UGC NET 2018 July Solved Paper 1 (Download as PDF)
Here is the first set of 30 questions from the UGC NET July 2018 Paper I (General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude), formatted with one-by-one options and the answer key directly below.
1. Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching?
(a) Teaching and learning are integrally related.
(b) There is no difference between teaching and training.
(c) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students.
(d) All good teaching is formal in nature.
(e) A teacher is a senior person.
(f) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act.
(1) (a), (b) and (d)
(2) (b), (c) and (e)
(3) (a), (c) and (f)
(4) (d), (e) and (f)
Answer Key: 3
2. Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching?
(1) Prior experience of the learner
(2) Educational status of the parents of the learner
(3) Peer groups of the learner
(4) Family size from which the learner comes.
Answer Key: 1
3. Match Set - I (Methods of teaching) with Set - II (Basic requirements for effectiveness):
(a) Lecturing — (iii) Content delivery in a lucid language
(b) Discussion in groups — (v) Theme based interaction among participants
(c) Brainstorming — (ii) Production of large number of ideas
(d) Programmed Instructional procedure — (i) Small step presentation with feedback provided
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(3) (iii) (v) (ii) (i)
(4) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Answer Key: 3
4. Identify those which will be called ‘formative evaluation’:
(a) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work.
(b) During interaction with students, the teacher provides corrective feedback.
(c) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test.
(d) The teacher clarifies the doubts of students in the class itself.
(e) Overall performance is reported to parents every three months.
(f) Motivation is raised through a question-answer session.
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(2) (b), (c) and (d)
(3) (a), (c) and (e)
(4) (b), (d) and (f)
Answer Key: 4
5. Assertion (A): All teaching should aim at ensuring learning.
Reason (R): All learning results from teaching.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer Key: 3
6. Match Set - I (Research types) with Set - II (Characteristics):
(a) Fundamental research — (ii) Developing explanation through theory building
(b) Applied research — (iv) Exploring the possibility of a theory for use
(c) Action research — (iii) Improving an existing situation through interventions
(d) Evaluative research — (i) Finding out the extent of perceived impact
(1) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(2) (v) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
Answer Key: 1
7. Which set of activities best indicate the cyclic nature of action research strategy?
(1) Reflect, Observe, Plan, Act
(2) Observe, Act, Reflect, Plan
(3) Act, Plan, Observe, Reflect
(4) Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect
Answer Key: 4
8. Which of the following sequences of research steps is nearer to scientific method?
(1) Suggested solution, Deducing consequences, Perceiving problem, Location and testing.
(2) Perceiving problem, Locating/defining problem, Hypothesizing, Deducing consequences, Testing.
(3) Defining problem, Identifying causes, Defining population, Sampling, Data collection, Analysis.
(4) Identifying causal factors, Defining problem, Developing hypothesis, Sampling, Data collection, Generalizations.
Answer Key: 2
9. The problem of ‘research ethics’ is concerned with which aspect of research activities?
(1) Following the prescribed format of a thesis
(2) Data analysis through qualitative or quantitative techniques
(3) Defining the population of research
(4) Evidence based research reporting
Answer Key: 4
10. In which of the following activities, potential for nurturing creative and critical thinking is relatively greater?
(1) Preparing research summary
(2) Presenting a seminar paper
(3) Participation in research conference
(4) Participation in a workshop
Answer Key: 4
11. According to the passage, which of the following are indicative of the fourth dimension?
(a) Aspirations of people
(b) Modern day dynamism
(c) Economy in the global context
(d) Strategic interests
(1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(2) (b), (c) and (d) only
(3) (a), (c) and (d) only
(4) (a), (b) and (d) only
Answer Key: 3
12. More productive employment demands:
(1) Pervasive use of technology
(2) Limiting competitive market place
(3) Geo-political considerations
(4) Large industries
Answer Key: 1
13. Absence of technology would lead to:
(a) Less pollution
(b) Wastage of precious natural resources
(c) Low value addition
(d) Hurting the poorest most
(1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(2) (b), (c) and (d) only
(3) (a), (b) and (d) only
(4) (a), (c) and (d) only
Answer Key: 2
14. The advantage of technological inputs would result in:
(1) Unbridled technological growth
(2) Importing plant machinery
(3) Sidelining environmental issues
(4) Lifting our people to a life of dignity
Answer Key: 4
15. Envisioning a developed India requires:
(1) Aspiration to become a major economic player
(2) Dependence upon projects designed abroad
(3) Focus on short-term projects
(4) Development of core technological strengths
Answer Key: 4
16. Differentiation between acceptance and non-acceptance of certain stimuli in classroom communication is the basis of:
(1) selective expectation of performance
(2) selective affiliation to peer groups
(3) selective attention
(4) selective morality
Answer Key: 3
17. Assertion (A): Initial messages to students need not be critical to establish interactions later.
Reason (R): More control over communication means more control over student learning.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer Key: 4
18. Assertion (A): To communicate well in the classroom is a natural ability.
Reason (R): Effective teaching demands knowledge of the communication process.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer Key: 4
19. Assertion (A): Classroom communication is a transactional process.
Reason (R): A teacher does not assume students’ responses are purposive.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer Key: 3
20. Which of the following set of statements is correct for describing human communication?
(a) Non-verbal communication can stimulate ideas.
(b) Communication is a learnt ability.
(c) Communication is not a universal panacea.
(d) Communication cannot break-down.
(e) More communication means more effective learning.
(f) Value of what is learnt is not an issue for students.
(1) (a), (c), (e) and (f)
(2) (b), (d), (e) and (f)
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(4) (a), (d), (e) and (f)
Answer Key: 3
21. The next term in the series: −1, 5, 15, 29, ? is:
(1) 36
(2) 47
(3) 59
(4) 63
Answer Key: 2
22. The next term in the series ABD, DGK, HMS, MTB, SBL, ? is:
(1) ZKU
(2) ZCA
(3) ZKW
(4) KZU
Answer Key: 3
23. If VARANASI is coded as WCUESGZQ, then KOLKATA will be:
(1) LOQOZEH
(2) HLZEOOQ
(3) ZELHOQO
(4) LQOOFZH
Answer Key: 4
24. Introducing Rakesh, a woman said, “His brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather”. The woman is Rakesh’s:
(1) Aunt
(2) Mother
(3) Sister
(4) Daughter
Answer Key: 3
25. Two numbers are in ratio 2:5. If 16 is added to both, the ratio becomes 1:2. The numbers are:
(1) 16, 40
(2) 20, 50
(3) 28, 70
(4) 32, 80
Answer Key: 4
26. Superiority of intellect depends upon concentration on one theme, like a concave mirror collects rays into one point. What reasoning is this?
(1) Mathematical
(2) Psychological
(3) Analogical
(4) Deductive
Answer Key: 3
27. Premises: (A) Most dancers are physically fit. (B) Most singers are dancers.
(a) Most singers are physically fit.
(b) Most dancers are singers.
(c) Most physically fit persons are dancers.
(d) Most physically fit persons are singers.
(1) (a) and (b)
(2) (b) and (c)
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (d) and (a)
Answer Key: 2
28. Which one among the following is a presupposition in inductive reasoning?
(1) Law of identity
(2) Unchangeability in nature
(3) Harmony in nature
(4) Uniformity of nature
Answer Key: 4
29. If ‘domestic animals are hardly ferocious’ is false, which can be claimed to be certainly true?
(a) All domestic animals are ferocious.
(b) Most of the domestic animals are ferocious.
(c) No domestic animal is ferocious.
(d) Some domestic animals are non-ferocious.
(1) (a) and (b)
(2) (a) only
(3) (c) and (d)
(4) (b) only
Answer Key: 4
30. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in the context of Venn diagram method?
(1) It is a method of testing the validity of arguments.
(2) It represents both premises of a syllogism in one diagram.
(3) It requires two overlapping circles for the two premises of a standard-form syllogism.
(4) It can be used to represent classes as well as propositions.
Answer Key: 3
The table below embodies data on the production, exports and per capita consumption of rice
in country P for the five years from 2012 to 2016. Answer questions 31 - 35 based on the data
contained in the table.
Where, Per Capita Consumption=(Consumption in million kg)÷(Population in million) and consumption (in million kg)=Production−Exports.
(1) 2013
(2) 2014
(3) 2015
(4) 2016
Answer Key:
32. What is the population of the country in the year 2014 (in million) ?
(1) 2.64
(2) 2.72
(3) 2.79
(4) 2.85
Answer Key:
33. The ratio of exports to consumption in the given period was the highest in the year :
(2) 2013
(3) 2014
(4) 2015
Answer Key:
34. In which year, the population of country was the highest ?
(1) 2013
(4) 2016
Answer Key:
35. What is the average consumption of rice (in million kg) over the years 2012-2016 ?
(3) 108
(4) 100.1
Answer Key:
36. Which of the following statements, regarding the term ICT is/are TRUE ?
P : ICT is an acronym that stands for Indian Classical Technology.
(1) P only
(3) P and Q
(4) Neither P nor Q
Answer Key:
37. A new Laptop has been produced that weighs less, is smaller and uses less power than previous Laptop models. Which of the following technologies has been used to accomplish this ?
(2) Faster Random Access Memory
(3) Blu Ray Drive
(4) Solid State Hard Drive
38. Given the following email fields, which of the email addresses will ‘swami’ be able to see
when he receives the message ?
(1) ram@test.com
(2) ram@test.com; raj@test.com; ravi@test.com
(3) ram@test.com; rama@test.com
(4) ram@test.com; rama@test.com; raj@test.com; ravi@test.com
Answer Key:
39. Put the following units of storage into the correct order, starting with the smallest unit first
(a) Kilobyte
(b) Byte
(c) Megabyte
(d) Terabyte
(e) Gigabyte (f) Bit
Give your answer from the following code :
(1) (f), (b), (a), (c), (d), (e)
(2) (f), (b), (a), (d), (e), (c)
(4) (f), (b), (a), (d), (c), (e)
Answer Key:
40. With regard to computer memory, which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE ?
P : Read Only Memory (ROM) is ‘volatile’ memory.
Q : Random Access Memory (RAM) is ‘volatile’ memory.
R : Secondary Memory is ‘volatile’ memory.
(2) Q only
(3) P and Q only
(4) P and R only
Answer Key:
41. ‘Fly ash’ produced in thermal power plants is an ecofriendly resource for use in :
(a) agriculture as micro-nutrient
(c) dam and water holding structures
(d) brick industry
Choose the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) (a), (b) and (d) only
(2) (b), (c) and (d) only
(3) (a), (c) and (d) only
(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer Key:
42. Which of the following types of natural disasters has no definite beginning and end ?
(2) Landslides
(3) Hurricanes
(4) Droughts
Answer Key:
43. Assertion (A) : Indoor air pollution is a serious health hazard.
Reason (R) : The dispersal of air pollutants is rather limited in indoor environment.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer Key:
44. In terms of their contribution to the total power generation in India, identify the correct sequence of energy sources - Thermal Power Plants (TPP), Large Hydropower Projects (LHP), Nuclear Energy (NE) and Renewable Energy (RE) which includes solar energy, wind energy, biomass and small hydropower projects.
(1) TPP > RE > LHP > NE
(2) TPP > LHP > RE > NE
(4) LHP > TPP > NE > RE
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45. Which of the following is considered as major source of pollution in rivers of India ?
(2) Untreated sewage
(3) Agricultural run-off
(4) Thermal power plants
Answer Key:
46. India has the largest Higher Education System in the World after :
(b) Australia
(c) China
(d) United Kingdom (U.K.)
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a), (b) and (c) only
(3) (a), (c) and (d) only
(4) (a) and (c) only
Answer Key:
47. Prime Minister Research Fellowship is for students pursuing Ph.D programme in :
(1) State and Central Universities
(2) Central Universities, IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs and IIITs
(3) IISc, IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, State and Central Universities
(4) IITs and IISc
Answer Key:
48. Leader of the Opposition is a member of committees which select :
(a) the Central Information Commissioner
(b) the Central Vigilance Commissioner
(c) the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission
(d) the Chairperson of National Commission for Women
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a), (b) and (c) only
(3) (a), (c) and (d) only
(4) (a), (b) and (d) only
Answer Key:
49. Which of the following statements are correct about gender budgeting ?
(a) It is a separate budget addressing the specific needs of women.
(b) It assesses the impact of government budget on women.
(d) It is another budgeting innovation.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) (b) and (d) only
(2) (a) and (d) only
(3) (a), (c) and (d) only
(4) (b), (c) and (d) only
Answer Key:
50. Which of the following are the barriers to citizen-centric administration in India ?
(b) Ineffective implementation of laws and rules
(c) Awareness of rights and duties of citizens
(d) Lack of job opportunities for the youth
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a), (b) and (c) only
(3) (a), (b) and (d) only
(4) (a) and (b) only
Answer Key:
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