UGC NET Past Year Question Paper I with Answer Key (24 June 2007) | UGC NET Past Year Papers PDF Download

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Q1.       Teacher uses visual-aids to make learning:
(A) simple          (B) more knowledgeable
(C) quicker        (D) interesting
Answer: D
Impact of Audio Visual aids:
• Makes learning easy and permanent.
• Adds creativity.
• More involvement of students in classroom.
• Healthy relation with environment.
 
Q2.       The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
(A) provide information to students
(B) promote self-learning in students
(C) encourage healthy competition among students
(D) help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
 
Q3.       Which one of the following teachers would you like the
most:
(A) punctual
(B) having research aptitude
(C) loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D) who often amuses his students
Answer: B
 
Q4.       Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:
(A) during the practice-teaching       (B) after the practice-teaching
(C) before the practice-teaching       (D) none of the above
Answer: A
Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors
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Q1.       Teacher uses visual-aids to make learning:
(A) simple          (B) more knowledgeable
(C) quicker        (D) interesting
Answer: D
Impact of Audio Visual aids:
• Makes learning easy and permanent.
• Adds creativity.
• More involvement of students in classroom.
• Healthy relation with environment.
 
Q2.       The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
(A) provide information to students
(B) promote self-learning in students
(C) encourage healthy competition among students
(D) help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
 
Q3.       Which one of the following teachers would you like the
most:
(A) punctual
(B) having research aptitude
(C) loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D) who often amuses his students
Answer: B
 
Q4.       Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:
(A) during the practice-teaching       (B) after the practice-teaching
(C) before the practice-teaching       (D) none of the above
Answer: A
Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors
confidence, support, and feedback by letting them try out among friends and
colleagues a short slice of what they plan to do with their students.
 
Q5.       Which is the least important factor in teaching?
(A) punishing the students
(B) maintaining discipline in the class
(C) lecturing in impressive way
(D) drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer: A
 
Q6.       To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test            (B) ANOV A
(C) x
2
                                (D) factorial analysis
Answer: B
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher. In the ANOV A setting, the observed
variance in a particular variable is partitioned into components attributable to
different sources of variation. In its simplest form, ANOV A provides a
statistical test of whether or not the means of several groups are equal, and
therefore generalizes the t-test to more than two groups. ANOV As are useful
for comparing (testing) three or more means (groups or variables) for
statistical significance. It is conceptually similar to multiple two-sample t-
tests, but is less conservative (results in less type I error) and is therefore
suited to a wide range of practical problems.
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a speculation or theory based on insufficient evidence that
lends itself to further testing and experimentation. With further testing, a
hypothesis can usually be proven true or false.
A null hypothesis is a hypothesis that says there is no statistical significance
b e
tween the two variables in the hypothesis. It is the hypothesis that the
researcher is trying to disprove.
An alternative hypothesis simply is the inverse, or opposite, of the null
hypothesis.
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
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Q1.       Teacher uses visual-aids to make learning:
(A) simple          (B) more knowledgeable
(C) quicker        (D) interesting
Answer: D
Impact of Audio Visual aids:
• Makes learning easy and permanent.
• Adds creativity.
• More involvement of students in classroom.
• Healthy relation with environment.
 
Q2.       The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
(A) provide information to students
(B) promote self-learning in students
(C) encourage healthy competition among students
(D) help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
 
Q3.       Which one of the following teachers would you like the
most:
(A) punctual
(B) having research aptitude
(C) loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D) who often amuses his students
Answer: B
 
Q4.       Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:
(A) during the practice-teaching       (B) after the practice-teaching
(C) before the practice-teaching       (D) none of the above
Answer: A
Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors
confidence, support, and feedback by letting them try out among friends and
colleagues a short slice of what they plan to do with their students.
 
Q5.       Which is the least important factor in teaching?
(A) punishing the students
(B) maintaining discipline in the class
(C) lecturing in impressive way
(D) drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer: A
 
Q6.       To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test            (B) ANOV A
(C) x
2
                                (D) factorial analysis
Answer: B
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher. In the ANOV A setting, the observed
variance in a particular variable is partitioned into components attributable to
different sources of variation. In its simplest form, ANOV A provides a
statistical test of whether or not the means of several groups are equal, and
therefore generalizes the t-test to more than two groups. ANOV As are useful
for comparing (testing) three or more means (groups or variables) for
statistical significance. It is conceptually similar to multiple two-sample t-
tests, but is less conservative (results in less type I error) and is therefore
suited to a wide range of practical problems.
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a speculation or theory based on insufficient evidence that
lends itself to further testing and experimentation. With further testing, a
hypothesis can usually be proven true or false.
A null hypothesis is a hypothesis that says there is no statistical significance
b e
tween the two variables in the hypothesis. It is the hypothesis that the
researcher is trying to disprove.
An alternative hypothesis simply is the inverse, or opposite, of the null
hypothesis.
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher.
 
Q7.       A research problem is feasible only when:
(A) it has utility and relevance
(B) it is researchable
(C) it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D) all the above
Answer: D
 
Q8.       Bibliography given in a research report:
(A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B) helps those interested in further research
(C) has no relevance to research
(D) all the above
Answer: A
 
Q9.       Fundamental research reflects the ability to
(A) Synthesize new ideals
(B) Expound new principles
(C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: B
 
Q10.    The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an
effect is known as:
(A) Survey Research              (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
(C) Historical Research          (D) Summative Research
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
A
ll political systems need to mediate the relationship between private wealt
h a
nd public power. Those that fail risk a dysfunctional government captured b
y w
ealthy interests. Corruption is one symptom of such failure with private
willingness-to-pay trumping public goals. Private individuals and business
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Q1.       Teacher uses visual-aids to make learning:
(A) simple          (B) more knowledgeable
(C) quicker        (D) interesting
Answer: D
Impact of Audio Visual aids:
• Makes learning easy and permanent.
• Adds creativity.
• More involvement of students in classroom.
• Healthy relation with environment.
 
Q2.       The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
(A) provide information to students
(B) promote self-learning in students
(C) encourage healthy competition among students
(D) help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
 
Q3.       Which one of the following teachers would you like the
most:
(A) punctual
(B) having research aptitude
(C) loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D) who often amuses his students
Answer: B
 
Q4.       Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:
(A) during the practice-teaching       (B) after the practice-teaching
(C) before the practice-teaching       (D) none of the above
Answer: A
Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors
confidence, support, and feedback by letting them try out among friends and
colleagues a short slice of what they plan to do with their students.
 
Q5.       Which is the least important factor in teaching?
(A) punishing the students
(B) maintaining discipline in the class
(C) lecturing in impressive way
(D) drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer: A
 
Q6.       To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test            (B) ANOV A
(C) x
2
                                (D) factorial analysis
Answer: B
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher. In the ANOV A setting, the observed
variance in a particular variable is partitioned into components attributable to
different sources of variation. In its simplest form, ANOV A provides a
statistical test of whether or not the means of several groups are equal, and
therefore generalizes the t-test to more than two groups. ANOV As are useful
for comparing (testing) three or more means (groups or variables) for
statistical significance. It is conceptually similar to multiple two-sample t-
tests, but is less conservative (results in less type I error) and is therefore
suited to a wide range of practical problems.
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a speculation or theory based on insufficient evidence that
lends itself to further testing and experimentation. With further testing, a
hypothesis can usually be proven true or false.
A null hypothesis is a hypothesis that says there is no statistical significance
b e
tween the two variables in the hypothesis. It is the hypothesis that the
researcher is trying to disprove.
An alternative hypothesis simply is the inverse, or opposite, of the null
hypothesis.
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher.
 
Q7.       A research problem is feasible only when:
(A) it has utility and relevance
(B) it is researchable
(C) it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D) all the above
Answer: D
 
Q8.       Bibliography given in a research report:
(A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B) helps those interested in further research
(C) has no relevance to research
(D) all the above
Answer: A
 
Q9.       Fundamental research reflects the ability to
(A) Synthesize new ideals
(B) Expound new principles
(C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: B
 
Q10.    The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an
effect is known as:
(A) Survey Research              (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
(C) Historical Research          (D) Summative Research
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
A
ll political systems need to mediate the relationship between private wealt
h a
nd public power. Those that fail risk a dysfunctional government captured b
y w
ealthy interests. Corruption is one symptom of such failure with private
willingness-to-pay trumping public goals. Private individuals and business
firms pay to get routine services and to get to the head of the bureaucratic
queue. They pay to limit their taxes, avoid costly regulations, obtain contracts
at inflated prices and get concessions and privatized firms at low prices. I
f c
orruption is endemic, public officials - both bureaucrats and elected officials
- may redesign programmes and propose public projects with few public
b e
nefits and many opportunities for private profit. Of course, corruption, in the
sense of bribes, pay-offs and kickbacks, is only one type of government failure.
Efforts to promote ‘good governance’ must be broader than anti-corruptio
n c
ampaigns. Governments may be honest but inefficient because no one has a
n i
ncentive to work productively, and narrow elites may capture the state an
d e
xert excess influence on policy. Bribery may induce the lazy to work hard an
d
p
e
rmit those not in the inner circle of cronies to obtain benefits. However,
even in such cases, corruption cannot be confined to ‘functional’ areas. It will
b e
 a temptation whenever private benefits are positive. It may be a reasonable
response to a harsh reality but, over time, it can facilitate a spiral into an eve
n w
orse situation.
 
Q11.       The governments which fail to focus on the relationship
between private wealth and public power are likely to become:
(A) Functional                                                                    (B) Dysfunctional
(C) Normal functioning          (D) Good governance
Answer: B
 
Q12.       One important symptom of bad governance is:
(A) Corruption                                                                              (B) High taxes
(C) Complicated rules and regulations       (D) High prices
Answer: A
 
Q13.       When corruption is rampant, public officials always aim at
many opportunities for
(A) Public benefits      (B) Public profit
(C) Private profit           (D) Corporate gains
Answer: C
 
Q14.       Productivity linked incentives to public/private officials is
one of the indicatives for:
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Q1.       Teacher uses visual-aids to make learning:
(A) simple          (B) more knowledgeable
(C) quicker        (D) interesting
Answer: D
Impact of Audio Visual aids:
• Makes learning easy and permanent.
• Adds creativity.
• More involvement of students in classroom.
• Healthy relation with environment.
 
Q2.       The teacher’s role at the higher educational level is to:
(A) provide information to students
(B) promote self-learning in students
(C) encourage healthy competition among students
(D) help students to solve their personal problems
Answer: B
 
Q3.       Which one of the following teachers would you like the
most:
(A) punctual
(B) having research aptitude
(C) loving and having high idealistic philosophy
(D) who often amuses his students
Answer: B
 
Q4.       Micro teaching is most effective for the student-teacher:
(A) during the practice-teaching       (B) after the practice-teaching
(C) before the practice-teaching       (D) none of the above
Answer: A
Microteaching is organized practice teaching. The goal is to give instructors
confidence, support, and feedback by letting them try out among friends and
colleagues a short slice of what they plan to do with their students.
 
Q5.       Which is the least important factor in teaching?
(A) punishing the students
(B) maintaining discipline in the class
(C) lecturing in impressive way
(D) drawing sketches and diagrams on the black-board
Answer: A
 
Q6.       To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses:
(A) t test            (B) ANOV A
(C) x
2
                                (D) factorial analysis
Answer: B
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher. In the ANOV A setting, the observed
variance in a particular variable is partitioned into components attributable to
different sources of variation. In its simplest form, ANOV A provides a
statistical test of whether or not the means of several groups are equal, and
therefore generalizes the t-test to more than two groups. ANOV As are useful
for comparing (testing) three or more means (groups or variables) for
statistical significance. It is conceptually similar to multiple two-sample t-
tests, but is less conservative (results in less type I error) and is therefore
suited to a wide range of practical problems.
Explanation:
A hypothesis is a speculation or theory based on insufficient evidence that
lends itself to further testing and experimentation. With further testing, a
hypothesis can usually be proven true or false.
A null hypothesis is a hypothesis that says there is no statistical significance
b e
tween the two variables in the hypothesis. It is the hypothesis that the
researcher is trying to disprove.
An alternative hypothesis simply is the inverse, or opposite, of the null
hypothesis.
Analysis of variance (ANOV A) is a collection of statistical models used to
analyze the differences among group means and their associated procedures
(such as "variation" among and between groups), developed by statistician and
evolutionary biologist Ronald Fisher.
 
Q7.       A research problem is feasible only when:
(A) it has utility and relevance
(B) it is researchable
(C) it is new and adds something to knowledge
(D) all the above
Answer: D
 
Q8.       Bibliography given in a research report:
(A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher
(B) helps those interested in further research
(C) has no relevance to research
(D) all the above
Answer: A
 
Q9.       Fundamental research reflects the ability to
(A) Synthesize new ideals
(B) Expound new principles
(C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research
(D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics
Answer: B
 
Q10.    The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an
effect is known as:
(A) Survey Research              (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research
(C) Historical Research          (D) Summative Research
Answer: B
 
R e
ad the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
A
ll political systems need to mediate the relationship between private wealt
h a
nd public power. Those that fail risk a dysfunctional government captured b
y w
ealthy interests. Corruption is one symptom of such failure with private
willingness-to-pay trumping public goals. Private individuals and business
firms pay to get routine services and to get to the head of the bureaucratic
queue. They pay to limit their taxes, avoid costly regulations, obtain contracts
at inflated prices and get concessions and privatized firms at low prices. I
f c
orruption is endemic, public officials - both bureaucrats and elected officials
- may redesign programmes and propose public projects with few public
b e
nefits and many opportunities for private profit. Of course, corruption, in the
sense of bribes, pay-offs and kickbacks, is only one type of government failure.
Efforts to promote ‘good governance’ must be broader than anti-corruptio
n c
ampaigns. Governments may be honest but inefficient because no one has a
n i
ncentive to work productively, and narrow elites may capture the state an
d e
xert excess influence on policy. Bribery may induce the lazy to work hard an
d
p
e
rmit those not in the inner circle of cronies to obtain benefits. However,
even in such cases, corruption cannot be confined to ‘functional’ areas. It will
b e
 a temptation whenever private benefits are positive. It may be a reasonable
response to a harsh reality but, over time, it can facilitate a spiral into an eve
n w
orse situation.
 
Q11.       The governments which fail to focus on the relationship
between private wealth and public power are likely to become:
(A) Functional                                                                    (B) Dysfunctional
(C) Normal functioning          (D) Good governance
Answer: B
 
Q12.       One important symptom of bad governance is:
(A) Corruption                                                                              (B) High taxes
(C) Complicated rules and regulations       (D) High prices
Answer: A
 
Q13.       When corruption is rampant, public officials always aim at
many opportunities for
(A) Public benefits      (B) Public profit
(C) Private profit           (D) Corporate gains
Answer: C
 
Q14.       Productivity linked incentives to public/private officials is
one of the indicatives for:
(A) Efficient government        (B) Bad governance
(C) Inefficient government     (D) Corruption
Answer: A
 
Q15.       The spiralling corruption can only be contained by
promoting:
(A) Private profit                                                                 (B) Anti-corruption
campaign
(C) Good governance                                                     (D) Pay-offs and kick
b a
cks
Answer: C
 
Q16.       Press Council of India is located at:
(A) Chennai     (B) Mumbai
(C) Kolkata        (D) Delhi
Answer: D
Location of Press Council of India, Soochna Bhavan, 8-C.G.O. Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 The Press Council of India is a statutory body
in India that governs the conduct of the print media. It is one of the most
important bodies that sustain democracy, as it has supreme power in regard to
the media to ensure that freedom of speech is maintained.
Explanation:
The Press Council of India was first set up in the year 1966 by the Parliamen
t o
n the recommendations of the First Press Commission with the object o
f
p
r
eserving the freedom of the press and of maintaining and improving the
standards of press in India. The present Council functions under the Press
Council Act 1978. It is a statutory body in India that governs the conduct of the
p r
int media. It adjudicates the complaints against and by the press for violatio
n o
f ethics and for violation of the freedom of the press respectively. Press
Council of India is located at New Delhi. PresentChairman of PCI.
 
Q17.       Adjusting the photo for publication by cutting is technically
known as:
(A) Photo cutting         (B) Photo bleeding
(C) Photo cropping      (D) Photo adjustment
Answer: C