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UGC NET Question Paper December 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: 1 hour      50 × 2 = 100 Marks
This paper consists of Fifty (50) objective type questions of Two (2) marks each.
All questions are compulsory.
Each item has four alternative responses marked (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to darken the circle as
indicated below on the correct response against each item.
Example:  where (c) is the correct response.
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the OMR Sheet given at the end of the book.
Read instructions provided with each question carefully.
There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and
Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A –
F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was
24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam
1. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City
E?
(a) 3450
(b) 3500
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UGC NET Question Paper December 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: 1 hour      50 × 2 = 100 Marks
This paper consists of Fifty (50) objective type questions of Two (2) marks each.
All questions are compulsory.
Each item has four alternative responses marked (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to darken the circle as
indicated below on the correct response against each item.
Example:  where (c) is the correct response.
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the OMR Sheet given at the end of the book.
Read instructions provided with each question carefully.
There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and
Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A –
F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was
24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam
1. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City
E?
(a) 3450
(b) 3500
(c) 3550
(d) 3650
2. Number of girls who appeared from City F is approximately ______ % of the number of girls who appeared from
all the six cities together.
(a) 31.55
(b) 32.55
(c) 33.55
(d) 34.55
3. What is the total number of girls who appeared from City A?
(a) 6420
(b) 6880
(c) 7300
(d) 7740
4. Number of girls who appeared from City C is approximately ______ % of the number of candidates who
appeared from City D.
(a) 45
(b) 49
(c) 54
(d) 57
5. Number of boys who appeared from City A is ______ % more than that from City B.
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 18
6. The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to encourage
(a) Expansion of public sector
(b) Involvement of private sector
(c) Establishment of foreign campuses
(d) Entry of foreign Universities
7. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument — ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’, is
fallacious.
Reason (R): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument - ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’
involves a middle term that cannot by its very nature be present in the minor term.
In light of the above statements, 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.
8. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The rating system of higher educational institutions followed in India does not touch the
structural diversity of such institutions.
Statement (II): A universal and holistic rating system is not feasible in India.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
9. The learning, in which a new behaviour is acquired but is not demonstrated until reinforcement is provided, is
known as
(a) Observational learning
(b) Social learning
(c) Latent learning
(d) Moral learning
10. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
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UGC NET Question Paper December 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: 1 hour      50 × 2 = 100 Marks
This paper consists of Fifty (50) objective type questions of Two (2) marks each.
All questions are compulsory.
Each item has four alternative responses marked (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to darken the circle as
indicated below on the correct response against each item.
Example:  where (c) is the correct response.
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the OMR Sheet given at the end of the book.
Read instructions provided with each question carefully.
There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and
Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A –
F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was
24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam
1. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City
E?
(a) 3450
(b) 3500
(c) 3550
(d) 3650
2. Number of girls who appeared from City F is approximately ______ % of the number of girls who appeared from
all the six cities together.
(a) 31.55
(b) 32.55
(c) 33.55
(d) 34.55
3. What is the total number of girls who appeared from City A?
(a) 6420
(b) 6880
(c) 7300
(d) 7740
4. Number of girls who appeared from City C is approximately ______ % of the number of candidates who
appeared from City D.
(a) 45
(b) 49
(c) 54
(d) 57
5. Number of boys who appeared from City A is ______ % more than that from City B.
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 18
6. The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to encourage
(a) Expansion of public sector
(b) Involvement of private sector
(c) Establishment of foreign campuses
(d) Entry of foreign Universities
7. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument — ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’, is
fallacious.
Reason (R): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument - ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’
involves a middle term that cannot by its very nature be present in the minor term.
In light of the above statements, 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.
8. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The rating system of higher educational institutions followed in India does not touch the
structural diversity of such institutions.
Statement (II): A universal and holistic rating system is not feasible in India.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
9. The learning, in which a new behaviour is acquired but is not demonstrated until reinforcement is provided, is
known as
(a) Observational learning
(b) Social learning
(c) Latent learning
(d) Moral learning
10. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
Statement (II): Buddhists are of the view that the language for communication evolves according to social
contexts and conditions.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
11. Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Andhra
E. Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B and C only
(b) B, C and D only
(c) C, D and E only
(d) A, B and D only
12. Which of the following propositions are so related that they cannot both be false although they may both be true,
as per square of opposition?
A. Some apes are monkeys.
B. All apes are monkeys.
C. Some apes are not monkeys.
D. No apes are monkeys
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B and D only
(b) A and B only
(c) A and C only
(d) C and D only
13. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Qualitative research lays emphasis on contextual understanding.
Statement (II): Quantitative research is typically highly unstructured.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
14. The concept of framing is used to tailor political issues in election campaigns as part of communication strategy
by
(a) Media audience
(b) Security agencies
(c) The Election Commission
(d) The Spin doctors
15. Match List-I with List-II
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UGC NET Question Paper December 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: 1 hour      50 × 2 = 100 Marks
This paper consists of Fifty (50) objective type questions of Two (2) marks each.
All questions are compulsory.
Each item has four alternative responses marked (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to darken the circle as
indicated below on the correct response against each item.
Example:  where (c) is the correct response.
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the OMR Sheet given at the end of the book.
Read instructions provided with each question carefully.
There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and
Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A –
F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was
24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam
1. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City
E?
(a) 3450
(b) 3500
(c) 3550
(d) 3650
2. Number of girls who appeared from City F is approximately ______ % of the number of girls who appeared from
all the six cities together.
(a) 31.55
(b) 32.55
(c) 33.55
(d) 34.55
3. What is the total number of girls who appeared from City A?
(a) 6420
(b) 6880
(c) 7300
(d) 7740
4. Number of girls who appeared from City C is approximately ______ % of the number of candidates who
appeared from City D.
(a) 45
(b) 49
(c) 54
(d) 57
5. Number of boys who appeared from City A is ______ % more than that from City B.
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 18
6. The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to encourage
(a) Expansion of public sector
(b) Involvement of private sector
(c) Establishment of foreign campuses
(d) Entry of foreign Universities
7. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument — ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’, is
fallacious.
Reason (R): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument - ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’
involves a middle term that cannot by its very nature be present in the minor term.
In light of the above statements, 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.
8. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The rating system of higher educational institutions followed in India does not touch the
structural diversity of such institutions.
Statement (II): A universal and holistic rating system is not feasible in India.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
9. The learning, in which a new behaviour is acquired but is not demonstrated until reinforcement is provided, is
known as
(a) Observational learning
(b) Social learning
(c) Latent learning
(d) Moral learning
10. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
Statement (II): Buddhists are of the view that the language for communication evolves according to social
contexts and conditions.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
11. Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Andhra
E. Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B and C only
(b) B, C and D only
(c) C, D and E only
(d) A, B and D only
12. Which of the following propositions are so related that they cannot both be false although they may both be true,
as per square of opposition?
A. Some apes are monkeys.
B. All apes are monkeys.
C. Some apes are not monkeys.
D. No apes are monkeys
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B and D only
(b) A and B only
(c) A and C only
(d) C and D only
13. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Qualitative research lays emphasis on contextual understanding.
Statement (II): Quantitative research is typically highly unstructured.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
14. The concept of framing is used to tailor political issues in election campaigns as part of communication strategy
by
(a) Media audience
(b) Security agencies
(c) The Election Commission
(d) The Spin doctors
15. Match List-I with List-II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)–(iv); (B)–(i); (C)–(iii); (D)–(ii)
(b) (A)–(iv); (B)–(iii); (C)–(i); (D)–(ii)
(c) (A)–(iv); (B)–(iii); (C)–(ii); (D)–(i)
(d) (A)–(iii); (B)–(ii); (C)–(iv); (D)–(i)
16. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): As per Dewey’s vision of learning, learners should demonstrate their knowledge through
creativity and collaboration.
Statement (II): According to Piaget, learning is independent of the developmental stages of learner.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
17. Which of the following are the examples of explicit meta communication?
A. Silent remorse
B. Avoidance of eye contact
C. Apologies
D. Excuses
E. Explanations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B and C only
(b) B, C and D only
(c) C, D and E only
(d) A, B and E only
18. Which of the following statements are logically equivalent?
A. Some apes are not non-monkeys.
B. Some monkeys are not non-apes.
C. Some monkeys are apes.
D. Some apes are monkeys.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A and B only
(b) C and D only
(c) B, C and D only
(d) A, B, C and D
19. In academic writing, the abbreviation ‘fn.’ is used to represent
(a) forenoon
(b) footnote
(c) Forward page number
(d) Following page number
20. Consider the following number series: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ? ......
Identify the missing number (?) from the options given below:
(a) 42
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UGC NET Question Paper December 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: 1 hour      50 × 2 = 100 Marks
This paper consists of Fifty (50) objective type questions of Two (2) marks each.
All questions are compulsory.
Each item has four alternative responses marked (a), (b), (c) and (d). You have to darken the circle as
indicated below on the correct response against each item.
Example:  where (c) is the correct response.
Your responses to the items are to be indicated in the OMR Sheet given at the end of the book.
Read instructions provided with each question carefully.
There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of candidates (Boys and
Girls) and the number of boys who appeared in an entrance examination from six different cities A –
F. A total of 78000 candidates appeared from all the six cities, in which the number of boys was
24000. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
City-wise Details of Candidates who appeared in an exam
1. What is the difference between the number of boys and the number of girls who appeared in the exam from City
E?
(a) 3450
(b) 3500
(c) 3550
(d) 3650
2. Number of girls who appeared from City F is approximately ______ % of the number of girls who appeared from
all the six cities together.
(a) 31.55
(b) 32.55
(c) 33.55
(d) 34.55
3. What is the total number of girls who appeared from City A?
(a) 6420
(b) 6880
(c) 7300
(d) 7740
4. Number of girls who appeared from City C is approximately ______ % of the number of candidates who
appeared from City D.
(a) 45
(b) 49
(c) 54
(d) 57
5. Number of boys who appeared from City A is ______ % more than that from City B.
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 18
6. The policy on higher education during the eighth five-year plan was to encourage
(a) Expansion of public sector
(b) Involvement of private sector
(c) Establishment of foreign campuses
(d) Entry of foreign Universities
7. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument — ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’, is
fallacious.
Reason (R): As per classical Indian view of logic the argument - ‘Sound is quality because it is visible’
involves a middle term that cannot by its very nature be present in the minor term.
In light of the above statements, 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.
8. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The rating system of higher educational institutions followed in India does not touch the
structural diversity of such institutions.
Statement (II): A universal and holistic rating system is not feasible in India.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
9. The learning, in which a new behaviour is acquired but is not demonstrated until reinforcement is provided, is
known as
(a) Observational learning
(b) Social learning
(c) Latent learning
(d) Moral learning
10. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Buddhists consider the language of communication as a divine gift.
Statement (II): Buddhists are of the view that the language for communication evolves according to social
contexts and conditions.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
11. Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Andhra
E. Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B and C only
(b) B, C and D only
(c) C, D and E only
(d) A, B and D only
12. Which of the following propositions are so related that they cannot both be false although they may both be true,
as per square of opposition?
A. Some apes are monkeys.
B. All apes are monkeys.
C. Some apes are not monkeys.
D. No apes are monkeys
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B and D only
(b) A and B only
(c) A and C only
(d) C and D only
13. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Qualitative research lays emphasis on contextual understanding.
Statement (II): Quantitative research is typically highly unstructured.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
14. The concept of framing is used to tailor political issues in election campaigns as part of communication strategy
by
(a) Media audience
(b) Security agencies
(c) The Election Commission
(d) The Spin doctors
15. Match List-I with List-II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)–(iv); (B)–(i); (C)–(iii); (D)–(ii)
(b) (A)–(iv); (B)–(iii); (C)–(i); (D)–(ii)
(c) (A)–(iv); (B)–(iii); (C)–(ii); (D)–(i)
(d) (A)–(iii); (B)–(ii); (C)–(iv); (D)–(i)
16. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): As per Dewey’s vision of learning, learners should demonstrate their knowledge through
creativity and collaboration.
Statement (II): According to Piaget, learning is independent of the developmental stages of learner.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
17. Which of the following are the examples of explicit meta communication?
A. Silent remorse
B. Avoidance of eye contact
C. Apologies
D. Excuses
E. Explanations
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B and C only
(b) B, C and D only
(c) C, D and E only
(d) A, B and E only
18. Which of the following statements are logically equivalent?
A. Some apes are not non-monkeys.
B. Some monkeys are not non-apes.
C. Some monkeys are apes.
D. Some apes are monkeys.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A and B only
(b) C and D only
(c) B, C and D only
(d) A, B, C and D
19. In academic writing, the abbreviation ‘fn.’ is used to represent
(a) forenoon
(b) footnote
(c) Forward page number
(d) Following page number
20. Consider the following number series: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ? ......
Identify the missing number (?) from the options given below:
(a) 42
(b) 52
(c) 62
(d) 63
21. Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): An output device that creates an object by building layer upon player of material is called 3D
printer. It is widely used in CAD applications.
Statement (II): Laptops can be used even when not plugged into an electricity socket.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
22. A computer uses RAM and ROM to store data. Which of the following statements describing ROM is/are true?
A. It stores the programs and data that are currently in use.
B. It is used to boot up the computer when power is turned on
C. Its contents are retained when power is turned off.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A only
(b) B only
(c) A and B only
(d) B and C only
23. In Charlotte Danielson’s framework for teaching, the domain of ‘Planning and Preparation’ has the following
components:
A. Organising physical space in classroom
B. Setting instructional outcomes
C. Designing student assessments
D. Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
E. Demonstrating knowledge of resources
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C and E only
(b) A, B and D only
(c) B, C, D and E only
(d) A, B, C, D and E
24. Quantitative research can be construed as a research strategy that usually
(a) Entails a deductive approach to the relationship between theory and research
(b) Emphasizes an inductive approach to the relationship between theory and research.
(c) Rejects the practices and norms of natural scientific model, and of positivism in particular.
(d) Embodies a view of social reality as a constantly shifting emergent property of individual’s creation
25. Match List-I with List-II