things that are groupe
d t
ogether from those that are left out of the group and that differentia must have a
rational nexus to the object sought to be achieved by the Statute in question.
The thrust of Article 14 is that the citizen is entitled to equality before law an
d e
qual protection of laws. In the very nature of things the society bein
g c
omposed of unequals a welfare State will have to strive by both executive
and legislative action to help the less fortunate in society to ameliorate their
condition so that the social and economic inequality in the society may be
b r
idged. This would necessitate a legislative application to a group of citizens
otherwise unequal and amelioration of whose lot is the object of state
affirmative action. In the absence of the doctrine of classification suc
h l
egislation is likely to flounder on the bed rock of equality enshrined in Article
14. The Court realistically appraising the social and economic inequality an
d k
eeping in view the guidelines on which the State action must move as
constitutionally laid down in Part IV of the Constitution evolved the doctrine o
f c
lassification. The doctrine was evolved to sustain a legislation or State actio
n d
esigned to help weaker sections of the society or some such segments of the
society in need of succour. Legislative and executive action may accordingl
y
b
e
 sustained if it satisfies the twin tests of reasonable classification and the
rational principle correlated to the object sought to be achieved.
The concept of equality before the law does not involve the idea of absolute
equality among human beings which is a physical impossibility. All tha
t A
rticle 14 guarantees is a similarity of treatment contra-distinguished fro
m i
dentical treatment. Equality before law means that among equals the law
should be equal and should be equally administered and that the likes shoul
d
b
e
 treated alike. Equality before the law does not mean that things which are
different shall be as though they are the same. It ofcourse means denial of an
y s
pecial privilege by reason of birth, creed or the like. The legislation as well
as the executive government, while dealing with diverse problems arising ou
t o
f an infinite variety of human relations must of necessity have the power o
f m
aking special laws, to attain any particular object and to achieve that object i
t m
ust have the power of selection or classification of persons and things upo
n w
hich such laws are to operate.
 
Q11.       Right to equality, one of the fundamental rights, is
enunciated in the constitution under Part III, Article
(A) 12     (B) 13
(C) 14     (D) 15
Answer: C
 
Q12.       The main thrust of Right to equality is that it permits:
(A) class legislation
(B) equality before law and equal protection under the law
(C) absolute equality
(D) special privilege by reason of birth
Answer: B
 
Q13.       The social and economic inequality in the society can be
bridged by:
(A) executive and legislative action (B) universal suffrage
(C) identical treatment                                                                (D) none of the
above
Answer: A
 
Q14.       The doctrine of classification is evolved to:
(A) Help weaker sections of the society      (B) Provide absolute
equality
(C) Provide identical treatment                                                 (D) None of the
above
Answer: A
 
Q15.       While dealing with diverse problems arising out of an infinite
variety of human relations, the government:
(A) must have the power of making special laws
(B) must not have any power to make special laws
(C) must have power to withdraw equal rights
(D) none of the above
Answer: A
 
Q16.       Communication with oneself is known as:
(A) Group communication                 (B) Grapevine communication
(C) Interpersonal communication     (D) Intrapersonal
communication
Answer: D
Explanation:
Interpersonal refers to relationships or actions that take place between two or
more people while Intrapersonal refers to things that go on exclusively within
one person.
 
Q17.       Which broadcasting system for TV is followed in India?
(A) NTSE           (B) PAL
(C) SECAM       (D) NTCS
Answer: B
PAL, short for Phase Alternating Line, is a colour encoding system for
analogue television used in broadcast television systems in most countries
b r
oadcasting at 625-line / 50 field (25 frame) per second (576i). Other