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Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 19.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

The following table shows the number of 2. What is the average number of female
employees working in five different colleges A- employees taking all the colleges together?
E, along with the ratio of Males to Females [M (a) 1312
: F] among them. Based on the data in the (b) 1372
table, answer the questions that follow. (c) 1336
College-wise Details of Employees (d) 1292
College Number of Employees Ratio Ans. (a) : According to the question
M:F Number of female employees in college A
A 3040 13 : 6 6
= 3040 ×
B 3360 4:3 19
C 2920 9 : 11 = 960

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Number of female employees in college B
D 2760 10 : 13
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E 2840 13 : 7 = 3360 ×
1.
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What is the total number of male employees
taking all the Colleges together?
= 1440
Number of female employees in college C
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(a) 8120 (b) 8240

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(c) 8360 (d) 8560 = 2920 ×
20
Ans. (c) According to the question,
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= 1606
Number of male employees in college A
Number of female employees in college D
13
= 3040 × 13
19 = 2760 ×
23
= 2080
= 1560
Number of male employees in college B
Number of female employees in college E
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= 3360 × 7
7 = 2840 ×
20
= 1920
= 994
Number of male employees in college C
∴ Average number of female employees taking all the
9 college together
= 2920 ×
20 960 + 1440 + 1606 + 1560 + 994
= 1314 =
5
Number of male employees in college D
6560
10 =
= 2760 × 5
23 = 1312
= 1200
3. The number of male employees working in
Number of male employees in college E Colleges A and C together is approximately
13 _____% more than the number of female
= 2840 ×
20 employees working in colleges B and D
= 1846 together.
Hence the total number of male employees taking all (a) 9
the colleges together (b) 15
= 2080 + 1920 + 1314 + 1200 + 1846 (c) 11
= 8360 (d) 13
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Ans. (d) : According to the question, Ans. (b) : An economics teacher wants to create an info
Number of male employees working in college A and C graphics to explain supply and demand to her students,
13 9 in this case the tool which will be most suitable is
= 3040 × + 2920 × Canva. Canva is an easy to use design platform that
19 20 allows you to create a variety of graphics for your
= 2080 + 1314 business, classrooms and students.
= 3394 Given below are two statements:
Number of female employees working in college B and D Statement I : Norm referencing is used to
3 13 interpret a score of an individual by comparing
= 3360 × + 2760 × it with those of other individuals.
7 23
Statement II : Criterion referencing is used to
= 1440 + 1560
interpret a person's performance by comparing
= 3000 it to some specified behavioral domain.
3394 − 3000 7. In the light of the above statements, choose the
∴ Required increase % = ×100
3000 most appropriate answer form the options
= 13.13% given below:
≈ 13% (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are in
4. What is the ratio of female employees working correct.
in College D to that in College E? (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is in
(a) 7 : 4 (b) 780 : 497 correct.

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(c) 390 : 491 (d) 9 : 5 (d) Statement I is in correct but Statement II is
Ans. (b) : From question, correct.
Ans. (a) : A norm referenced test scores a test by
∴ Required ratio

=
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Number of female employees working in college D
comparing a persons performance to others who are
similar. Therefore statement I is correct.
Number of female empolyees working in college E Criterion referenced assessment is the process of
13 evaluating the learning of students against a set of pre-
2760 × specified qualities of criteria, without reference to the
= 23
achievement of others. Therefore statement II is also
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2840 × correct.
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8. Which of the following are the elements of
1560 observational learning?
=
a

994 (A) Production (B) Attention

780 (C) Identification (D) Retention
=
497 (E) Motivation
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= 780 : 497 Choose the correct answer from the options

5. The number of employees working in College C given below:
(a) (B), (C) and (D) Only
is approximately ________ % more than that
(b) (A) and (E) Only
in College D.
(c) (A), (B), (D) and (E) Only
(a) 8 (b) 6
(d) (C) Only
(c) 4 (d) 10
Ans. (c) : Observational learning is the process of
Ans. (b) : From question, learning by watching the behaviors of others. The
2920 − 2760 targeted behaviors is watched, memorized and then
∴ Required increase% = ×100
2760 mimicked. According to bandura's research, thare are
= 5.767% four processes of elements that influence abservational
learning.
= 6% (approx)
a - Attention
6. An economics teacher wants to create an info b - Retention
graphics to explain supply and demand to her c - Production/ Reproduction.
students. d - Motivation
Which of the following tools would be most 9. In 'VARK' model of learning styles, 'A' stands
suitable? for _________.
(a) Edpuzzle (b) Canva (a) Auspicious (b) Augmentary
(c) Quizlet (d) Mindmeister (c) Authentic (d) Aural
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Ans. (d) : The VARK learning style model intrroduced Choose the correct answer from the options
by fleming includes a questionnaire that identifies a given below:
person's sensory modality preference in learning. This (a) (A), (B), (C), (D) (b) (B), (A), (C), (D)
model classifies students into four different learning (c) (D), (C), (B), (A) (d) (C), (D), (B), (A)
modes which are as:- Ans. (d) : APA style provides a foundation for effective
V - Visual - Pictures, movies, diagrams scholarly communication because it help writers present
A - Aural - Music, discussion, lectures. this ideas in a clear, precise and inclusive manner. APA
R - Read/write - textbooks and notes is the style of documentation of sources used by the
k - kinesthetic - movement, experiments. American Psychological Association. An reference
10. When a very bright light is incident on our written in APA style, the correct arrangement of
eyes, we immediately close our eyelids. information pertaining to the reference in correct order
This is an example of _________. is as:-
(a) Biological instincts - Name of Author
(b) Reflex actions - Title of the Article
(c) Desired instincts - Volume Number
(d) Intrapersonal instincts - DOI number
Ans. (b) : When a very bright light is incident on our 13. A research study is said to have heuristic value
Eyes, we immediately close our eyelids. This is an if:
example of reflex actions. Reflex action is an (a) It leads to no further research
involuntary and automatic response to a specific (b) It generates more research

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stimulus. Reflex action is a type of behavior that is not (c) Its results lack consistency
consciously controlled by spinal cord and peripheral (d) Its results lack validity
nerves.
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11. Identify the disadvantages of open ended
question in survey research.
Ans. (b) : A research study is said to have heuristic
value if it generates more research. A heuristic value is
how well something encourages thinking. A heuristic is
(A) The questions do not suggest certain kinds of a mental shortcut commonly cognitive overload.
answer to respondents. 14. An entrance examination with objective type
am
(B) They are time consuming for interviewers to questions is conducted. For each correct
administer. answer, 1 mark is awarded and each incorrect
(C) They require greater effort from respondents. answer 0.25 marks are deducted. The number
Choose the correct answer from the options of marks scored by candidates who appeared in
given below: the examination, is an example of :
(a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (B) and (C) Only (a) Nominal variable
(c) (A) and (C) Only (d) (A), (B) and (C) (b) Discrete variable
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Ans. (b) : Open ended questions are free from survey (c) Ordinal variable
questions that allow and encourage. Respondents to (d) Continuous variable
answer in open text format to answer based on their
Ans. (b) : An entrance examination with objective type
complete knowledge. Feeling and understanding. The
questions is conducted- for each correct answer, 1 mark
disadvantages of open ended questions in survey
is awarded and for each incorrect answer 0.25 marks are
research are
dedicated. The number of marks scored by candidates
- They are hence consuming for interviewers to who appeared in the examination is an example of
administer. discrete variable. Discrete variables are numeric
- They require greater effort from respondents. variable that have a countable number of values
- Difficult to compare between any two values.
- A lot of irradiant information
15. Given below are two statements :
- Hard to analyze.
Statement I : Medical research usually involves
12. In a reference written in APA style, arrange pain or distress in animals.
the information pertaining to the information Statement II : Psychological research is
pertaining to the reference in correct order. usually benign and may involve little, if any,
(A) DOI number discomfort for the animals.
(B) Volume number In the light of the above statements, choose the
(C) Name of author most appropriate answer from the options
(D) Title of the article given below:
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 (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Choose the correct answer form the options
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are in given below:
correct. (a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is in (b) (B), (C) and (D) Only
correct. (c) (C), (D) and (E) Only
(d) Statement I is in correct but Statement II is
(d) (A), (D) and (E) Only
correct.
Ans. (a) : The public sphere is the arena where citizens
Ans. (a) : Medical research is also known as health
research which aims to improve the health and well being come together exchange opinions, regarding public
of the people. It usually involves pain or stress in animals affairs, discuss, deliberate and eventually form public
or human beings. Therefore statement I is correct. A opinion. The main objectives of public policy sphere
foundmentional aspect of the discipline of psychology is communication to involue citizens in idea generation,
teaching about and research on the behavior or non policy critique and innovative policy practices.
human animals. Studying other animals is critical to 20. Given below are tow statements:
understanding basic principles underlying behavior and Statement I : Western communication models
to advancing the welfare of both human and non human
examined the relationship among
animals. Therefore statement II is also correct.
communicative elements on an individual basis.
16. A photograph constitutes a/an :
Statement II : The Buddhist concept of
(a) Protective text (b) Refined text
communication emphasizes the
(c) Closed text (d) Open text
contextualization of each to the communicative
Ans. (d) : A photograph constitutes an open text.

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elements.
17. The Buddhist concept of communication is In the light of the above statements, choose the
marked by: most appropriate answer from the options
(a) Mono-causality
(c) Multi-causality
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(b) Dyadic causality
(d) Skewed causality
given below:
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Ans. (c) : The Buddhist concept of communication is (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
marked by multi causality. The Buddhist ethics of
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
speech are quite consistent with the prominent universal
principle of ethical communication that comprises of (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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four elements which are, mutuality, open-mindedness, Ans. (a) : Western communication places a high value
honesty and respect. Multi - causation theory is an on directness, clarity and assertiveness. communication
outgrowth of the Domino theory but it postulates that in western societies tends to be move explicit and goal
for a single accident there may be many contributory
a

oriented and individualistic values are emphasized over

factors, causes and sub causes, and that certain collective values. Therefore statement I is correct.
combinations of these give rise to accidents. The Buddhist communication emphasizes the
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18. At present, cyber communication is a: contextualisation of each of the communication

(a) Fictitious reality elements.
(b) Palpable reality Therefore statement II is also correct.
(c) Futuristic reality
21. A man, a woman and a boy can do a piece of
(d) Conventional reality
work in 6, 9 and 18 days, respectively. How
Ans. (b) : At present, cyber communications is a many boys should assist one man and one
palpable reality. Palpable means apprehensible as real
woman to do the work in one day?
or existent where as perceptible applies to what can be
discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent when (a) 13 (b) 15
something is palpable, you can touch or handle it, even (c) 11 (d) 10
though the word is used to describe things that usually Ans. (a) : Let the required number of children be x
can't be handled or touched, such as emotions or According to the question,
sensations. 1 1 x
19. The main objectives of public policy sphere + + =1
6 9 18
communication is to involve citizens in:
3+ 2+ x
(A) Idea generation ⇒ =1
(B) Policy critique 18
(C) Innovative policy practices ⇒ 5 + x = 18
(D) Ignoring oppositional views ⇒ x = 13
(E) Promotion of stereotypes Hence, 13 children will be required.

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22. A family consists of 6 members namely A, B, C, 25. In a certain coding language :
D, E and F. B is the brother-in law of C's (a) 1000 i.e. 103 is coded as 1331
mother, C is the father of F. D is the father of A (b) 125 i.e. 53 is coded as 216
and F is the grandson of D. There are two How 729 will be coded in that language ?
female members in the family. Which of the (a) 1000 (b) 1728
following pairs represent the female members
(c) 1331 (d) 2197
in the family?
(a) A and D (b) D and E Ans. (a) : Just as,
(c) A and E (d) B and C 1000 → 103 → (10 + 1)3 = 1331
Ans. (c) : According to the question, blood relation and
diagram is as follows- 125 → 53 → (5 + 1)3 = 216
Same as,
729 → 93 → (9 + 1)3 = 1000
Hence, 729 will be wded as 1000.
26. Which of the following statements are
contradictory to each other?
(A) All plants are fungi
(B) No plants are fungi
(C) Some plants are not fungi
Hence it is clear from above figure that A and E (D) Some plant are fungi
represent the female members in the family.

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Choose the correct answer form the options
23. Find the number that can replace question given below:
mark (?) in the series given below. (a) (B) and (D) Only (b) (A) and (B) Only

(a) 48.5
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1.5, 5, 10.5, 18, 27.5, 39, ?, ......
(b) 52.5
(c) (C) and (D) Only (d) (A) and (D) Only
Ans. (a) : All plants are fungi –––– A
(c) 62.5 (d) 72.5
No plants are fungi –––– E
Ans. (b) : The given series is as follows -
Some plants are fungi ––––I
Some plants are not fungi ––––O
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Hence ? = 52.5
24. A child is looking for his father. He goes 100
meter towards east and then turns to his right
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and goes 30 meters. From there the child again

turns to his right and goes for 40 meters.
Where he finds his father at his uncle's place. From the above we can easily make out that B- (No
How far is his uncle's place from the starting plants are fungi) and D (Some plants are fungi) are
point of the child? contradictories.
(a) 30 5 meter (b) 40 meter 27. If the statement "All trucks are polluting
(c) 40 5 meter (d) 30 5meter vehicles" is given as false, then which of the
following statements can be immediately
Ans. (a) : According to the question, inferred to be true?
(a) Some trucks are polluting vehicles.
(b) Some trucks are not polluting vehicles.
(c) No trucks are polluting vehicles.
(d) No polluting vehicles are trucks.
Ans. (b) : If the statement - " All trucks are polluting
2 2 vehicles" is given as false, then "Some trucks are not
∴ Required distance (AE) = ( 60 ) + ( 30 )
polluting vehicles" can be immediately inferred to be
= 3600 + 900 true.
= 4500 28. Which of the following statements is equivalent
to the statement - "Some philosophers are not
= 30 5 m idealists."?
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 (a) Some philosophers are not non-idealists. 32. Consider the following MS-EXCEL screenshot
(b) No idealists are philosophers. that shows the product code, name of the state
(c) Some non-idealists are not philosophers. which produced the product and Quality of the
(d) Some non-idealists are not non-philosophers. product:
Ans. (d) : The statement "Some non idealists are not A B C D
non-philosophers" is equivalent to the statement- "some
philosophers are not idealists". 1 Product Code State Quality
29. Which fallacy is involved in the following 2 A1 HP A
statement "Indian pharmaceutical companies 3 A2 MP A
are profitable, therefore, average Indian 4 A3 UP A
pharmaceutical company is profitable"?
5 A4 UP B
(a) Fallacy of Division
(b) Hasty Generalization 6 A5 UP B
(c) Slippery Slope 7
(d) Fallacy of Accident Which of the following EXCEL formulae can
Ans. (a) : In the statement "Indian pharmaceutical be typed in Cell D1 to answer the question
companies are profitable, therefore, average Indian :How many different product codes form UP
pharmaceutical company is profitable" fallacy of are of Grade "A" quality?
division is involved. This fallacy involves some one A. = COUNTIFS (B2:B6, "=UP", C2:6,"=A")
taking and attribute of a whole or a class and assuming B. = COUNTIFS (C2:C6,"=A" B2:B6,"=UP")

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that it must also necessarily be true of each part or C. = COUNTIFS (B2:B6, "=UP"C2:C6,"=A")
member. Choose the correct answer from the options
30. Given below are two statements:

inductive and formal.

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Statement I : The Aristotelian syllogism is only
given below:
(a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (A) and (C) Only
(c) (B) and (C) Only (d) (A), (B) and (C)
Statement II : Nyaya syllogism is deductive -
Ans. (d) : The following EXCEL formulae can be type
inductive and formal-material.
in cell D1 to answer the question: How many different
In the light of the above statements, choose the
product codes from UP are of grade "A" quality.
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most appropriate answer from the options
given below: A = COUNTIFS (B2:B6, " =UP", C2:6, "=A")
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. B = COUNTIFS (C2:CC6, "=A", B2:B6, "=UP")
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false. C = COUNTIFS (B2:B6, "UP", C2:C6, "A")
a

(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. 33. Given below are two statements:
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. Statement I: 'Disk defragmentation' makes
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Ans. (d) : Aristotelian syllogism is deductive and files that are contiguous in a disk as
formal. Arestotelian syllogism consists of three fragmented.
successive assertions, the first two are the premises and Statement II: A device controller that controls
the third is the conclusion therefore statement I is false. a device will deal with the operating system
The Nyaya syllogism is deductive-inductive and formal through device driver.
- material. The Nyaya syllogism recognizes the fact that In the light of the above statements, choose the
verbal form is not the essence of inference. Therefore most appropriate answer from the options
statement II is correct. given below:
31. An advantage to business that uses Intranet (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
capabilities is that it allows employees to share (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
the business's information with :
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(a) Customers (b) Each other
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
(c) Competitors (d) Former employees
Ans. (d) : Defragmentation consolidates these
Ans. (b) : An advantage to a business that uses Intranet
fragmented files so all the related pieces are aligned
capabilities is that it allows employees to share the
together. Therefore 'Disk defragmentation' makes files
business's information with each other. Intranets
encourage communication within an organization. They that are contiguous in a disk as fragmented is false.
let employees easily access important information, A device controller that controls a device will deal with
links, applications, forms and databases of company the operating system through device driver. This
records. statement is true.

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34. Which of the following statements regarding 37. Given below are two statement :
artificial Intelligence (AI) is/are correct ? Statement : Toxic chemicals injure human
(A) Al systems can be used in email spam filters. organs and organ systems.
(B) Al systems are capable of analyzing uncertain Statement : Toxicants that damage kidneys are
information. called as Hepatotoxic.
(C) An Al system is a system for capturing, storing, In the light of the above statements, choose the
processing and displaying data related to most appropriate answer from the options
positions on earth's surface. given below :
Choose the correct answer from the options (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
given below: (b) Both statement I and Statement II are
(a) (A) Only (b) (A) and (B) Only incorrect.
(c) (A) and (C) Only (d) (B) and (C) Only (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
Ans. (b) : Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the incorrect.
simulation or approximation of human intelligence in (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
machines. The goals of artificial intelligence include correct.
computer enhanced learning, reasoning and perception. Ans. (c) : Toxic chemical substances may produce
The following statements are correct regarding adverse effects on the cardiovascular system by acting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the myocardial cells or the autonomic nervous
- AI systems can be used in email spam filters. system to affect the heart rate blood pressure etc.
- AI systems are capable of analyzing uncertain Therefore statement I is correct.
information. Toxicants that damage kidnys are called as

Y
35. Which of the following features are available in nephrodoxic. Therefore Statement II is incorreect.
word processing software such as MS-WORD ? 38. Which of the following are related to 'Source
(A) Spell checker and Thesaurus
(B) Page Orientation
SP reduction'
management :
in integrated solid waste

(C) Mail Merge A) Reduced Toxicity

(D) Slide Transitions B) Composting
Choose the correct answer from the options C) Les Packaging
am
given below: D) Landfill
(a) (A), (B) and (D) Only E) More durable products
(b) (A) and (C) Only Chose the correct answer from the options
(c) (B) and (C) Only given below :
(d) (A), (B) and (C) Only (a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
Ans. (d) : A word processor is a device of software (b) (A), (C) and (E) Only
(c) (B), (C) and (D) Only
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program capable of creating, storing and printing text

documents. The features of word processor are as (d) (C), (D) and (E) Only
follows:- Ans. (b) : Source reduction, also known as waste
a - Spell checker and Thesaurus prevention, aims at reducing unnecessary waste
b - Page orientation generation. Source reduction strategies may include a
c - Mail merge variety of approaches, such as designing products for
d - Font specifications recycling and reusability refurbishing goods to prolong
e - Graphics product life of redesign of goods to utilize less or no
f - Collaboration tools packaging. Following are related to 'source reduction' in
integrated solid waste management.
36. Which one of the following is not caused by
- Reduced Toxicity
polluted water ?
- Less packaging
(a) Cholera (b) Dysentery
- More durable products.
(c) Typhoid (d) Tuberculosis
Ans. (d) : Contaminated water and poor sanitation are 39. Depletion of stratospheric ozone results into :
linked to transmission diseases such as Cholera, A) Increase in the ultraviolet radiation
Diarrhoea, Dysentry, Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Polio. B) Increase in infra-fed radiation
Tuberculosis is not caused by polluted water. In C) Increase in skin cancer
adequate or inappropriately managed water and D) Significant impact on terrestrial flora and
sanitation services expose individuals to preventable fauna
health risks. E) Decrease in cataract cases
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 (a) (A), (B), (C) and (D) Only - Setting of open universities
(b) (A), (C) and (D) Only - Setting up of primary schools in remote areas.
(c) (B), (C), (D) and (E) Only - It proposed a National system of education based on
(d) (A), (B) and (C) Only the accepted structure of 10 + 2 + 3.
Ans. (b) : Stratospheric ozone is formed naturally 43. Given below are two statements :
through the interaction of solar ultraviolet (UV) Statement I : Curzon's university reforms
radiation with molecular oxygen. Depletion of reflected the official attitude towards the
stratospheric ozone results into:- spread of higher education in India :
- Increase in the ultra Violet radiation. Statement II : There was no resistance to the
- Increase in skin cancer. Indian universities Bill piloted by Curzon from
- Significant impaction terrestrial flora & fauna. any section of Indians.
- Impaired immune system. In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer form the options
40. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
given below.
A) Causes acid rain
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B) is laughing gas
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C) in carcinogenic
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D) is a green house gas
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
E) is a criterion air pollutant
Ans. (c) : Curzons university reform represents a
Choose the correct answer form the options
climax in the official attitude against been developing
given below:

Y
since mid 1850s. Therefore statement I is correct.
(a) (A), (D) and (E) Only
Despite strong and sustained opposition from Indian
(b) (C), (D) and (E) Only population, the recommendations were enacted by
(c) (B) and (D) Only
(d) (A) and (E) Only
SP curzon as Indian Universities act 1904. Therefore
statement II is false.
Ans. (c) : Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an odorless, colorless, 44. Match List - I with List - II :
non-flammable gas but it supports combustion to the List - I List - II
same extent as oxygen. It leads to a state of euphoria. (A) Panini (I) Astronomy
explaining its nickname laughing gas. It is also a green
m
(B) Jivaka (II) Grammar
house gas and can be used for general anesthesia,
(C) Bhaskara (III) Medicine
procedural sedation, dental anesthesia and to treat
severe pain. (D) Kanada (IV) Physics
Choose the correct answer from the options
a

41. The Michael Sadler commission was

given below :
constituted to study the problems of:
(a) (A) - (III), (B)- (II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(a) Bombay University (b) Madras University
Te

(b) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)

(c) Poona University (d) Calcutta University
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Ans. (d) : The Calcutta university commission, (d) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
sometimes known as the saddler commission was
Ans. (c) : The correct match is as follows:-
established in 1917 and named for its chairman,
Michael Sadler. Investigating the state and future of List I List II
Calcutta university as a goal concentrating on the (Ancient thinkers) (Area of study)
problem of constructive policy in regard to the posed a - Panini Grammar
question. b - Jivaka Medicine
42. The National Education Policy, 1986 c - Bhaskara Astronomy
recommended the establishment of ______in d - Kanada Physics.
the country. 45. Match List - I with List - II :
(a) Community colleges List - I List - II
(b) Open Universities (Name of University) (Year of Establishment)
(c) National Universities of eminence (A) Bombay University I) 1916
(d) Discipline-wise Universities (B) Delhi University (II) 1943
Ans. (b) : The NPE 1986 had a significant impact on (C) Utkal University (III) 1922
the education system in India and served as a guideline (D) S.N.D.T. Women University (IV) 1857
for educational reforms and development over the years. Choose the correct answer from the options
Its recommendations were:- given below :
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 (a) (A) - (IV), (B)- (III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) Ans. (d) : According to the passage the Dinosaurs
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) became extinct because they could not adapt themselves
(c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) to a world without swamps.
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) 47. In the scientific age who is responsible for the
Ans. (a) : The correct match is as follows:- changing environment?
List I List II (a) Nature (b) Man
(Name of University) (Year of Establishment) (c) Natural Disasters (d) Wars
a - Bombay University 1857 Ans. (b) : According to the passage, in the scientific age
b - Delhi University 1922 man himself is creating the changes of environment to
c - Utkal University 1943 which he will have to adjust himself with unprecedented
d - SNDT women University 1916 rapidity.
Read the passage and answer the questions that 48. The main focus of the passage is on:
follow:
(a) Extinction of species
Science and the techniques to which it has
given rise have changed human life during the (b) Extinction of Dinosaurs
last hundred and fifty years more than it had (c) Science and Human life
been changed since men took to agriculture, (d) Distraction of Forests
and the changes that are being wrought by Ans. (c) : The main focus of the passage is on science
science continue at an increasing speed. There and human life.
is no sing of any new stability to be attained on
some scientific plateau, On the contrary, there 49. "If the answer is in the affirmative.................."
is every reason to think that the revolutionary refers to the question related to:
possibilities of science extend immeasurably (a) Changes in environment
beyond what has so far been realized. Can the (b) Human survival
human race adjust itself quickly enough to (c) Human extinction
these vertiginous transformations of will it, as (d) Changes in scientific approach
innumerable former species have done, perish
from lack of adaptability? The dinosaurs were, Ans. (b) : According to the passage "If the answer is in
in their day the lords of creation, and if there the affirmative, it will be known some day. refers to the
had been philosophers among them, not one question related to human survival.
would have foreseen that the whole race might 50. According to the passage the following are
perish. But they became extinct because they true?
could not adapt themselves to a world without A) Science is bringing about rapid changes.
swamps. In the case of man and science there is
B) There is every likelihood that a scientific
a wholly new factor, namely that man himself
is creating the changes of environment to which plateau will be reached.
he will have to adjust himself with C) Man will definitely perish like the
unprecedented rapidity. But, although man Dinosaurs.
through his scientific beings. Although they D) There are chances that mankind may
come about through human agencies, they become extinct due to lack of adaptability.
have, or at any rate have had so far, something E) Change in the environment made through
of the inexorable inevitability of natural forces. human agencies have so far shown almost the
whether Nature dried up the swamps of men same inexorable inevitability as that of natural
deliberately drained them, makes little forces in the past.
deference as regards the ultimate result.
(a) (A), (D) and (E) Only
Whether men will be able to survive the
changes of environment that their own skill has (b) (A), (B) and (E) Only
brought about is an open question. if the (c) (A) and (E) Only
answer is in the affirmative, it will be known (d) (B),(C) and (E) Only
some day, if not, not. If the answer is to be in Ans. (a) : According to the passage the following are
the affirmative, men will have to apply true.
scientific ways of thinking to themselves and a- Science is bringing about rapid changes
their institutions. b - There are chances that mankind may become
46. Dinosaurs became extinact because of: extinct due to luck of adaptability.
(a) A massive earthquake c- Changes in the environment made through human
(b) Incessant rainfall agencies have so far shown almost the same
(c) Extreme could inexorable inevitability as that of natural forces in
(d) lack of adaptability the past.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-I [Exam Date : 14.12.2023 Re.]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Comprehension : Hence the difference between the time taken
The following table shows the distance 324 324
travelled by a boat moving upstream (in km) = −
6 18
during five different days of a week from
= 54 – 18
Monday to Friday, along with the speed of boat
(in km/hour), speed of stream (in km/hour) and = 36 hours.
total time taken (in hours). Some data is 2. On Monday, if the difference between the time
missing in the table (indicated as '-') that you taken by the boat to go upstream and to go
are expected to calculate, if required. Based on downstream is 20 hours, then what is the total
the data in the table, answer the questions that time taken by the boat to go upstream and
follow. downstream ?
Day-wise distance covered by a Boat and other (a) 40 hours (b) 30 hours
Details. (c) 80 hours (d) 60 hours
Days Distance Speed of Speed Total Ans. (d) : Let the speed of boat be x km/h.
Upstrea Boat of time Given, speed of stream be 4 km/h.
m (km) (km/hour) stream taken Then,
(km/ho (hours) Speed of boat downstream = (x + 4) km/h
ur)
Speed of boat upstream = (x – 4) km/h
Monday 320 - 4 -
According to the question,
Tuesday - - - 75
320 320
Wednesd 270 - 6 - − = 20
ay x−4 x+4
Thursday
320x + 1280 − 320x + 1280
- 11 7 - =20
Friday 324 - - 72 (x − 4) (x + 4)
Note- (1) Distance Upstream = Distance Downstream, if 2560
= 20
not stated otherwise x 2 − 16
(2) Total time taken = Downstream time + x2 = 144
Upstream time x = 12
1. On Friday, if the ratio of speed of boat to speed Hence the total time taken by the boat to go upstream
of stream is 2:1, then what is the difference
320 320
between the time taken by the boat to go and downstream = +
upstream and to go downstream ? (12 + 4) (12 − 4)
(a) 36 hours (b) 42 hours 320 320
(c) 45 hours (d) 35 hours = +
16 8
Ans. (a) : Let the speed of boat and stream be 2x and x = 20 + 40
respectively. = 60 hours
According to the question,
3. On Tuesday, if the difference between the time
324 324
+ = 72 taken by the boat to go upstream and
x 3x downstream is 45 hours and the downstream
972 + 324 speed is 24 km/hour, then what is the total
= 72
3x distance covered by the boat to go upstream
1296 and downstream?
= 72 (a) 680 km (b) 720 km
3x
3x × 72 = 1296 (c) 740 km (d) 540 km
1296 Ans. (b) : Let the total distance be x km.
x= Downstream speed = 24 km/h
216
x=6 Upstream speed = y km/h

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 x x 5. On Thursday, the difference between the time
− = 45 - - - - - - - (i) taken by the boat to cover 'X' km upstream
y 24
and (X + 120) km downstream is 26 hours. Had
x x
+ = 75 - - - - - - - (ii) the boat covered the same distance upstream as
y 24 downstream, then what would have been the
From equation (i) and (ii) - difference in the time taken?
2x (a) 58 hours (b) 62 hours
= 120 (c) 48 hours (d) 56 hours
y
x = 60 Ans. (d) : Distance covered by boat upstream = X km
Putting the value of x = 60y in equation (i), Distance covered by boat downstream = (X + 120) km
According to the question,
60y 60y
+ = 75 X X + 120
y 24 − = 26
4 18
60y 9X − 2X − 240
60 + = 75 = 26
24 36
60y = 360 7X – 240 = 26 × 36
y=6 1176
and x = 60y X= = 168
7
= 60 × 6 Distance = 168
= 360 Now downstream distance = 168 + 120 = 288
Hence the Total distance covered by the boat 288 288
= 360 + 360 Hence the required difference = −
4 18
= 720 km = 72 – 16
4. On Wednesday, if the boat covered half of the = 56 Iebše
distance upstream with usual speed and other
6. Which of the following tools can be used for
half with double its speed and it takes
virtual labs and simulations?
3
33 hours less time the usual time to go (a) Plotagon
4 (b) Wakelet
upstream, then what is the total time taken by
(c) PhET Interactive Simulations
the boat to go upstream and downstream?
(d) Flipgrid
(a) 128 hours (b) 120 hours
Ans. (c) : PhET Interactive simulations can be used for
(c) 108 hours (d) 92 hours
virtual labs and simulations. PhET Simulations provide
Ans. (c) : Let the usual speed of boat = x km/h. fun, interactive research based simulations for use in k-
According to the question, 12 and college STEM education. PhET simulation
135 135 135 based. Learning provides visualizations and teaching
− =
x − 6 2x − 6 4 aids that help easily understand content knowledge
hence improving student's academic achievement and
135 ( 2x − 6 ) − 135 ( x − 6 ) 135
= motivation laves.
( 2x − 6 )( x − 6 ) 4
7. Which of the following is the driving force for
135x 135 students' commitment, engagement and
=
2x − 12x − 6x + 36
2
4 persistence in self-directed learning?
2 (a) Fixation (b) Motivation
2x – 18x + 36 = 4x
2x2 – 22x + 36 = 0 (c) Metacognition (d) Assessment
2
x – 11x + 18 = 0 Ans. (b) : Self-directed learning can be described as a
(x–9) (x–2) = 0 six-step process: developing goals for study; outlining
x=9 assessment with respect to how the learner will know
when they achieve those goals, indentify the structure.
Total time taken = Upstream + Downstream.
And sequence of activities, lay out a timeline to
270 270
+ complete activities, identify resources to achieve each
9−6 9+6 goal. Motivation is the driving force for student's
= 90 + 18 commitment engagement and persistence in self-
= 108 km/h. directed learning.
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8. Given below are two statements: 11. Identify the software that world be useful for
Statement I: Passive style is a way of dealing statistical analysis of data generated in a
with conflict in which people are nonassertive research study :
and submissive and dont's let others know (A) SPSS (B) Ithenticate
what they want. (C) MINITAB (D) R
Statement II: Manipulative style is a way of Choose the correct answer the options given
dealing with conflict in which people try to get below:
what they want by making others feel guilty for (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
them. (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
In the light of the above statements, choose the (c) (A), (C) and (D) only
most appropriate answer from the options (d) (A), (B) and (D) only
given below:
Ans. (c) : The software that would be useful for
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
statistical analysis of data generated in a research study
(b) Both statement I and statement II are
are
incorrect.
(A) SPSS
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
(B) MINITAB
incorrect.
(D) R
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences), also
correct.
known as IBM SPSS statistics, is a software package
Ans. (a) : Passive style is a way of dealing with conflict used for the analysis of statistical data. Minitab
in which people are nonassertive and submissive and statistical software can look at current and past data to
don't let others know what they want. Non assertive or discover trends, find and predict patterns, uncover
passive people may Complain, but usually do nothing to hidden relationship between variables. R is also popular
gain control in their argumentative environment, programming language that allows people to adeptly
because they fear they will lose from additional conflict handle mass amounts of data, generate publication -
encounters. Manipulative style is a way of dealing with quality visualizations, and perform a range of statistical
conflict in which people try to get what they want by and analytic computing tasks.
making others feel guilty for them.
12. Given below are two statements:
So both statement I and Statement II are correct.
Statement I: The quantitative content analysis
9. When students, who have learned to type on a in Social science research is a very transparent
typewriter, transfer this skill to typing on a research method.
computer keyboard, it is an example of Statement II: The quantitative content analysis
_______ learning? is often referred to as obtrusive method.
(a) Far-transfer (b) High-road transfer In the light of the above statements, choose the
(c) Near transfer (d) Low-road transfer most correct answer from the options given
Ans. (c) : When students, who have learned to type on a below:
typewriter, transfer the skill to typing on a computer (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
keyboard, it is an example of near transfer learning. (b) Both statement I and statement II are
Near transfer occurs when you transfer the knowledge incorrect.
gained in one situation to another, similar situation. For (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
example, learning to drive involves learning a variety of incorrect.
skills. (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
10. Which factor plays a crucial role in creating an correct.
effective learning environment ? Ans. (c) : Content Analysis is a research method used to
(a) Teacher's qualification analyze qualitative data by systematically categorizing
(b) Availability of instructional facilities and interpreting the content of the communication. The
(c) Focus on foreign language use quantitative content analysis in social science research
(d) Admission to students from elite class is a very transparent research method.
Ans. (b) : An effective learning environment is created So statement I is true but statement II is false.
by factors such as innovative school design, cross - 13. In the context of a published research article,
disciplinary instruction, collaborative learning, DOI stands for:
individualized Curriculum, Ubiquitous technologies and (a) Data object Integration
specialized equipment. Availability of instructional (b) Digital Object Identifier
facilities plays a crucial role in creating an effective (c) Data Object Interface
learning environment. (d) Digital Object Interface
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Ans. (b) : In the context of a published research article, Choose the correct answer from the options
DOI stands for Digital object Identifier. A DOI is a given below:
string of numbers letters and symbols used to uniquely (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
identify an article or document, and to provide it with a (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
permanent web address (URL). (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
14. Which of the following measures would be (d) (A), (B) and (E) only
useful for commenting upon the degree of Ans. (b) : Communication is commonly defined as the
asymmetry in a statistical distribution ? transmission of information. It is a continuous process
(a) Central tendency (b) Dispersion that mainly involves three elements viz. Sender,
(c) Kurtosis (d) Skewness message, and receiver.
The statements are three respect of Communication :-
Ans. (d) : Skewness is a statistical measure that is used
(B) Words are symbol for concepts
to show wheather a distribution is distorted or
(C) Labels may be ambiguous.
asymmetrical.
(D) Symbols are usually understood within a group.
Skewness is demonstrated on a bell curve when data
points are not distributed symmetrically to the left and 19. Given below are two statements:
right sides of the medium on a bell curve. If the bell Statement I: Communication cannot reflect the
curve is shifted to the left or the right, it is said to be cultural conduct of people.
skewed. Statement II: Communication is a practice
integral to formation of social life.
15. Which of the following correctly represents the
In the light of the above statements, choose the
meaning of the abbreviation "vide' used in most appropriate answer from the options
academic writing? given below:
(a) Against (b) Width (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
(c) Refer to (d) Namely (b) Both statement I and statement II are
Ans. (c) : "refer to" correctly represents the meaning of incorrect.
the abbreviation "vide" used in academic writing. (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
16. A kind of fixation with medium itself is incorrect.
conceptualised as: (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
(a) Hypermediacy (b) Immediacy correct.
(c) Media tendency (d) Multi-mediacy Ans. (d) : Communication reflect the cultural conduct
of people. Culture can affect how people communicate
Ans. (a) : A kind of fixation with medium itself is
in different ways. It may affect Communication styles
conceptualized as hypermediacy. Hypermediacy is a
in aspect such a phrases, words gestures and languages
"style of visual representation whose goal is to remind used. Communication an integral part of our society, the
the viewer of the medium. ability to learn form, share and connect to one-another,
17. Generally cyberspace is compared to a type of on a global scale has enabled the human species to
electronic .................. . develop technologies. So Communication is a practice
(a) Screen (b) Exhibition Room integral to formation of social life. So this statement is
(c) Compus (d) Open Space true. Therefore statement I is incorrect but statement II
correct.
Ans. (d) : "Cyberspace" is the term used to describe the
electronic medium of digital networks used to store, 20. Given below are two statements:
modify and communicate information. It includes the Statement I: Communication is a social process
internet but also other information system that support in which people use symbols to interpret
businesses, infrastructure and services. Generally meanings in their own environment.
cyberspace is compared to a type of electronic open Statement II: people and their intraction are
space. not part of the communications process,
because communication cannot be social.
18. Which of the following statements are true in In the light of the above statements, choose the
respect of communication? most appropriate answer from the options
(A) Communicated meaning are always given below:
ambiguous (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
(B) Words are symbols for concepts (b) Both statement I and statement II are
(C) Labels may be ambiguous incorrect.
(D) Symbols are usually understood within a (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
group incorrect.
(E) Sharing of meaning is not possible in (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
communication correct.
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Ans. (c) : Communication is a social process, in which Ans. (b) : Given that,
individuals employ symbols to establish and interpret The sum of three numbers = 124
employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in According to the question,
their environment. It involves people and interactions, I : II = [ 2 : 3] × 7
wheather face-to-face or online. It includes two people, II : III = [7 : 9] × 3
who act as senders and receiver. Both play a role in the I : II : III = 14 : 21 : 27
communication process. Let the first, second and third number be 14x, 21x and
So statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect 27x respectively.
21. A car starts running with the initial speed of 50 Then, 14x + 21x + 27x = 124
km/hour, with its speed increasing every hour 62x = 124
by 5 km/per hour. How many hours will it take x=2
to cover a distance of 630 km? Hence, the third number = 27x
= 27 × 2 = 54
(a) 7 hours (b) 9 hours
(c) 6 hours (d) 8 hours 24. What will be the value of P in the following
number series?
Ans. (b) : Speed of car = 50 km/h 0, 2, 24, 252, P, ........................
∵ The car increaees its speed by 5 km/h every hour (a) 3120 (b) 1029
then, (c) 2045 (d) 630
Distance covered in Ist hour = 50 km Ans. (a) : The given series is as follows -
Distance covered in 2nd hour = 50 + 5 = 55km 0 2 24 252
Distance covered in 3rd hour = 60
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Distance covered in 4th hour = 65
2 2 3 4
Distance covered in 5th hour = 70 1 −1 2 − 2 3 − 3 4 − 4
Distance covered in 6th hour = 75 Similarly,
Distance covered in 7th hour = 80 P = 55 – 5 = 3125 – 5
Distance covered in 8th hour = 85 = 3120
Distance covered in 9th hour = 90 Hence option (a) is correct.
Total distance covered in 9 hour = 50 + 55 + 60 + 65 + 25. The cost price of an article is 75% of its
marked price for sale. How much percent does
70 + 75 + 80 + 85 + 90 = 630km
the trades man gain after allowing a discount of
Hence it is clear from above that it will take 9 hours to 15%?
cover the distance of 630 km. 1
22. In a factory, the average salary of the (a) 20% (b) 13 %
3
employees is ` 7000. If the average salary of 12 2
officers is ` 4000 and that of the remaining (c) 10% (d) 15 %
3
employees is ` 6000, then the number of Ans. (b) : Let the marked price be = `100
employees is:
75
(a) 402 (b) 404 cost price = 100 ×
100
(c) 406 (d) 408
= `75
Ans. (d) : let the number of employees be x. 15
Average salary of employees in factory = `7000 Selling price = 100 – 100 ×
100
According to the question, = `85
7000x = 12 × 40000 + (x – 12) × 6000 Profit = 85 – 75
7000 x = 12 × 40000 + 60000 × x – 12 × 6000 = `10
= 12 (40000 – 6000) + 6000 x 10
7000 x = 12 × 34000 + 6000 x Profit % = × 100
75
1000 x = 12 × 34000 1
x = 408 = 13 %
3
Hence the number of employees be 408. 26. Which of the following statement are so related
23. The sum of three numbers is 124. If the ratio that they cannot both be true, nor can they
between the first and the second is 2:3 and both be false?
between the second and the third is 7:9, then (A) All mammals are vertebrates
the third number is: (B) Some mammals are vertebrates
(a) 48 (b) 54 (C) Some mammals are not vertebrates
(c) 64 (d) 66 (D) No mammals are vertebrates
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 Choose the correct answer from the options In the light of the above statements, choose the
given below: most appropriate answer from the options
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (D) only given below:
(c) (C) and (D) only (d) (A) and (D) only (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
Ans. (b) : Statements " some mammals are vertebrates" (b) Both statement I and statement II are
and "No mammals are vertebrates" are so related that incorrect.
they cannot both be true, nor can they both be false. (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
incorrect.
27. Which of the following statement is logically (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
equivalent to the statement-"All reactangles correct.
are polygon"?
Ans. (a) : The proposition "The hill has fire because it
(a) Some rectangles are polygon
is knowable" commits the fallacy of the irregular
(b) No rectangles are non-polygon middle. This statement is correct. The fallacy of the
(c) No-non-rectangles are non-polygon irregular middle term. Occurs when a term that is not
(d) All non-polygons are rectangles distributed is used as the middle term in a categorical
Ans. (b) : ‘‘No rectangles are non-polygon’’ is the syllogism. The proposition "Sound is eternal, because it
correct statement that is logically equivalent to the is audible" commits the fallacy of the irregular middle.
statement ‘‘ All rectangles are polygon.’’ So both statement I and Statement II are Correct.
Following are the properties of rectangle - 31. Given below are two statements:
* Two pairs of parallel sides. Statement I: Google is a web search engine,
* Opposites sides are of equal length while google chrome is a web brower.
* Interior angles are all 90° Statement II: Microsoft edge is a web search
28. Arrange the following terms in order to engine, while Microsoft Bing is a web browser.
increasing intension: In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
(A) Cheese
given below:
(B) Dairy Product
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
(C) Soft Cheese (b) Both statement I and statement II are
(D) Strong soft cheese incorrect.
Choose the correct answer from the options (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
given below: incorrect.
(a) (B), (A), (C), (D) (b) (B), (D), (C). (A) (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
(c) (D), (C), (B), (A) (d) (D), (C), (A), (B) correct.
Ans. (a) : The Increasing order of the given terms Ans. (c) : Google is a web search engine, while Google
according to their quality is as follows- chrome is a web browser. Browsers like Google chrome
Dairy product→ cheese → soft cheese→strong soft and Mozilla Firefox are software programs used to
cheese. access the internet through a URL. Meanwhile search
engines, such as Google and Bing, are software
29. Political stability is indispensable to economic application that employ crawlers to find specific
progress because economic progress can only information on the world wide web using keywords. So
be achieved by means of political stability'. statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
Which informal fallacy is committeed in the 32. Consider the following memory hierarchy
above statement? diagram:
(a) Slippery slope
(b) Red Herring
(c) Hasty Generalisation
(d) Begging the question
Ans. (d) : "Political stability is indispensable to
economic progress because economic progress can only
be achieved by means of political stability". In this
statement begging the question fallacy is committed.
30. Given below are two statement:
Statement I: The proposition "The hill has fire Which of the following memories A-D
because it is knowable" commits the fallacy of represent I, II, III and IV (in that order) ?
the irregular middle. (A) Magnetic Tape
Statement II: The proposition "Sound is (B) Magnetic hard disk
eternal, because it is audible' commits the (C) Random access memory
fallacy of the irregular middle. (D) Processor registers
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 Choose the correct answer from the options (B) Digital Certificate (IV) Pairs of files stored on
given below: user's computer each pair
(a) (D), (C), (A), (B) (b) (A), (B), (C), (D) contains a public key and
(c) (B), (C), (D), (A) (d) (D), (C), (B), (A) private key.
Ans. (d) : The correct answer of memories A-D (C) Cookies (I) Used to remember user's
represent I, II, III, and IV are as follows - preferences each time
D>C>B>A they visit websites.
(D) Processor Registers - A processor register (CPU (D) Hyper visor (III) Software, firmware or hardware
register) is one of a small set of data holding places that that Creates and runs a virtual machine.
are part of the computer processor. 34. Consider the following Ms-Excel work sheet:
(C) Random Access Memory - It is the hardware in a A B C
computing device where the operating system (OS), 1 Month Number Payments (in
application programs and data in current use are kept so
they can be quickly reached by the device's processor.
of classes `) made @
taught 1500 per class
(B) Magnetic Disk Memory - A magnetic Disk is a
type of secondary memory that is a flat disc Covered 2 January 20 30000
with a magnetic coating to hold information. 3 February 14 21000
(A) Magnetic Tape - Magnetic tape is one of the eldest 4 March 17 25500
technologies for electronic data storage. 5 April 13 19500
33. Match List-I with List-II: 6 May 12 18000
List-I List-II 7 June 15 22500
(ICT term) (Defimition) The value returned by Function = SUMIFS
Firewall 1. Used to remember user's (C2 : C7, B2 : B7, ">13", C2 : C7, ">22500")
preferences each time they is:
visit websites.
(a) 78000 (b) 76500
Digital certificate 2. Hardware or software that (c) 99000 (d) 55500
site between user's
computer and an external Ans. (d) : The following is the Syntax of SUMIFS
network, which filters data function.
coming to and from the SUMIFS (Sum_range, criteria_rangel, criteria)
computer [criteria_rangesm criteria2],..............)
According to above Syntax, the funcition given in the
Cookies 3. Software, firmware or
question, when applying criteria "13" to column range
hardware that creates and
B2 : B7 in SUMIFS (C2 : C7, B2 : B7, ''>13'', C2 : C7,
runs a virtual machine
''>22500'') the values are 20, 14, 17 respectively and the
Hypervisor 4. Pairs of files stored on values of their payauts are 30000, 21000, 25500 and
user's computer each pair 22500 respectively where as applying criteria ''>22500''
contains a public key and of column range C2 : C7 gives the values of range C2 :
private kay C7 will be 30000 and 22500 respectively whose
Choose the correct answer from the options summed by 5000 function and the result will be 30000
given below: + 22500 = 555000.
A B C D 35. Given below are two statement with refers to
(a) 2 1 4 5 the different number systems:
(b) 1 4 2 3 Statement I : (0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2
(c) 2 4 1 3 Statement II : (111011.101)2 = (58.625)10
(d) 3 4 1 2 In the light of the above statements, choose the
Ans. (c) : most appropriate answer from the options
List I List II given below:
(ICI terms) (Definition) (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
(A) Firewall (II) Hardware or software (b) Both statement I and statement II are
that sits between a user's incorrect.
Computer and an (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
external network which incorrect.
filters data coming to and (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
from the computer. correct.
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Ans. (c) : Statement I Ans. (d) : Coagulation is one of the common methods
(0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2 used by water treatment plants to provide safe, clean
drinking water to public water customers. The most
commonly used chemical for coagulation is aluminum
sulfate (Alum). Ferric sulfate, ferric chloride or sodium
aluminate are also popular types of coagulants.
39. Given below are two statements : One is
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
(0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2 labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): PM10 is preferred over Total
Thus statement I is true.
Suspended Particles (TSP) for air quality
And Statement II (111011.101)2= (58.625)10 monitoring studies.
(111011.101)2=1×25+1×24+1×23+0×22+1×21+1×20+1×2 Reason (R): Particles larger than 10 micron are
–1
+0×2–2+1×2–3 better indicator of potential health effects of
= 32+16+8+0+2+1+0.5+0+0.125 particulate air pollution.
= 59.625 In the light of the above statements choose the
(111011.101)2= 59.625 most appropriate answer from the options
So statement I is true but statement II is wrong. given below:
36. Given below are two statements: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
Statement I: Photovoltaic cell produce
Alternating current (A.C.). (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
Statement II: Photovoltaic cells are exposed
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
directly to the sun, therefore as temperature
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
rises leakage across the cell increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the Ans. (c) : Total suspended particulates (TSPs) are all
most appropriate answer from the options the particles of air pollutants, while particulate matter
(PM) refers to the smallest suspended pollutants in the
given below:
air PM10 is the group of particles with a diamenter of 10
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
µm and PM 2.5 is for those smaller than 2.5 µm. PM10
(b) Both statement I and statement II are is preferred our total suspended particles (TSP) for air
incorrect. quality monitoring.
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter
incorrect. pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is into your lungs and some may even get into your
correct. bloodstream
Ans. (d) : Photovoltaic cell generate direct current (DC) So (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
electricity. Photovoltaic (PV) materials and devices 40. Given below are two statements :
convert sunlight into electrical energy. Photovoltaic Statements I: The Richter Scale measures not
cells are exposed directly to the sun, therefore as only the intensity of earthquake itself, but its
temperature rises leakage across the cell increases. impact on people too.
37. Which of the following pairs of elements is Statement II: The modified mercalli scale
most important for eutrophication process? measures the earthquake in terms of energy
(a) Calcium-magnesium released.
(b) Nitrogen-phosphorus In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
(c) Nickel-cobalt
given below:
(d) Iron-copper (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
Ans. (b) : Nitrogen - phosphorus pairs of element is the (b) Both statement I and statement II are
most important for eutrophication process. When water incorrect.
bodies are excessively rich in these nutrients, the (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
growth of algae, plankton and other simple plant life is incorrect.
prioritized over more complex plant growth. (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
Eutrophication is the process in which a water body correct.
becomes extremely rich in nutrients. Ans. (b) : The Richter scale is used to rate the
38. The standard coagulant in water treatment is: magnitude of an earthquake, that is the amount of
(a) Hypochloride (b) Chlorine energy released, during an earthquake.
(c) Aluminium (d) Alum The Richter Scale measures
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Earthquakes ranging from a magnitude of 1 to a (a) (B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
magnitude of 10. (b) (E), (B), (C), (D), (A)
10 represents the highest level of earthquake. While the (c) (C), (D), (A), (E), (B)
intensity of an earthquake is measured by the modified (d) (A), (E), (B), (D), (C)
mercalli scale. Ans. (b) : The correct chronological order of the
Thus Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of establishment of Universities in India is as follows -
an earthquake while Richter Scale is used to measure University Establishment
the magnitude scale of an earthquake. University of Calcutta - 1857
So Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect. Delhi University - 1922
41. Which of the following Open universities was Nagpur University - 1923
established in accordance with the National Andhra University - 1926
Education Policy, 1986 : Agra University - 1927
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University 44. Match List-I with List-II:
Heyderabad
List-I List-II
(b) Indira Gandhi National Open University
(Commission (Focus area)
Delhi
Committee
(c) Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
A. Sadler commission 1. Functioning of UGC
(d) Yashwant Rao Chavan Maharashtra Open
and AICTE
University, Nasik
B. Hartog committee 2. university education
Ans. (b) : The National Education Policy (NEP) is a
in India
policy formulated by the Government of India to
promote and regulate education in India. This policy C. Radhakrishnan 3. Comprehensive
launched "Operation Blackboard" to improve primary commission report on educationin
schools. India
Open University Establishment D. Yashpal committee 4. Functioning of
Dr. B.R. Ambedakar open 1982 (First open Culcutta university
University University) Choose the correct answer from the options
Indira Gandhi open 1985 given below:
University A B C D
42. Which of the following universities in ancient (a) 2 3 1 4
India had six colleges each under them and had (b) 3 4 2 1
a let of exchange of ideas between them ? (c) 1 2 4 3
(A) Sridhanya katak (d) 4 3 2 1
(B) Nalanda Ans. (d) :
(C) Takshashila List I List II
(D) Vikramashila (Commission/Committee) (Focus area)
Choose the correct answer from the options (A) Sadler Commission (IV) functioning of
given below: Calcutta University
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (D) only (B) Hartog Committee (III) Comprehensive
(c) (C) and (D) only (d) (A) and (D) only report on education in
India
Ans. (b) : Nalanda and Takshashila Universities in
(C) Radhakrishnan (II) University
ancient India had six colleges each under them and had
a lot of exchange of ideas between them. Nalanda Commission education in India.
University was built by Kumar Gupta of the Gupta (D) Yashpal Committee (I) Functioning of UGC
dynasty in the 5th century BC. The Takshashila and AICTE
University was located in Rawalpindi, in present-day 45. Given below are two statements:
Pakistan. Statement I: Financing higher education in a
43. Find out the correct chronological order of the country like India depends upon availability of
establishment of following universities in India: resources and other financial implications.
(A) Agra University Statement II: According NEP 2020, funding
and financing of higher education will be
(B) Delhi University
carried out by the second vertical of Higher
(C) Nagpur University education Commission of India i.e. Higher
(D) Andhra University Education Grants Council.
(E) University o Calcutta In the light of the above statements, choose the
Choose the correct answer form the options most appropriate answer from the options
given below: given below:
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 (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct. Ans. (d) : Tiger reserves are an important part of our
(b) Both statement I and statement II are tourism Industry but in recent years. Tiger tourism has
incorrect. become a problem because there is illegal poaching of
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is tigers.
incorrect. 47. Solution to the problem of wild life crimes can
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is be found by:
correct. (a) Banning public access to wildlife reserves
Ans. (c) : Financing higher education in a country like (b) Banning tiger tourism
India depends upon availability of resources and other (c) Regulating commercial tourism
financial implications. The main sources of financing of (d) Curtailment of wild life population
higher education in India include government funds, Ans. (c) : Solution to the problem of wild life crimes
funds of autonomous bodies, tuition fees, donations, can be found by regulating commercial tourism.
educational cess etc. 48. A protected area for animals, plants etc. is
According to NEP 2020, funding and financing of called :
higher education, Higher Education Grant council will (a) A Reserve (b) A Forest
be constituted by the higher education commission of (c) Countryside (d) Cantonment
India (HECI) which will do the work of funding and Ans. (a) : A protected area for animals, plants etc is
financing of higher education on the basis of transparent called A reserve.
criteria.
49. Tigers are kept in reserves for the following
So statement I is correct but statement (II) is incorrect.
reasons:
Comprehension : (A) Ecological value (B) Cultural value
Read the following passage and answer the (C) Agricultural value (D) Aesthetic value
question that follow: (E) Medicinal value
Tiger reserves are in important part of our Choose the correct answer from the options
tourism industry. There are 42 declared tiger given below:
reserves in India which are generally operated (a) (A), (B) and (D) only
by state forest departments. Indian tiger, also (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
known as Bengal tiger is the national animal of (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
India. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris. (d) (A), (D) and (E) only
Tigers are maintained in reserves for their
scientific economic, aesthetic, cultural and Ans. (a) : Tigers are kept in reserves for the following
ecological values and they are kept as national reasons -
heritage for the education and enjoyment of the (A) Ecological value
people. (B) Cultural value
But in recent years tiger tourism has become a (D) Aesthetic value.
troublesome issue due to the rapid growth of So option (a) is correct.
killing of tigers due to illegal poaching. This is a 50. Given below are two statements:
wakeup call not only for the department of Statement I: Banning commercial tourism will
tourism but also for the various wildlife positively impact conservation activities.
organisations and other governing bodies. Statement II: Panthera tigris tigris is the
Séance the governments have failed to national animal of India.
implement adequate enforcement response and In the light of the above statements, choose the
investigation wildlife crimes have increased by most appropriate answer from the options
yeas. Today there are some activists and given below:
environmentalist who are demanding a complete (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
ban in public access to wildlife reserves. But (b) Both statement I and statement II are
such a complete ban would be a setback. incorrect.
There is no question that commercial tourism (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
must be strictly regulated, however a complete incorrect.
ban would be an extremely harmful step, as it (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
will negatively impact conservation education correct.
monitoring and other conservation activities. Ans. (d) : There is no question that commercial tourism
46. Tiger tourism has become a problem in recent must be strictly regulated however a complete ban
years because: would be an extremely harmful step, as it will
(a) There are too many tigers negatively impact conservation education monitoring
(b) Tigers kill people and other conservation activities.
(c) Tourists disturb tigers Panthera tigris tigris is the national animal of India.
(d) There is illegal poaching of tigers So statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 14.12.2023 Re.]

Solved Paper with Explanation

The following table shows the percentage of Arpit →
marks obtained by six different students in six 76 66 78 88 72 70
150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 ×
different subjects A-F of MCA programme in a 100 100 100 100 100 100
University, alongwith the maximum marks in = 114 + 66 + 117 + 110 + 54 + 35
each subject (shown in brackets). Based on the = 496
data in the table, answer the questions that Gaurav →
follow. 90 88 96 76 84 86
150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 ×
Student-wise Percentage of Marks in Six 100 100 100 100 100 100
Subjects. = 135 + 88 + 144 + 95 + 63 + 43
Students Subjects (Maximum Marks) = 568
A(150) B(100) C(150) D(125) E(75) F(50) Gurjit →
Anil 66% 75% 88% 56% 56% 90% 64 70 68 72 68 74
150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 ×
Arman 82% 76% 84% 96% 92% 88% 100 100 100 100 100 100
Arpit 76% 66% 78% 88% 72% 70% = 96 + 70 + 102 + 90 + 51 + 37
Gaurav 90% 88% 96% 76% 84% 86% = 446
Gurjit 64% 70% 68% 72% 68% 74% Priya →
48 56 50 64 64 58
Priya 48% 56% 50% 64% 64% 58% 150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 ×
100 100 100 100 100 100
1. How many marks did Anil get in all the six = 72 + 56 + 75 + 80 + 48 + 29
subjects together? = 360
(a) 369 (b) 463 Hence from the above it is clear that the total obtained
(c) 558 (d) 496 marks in all the six subjects together is more than 490
Ans. (b) : Marks obtained by Anil in all the six subjects by exactly three students i.e. Arman, Arpit and Gaurav.
together 3. If M and N represent the average marks
66 75 88 56 56 90 obtained by all the six students together in
= 150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 ×
100 100 100 100 100 100 subjects C and E, respectively, then (M, N) =
= 99 + 75 + 132 + 70 + 42 + 45 _______.
= 463 (a) (112, 56.5) (b) (114, 55)
2. Total marks obtained in all the six subjects (c) (115, 56) (d) (116, 54.5)
together is more than 490 by exactly _____ Ans. (d) : The average marks obtained by all the six
students. students together in C(M)
(a) two (b) three
150
(c) four (d) five ( 88 + 84 + 78 + 96 + 68 + 50 )
Ans. (b) : Total marks obtained by all students in the = 100
6
six subjects. 1392
Anil → = = 116
12
66 75 88 56 56 90
= 150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 × And the average marks obtained by all the six students
100 100 100 100 100 100
together in E (N)
= 99 + 75 + 132 + 70 + 42 + 45
75
= 463 ( 56 + 92 + 72 + 84 + 68 + 64 )
Arman → = 100
6
82 76 84 96 92 88
150 × + 100 × + 150 × + 125 × + 75 × + 50 × 1308
100 100 100 100 100 100 =
= 123 + 76 + 126 + 120 + 69 + 44 24
= 558 = 54.5

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4. Marks obtained by Gaurav are _____ % more Statement II : Duolingo is a online language
than that of Gurjit in all the six subjects learning platform.
together. (rounded off to two digits after In the light of the above statements, choose the
decimal) most appropriate answer from the options
(a) 27.35 (b) 24.52 given below:
(c) 29.45 (d) 28.15 (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are corret.
Ans. (a) : From the explanation of question No. 2 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Marks obtained by Gaurav in all the six subjects incorrect.
together = 568 (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
And Marks obtained by Gurjit in all the six subjects
together = 446 (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct.
568 − 446
Hence the required Percentage = × 100 Ans. (a,b) : Edmodo is a tool that gives us the tools to
446 share class materials, assess student learning, keep
122 parents updated and built vibrant classroom
= × 100
446 communities. Therefore statement 1 is correct.
= 27.35 Duolingo is a language learing platform that gamifies
5. What is the different between the average the process of learning a new language. Therefore
marks obtained in subjects A and E by all the statement II is also correct.
six students together? 8. In self-directed learning, metacognitive
(a) 48 (b) 50 knowledge includes:
(c) 52 (d) 54 (A) Contextual knowledge
Ans. (c) : The average marks obtained in subject A by (B) Factual knowledge
all the six students together (C) Procedural knowledge
(D) Technological knowledge
150
( 66 + 82 + 76 + 90 + 64 + 48) Choose the correct answer from the options
= 100 given below:
6 (a) (A), (D) and (E) only (b) (C) and (D) only
1278 (c) (A), (B) and (C) only (d) (B) and (D) only
= = 106.5
12 Ans. (c) : Metacognitive knowledge describes anything
From Question No. - 3, one knows about thinking, especially one's own. The
The average marks obtained in subject E by all the six self directed learning, metacognitive knowledge
students together = 54.5 includes :-
Hence the required difference = 106.5 ∼ 54.5 a. Contextual knowledge
= 52 b. Factual knowledge
6. Which one of the following types of assessments c. Procedural knowledge
would be most beneficial for assessing a 9. Which learning style involves the extent to
student's ability to debate ? which students approach learning material in a
(a) Formative Assessment way that helps them understand the meaning of
(b) Summative Assessment the materials:
(c) Ipsative Assessment (a) Surface styles (b) Impulsive styles
(d) Performance Assessment (c) Deep styles (d) Reflective styles
Ans. (d) : Performance Assessment would be most Ans. (c) : Deep learning styles involves the extent to
beneficial for assessing a student's ability to debate. which students approach learning materials in a way
Performance assessment is a task students must that helps them understand the meaning of the
perform instead of than write a test. Performance materials. Deep learning is an approach and an attitude
assessments consist of open-ended response exercises, to learning, where the learner uses higher order
extended tasks and portfolios. Some of performance cognitive skills such as the ability to analyse, synthesize
based assessments are oral presentations, solve problems and think meta congnitively in order to
debates/speeches, role playing, group discussions, construct long term understanding.
interviews, portfolios, exhibitions, essays research 10. "When competent readers encounter new
papers and journal/student logs. sentences in their native language, they read
7. Given below are two statements : them automatically" is an example of ____
Statement I : Edmodo (online tool) helps learning?
teachers to stay in touch with parents, share (a) High-road transfer (b) Near transfer
updates and discuss student progress. (c) Low-road transfer (d) Far transfer
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Ans. (c) : When competent readers encounter new • Name of the author
sentences in their native language, they read them • Year of Publication
automatically is an example of low road transfer. Low
• Title of the research article
road transfer takes place when the initial learning task
and the transfer task are so similar that the learner • Name of Journal
automatically applies his initial learning to the transfer 14. If you wish to test whether mean is lower than
task. some hypothesized value, you would apply:
11. Identify the software used for detecting (a) one-tailed test (b) two-tailed test
plagiarism: (c) half-tailed test (d) three-tailed test
(A) Mendley (B) Turnitin
Ans. (a) : If one wish to test whether population mean
(C) Compiler (D) Ithenticate
is lower than some hypothesized value, one would
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below: apply one tailed test. A one-tailed test is a statistical test
(a) (A) and (B) only in which the critical area of a distribution in which the
(b) (A), (B) and (C) only critical area of a distribution is one-sided so that it is
(c) (A), (B) and (D) only either greater than or less than a certain value but not
(d) (B) and (D) only both. If the sample being tested falls in to the one-sided
critical area, the alternative hypothesis will be accepted
Ans. (d) : Presenting work or ideas from another source
as your own, with or without consent of the original instead of the null hypotheses.
author, by incorporating it into your work with out full 15. Which of the following correctly represents the
acknouledgement. The software used for detecting meaning of the abbreviation ''ante'' used in
plagiarism are as follows. academic writing ?
• Turnitin (a) anonymous (b) before
• Ithenticate (c) after (d) and others
• Grammarly Ans. (b) : 'before' correctly represents the meaning of
• Plagscan the abbreviation 'ante' used in academic writing. List of
• Unicheck some common abbreviations are as follows :-
• Scribbr acad. – academy
12. Which of the following approaches to the anon. – anonymous
analysis of content is based on the study of
ante – before
signs?
(a) Semiotics app. – appendix
(b) Ethnography art., arts – article
(c) Content Analysis assn. – association
(d) Quantitative Research 16. All forms of communication are evaluated in
Ans. (a) : Semiotics is the study of signs and sign- relation to :
using behaviour especially as elements of language or (a) Face to face communication
other systems of communication. Common examples of (b) Radio transmission
semiotics include traffic signs, emojis and emotions
(c) Television entertainment
used in electronic communication and logos and brands
used international corporations to sell us things. (d) Internet usage
13. Arrange the following in correct sequence Ans. (a) : All forms of communication are evaluated in
according to APA style of referencing : relation to face to face communication. Communication
(A) Title of the research article evaluation is the process of measuring the effectiveness
(B) Year of publication and impact of our communication activities. It helps us
(C) Name of journal to understand how well we are reaching our intended
(D) Name of author audience.
Choose the correct answer from the options 17. Which of the following media is often described
given below : as 'one day best seller' ?
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D) (b) (A), (C), (D), (B) (a) Radio (b) Internet
(c) (D), (A), (C), (B) (d) (D), (B), (A), (C) (c) Novel (d) Newspaper
Ans. (d) : APA style of refrencing is recommended by Ans. (d) : The media which is often described as 'one
the American Psychological Association. A.P.A style
day best seller' is Newspaper. The term media refers to
uses the author/date method of citation in which the
author's last name and the year of publication are the communication channels through which we
inserted. The correct sequence of APA style of disseminate news, music movies, education,
referencing are as follows :- promotional messages and other data.

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18. The Greek rhetorical communication (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
emphasised on the elements of : correct.
(a) Delayed feedback (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(b) Lower class language correct.
(c) logos Ans. (a) : Through feedback, students can later critique
(d) Ethos their own communication competence outside the
(E) Pathos classroom. This statement is correct as communication
Choose the correct answer from the options competence is termed as the ability to understand and
given below : use language effectively to communicate in authentic
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only social and school environments.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) Only Motivational orientation towards communication should
(c) (A), (B) and (D) Only be identified by teachers to better the communication
(d) (C), (D) and (E) Only competence of the students. This statement is also
Ans. (d) : The greek rhetorical communication correct. Therefore statement I and II are correct.
emphasised on the elements of ethos, pathos and logos. 21. A person travels 365 km in 8 hours in two
These three persuasive strategies make up the rhetorical stages. In the first part of the journey, he
triangle. Logos is the use of logic, facts or truth. Pathos travels by bus at the speed of 40 km/hour and
is the appeal to your audiences emotions. Ethos is the in the second part of the journey, he travels by
speaker or writer's character, credibility and authority. train at the speed of 55 km/hour. How much
19. Given below are two statements : distance did he travel by train?
Statement I : When passive defence systems are (a) 165km (b) 170km
encouraged, a defensive response will resist (c) 200km (d) 164km
attitudinal change, if we apply the inoculation Ans. (a) :
theory of communication. Let the first part of the journey by bus be x km.
Statement II : A strong dose of argument will Then the distance covered by the train i.e.
strengthen the receiver's immune system. Second part of journey = (365 – x) km
In the light of the above statements, choose the According to the question,
most appropriate answer from the options
x 365 − x
given below : ⇒ + =8
(a) Both statement I and Statement II are correct. 40 55
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are 11x + 8 × 365 − 8x
⇒ =8
incorrect. 440
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is ⇒ 11x + 2920 – 8x = 8 × 440
incorrect. ⇒ 3x = 3520 – 2920
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is ⇒ 3x = 600
correct.
⇒ x = 200
Ans. (c) : When passive defence systems are
Hence the distance covered by the train = 365 – 200
encouraged, a defensive response will resist attitudinal
change, if we apply the inoculation theory of = 165 km.
communication. This statement is correct as inoculation 22. If the average of 10 numbers is 40 and the
theory explains how attitudes, beliefs or opinions can average of six of them is 28, then the average of
be made more resistant to future challenges. the remaining four numbers is:
A strong dose of argument will strengthen the receiver's (a) 52 (b) 54
immune system. This very statement is also incorrect. (c) 56 (d) 58
20. Given below are two statements : Ans. (d) :
Statement: Through feedback, students can Let the average of the remaining four numbers = x
later critique their own communication According to the question,
competence outside the classroom. 10 × 40 = 6 × 28 + 4x
Statement II : Motivational orientation 400 = 168 × 4x
towards communication should be identified by 4x = 400 – 168
teachers to better the communication
competence of the students. 4x = 232
In the light of the above statements, choose the x = 58
most appropriate answer from the options 23. `3080 is divided among A, B and C so that half
given below: of A's part, one third of B's part and one sixth
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. of C's part are equal. Then B's part is :
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are (a) `840 (b) `960
incorrect. (c) `1080 (d) `720
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Ans. (a) : Total amount = 3080 27. Which of the following statements are logically
According to the question, equivalent?
A B C (a) No metals are gases
= =
2 3 6 (b) No gases are metals
A:B=2:3 (c) No metals are non-gases
B:C=3:6 (d) All metalas are non-gases
∴ A:B:C=2:3:6 Choose the correct answer from the options
3 given below:
Hence the B's part = 3080 × (a) (A), (B) and (D) only
2 + 3+ 6
3 (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
= 3080 × (c) (B), (C) and (D) only
11
= ` 840 (d) (A) and (B) only
24. What will be the value of P and in the following Ans. (a) : Two expressions are logically equivalent
number series? provided that they have the same truth value for all
2, 0, 6, 6, 12, 24, P, Q, ............. possible combinations of truth values for all variables
(a) 48, 96 (b) 20, 60 appearing in the two expressions. Following statements
(c) 12, 120 (d) 48, 50 are logically equivalent.
Ans. (b) : The given series is as follows - • No metal are gases.
• No gases are metals.
• All metals are non gases.
28. ''All phenomena in the universe are saturated
with moral values. Therefore, we can conclude
that the universe for the Chinese is a moral
universe.'' Which informal fallacy is committed
in the above statement?
Hence P, Q = 20, 60 (a) Slippery slope
25. 'A' sells an article to 'B' at 20% profit. 'B' sells (b) Begging the Question
it to 'C' at 15% loss. If 'C' pays `510 for it, then (c) Hasty Generalisation
'A' purchased it at:
(d) Fallacy of Composition
(a) `480 (b) `490
(c) `500 (d) `520 Ans. (d) : ''All phenomena in the universe are saturated
with moral values. Therefore, we can conclude that the
Ans. (c) : Let A purchased the article at ` x
universe for the Chinese is a moral universe.'' fallacy of
According to the question,
composition is committed in the above statement.
120 85 Fallacy of composition arises when one assumes that
x× × = ` 510
100 100 what is true for the whole just because a characteristic
510 × 20 × 5 applies to members of a group individually, it doesn't
x=
6 × 17 mean the entire group or system will exhibit that same
= ` 500 characteristic.
26. Arrange the following terms in order of 29. Which of the following statements is logically
increasing abstractness: equivalent to the statement ''All beverages are
(A) Mobile Telephone liquid''?
(B) Android Phone (a) All non-liquids are non-beverages
(C) Communication device (b) Some beverages are liquid
(D) Telephone (c) All liquids are beverages
Choose the correct answer from the options (d) Some liquids are beverages
given below :
Ans. (a) : Logically equivalent refers to expressions
(a) (B), (A), (D), (C) (b) (B), (D), (A), (C)
which have the same truth value for all possible
(c) (C), (D), (A) (B) (d) (C), (A), (B), (D)
combinations of truth values for all variables appearing
Ans. (a) : The correct arrangement of the above terms in the two expressions. The statement which is logically
in order of increasing abstractness is as follows :- equivalent to the statement ''All beverages are liquid'' is
• Android phone ''All non-liquids are non-beverages.''
• Mobile telephone
30. Which of the following arguments is fallatious,
• Telephone as per classical school of logic, because of the
• Communication device middle term being too narrow?
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 (a) All things are non-eternal because they are Statement II : In augmented reality, a
knowable simulated environment is created and the
(b) The hill has fire because it is knowable physical world is completely shut out.
(c) Sound is eternal because it is audible In the light of the above statements, choose the
(d) Wherever there is fire, there is smoke most appropriate answer from the options
Ans. (c) : The argument ''sound is eternal because it is given below:
audible,'' is fallatious, as per classical Indian school of (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
logic, because of the middle term being toonarrow. (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Asadharana, it occurs when the middle term is too incorrect.
narrow in nature. As a result, it is present only in the (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
Paksha and neither in sapaksha nor in vipaksha. incorrect.
31. Given below are two statements: (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
Statement (I) : (0.5625)10 = (0.9)16 correct.
Statement (II) : (0.3)10 = (0.4BBB.....)16 Ans. (b) : In virtual reality users are immersed and able
In the light of the above statements, choose the to interact with simulated 3D worlds. Virtual reality, has
most appropriate answer from the options also long been used in training education and science.
given below : Therefore statement 1 is incorrect.
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
In augmented reality (AR) images generated from a
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are computer are projected onto real life objects or
incorrect. sorroundings. Augmented reality allows individuals to
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is be present in the world and improves the experience
incorrect. using the camera of smartphone. Hence statement II is
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is also incorrect.
correct.
34. When watching vidoes from a website using
Ans. (c) : Statement - I,
streaming technology, which of the following
(0.5625)10 = (0.9)16
will be involved?
The binary equivalent of Decimal (0.5625)
(A) DNS
(0.5625)10 = (0.1001)2
(B) FTP
= (0.9)16
(C) IP
(Hexadacimal equivalent of 9 = 1001)
So statement I is true. Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
Now Statement - II,
(0.3)10 = (0.4BBB….)16 (a) (A) and (B) only (b) (A) and (C) only
The binary equivalent of Decimal (0.3) (c) (B) and (C) only (d) (A), (B) and (C)
(0.3)10 = (0.01001100110011001101)2 Ans. (b) : When watching vidoes from a website using
= (0.4CCC……)16 streaming technology, DNS and IP will be involved.
So statement II is incorrect. The Domain Name system (DNS) is the phonebook of
the internet. Humans access information online through
32. Which of the following acronyms is incorrectly
domain names, like nytimes.com or espn.com. Web
matched with its expanded form?
browsers interact through Internet protocol (IP)
(a) IMPRINT- Impacting Research, INnovation
addresses. DNS translates domain names to IP
and Technology
addresses so browsers can load internet resources.
(b) BHIM- BHarat Interface for MOney
(c) UMANG- Unified Mobile Application for 35. Match List-I with List-II
New age Generation List-I (Question) List-II
(d) PayTM- Pay Through Mobile (Answer)
Ans. (c) : The Acronym UMANG- Unified mobile (A) How many ones are there in (I) 13
Application for new age generation is incorrectly the binary representation of
matched with its expanded form. The correct expanded the decimal number 512?
form of UMANG is unified mobile Application for New
age Governance. It is developed by Ministry of (B) If 1 kilobyte = 2x bits, then (II) 20
Electronics and Information Technology and National what is the value of x?
e-Governance Division to drive mobile Governance in (C) What hexadecimal value is (III) 1
India. obtained when the two
33. Given below are two statements in the context hexadecimal digits A and B
of digital technologies for entertainment : are added together?
Statement I : In virtual reality, images (D) What is the denary (base (IV) 15
generated from a computer are projected onto 10) value of the binary
real life objects or surroundings. number 00010100?
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 Choose the correct answer from the options (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
given below: (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(a) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) incorrect.
(b) (A)-( II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(c) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) incorrect.
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct.
Ans. (d) :
Ans. (c) : Increasingly, photovoltaic panels are being
List-I List-II used to supplement electrical energy from the power
(Question) (Answer) grid. This statement is correct.
(A) How many ones are there in the 1 A grid-connected solar PV system uses solar modules as
binary representation of the the power generation source, when the sun shines on the
decimal number 512 solar panels, DC electricity is generated. The DC
(B) If 1 kilobyte = 2x bits, then what 13 electricity is fed into an inverter which changes the DC
power output of the solar array to AC power compatible
is the value of x
with the regional power grid. Therefore statement II is
(C) What hexadecimal value is 15 wrong.
obtained when the two
38. Given below are two statements :
hexadecimal digits A and B are
Statement I : Rising nutrient levels in a lake
added together
change the numbers and types of biota present
(D) What is the denary (base 10) 20 there.
value of the binary number Statement II : Eutrophic lakes normally have
00010100 clear water and contain little biomass.
36. In air pollution, oxides of nitrogen (NOX) In the light of the above statements, choose the
include : most appropriate answer from the options
(A) Nitric oxide given below:
(B) Nitrous oxide (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(C) Nitrous oxide (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(D) Di-nitrogen trioxide incorrect
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(E) Di-nitrogen penta oxide
incorrect
Choose the correct answer from the options
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
given below: correct
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only (b) (A) and (C) only
Ans. (c) : Rising nutrient level in a lake ultimately
(c) (B), (C) and (D) only (d) (D) and (E) only results in the change in the numbers and types of biota
Ans. (b) : Air pollution is contamination of the indoor present there. Therefore statement I is correct.
or outdoor environment by any chemical physical or Pollutants from human activities like effluents from the
biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics industries and homes can radically accelerate the aging
of the atmosphere. The Air pollution oxides of Nitrogen process of a lake. Therefore statement II is incorrect.
(Nox) include:- 39. Given below are two statements :
• Nitric oxide Statement I : The detrimental impacts of air
• Nitrogen dioxide pollution are not limited are not limited to
The term nitrogen oxides describes a mixture of Nitric human health only.
oxide and Nitrogen dioxide which are gases produced Statement II : Fluorine emitted in the air from
from natural sources, motor whicles and other fuel various industrial processes has significant
burning processes. phytotoxicological effects.
37. Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the
Statement I : Increasingly, photovoltaic panels most appropriate answer from the options
are being used to supplement electrical energy given below:
from the power grid. (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Statement II : The compatibility of (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
photovoltaic panels power grid is also because incorrect.
it produces Direct Current (DC). (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
In the light of the above statements, choose the incorrect.
most appropriate answer from the options (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
given below: correct.
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Ans. (a) : The detrimental impacts of air pollution on 42. Science education in India was first started in
living organism will not only be limited to the human Calcutta in 1817 at:
and animal health but also include the whole (a) Surendranath college
invironment. Therefore statement I is true. (b) Ashutosh Mukherjee
Fluorine emitted in the air from various industrial (c) St Xavier college
processes has significant phytotoxicological effects. (d) Hindu college
Fluorine, is the 13th most abundant element in the Ans. (d) : Science education in India was first started in
earth's crust, has the highest level of phyto-toxicity of Calcutta in 1817 at Hindu college. Presidency
all air pollutants. Therefore statement II is also correct. University, Kolkata formerly known as Hindu college
40. Match List-I with List-II. was opened on 20 Jan 1817. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the
great social reformer headed its foundation committee.
List-I List-II
The Hindu college was the earliest institution of higher
(Hazard related (Description) learning in the modern sense in Asia.
term)
43. The idea of a national education system in
(A) Risk (I) Actions to mitigate India could get fillip with the transfer of
losses control of education in 1921 to :
(B) Exposure (II) Frequency of events (a) The British Viceroy
causing losses (b) Indian ministers of provinces
(c) The Christian missionaries
(C) Vulnerability (III) Magnitude of (d) European elite
population and
Ans. (b) : The idea of a national education system in
structure at risk.
India could get fillip with the transfer of control of
(D) Response (IV) Degree of preparedness education in 1921 to Indian ministers of provinces. It is
Choose the correct answer from the options notable that the need for a co-ordinating agency in the
given below: matter of education led to the establishment of the
(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) central Advisory Board of education at the centre in
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) 1921. The idea that there should be a central Advisory
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) Board of education was first put forward by the Calcutta
university commission.
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
44. Which of the following universities were
Ans. (a) : established in the same year of 1916?
List-I (Hazard List-II (Description) (A) Bombay University
related term) (B) Banaras Hindu University
(A) Risk Frequency of events causing (C) Mysore University
losses (D) S.N.DT Women University
(B) Exposure Magnitude of population and (E) Punjab University
structure at risk Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) Vulnerability Degree of preparedness given below:
(D) Response Actions to mitigate losses (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only
41. The policy of privatisation of higher education
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only
began with the introduction of :
(d) (A), (C) and (E) only
(a) Fourth five year plan
Ans. (b) : The following universities were established
(b) Sixth five year plan in the year of 1916 which are as follows :-
(c) Eighth five year plan a. Banaras Hindu university
(d) Tenth five year plan b. University of Mysore
Ans. (c) : The policy of privatisation of higher c. SNDT Women's university
education began with the introduction of Eighth five 45. Given below are two statements :
year plan. The eighth plan promoted the modernisation Statement I : If big corporate establish
of industries. During this plan India became a member universities in India, quality professional
of the world Trade organisation on 1st Jan 1995. The training and education can be given to
goals were to control population growth, reduce, students.
poverty, generate employment, strengthen the Statement II : It is expected that universities
development of infrastructure, manage tourism, focus and institutes established by corporate houses
on human resource development etc. will be world leaders in education.
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 In the light of the above statements, choose the Ans. (c) : Animals use sound to :-
most appropriate answer from the options • Advertise teritory
given below: • Warn of dangers
(a) Both statement I and Statement II are correct.
• Call their mates
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
• Inform others about source of food
incorrect.
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is 47. What are the various ways in which animals
incorrect. communicate with one another?
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (A) Song and dance (B) Speech
correct. (C) Signs (D) Sounds
(E) Words
Ans. (a&b) : If big corporate houses establish
Choose the correct answer from the options
universities in India, quality professional training and
given below:
education can be given to students. This statement is
(a) (C), (D) and (E) only
correct. It is expected that universities and institutes
established by corporate houses will be world leaders in (b) (A), (B) and (E) only
education. As corporate house would soon be able to set (c) (A), (C) and (D) only
up universities. A number of industrialist are very eager (d) (A) and (B) only
to set up private university in there states. Therefore Ans. (c) : The various ways in which animals
statement II is also correct. communicate with one another are as follows:-
Comprehension • Song and dance
Read the following passage and answer the • Signs
question that follow: • Sounds
Animals communicate with one another in many 48. The musicians of the sky are :
interesting ways. These may consist of signs, (a) Walruses (b) Animals
gestures, looks, sounds, smells or even light (c) Dolphins (d) Birds
produced by the body. Song and dance are the Ans. (d) : According to the passage the musicians of the
other means of communication. sky are birds where as whales and dophins are some
When faced with danger, animals warn others times called the musicians of the sea.
using signals such as mock charges, grimaces or 49. 'Ultrasonic sounds' are sounds which are:
sound. They also call their mates, inform other (a) Liked by humans
members of the group about the source of food, (b) Audible to humans
advertise territory and 'teach' the young the ways (c) Disliked by humans
of the world. Baby birds call their parents for help (d) Inaudible to humans
and attention and demand food.
Ans. (d) : 'Ultrasonic sounds' are sounds which are
Far from being a silent world, the ocean is a inaudible to humans or in other words we can say the
noisy place. Fishes, molluscs, sea lions, sounds beyond the range of human hearing.
walruses, whales and dolphins chatter away in
50. Given below are two statements :
the waters using a variety of sounds-whistles,
squeaks, clicks and groans which range from low Statement I : Sharks and crocodiles are called
the musicians of the sea.
pitch to ultrasonic sounds beyond the range of
human hearing. Whales and dolphins are Statement II : Baby birds cannot express their
needs.
sometimes called the 'musicians of the sea' as
birds are of the sky. In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
46. Animals use sounds to :
given below:
(A) Advertise teritory (a) Both statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B) Warn of dangers (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(C) Call their mates incorrect.
(D) Invite their enemies (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(E) Inform others about source of food incorrect.
Choose the correct answer from the options (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
given below: correct.
(a) (B), (C) and (D) only Ans. (b) : Whales and dolphins are called as the
(b) (A), (B) and (C) only musicians of the sea. Therefore statement I is incorrect.
(c) (A), (B) and (C) only Baby birds call their parents for help and attention and
(d) (C), (D) and (E) only demand food. So statement II is incorrect.

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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-I [Exam Date : 14.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Comprehension : According to the question,
The following table shows the distance 320 320
− = 20
travelled by a boat moving upstream (in km) x−4 x+4
during five different days of a week from 320x + 1280 − 320x + 1280
Monday to Friday, along with the speed of boat =20
(x − 4) (x + 4)
(in km/hour), speed of stream (in km/hour) and
2560
total time taken (in hours). Some data is = 20
missing in the table (indicated as '-') that you x 2 − 16
are expected to calculate, if required. Based on x2 = 144
the data in the table, answer the questions that x = 12
follow. Hence the total time taken by the boat to go upstream
Day-wise distance covered by a Boat and other and downstream = 320 + 320
Details (12 + 4) (12 − 4)
Days Distance Speed of Speed Total 320 320
= +
Upstrea Boat of time 16 8
m (km) (km/hour) stream taken = 20 + 40
(km/ho (hours) = 60 hours
ur) 2. On Tuesday, if the difference between the time
Monday 320 - 4 - taken by the boat to go upstream and
Tuesday - - - 75 downstream is 45 hours and the downstream
speed is 24 km/hour, then what is the total
Wednesd 270 - 6 -
distance covered by the boat to go upstream
ay
and downstream?
Thursday - 11 7 - (a) 680 km (b) 720 km
Friday 324 - - 72 (c) 740 km (d) 540 km
Note (1) Distance Upstream = Distance Downstream, if Ans. (b) : Let the total distance be x km.
not stated otherwise Downstream speed = 24 km/h
(2) Total time taken = Downstream time + Upstream speed = y km/h
Upstream time x x
− = 45 - - - - - - - (i)
1. On Monday, if the difference between the time y 24
taken by the boat to go upstream and to go x x
+ = 75 - - - - - - - (ii)
downstream is 20 hours, then what is the total y 24
time taken by the boat to go upstream and From equation (i) and (ii) -
downstream ? 2x
= 120
(a) 40 hours (b) 30 hours y
(c) 80 hours (d) 60 hours x = 60
Ans. (d) : Let the speed of boat be x km/h. Putting the value of x = 60y in equation (i),
Given, speed of stream be 4 km/h. 60y 60y
+ = 75
Then, y 24
Speed of boat downstream = (x + 4) km/h 60y
60 + = 75
Speed of boat upstream = (x – 4) km/h 24

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 60y = 360 135x 135
=
y=6 2x 2 − 12x − 6x + 36 4
and x = 60y 2x2 – 18x + 36 = 4x
= 60 × 6 2x2 – 22x + 36 = 0
= 360 x2 – 11x + 18 = 0
Hence the Total distance covered by the boat (x–9) (x–2) = 0
= 360 + 360 x=9
= 720 km Total time taken = Upstream + Downstream.
3. On Thursday, the difference between the time 270 270
+
taken by the boat to cover 'X' km upstream 9−6 9+6
and (X + 120) km downstream is 26 hours. Had = 90 + 18
the boat covered the same distance upstream as = 108 km/h.
downstream, then what would have been the 5. On Friday, if the ratio of speed of boat to speed
difference in the time taken? of stream is 2:1, then what is the difference
(a) 58 hours (b) 62 hours between the time taken by the boat to go
(c) 48 hours (d) 56 hours upstream and to go downstream ?
Ans. (d) : Distance covered by boat upstream = X km (a) 36 hours (b) 42 hours
Distance covered by boat downstream = (X + 120) km (c) 45 hours (d) 35 hours
According to the question, Ans. (a) : Let the speed of boat and stream be 2x and x
X X + 120 respectively.
− = 26
4 18
According to the question,
9X − 2X − 240
= 26 324 324
36 + = 72
x 3x
7X – 240 = 26 × 36
972 + 324
1176 = 72
X= = 168 3x
7
1296
Distance = 168 = 72
3x
Now downstream distance = 168 + 120 = 288
3x × 72 = 1296
288 288
Hence the required difference = − 1296
4 18 x=
216
= 72 – 16
x=6
= 56 Iebše Hence the difference between the time taken
4. On Wednesday, if the boat covered half of the 324 324
distance upstream with usual speed and other = −
6 18
half with double its speed and it takes = 54 – 18
3 = 36 hours.
33 hours less time the usual time to go
4
6. A kind of fixation with medium itself is
upstream, then what is the total time taken by
conceptualised as:
the boat to go upstream and downstream?
(a) Hypermediacy (b) Immediacy
(a) 128 hours (b) 120 hours
(c) Media tendency (d) Multi-mediacy
(c) 108 hours (d) 92 hours Ans. (a) : A kind of fixation with medium itself is
Ans. (c) : Let the usual speed of boat = x km/h. conceptualized as hypermediacy. Hypermediacy is a
According to the question, "style of visual representation whose goal is to remind
135 135 135 the viewer of the medium.
− =
x − 6 2x − 6 4 7. Given below are two statements:
135 ( 2x − 6 ) − 135 ( x − 6 ) 135 Statement I: The quantitative content analysis
= in Social science research is a very transparent
( 2x − 6 )( x − 6 ) 4
research method.
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 Statement II: The quantitative content analysis 9. In a factory, the average salary of the
is often referred to as obtrusive method. employees is ` 7000. If the average salary of 12
In the light of the above statements, choose the officers is ` 4000 and that of the remaining
most correct answer from the options given employees is ` 6000, then the number of
below: employees is:
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct (a) 402 (b) 404
(b) Both statement I and statement II are (c) 406 (d) 408
incorrect
Ans. (d) : let the number of employees be x.
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
Average salary of employees in factory = `7000
incorrect
According to the question,
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
7000x = 12 × 40000 + (x – 12) × 6000
correct
7000 x = 12 × 40000 + 60000 × x – 12 × 6000
Ans. (c) : Content Analysis is a research method used to
= 12 (40000 – 6000) + 6000 x
analyze qualitative data by systematically categorizing
7000 x = 12 × 34000 + 6000 x
and interpreting the content of the communication. The
quantitative content analysis in social science research 1000 x = 12 × 34000
is a very transparent research method. x = 408
So statement I is true but statement II is false. Hence the number of employees be 408.
8. Given below are two statement with refers to 10. Which of the following tools can be used for
the different number systems: virtual labs and simulations?
Statement I : (0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2 (a) Plotagon
Statement II : (111011.101)2 = (58.625)10 (b) Wakelet
In the light of the above statements, choose the (c) PhET Interactive Simulations
most appropriate answer from the options (d) Flipgrid
given below: Ans. (c) : PhET Interactive simulations can be used for
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct virtual labs and simulations. PhET Simulations provide
(b) Both statement I and statement II are fun, interactive research based simulations for use in k-
incorrect 12 and college STEM education. PhET simulation
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is based. Learning provides visualizations and teaching
incorrect aids that help easily understand content knowledge
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is hence improving student's academic achievement and
correct motivation laves.
Ans. (c) : Statement I 11. Given below are two statements:
(0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2 Statement I: Communication is a social process
in which people use symbols to interpret
meanings in their own environment.
Statement II: people and their intraction are
not part of the communications process,
because communication cannot be social.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(0.6875)10 = (0.1011)2 most appropriate answer from the options
Thus statement I is true. given below:
And Statement II (111011.101)2= (58.625)10 (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
(111011.101)2=1×25+1×24+1×23+0×22+1×21+1×20+1×2 (b) Both statement I and statement II are
–1
+0×2–2+1×2–3 incorrect
= 32+16+8+0+2+1+0.5+0+0.125 (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
= 59.625 incorrect
(111011.101)2= 59.625 (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
So statement I is true but statement II is wrong. correct
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Ans. (c) : Communication is a social process, in which Choose the correct answer from the options
individuals employ symbols to establish and interpret given below:
employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
their environment. It involves people and interactions, (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
wheather face-to-face or online. It includes two people, (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
who act as senders and receiver. Both play a role in the (d) (A), (B) and (E) only
communication process. Ans. (b) : Communication is commonly defined as the
So statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect transmission of information. It is a continuous process
12. The standard coagulant in water treatment is: that mainly involves three elements viz. Sender,
(a) Hypochloride (b) Chlorine message, and receiver.
(c) Aluminium (d) Alum The statements are three respect of Communication :-
Ans. (d) : Coagulation is one of the common methods (B) Words are symbol for concepts
used by water treatment plants to provide safe, clean (C) Labels may be ambiguous.
drinking water to public water customers. The most (D) Symbols are usually understood within a group.
commonly used chemical for coagulation is aluminum 15. Which factor plays a crucial role in creating an
sulfate (Alum). Ferric sulfate, ferric chloride or sodium effective learning environment ?
aluminate are also popular types of coagulants. (a) Teacher's qualification
13. Find out the correct chronological order of the (b) Availability of instructional facilities
establishment of following universities in India: (c) Focus on foreign language use
(A) Agra University (d) Admission to students from elite class
(B) Delhi University Ans. (b) : An effective learning environment is created
(C) Nagpur University by factors such as innovative school design, cross -
(D) Andhra University disciplinary instruction, collaborative learning,
(E) University o Calcutta individualized Curriculum, Ubiquitous technologies and
Choose the correct answer form the options specialized equipment. Availability of instructional
given below: facilities plays a crucial role in creating an effective
(a) (B), (C), (A), (E), (D) learning environment.
(b) (E), (B), (C), (D), (A) 16. Consider the following Ms-Excel work sheet:
(c) (C), (D), (A), (E), (B) A B C
(d) (A), (E), (B), (D), (C) 1 Month Number Payments (in
Ans. (b) : The correct chronological order of the of classes `) made @
establishment of Universities in India is as follows - taught 1500 per class
University Establishment
2 January 20 30000
University of Calcutta - 1857
3 February 14 21000
Delhi University - 1922
4 March 17 25500
Nagpur University - 1923
Andhra University - 1926 5 April 13 19500
Agra University - 1927 6 May 12 18000
14. Which of the following statements are true in 7 June 15 22500
respect of communication? The value returned by Function = SUMIFS
(A) Communicated meaning are always (C2 : C7, B2 : B7, ">13", C2 : C7, ">22500")
ambiguous is:
(B) Words are symbols for concepts (a) 78000 (b) 76500
(C) Labels may be ambiguous (c) 99000 (d) 55500
(D) Symbols are usually understood within a Ans. (d) : The following is the Syntax of SUMIFS
group function.
(E) Sharing of meaning is not possible in SUMIFS (Sum_range, criteria_rangel, criteria)
communication [criteria_rangesm criteria2],..............)
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According to above Syntax, the funcition given in the Ans. (b) : ‘‘No rectangles are non-polygon’’ is the
question, when applying criteria "13" to column range correct statement that is logically equivalent to the
B2 : B7 in SUMIFS (C2 : C7, B2 : B7, ''>13'', C2 : C7, statement ‘‘ All rectangles are polygon.’’
''>22500'') the values are 20, 14, 17 respectively and the Following are the properties of rectangle -
values of their payauts are 30000, 21000, 25500 and * Two pairs of parallel sides.
22500 respectively where as applying criteria ''>22500''
* Opposites sides are of equal length
of column range C2 : C7 gives the values of range C2 :
C7 will be 30000 and 22500 respectively whose * Interior angles are all 90°
summed by 5000 function and the result will be 30000 19. Which of the following pairs of elements is
+ 22500 = 555000. most important for eutrophication process?
17. Consider the following memory hierarchy (a) Calcium-magnesium
diagram: (b) Nitrogen-phosphorus
(c) Nickel-cobalt
(d) Iron-copper
Ans. (b) : Nitrogen - phosphorus pairs of element is the
most important for eutrophication process. When water
bodies are excessively rich in these nutrients, the
growth of algae, plankton and other simple plant life is
prioritized over more complex plant growth.
Eutrophication is the process in which a water body
becomes extremely rich in nutrients.
Which of the following memories A-D
20. Given below are two statements:
represent I, II, III and IV (in that order) ?
Statements I: The Richter Scale measures not
(A) Magnetic Tape
only the intensity of earthquake itself, but its
(B) Magnetic hard disk
impact on people too.
(C) Random access memory
Statement II: The modified mercalli scale
(D) Processor registers
measures the earthquake in terms of energy
Choose the correct answer from the options
released.
given below:
(a) (D), (C), (A), (B) (b) (A), (B), (C), (D) In the light of the above statements, choose the
(c) (B), (C), (D), (A) (d) (D), (C), (B), (A) most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
Ans. (d) : The correct answer of memories A-D
represent I, II, III, and IV are as follows - (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
D>C>B>A (b) Both statement I and statement II are
(D) Processor Registers - A processor register (CPU incorrect
register) is one of a small set of data holding places that (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
are part of the computer processor. incorrect
(C) Random Access Memory - It is the hardware in a (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
computing device where the operating system (OS), correct
application programs and data in current use are kept so Ans. (b) : The Richter scale is used to rate the
they can be quickly reached by the device's processor. magnitude of an earthquake, that is the amount of
(B) Magnetic Disk Memory - A magnetic Disk is a energy released, during an earthquake.
type of secondary memory that is a flat disc Covered
The Richter Scale measures
with a magnetic coating to hold information.
Earthquakes ranging from a magnitude of 1 to a
(A) Magnetic Tape - Magnetic tape is one of the eldest
technologies for electronic data storage. magnitude of 10.
10 represents the highest level of earthquake. While the
18. Which of the following statement is logically
equivalent to the statement-"All reactangles intensity of an earthquake is measured by the modified
are polygon"? mercalli scale.
(a) Some rectangles are polygon Thus Mercalli scale is used to measure the intensity of
(b) No rectangles are non-polygon an earthquake while Richter Scale is used to measure
(c) No-non-rectangles are non-polygon the magnitude scale of an earthquake.
(d) All non-polygons are rectangles So Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

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21. Match List-I with List-II: 22. Which of the following measures would be
List-I List-II useful for commenting upon the degree of
(ICT term) (Defimition) asymmetry in a statistical distribution ?
(a) Central tendency (b) Dispersion
Firewall 1. Used to remember
user's preferences (c) Kurtosis (d) Skewness
each time they visit Ans. (d) : Skewness is a statistical measure that is used
websites. to show wheather a distribution is distorted or
Digital certificate 2. Hardware or asymmetrical.
software that site Skewness is demonstrated on a bell curve when data
between user's points are not distributed symmetrically to the left and
computer and an right sides of the medium on a bell curve. If the bell
external network, curve is shifted to the left or the right, it is said to be
which filters data skewed.
coming to and from 23. Which of the following universities in ancient
the computer India had six colleges each under them and had
Cookies 3. Software, firmware a let of exchange of ideas between them ?
or hardware that (A) Sridhanya katak
creates and runs a (B) Nalanda
virtual machine (C) Takshashila
Hypervisor 4. Pairs of files stored (D) Vikramashila
on user's computer Choose the correct answer from the options
each pair contains a given below:
public key and (a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (D) only
private kay (c) (C) and (D) only (d) (A) and (D) only
Choose the correct answer from the options Ans. (b) : Nalanda and Takshashila Universities in
given below: ancient India had six colleges each under them and had
A B C D a lot of exchange of ideas between them. Nalanda
(a) 2 1 4 5 University was built by Kumar Gupta of the Gupta
(b) 1 4 2 3 dynasty in the 5th century BC. The Takshashila
University was located in Rawalpindi, in present-day
(c) 2 4 1 3
Pakistan.
(d) 3 4 1 2
24. Generally cyberspace is compared to a type of
Ans. (c) :
electronic .................. .
List I List II
(a) Screen (b) Exhibition Room
(ICI terms) (Definition) (c) Compus (d) Open Space
(A) Firewall (II) Hardware or Ans. (d) : "Cyberspace" is the term used to describe the
software that sits electronic medium of digital networks used to store,
between a user's modify and communicate information. It includes the
Computer and an internet but also other information system that support
external network which businesses, infrastructure and services. Generally
filters data coming to and cyberspace is compared to a type of electronic open
from the computer. space.
(B) Digital Certificate (IV) Pairs of files stored
25. Given below are two statements:
on user's computer each
Statement I: Photovoltaic cell produce
pair contains a public Alternating current (A.C.).
key and private key. Statement II: Photovoltaic cells are exposed
(C) Cookies (I) Used to remember directly to the sun, therefore as temperature
user's preferences each rises leakage across the cell increases.
time they visit websites. In the light of the above statements, choose the
(D) Hyper visor (III) Software, firmware or hardware most appropriate answer from the options
that Creates and runs a virtual machine. given below:
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 (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct Distance covered in 5th hour = 70
(b) Both statement I and statement II are Distance covered in 6th hour = 75
incorrect Distance covered in 7th hour = 80
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is Distance covered in 8th hour = 85
incorrect Distance covered in 9th hour = 90
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is Total distance covered in 9 hour = 50 + 55 + 60 + 65 +
correct 70 + 75 + 80 + 85 + 90 = 630km
Ans. (d) : Photovoltaic cell generate direct current (DC) Hence it is clear from above that it will take 9 hours to
electricity. Photovoltaic (PV) materials and devices cover the distance of 630 km.
convert sunlight into electrical energy. Photovoltaic 28. Given below are two statements:
cells are exposed directly to the sun, therefore as Statement I: Financing higher education in a
temperature rises leakage across the cell increases. country like India depends upon availability of
26. Given below are two statement: resources and other financial implications.
Statement I: The proposition "The hill has fire Statement II: According NEP 2020, funding
because it is knowable" commits the fallacy of and financing of higher education will be
the irregular middle. carried out by the second vertical of Higher
education Commission of India i.e. Higher
Statement II: The proposition "Sound is
Education Grants Council.
eternal, because it is audible' commits the
In the light of the above statements, choose the
fallacy of the irregular middle.
most appropriate answer from the options
In the light of the above statements, choose the given below:
most appropriate answer from the options (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
given below:
(b) Both statement I and statement II are
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct incorrect
(b) Both statement I and statement II are (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
incorrect incorrect
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
incorrect correct
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is Ans. (c) : Financing higher education in a country like
correct India depends upon availability of resources and other
Ans. (a) : The proposition "The hill has fire because it financial implications. The main sources of financing of
is knowable" commits the fallacy of the irregular higher education in India include government funds,
middle. This statement is correct. The fallacy of the funds of autonomous bodies, tuition fees, donations,
irregular middle term. Occurs when a term that is not educational cess etc.
distributed is used as the middle term in a categorical According to NEP 2020, funding and financing of
syllogism. The proposition "Sound is eternal, because it higher education, Higher Education Grant council will
is audible" commits the fallacy of the irregular middle. be constituted by the higher education commission of
So both statement I and Statement II are Correct. India (HECI) which will do the work of funding and
financing of higher education on the basis of transparent
27. A car starts running with the initial speed of 50
criteria.
km/hour, with its speed increasing every hour
So statement I is correct but statement (II) is incorrect.
by 5 km/per hour. How many hours will it take
to cover a distance of 630 km? 29. In the context of a published research article,
(a) 7 hours (b) 9 hours DOI stands for:
(a) Data object Integration
(c) 6 hours (d) 8 hours
(b) Digital Object Identifier
Ans. (b) : Speed of car = 50 km/h
(c) Data Object Interface
∵ The car increaees its speed by 5 km/h every hour
(d) Digital Object Interface
then,
Ans. (b) : In the context of a published research article,
Distance covered in Ist hour = 50 km
DOI stands for Digital object Identifier. A DOI is a
Distance covered in 2nd hour = 50 + 5 = 55km string of numbers letters and symbols used to uniquely
Distance covered in 3rd hour = 60 identify an article or document, and to provide it with a
Distance covered in 4th hour = 65 permanent web address (URL).

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30. Which of the following Open universities was Statement II: Communication is a practice
established in accordance with the National integral to formation of social life.
Education Policy, 1986: In the light of the above statements, choose the
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University most appropriate answer from the options
Heyderabad given below:
(b) Indira Gandhi National Open University (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
Delhi (b) Both statement I and statement II are
(c) Karnataka State Open University, Mysore incorrect
(d) Yashwant Rao Chavan Maharashtra Open (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
incorrect
University, Nasik
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
Ans. (b) : The National Education Policy (NEP) is a correct
policy formulated by the Government of India to
Ans. (d) : Communication reflect the cultural conduct
promote and regulate education in India. This policy
of people. Culture can affect how people communicate
launched "Operation Blackboard" to improve primary
in different ways. It may affect Communication styles
schools. in aspect such a phrases, words gestures and languages
Open University Establishment used. Communication an integral part of our society, the
Dr. B.R. Ambedakar open 1982 (First open ability to learn form, share and connect to one-another,
University University) on a global scale has enabled the human species to
Indira Gandhi open 1985 develop technologies. So Communication is a practice
University integral to formation of social life. So this statement is
true. Therefore statement I is incorrect but statement II
31. Which of the following statement are so related
correct.
that they cannot both be true, nor can they
34. When students, who have learned to type on a
both be false?
typewriter, transfer this skill to typing on a
(A) All mammals are vertebrates
computer keyboard, it is an example of
(B) Some mammals are vertebrates _______ learning?
(C) Some mammals are not vertebrates (a) Far-transfer (b) High-road transfer
(D) No mammals are vertebrates (c) Near transfer (d) Low-road transfer
Choose the correct answer from the options Ans. (c) : When students, who have learned to type on a
given below: typewriter, transfer the skill to typing on a computer
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (D) only keyboard, it is an example of near transfer learning.
(c) (C) and (D) only (d) (A) and (D) only Near transfer occurs when you transfer the knowledge
Ans. (b) : Statements " some mammals are vertebrates" gained in one situation to another, similar situation. For
and "No mammals are vertebrates" are so related that example, learning to drive involves learning a variety of
skills.
they cannot both be true, nor can they both be false.
35. Identify the software that world be useful for
32. Political stability is indispensable to economic
statistical analysis of data generated in a
progress because economic progress can only
research study:
be achieved by means of political stability'.
(A) SPSS (B) Ithenticate
Which informal fallacy is committeed in the
(C) MINITAB (D) R
above statement?
Choose the correct answer the options given
(a) Slippery slope
below:
(b) Red Herring (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
(c) Hasty Generalisation (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
(d) Begging the question (c) (A), (C) and (D) only
Ans. (d) : "Political stability is indispensable to (d) (A), (B) and (D) only
economic progress because economic progress can only Ans. (c) : The software that would be useful for
be achieved by means of political stability". In this statistical analysis of data generated in a research study
statement begging the question fallacy is committed. are
33. Given below are two statements: (A) SPSS
Statement I: Communication cannot reflect the (B) MINITAB
cultural conduct of people. (D) R
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SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences), also Ans. (c) : Google is a web search engine, while Google
known as IBM SPSS statistics, is a software package chrome is a web browser. Browsers like Google chrome
used for the analysis of statistical data. Minitab and Mozilla Firefox are software programs used to
statistical software can look at current and past data to access the internet through a URL. Meanwhile search
discover trends, find and predict patterns, uncover engines, such as Google and Bing, are software
hidden relationship between variables. R is also popular application that employ crawlers to find specific
programming language that allows people to adeptly information on the world wide web using keywords. So
handle mass amounts of data, generate publication - statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
quality visualizations, and perform a range of statistical 38. Which of the following correctly represents the
and analytic computing tasks. meaning of the abbreviation "vide' used in
academic writing?
36. Given below are two statements : One is
(a) Against (b) Width
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
(c) Refer to (d) Namely
labelled as Reason (R):
Ans. (c) : "refer to" correctly represents the meaning of
Assertion (A): PM10 is preferred over Total
the abbreviation "vide" used in academic writing.
Suspended Particles (TSP) for air quality
monitoring studies. 39. Which of the following is the driving force for
students' commitment, engagement and
Reason (R): Particles larger than 10 micron are
persistence in self-directed learning?
better indicator of potential health effects of
(a) Fixation (b) Motivation
particulate air pollution.
(c) Metacognition (d) Assessment
In the light of the above statements choose the
most appropriate answer from the options Ans. (b) : Self-directed learning can be described as a
six-step process: developing goals for study; outlining
given below:
assessment with respect to how the learner will know
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the when they achieve those goals, indentify the structure.
correct explanation of (A) And sequence of activities, lay out a timeline to
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the complete activities, identify resources to achieve each
correct explanation of (A) goal. Motivation is the driving force for student's
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct commitment engagement and persistence in self-
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct directed learning.
Ans. (c) : Total suspended particulates (TSPs) are all 40. The sum of three numbers is 124. If the ratio
the particles of air pollutants, while particulate matter between the first and the second is 2:3 and
(PM) refers to the smallest suspended pollutants in the between the second and the third is 7:9, then
air PM10 is the group of particles with a diamenter of 10 the third number is:
µm and PM 2.5 is for those smaller than 2.5 µm. PM10 (a) 48 (b) 54
is preferred our total suspended particles (TSP) for air (c) 64 (d) 66
quality monitoring. Ans. (b) : Given that,
Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter The sum of three numbers = 124
pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep According to the question,
into your lungs and some may even get into your I : II = [ 2 : 3] × 7
bloodstream II : III = [7 : 9] × 3
So (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. I : II : III = 14 : 21 : 27
37. Given below are two statements: Let the first, second and third number be 14x, 21x and
27x respectively.
Statement I: Google is a web search engine,
Then, 14x + 21x + 27x = 124
while google chrome is a web brower.
62x = 124
Statement II: Microsoft edge is a web search
x=2
engine, while Microsoft Bing is a web browser.
Hence, the third number = 27x
In the light of the above statements, choose the
= 27 × 2 = 54
most appropriate answer from the options
given below: 41. The cost price of an article is 75% of its
marked price for sale. How much percent does
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
the trades man gain after allowing a discount of
(b) Both statement I and statement II are
15%?
incorrect
1
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is (a) 20% (b) 13 %
incorrect 3
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is 2
(c) 10% (d) 15 %
correct 3
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Ans. (b) : Let the marked price be = `100 Statement II: Manipulative style is a way of
75 dealing with conflict in which people try to get
cost price = 100 × what they want by making others feel guilty for
100
= `75 them.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
15
Selling price = 100 – 100 × most appropriate answer from the options
100 given below:
= `85
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
Profit = 85 – 75
(b) Both statement I and statement II are
= `10
incorrect
10
Profit % = × 100 (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
75 incorrect
1 (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
= 13 %
3 correct
42. Match List-I with List-II: Ans. (a) : Passive style is a way of dealing with conflict
List-I List-II in which people are nonassertive and submissive and
(Commission (Focus area) don't let others know what they want. Non assertive or
Committee) passive people may Complain, but usually do nothing to
A. Sadler commission 1. Functioning of UGC gain control in their argumentative environment,
and AICTE because they fear they will lose from additional conflict
B. Hartog committee 2. university education encounters. Manipulative style is a way of dealing with
in India conflict in which people try to get what they want by
C. Radhakrishnan 3. Comprehensive making others feel guilty for them.
commission report on educationin So both statement I and Statement II are correct.
India 44. Arrange the following terms in order to
D. Yashpal committee 4. Functioning of increasing intension:
Culcutta university (A) Cheese
Choose the correct answer from the options (B) Dairy Product
given below: (C) Soft Cheese
(D) Strong soft cheese
A B C D
Choose the correct answer from the options
(a) 2 3 1 4
given below:
(b) 3 4 2 1
(a) (B), (A), (C), (D) (b) (B), (D), (C). (A)
(c) 1 2 4 3
(c) (D), (C), (B), (A) (d) (D), (C), (A), (B)
(d) 4 3 2 1
Ans. (a) : The Increasing order of the given terms
Ans. (d) : according to their quality is as follows-
List I List II Dairy product→ cheese → soft cheese→strong soft
(Commission/Committee) (Focus area) cheese.
(A) Sadler Commission (IV) functioning of 45. What will be the value of P in the following
Calcutta University number series?
(B) Hartog Committee (III) Comprehensive 0, 2, 24, 252, P, ........................
report on education in (a) 3120 (b) 1029
India (c) 2045 (d) 630
(C) Radhakrishnan Commission (II) University Ans. (a) : The given series is as follows -
education in India. 0 2 24 252
(D) Yashpal Committee (I) Functioning of
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
UGC and AICTE
2 2 3 4
43. Given below are two statements: 1 −1 2 − 2 3 − 3 4 − 4
Statement I: Passive style is a way of dealing Similarly,
with conflict in which people are nonassertive P = 55 – 5 = 3125 – 5
and submissive and dont's let others know = 3120
what they want. Hence option (a) is correct.

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Comprehension : 48. A protected area for animals, plants etc. is
Read the following passage and answer the called :
question that follow: (a) A Reserve
Tiger reserves are in important part of our (b) A Forest
tourism industry. There are 42 declared tiger (c) Countryside
reserves in India which are generally operated (d) Cantonment
by state forest departments. Indian tiger, also Ans. (a) : A protected area for animals, plants etc is
known as Bengal tiger is the national animal of
called A reserve.
India. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris.
Tigers are maintained in reserves for their 49. Given below are two statements:
scientific economic, aesthetic, cultural and Statement I: Banning commercial tourism will
ecological values and they are kept as national positively impact conservation activities.
heritage for the education and enjoyment of the Statement II: Panthera tigris tigris is the
people. national animal of India.
But in recent years tiger tourism has become a In the light of the above statements, choose the
troublesome issue due to the rapid growth of most appropriate answer from the options
killing of tigers due to illegal poaching. This is given below:
a wakeup call not only for the department of (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
tourism but also for the various wildlife (b) Both statement I and statement II are
organisations and other governing bodies. incorrect
Séance the governments have failed to (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
implement adequate enforcement response and incorrect
investigation wildlife crimes have increased by (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
yeas. Today there are some activists and correct
environmentalist who are demanding a Ans. (d) : There is no question that commercial tourism
complete ban in public access to wildlife
must be strictly regulated however a complete ban
reserves. But such a complete ban would be a
would be an extremely harmful step, as it will
setback.
negatively impact conservation education monitoring
There is no question that commercial tourism and other conservation activities.
must be strictly regulated, however a complete
Panthera tigris tigris is the national animal of India.
ban would be an extremely harmful step, as it
So statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
will negatively impact conservation education
monitoring and other conservation activities. 50. Tigers are kept in reserves for the following
46. Solution to the problem of wild life crimes can reasons:
be found by: (A) Ecological value
(a) Banning public access to wildlife reserves (B) Cultural value
(b) Banning tiger tourism (C) Agricultural value
(c) Regulating commercial tourism (D) Aesthetic value
(d) Curtailment of wild life population (E) Medicinal value
Ans. (c) : Solution to the problem of wild life crimes Choose the correct answer from the options
can be found by regulating commercial tourism. given below:
(a) (A), (B) and (D) only
47. Tiger tourism has become a problem in recent
years because: (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
(a) There are too many tigers (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
(b) Tigers kill people (d) (A), (D) and (E) only
(c) Tourists disturb tigers Ans. (a) : Tigers are kept in reserves for the following
(d) There is illegal poaching of tigers reasons -
Ans. (d) : Tiger reserves are an important part of our (A) Ecological value
tourism Industry but in recent years. Tiger tourism has (B) Cultural value
become a problem because there is illegal poaching of (D) Aesthetic value.
tigers. So option (a) is correct.

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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 14.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Comprehension: • Marks obtained by Arman in subject - E
The following table shows the percentage of 75×92 3×92
marks obtained by six different students in six = = = 69
different subjects A-F of MCA programme in a 100 4
University, alongwith the maximum marks in • Marks obtained by Arpit in subject - E
each subject (shown in brackets). Based on the 75× 72 3× 72
= = = 54
data in the table, answer the questions that 100 4
follow. • Marks obtained by Gaurav in subject - E
Student-wise Percentage of Marks in Six 75×84 3×84
Subjects = = = 63
Students Subjects (Maximum Marks) 100 4
A.150 B.100 C.150 D.125 E.75 F.50
• Marks obtained by Gurjeet in subject - E
Anil 66% 75% 88% 56% 56% 90% 75× 68 3× 68
= = = 51
Arman 82% 76% 84% 96% 92% 88% 100 4
Arpit 76% 66% 78% 88% 72% 70% • Marks obtained by Priya in subject - E
90% 88% 96% 76% 84% 86% 75× 64 3× 64
Gaurav = = = 48
Gurjit 64% 70% 68% 72% 68% 74% 100 4
Average marks obtained by all students in subject E
Priya 48% 56% 50% 64% 64% 58%
42 + 54 + 63 + 51+ 48 + 69
1. What is the different between the average = = 54.5
marks obtained in subjects A and E by all the 6
six students together? • Average difference in the marks obtained in A & E
(a) 48 (b) 50 = 106.5 – 54.5
(c) 52 (d) 54 = 52
Ans. (c) : Maximum Marks for subject- A = 150 2. How many marks did Anil get in all the six
• Marks obtained by anil in subject - A subjects together?
150× 66 3× 66 (a) 369 (b) 463
= = = 99 (c) 558 (d) 496
100 2
• Marks obtained by Aman in subject - A Ans. (b) :
Marks obtained by Anil in subject- A
150×82 3×82
= = = 3×41 = 123 150× 66 3× 66
100 2 = = = 99
• Marks obtained by Arpit in subject - A 100 2
150×76 3×76 100× 75
= = = 3×38 = 114 Marx obtained by Anil in subject- B = = 75
100 2 100
• Marks obtained by Gaurav in subject - A Marks obtained by anil in subject- C
150×90 3×90 150×88 3×88
= = = 3× 45 = 135 = = = 132
100 2 100 2
• Marks obtained by Gurjeet in subject - A 125×56 5×56
Marks obtained by anil = = = 70
150× 64 3× 64 100 4
= = = 96 Marks obtained by Anil in subject-
100 2
• Marks obtained by Priya in subject - A 75×56 3×56
E= = = 42
150× 48 3× 48 100 4
= = = 72 Marks obtained by Anil in subjects-F
100 2
Average Marks obtained by all student in subject - A 50×90 90
= = = 45
Maximum marks for subject - E = 75 100 2
• Marks obtained by Anil in subject - E • Marks obtained by Anil in all the subjects
75×56 3×56 = 99 + 75 + 132 + 70 + 42 + 45
= = = 42
100 4 = 463

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3. If M and N represent the average marks • Average mark obtained by all students in subject - E
obtained by all the six students together in 42 + 69 + 54 + 63 + 51+ 48
subjects C and E, respectively, then (M, N) = =
6
________.
= 54.5
(a) (112, 56.5) (b) (114, 55)
(c) (115, 56) (d) (116, 54.5) So, the answer is = 116,54.5
Ans. (d) : The maximum Marks for subject - C= 150 4. Total marks obtained in all the six subjects
• Marks obtained by Anil in subject = C together is more than 490 by exactly ______
students.
150×88 3×88
= = = 132 (a) 2 (b) 3
100 2 (c) 4 (d) 5
• Mark obtain by Armaan in the subject - C
Ans. (b) : obtained marks by Anil in all the subject-
150×84
= = 3× 42 = 126 150× 66
100 In subject A = = 99
100
• Mark obtain by Arpit in the subject - C
100× 75
In subject B = = 75
100
150× 78
= = 3×39 = 117 150×88
100 In subject C = = 132
100
• Mark obtain by Gaurav in the subject - C
125×56
150×96 In subject D = = 70
= = 3× 48 = 144 100
100
75×56
• Mark obtain by Gurjeet in the subject - C In subject E = = 42
150× 68 100
= = 3×34 = 102 50×90 92
100 In subject F = = = 45
• Marke obtained by priya in the subject - C 100 2
Obtained marks by Anil in all the subject
150×50
= = 3× 25 = 75 = 99 + 75 + 132 + 70 + 42 + 45
100
= 463
Average marks obtained by all the students in subject -
C • Obtained marks in all the subjects by Arman,
132 +126 +117 +144 +102 + 75 150×82
= In subject - A = = 123
6 100
696 100× 66
= = 116 In subject - B = = 66
6 100
The maximum Marke for subject- E = 75 150× 78
In subject - C = = 117
• Marks obtained by Anil in subject E 100
75×56 3×56 125×88
= = = 42 In subject - D = = 110
100 4 100
• Marks obtained by Armaan in subject E 75× 72
In subject - E = = 54
75×92 3×92 100
= = = 69
100 4 50× 70
In subject - F = = 35
• Marks obtained by Arpit in subject E 100
75× 72 3× 72 Total mark obtained by Arman in all the subjects
= = = 54
100 4 114 · 66 + 117 + 110 + 54 + 35 = 505
• Marks obtained by Gaurav in subject E
75×84 3×84 Total mark obtained by Arpit in all subject
= = = 63
100 4 = 114 + 66 + 117 + 110 + 54 + 35 = 496
• Marks obtained by Gurjeet in subject E Similarly, Marks obtained by-
75× 68 3× 68 Gaurav = 568
= = = 51
100 4 Gurjeet = 446
• Marks obtained by Priya in subject E Priya = 360
75× 64 3× 64 Hence, there are exactly 3 students Arman, Arpit &
= = = 48
100 4 Gaurav who got more than 490 marks.

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5. Marks obtained by Gaurav are ________ % 7. Given below are two statements in the context
more than that of Gurjeet in all the six subjects of digital technologies for entertainment:
together. (rounded off to two digits after Statement I : In virtual reality, images
decimal) generated from a computer are projected onto
(a) 27.35 (b) 24.52 real life objects or surroundings.
Statement II : In augmented reality, a
(c) 29.45 (d) 28.15 simulated environment is created and the
Ans. (a) : Marks obtained Marks obtained physical world is completely shut out.
by Gaurav by Gurjeet In the light of the above statements, choose the
150 × 90 150 × 64 most appropriate answer from the options
A. = 135 A = 96 given below:
100 100
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
100 × 88 100 × 70
B. = 88 B. = 70 (b) Both statement I and statement II are
100 100 incorrect
150 × 96 150 × 68 (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
C. = 144 C. = 102 incorrect
100 100
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
125 × 76 125 × 72
D. = 95 D. = 90 correct
100 100 Ans. (b) : In augmented reality, a stimulate
75 × 84 75 × 68 environment is created and the physical world is not
E. = 63 E. = 51
100 100 completely shut out. In virtual reality, images generated
50 × 86 50 × 74 from a computer cannot be projected onto real life
F. = 43 F. = 37 objects or surroundings So, both of the statements are
100 100 false.
568 446 8. If the average of 10 numbers is 40 and the
Total = = 94.66 Total = = 74.33
6 6 average of six of them is 28, then the average of
568 − 446 the remaining four numbers is :
The required percentage · × 100 (a) 52 (b) 54
446
(c) 56 (d) 58
122
= × 100 Ans. (d) : According to the question,
446 Average of 10 numbers = 40
= 27.35 ∴ 10 × 40 = 400
6. Given below are two statements : Average of rest 6 numbers = 6 × 28 = 168
Statement I : If big corporate houses establish 400 = 6 × 28 = 168
universities in India, quality professional Suppose, the rest of the 4 numbers are x,
training and education can be given to then, 400 = 168 + 4x
students. 4x = 400 – 168
Statement II : It is expected that universities 4x = 232
and institutes established by corporate houses 232
x=
will be world leaders in education. 4
In the light of the above statements, choose the x = 58
most appropriate answer from the options 9. Given below are two statements :
given below: Statement I : Increasingly, photovoltaic panels
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct are being used to supplement electrical energy
(b) Both statement I and statement II are from the power grid.
incorrect Statement II : The compatibility of
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is photovoltaic panels with power grid is also
incorrect because it produces Direct Current (DC).
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
correct given below:
Ans. (b) : If big corporate houses establish universities (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
in India, quality professional training and education can (b) Both statement I and statement II are
be given to students, but it is not necessary that incorrect
universities and institutes established by corporate (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
houses will be world leaders in education. incorrect
Note:- According to the final answer key, option (a) & (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
(b) both are correct. correct
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Ans. (c) : Increasingly, photovoltaic panels are being Choose the correct answer from the options
used to supplement electrical energy from the power given below:
grid. This statement is true. (a) (A) and (B) only
The compatibility of photovoltaic panels with power (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
grid is also because it produces Alternating current (c) (A), (B) and (D) only
(AC). AC is a type of electric current that changes its (d) (B) and (D) only
magnitude and polarity at regular intervals. So, the
Ans. (d) : The software used for detecting plagiarism
statement (II) is incorrect.
are turnitin and ithenticate.
10. "All phenomena in the universe are saturated Mendley is a free web-based reference manager and
with moral values. Therefore, we can conclude academic social network that helps users organise
that the universe for the Chinese is a moral research collaborate and discover new research.
universe". Which informal fallacy is committed A compiler is a computer program that translates
in the above statement?
source code written in one programming language into
(a) Slippery Slope another.
(b) Fallacy of Begging the Question
14. In the year 1921, the idea of national education
(c) Hasty Generalisation
system in India got a boost by transferring the
(d) Fallacy of Composition control of education of -
Ans. (d) : The fallacy of composition is committed in (a) The British Viceroy
the above statement. It is a logical fallacy that occurs (b) Indian ministers of provinces
when someone assumes that the parts of a whole have
(c) The Christian missionaries
the some properties as the whole. It can lead into
incorrect conclusions because what is true of the parts is (d) European elite
not always true of the whole. Ans. (b) : In the year 1921, the idea of national
11. Which of the following correctly represents the Education system in India got a boost by transferring
meaning of the abbreviation "ante" used in the control of education to Indian Ministers of
academic writing? provinces. The University of Lucknow and the
University of Dhaka were also established in 1921.
(a) anonymous (b) before
(c) after (d) and others 15. Which of the following statements are logically
equivalent?
Ans. (b) : The abbreviation 'ante' used in academic
(A) No metals are gases
writing means ' before'.
(B) No gases are metals
12. In self-directed learning, metacognitive (C) No metals are non-gases
knowledge includes : (D) All metals are non-gases
(A) Contextual knowledge Choose the correct answer from the options
(B) Factual knowledge given below :
(C) Procedural knowledge (a) (A), (B) and (D) only
(D) Technological knowledge (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
(E) Practical knowledge (c) (B), (C) and (D) only
Choose the correct answer from the (d) (A) and (B) only
options given below. Ans. (a) : The logically equivalent statements are-
(a) (A), (D) and (E) only (A) No metals are gases.
(b) (C) and (D) only (B) No gases are metals.
(c) (A), (B) and (C) only (D) All metals are non-gases.
(d) (B) and (D) only 16. Match List-I with List- II.
Ans. (c) : Self- Directed Learning (SDL) is an List-I List-II
educational strategy where students take control of their (Hazard related (Description)
own learning. It can be done individually or with group term)
learning. In Self-directed learning, metacognitive A. Risk I. Action to minimize
knowledge includes contextual knowledge, factual loses
knowledge and procedural knowledge. B. Exposure II. Frequency of events
13. Identify the software used for detecting causing losses
plagiarism : C. Vulnerability III. Mignitude of
(A) Mendley population and
(B) Turnitin structure at risk
(C) Compiler D. Response IV. Degree of
(D) Ithenticate preparedness

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 Choose the correct answer from the options Ans. (b) : The following universities were established
given below : in 1916.
(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (B) Banaras Hindu University - 4th February 1916
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (c) Mysore University - 27 May, 1916
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) (D) S.N.D.T. Women University, Mumbai - 5th July,
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) 1916
Ans. (a) : The correct match is: 19. Which of the following approaches to the
List-I List-II analysis of content is based on the study of
signs?
(Hazard related (Description)
term) (a) Semiotics
(b) Ethnography
A. Risk – Frequency of events causing (c) Content Analysis
losses (d) Quantitative Research
B. Exposure – Magnitude of populate and Ans. (a) : Semiotics is the study of how meaning is
structure created through signs, symbol's and signification. It also
C. Vulnerabilit – Degree of preparedness refers to the study of symbolic communication,
D. Response – Action to minimize losses including signs, logs. gestures and other communication
methods.
17. Given below are two statements :
20. All forms of communication are evaluated in
Statement I : Through feedback, students can relation to:
later critique their own communication
(a) Face to face communication
competence outside the classroom.
(b) Radio transmission
Statement II : Motivational orientation
(c) Television entertainment
towards communication should be identified by
(d) Internet usage
teachers to better the communication
completence of the students. Ans. (a) : Face to face communication is when two or
In the light of the above statements, choose the more people interact and communicate while visible to
most appropriate answer from the options one another. it can be a physical, in-person conversation
given below: or it could be in a virtual setting.
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct 21. Which of the following acronyms is incorrectly
(b) Both statement I and statement II are matched with its expanded form?
incorrect (a) IMPRINT - Impacting Research, Innovation
and Technology
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
incorrect (b) BHIM Bharat Interface for Money
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is (c) UMANG - United Mobile Application for
New age Generation
correct
(d) PayTM - Pay Through Mobile
Ans. (a) : Through feedback, students can later critique
their own communication competence outside the Ans. (c) : UMANG stands for Unified Mobile
classroom. And, Motivational orientation towards Application for New Edge Governance. Rest options are
correctly matched.
communication should be identified by teachers to
better the communication competence of the students. 22. Given below are two statements :
Hence, the both statements are correct. Statement I : Rising nutrient levels in a lake
change the numbers and types of biota present
18. Which of the following universities were
there.
established in the same year of 1916?
Statement II : Eutrophic lakes normally have
(A) Bombay University
clear water and contain little biomass.
(B) Banaras Hindu University
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(C) Mysore University most appropriate answer from the options
(D) S.N.D.T. Women University given below:
(E) Punjab University (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
Choose the correct answer from the (b) Both statement I and statement II are
options given below : incorrect
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only incorrect
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
(d) (A), (C) and (E) only correct
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Ans. (c) : Rising nutrient level in a lake change the Ans. (a) : The all effects of air pollution are not limited
numbers and types of biota present there, because to human health. Fluorine released into the air from
eutrophic lakes have clear water and contain enough various industrial processes has significant phytoxic
biomass. So the statement (I) is correct and (II) is effects. Hence, both of the statements are correct.
incorrect. 26. Science education in India was first started in
23. Which learning style involves the extent to Calcutta in 1817 at:
which students approach learning materials in (a) Surendranath college
a way that helps them understand the meaning (b) Ashutosh Mukherjee college
of the materials : (c) St Xavier college
(a) Surface styles (b) Impulsive styles (d) Hindu college
(c) Deep styles (d) Reflective styles Ans. (d) : Science education in India was first started in
Ans. (c) : In deep learning , students immerse Calcutta in 1817 at Hindu collage, which was
themselve in their subject and are motivated by their established by Raja Rammohan Rai and David hare.
internal desire to know and understand more, often 27. Match List - I with List-II.
going beyond what is required by assessment or the
curriculum. List-I List-II
24. Given below are two statements : A. How many ones are there in I. 13
the binary representation of
Statement I : Edmodo (online tool) helps
the decimal number 512?
teachers to stay in touch with parents, share
updates and discuss student progress. B. If 1 KiloByte = 2x bits, then II. 20
Statement II : Duolingo is a online language what is the value of x?
learning platform. C. What hexadecimal value is III. 1
In the light of the above statements, choose the obtained when the two
most appropriate answer from the options hexadecimal digits A and B
given below: are added together?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct D. What is the decimal (base IV. 15
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are 10) value of the binary
incorrect number 00010100?
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is Choose the correct answer from the
incorrect options given below:
(d) Statement I is correct but Statement II is (a) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
correct (b) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Ans. (b) : Edmodo is a social networking website and (c) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
educational technology platform for k-12 students and (d) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
teachers. It was founded in 2008 by jeff O'hara, Nic
Ans. (d) : The correct match is:
Brog and crystal Hutter.
Duolingo is a free app that helps people learn a new List - I List -II
language or improve their skills. It's the most popular A. How many ones are there – 1
language-learning platform in the world, with over 500 in the binary
million users. representation of the
Note- According to the final answer key, both (a) & (b) decimal number 512?
options are correct. B. If 1 kilobyte = 2x bits, – 13
25. Two statements are given below : then what is the value of
Statement (I) : The all effects of air pollution x?
are not limited to human health. C. What hexadecimal value – 15
Statement (II) : Fluorine released into the air is obtained when the two
from various industrial processes has hexadecimal digit's A and
significant phytoxic effects. B are added together?
In the light of the above statements, choose the D. What is the decimal (base – 20
most appropriate answer from the options 10) value of the binary
given below:
number 00010100?
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
(b) Both statement I and statement II are 28. Arrange the following according to APA style
incorrect of referencing:
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is (A) Title of the research article
incorrect (B) Year of publication
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is (C) Name of journal
correct (D) Name of author
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 Choose the correct answer from options Ans. (d) : A performance assessment is a way to
given below. evaluate how well students apply their knowledge,
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D) (b) (A), (C), (D), (B)
skills, abilities to real-world problems. It require
(c) (D), (A), (C), (B) (d) (D), (B), (A), (C)
students to demonstrate what they know and can do
Ans. (d) : The correct arrangement, according to APA through open-ended tasks.
style of referencing. 33. The policy of privatisation of higher education
(A) Name of Author began with the introduction of which scheme :
(B) Year of Publication (a) Fourth five year plan
(A) Title of the Research Article (b) Sixth five year plan
(C) Name of journal (c) Eighth five year plan
29. Which of the following statements is logically (d) Tenth five year plan
equivalent to the statement "All beverages are
liquid"? Ans. (c) : The policy of privatisation of higher
(a) All non-liquids are non-beverages education began with the introduction of the 8th five-
(b) Some beverages are liquid year plan. The 8th five year plan was for India from
(c) All liquids are beverages 1992-1997 which mainly focused on modernization of
(d) Some liquids are beverages industrial sector.
Ans. (a) : 'All non-liquids are non-beverages' is 34. Which of the following media is often described
logically equivalent to 'All beverages are liquid? as 'one day best seller'?
30. When watching videos from a web site using (a) Radio (b) Internet
streaming technology, which of the following (c) Novel (d) Newspaper
will be involved? Ans. (d) : The newspaper is often described as 'one day
(A) DNS best seller'.
(B) FTP 35. Given below are two statements:
(C) IP Statement (I): (0.5625)10 = (0.9)16
Choose the correct answer from the Statement (II): (0.3)10 = (0.4BBB......)16
options given below
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (A) and (C) only
most appropriate answer from the options
(c) (B) and (C) only (d) (A), (B) and (C) given below :
Ans. (b) : DNS:- DNS stands for Domain Names (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
system. It's a system that translates human-readable
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
domain names into machine-readable IP addresses.
incorrect
(C) I.P- Internet protocol (I.P) is a network layer
communications protocol that relays datagrams across (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
network boundaries. IP is an integral part of the incorrect
underlying technology that enables the internet. (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
When watching the videos from a website using correct
streaming technology, DNS and IP will be involved. Ans. (c) :
31. What will be the values of P and Q in the (0.5625)10 = (0.9)16 is correct.
following number series? (0.3)10 = (0.4BBB......)16 is incorrect.
2, 0, 6, 6, 12, 24, P, Q, ......... 36. Given below are two statements :
(a) 48, 96 (b) 20, 60 Statement I : When passive defence systems are
(c) 12, 120 (d) 48, 50 encouraged, a defensive response will resist
Ans. (b) : According to the question. attitudinal change, if we apply the inoculation
theory of communication.
Statement II : A strong dose of argument will
strengthen the receiver's immune system.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
32. Which one of the following types of assessments given below:
would be most beneficial for assessing a (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
student's ability to debate? (b) Both statement I and statement II are correct
(a) Formative Assessment (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
(b) Summative Assessment incorrect
(c) Ipsative Assessment (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
(d) Performance Assessment correct
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Ans. (c) : When passive defence system are (a) All things are non-eternal because they are
encouraged, a defensive response will resist attitudinal knowable
change, if we apply the inoculation theory of (b) The hill has fire because it is knowable
communication . And, a strong dose of argument cannot (c) Sound is eternal because it is audible
strengthen the receiver's immune system. So, the (d) Wherever there is fire, there is smoke
statement (I) is correct, but the statement (II) is
incorrect. Ans. (c) : ' Sound is eternal because it is audible' is
fallacious because of the middle term being too narrow,
37. The Greek eloquent communication
as per classical Indian school of logic.
emphasised on the elements of:
(A) Delayed feedback 41. A person travels 365 km in 8 hours in two
(B) Lower class language stages. In the first part of the journey, he
(C) Logos travels by bus at the speed of 40 km/hour and
(D) Ethos in the second part of the journey, he travels by
(E) Pathos train at the speed of 55/hour. How much
distance did he travel by train?
Choose the correct answer from the
options given below : (a) 165 km (b) 170 km
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only (c) 200 km (d) 164 km
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only Distance
(c) (A), (B) and (D) only Ans. (a) : Time =
Speed
(d) (C), (D) and (E) only
Suppose, the distance covered by the bus = n
Ans. (d) : The greek eloquent communication
Then, the distance travelled by the train = 365 – n
emphasiseed on the elements of:
(c) Logos (D) Ethos (E) Pathos n 365 – n
⇒ 8= +
38. ` 3080 is divided among A, B and C so that half 40 55
of A's part, one third of B's part and one sixth 11n + 8 ( 365 – n )
of C's part are equal. Then B's part is ⇒ 8=
440
(a) ` 840 (b) ` 960 ⇒ 11n + 2920 – 8n = 3520
(c) ` 1080 (d) ` 720
⇒ 3n = 3520 – 2920
Ans. (a) : according to the question n = 200
1 1 1 So, the distance covered by the train = 365 – 200 =
= A × = B× = C× = k
2 3 6 165
A B C 42. 'A' sells an article to 'B' at 20% profit. 'B' sells
= = = =k
2 3 6 it to 'C' at 15% loss. If 'C' pays `510 for it, then
A 'A; purchased it at :
= k = A = 2k
2 (a) ` 480 (b) ` 490
B (c) ` 500 (d) ` 520
= k = B = 3k
3 Ans. (c) : A →20↑
B 15↓
B → C
C 100× 20 120×15
= k = C = 6k = 20 = 120% = 18 = 102
6 100 100
Now, A + B + C = 3080
100×10
= 2k + 3k + 6k = 3080 • Suppose, A sold it on 10%= = 10
11k = 3080 100
k = 280 So, C bought it at `510, the A bought at ⇒ 510 – 10 =
Hence, the part of B = 3k = B = 3 × 280 = ` 840 500
39. If you wish to test whether population mean is 43. In air pollution, oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
lower than some hypothesized value you would include :
apply : (A) Nitric oxide
(a) one-tailed test (b) two-tailed test (B) Nitrous oxide
(c) half-tailed test (d) three-tailed test (C) Di-nitrogen dioxide
Ans. (a) : A one -tailed test is a statistical hypothesis (D) Di-nitrogen trioxide
test that determines whether a sample mean is higher or (E) Di-nitrogen penta oxide
lower than a population mean. Choose the correct answer from the
40. Which of the following arguments is fallacious, options given below :
as per classical Indian school of logic, because (a) (A), (B) and (C) only (b) (A) and (C) only
of the middle term being too narrow? (c) (B), (C) and (D) (d) (D) and (E) only
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Ans. (b) : In air pollution, Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) Ans. (d) : Ultrasonic sounds are sounds with
includes Nitric Oxide and Di-nitrogen Oxides are a frequencies greater than 20 kilohertz (kHz), which are
group of poisonous, reactive gases that are made when inaudiable to humans.
fuel is burned at high temperatures. 47. What are the various ways in which animals
44. Arrange the following terms in order of communicate with one another?
increasing abstractness: (A) Song and dance (B) Speech
(A) Mobile Telephone (C) Signs (D) Sounds
(B) Android Phone (E) Words
(C) Communication device Choose the correct answer from the
(D) Telephone options given below:
Choose the correct answer from the (a) (C), (D) and (E) only
options given below : (b) (A), (B) and (E) only
(a) (B), (A), (D), (C) (b) (B), (D), (A), (C) (c) (A), (C) and (D) only
(c) (C), (D), (A), (B) (d) (C), (A), (B), (D) (d) (A) and (B) only
Ans. (a) : The increasing order of abstractness: Ans. (c) : The animals communicate with one another
(B) Android phone in signs, song and dance and sounds etc.
(A) Mobile Telephone 48. The musicians of the sky are:
(D) Telephone (a) Walruses (b) Animals
(C) Communication Device (c) Dolphins (d) Birds
45. "When competent readers encounter new Ans. (d) : The musicians of the sky are the birds.
sentences in their native language, they read 49. Animals use sounds to :
them automatically" is an example of _______
(A) Advertise tertiary
learning?
(B) Warn of dangers
(a) High-road transfer (b) Near transfer
(C) Call their mates
(c) Low-road transfer (d) Far transfer
(D) Invite their enemies
Ans. (c) : "When competent readers encounter new (E) Inform others about source of food
sentences in their native language, they read them
Choose the correct answer from the
automatically" is an example of Low - road Transfer.
options given below :
Read the following passage and answer the (a) (B), (C) and (D) only
questions that follow : (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
Animal communicate with one another in (c) (A), (B), (C) and (E) only
many interesting ways. These may consist of
(d) (C), (D) and (E) only
signs, gestures, looks, sounds, smells or even
light produced by he body. Song and dance are Ans. (c) : Animals use sounds to:
the other means of communication. (A) Advertise tertiary
When face with danger, animals warm others (B) Warn of Dangers
using signals such as mock charges, grimaces (C) Call their maters
or sound. They also call their mates, inform (E) Inform others about source of food.
other members of the group about the source 50. Given below are two statements :
of food, advertise territory and 'teach' the Statement I : Sharks and crocodiles are called
young the ways of the world. Baby birds call the musicians of the sea.
their parents for help and attention and
Statement II : Baby birds cannot express their
demand food.
needs.
Far from being a silent world, the ocean is a In the light of the above statements, choose the
noisy place. Fishes, molluscs, sea lions, most appropriate answer from the options
walruses, whales and dolphins chatter away in given below :
the waters using a variety of sounds-whistles, (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
squeaks, clicks and groans which range from (b) Both statement I and statement II are
low pitch to ultrasonic sounds beyond the incorrect
range of human hearing. Whales and dolphins (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
ae sometimes called the 'musicians of the sea' incorrect
as birds are of the sky. (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
46. 'Ultrasonic sounds' are sounds which are" correct
(a) Linked by human Ans. (b) : According to the passage, whales and
(b) Audible to humans dolphins are called the musicians of the sea.
(c) Disliked by humans And, baby birds can express their needs.
(d) Inaudible to humans Hence, both of the statements are incorrect.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-I [Exam Date : 13.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

The following table shows the percentage (%) 2. What is the ratio of the number of boys of
distribution of 12th class students scoring (i) 95% and school C who scored between 90-95% marks to
above marks, and (ii) between 90-95% marks, along the number of boys who scored 95% and above
with ratio of Girls to Boys among them from six marks in the same school?
schools A-F of Delhi. Total number of students (a) 5 : 9 (b) 10 : 17
scoring 95% and above marks and between 90-95% (c) 10 : 13 (d) 12 : 17
marks are 6000 and 10000, respectively. Based on the
Ans. (b) : Ratio of no. of boys who scored between 90-
data in the table, answer the question that follow.
95% and 95% or more in school- C
School-wise Distribution of Students Based on
10×10000 3 17 × 6000 5
Marks: = × : ×
Scoring 95% and Scoring between 90- 100 8 100 8
above marks (6000) 95% marks (10000) 100 × 10×3 17 × 60×5
School = :
Percentage Girls : Percentage Girls : 8 8
of students Boys of students Boys = 1000 × 3 : 17 × 300
A 13% 11 : 5 16% 3:2 = 10 : 17
B 18% 5:7 6% 1:4 3. Average number of boys who scored between
C 17% 3:5 10% 5:3 90-95% marks from the schools A-E together
D 8% 7:1 28% 2:3 is:
E 24% 5:4 21% 9:5 (a) 746 (b) 718
F 20% 5:3 19% 3:4 (c) 745 (d) 785
1. The number of Boy of schools E and F together Ans. (d) : No. of boys who scored between 90-95 from
who scored 95% and above marks is school A to E,
approximately ______% less than the number 16×10000 2
of girls of schools B and E together who scored School -A (Boys) = 100
× = 640
5
between 90-95% marks.
6×10000 4
(a) 24 (b) 26 School -B (Boys) = × = 480
(c) 20 (d) 22 100 5
10×10000 3
Ans. (b) No. of Boys who obtained 95% or more in School -C (Boys) = × = 125×3 = 375
100 8
6000 × 24 4
School-E = × = 640 28×10000 3
100 9 School -D (Boys) = × = 28× 60 = 1680
100 5
No. of Boys in School-F who obtained 95% or more 21×10000 5 3×100×5
6000×20 3 School -E (Boys) = × =
= × = 450 100 14 2
100 8
= 3× 250 = 750
Total no. of boys in School E & F = 640 + 450 = 1090
No. of girls in School-B who obtained between 90–95% The Average 640 + 480 + 375 +1680 + 750
=
6×10000 1 5
= × = 120
100 5 3925
=
No. of girls in school -E who scored between 90-95% 5
10000 × 21 9 = The Average = 785
= × = 1350
100 14 4. For school E, the difference between the
Total no. of girls in school B& E = 120 + 1350 numbers of boys who scored 95% and above
= 1470 marks and boys who scored between 90-95%
The Required Difference =1470 – 1090 = 380 marks is :
380×100 (a) 115 (b) 120
The Required percentage = = 25.8% ∼ 26%
1470 (c) 110 (d) 105
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Ans. (c) : Boys who scored 95% or more in school -E 8. Identify the advantages of close-ended
24× 6000 4 8× 60× 4 questions in survey research :
= × =
100 9 3 (A) They allow unusual responses to be
= 640 derived.
Boys who scored 90-95% in school-E (B) It is easy to process their answer.
21×10000 5 3×100×5 (C) They reduce the possibility of variability in
= × = = 750
100 14 2 the recording of answers.
The difference = 750 – 640 (D) Standard deviation
= 110 Choose the correct answer from the options
5. The number of girls of school B who scored given below :
between 90-95% marks is approximately _____ (a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (B) and (C) Only
% of the number of girls of school D who
(c) (A) and (C) Only (d) (A), (B) and (C)
scored 95% and above marks.
(a) 28.57 (b) 22.46 Ans. (b) : Close ended questions have severel
(c) 29.95 (d) 32.46 advantages in survey research, including :
Ans. (a) : (i) Scored between 90-95%, (i) It can help researchers show trends and
6×10000 1 percentages over time.
Girl in School - B = × = 6× 20 = 120 (ii) They are often preferred because they can save
100 5
8× 6000 7 time & resources.
Girl in School - D = × = 60× 7 = 420 (iii) They are usually worded in simpler terms, making
100 8
who scored 95% or more. term easier for respondents to understand.
(iv) They are easy and quick to answer, which can lead
120×100 400
The required percentage = = = 28.57 % to a higher response rate and more reliable data.
420 14
(v) They are more practical for surveys with a large
6. Businesses use ICT to build positive customer
relations by which of the following number of respondents.
(a) Calling customers at home (vi) Close-ended questions with a fixed set of answer
(b) Creating targeted marketing campaigns options can make it easier to process and interpret
(c) Placing pop-up advertisements on web sites responses from a large sample size.
(d) Sending unsolicited e-mails 9. Given below are two statements :
Ans. (b) : Information and communications Technology Statement I : Environmental communication
(ICT) is a broad term that includes all types of includes human representation
technology used for gathering, storing, transmitting, of nature.
retrieving or processing information. Businesses use Statement II : For the purpose of promoting
ICT to build positive customer relations by creasing
environmental communication,
targeted marketing campaigns.
only mainstream conventional
7. Identify the measures of dispersion : media should be employed.
(A) Range
In light of the above statements, choose the
(B) Quartile deviation
most appropriate answer from the options
(C) Sum of the deviations about mean
given below:
(D) Standard deviation
Choose the correct answer from the options (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
given below : (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only incorrect.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) Only (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(c) (A), (B) and (D) Only incorrect.
(d) (A), (C) and (D) Only (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
Ans. (c) : Measures of dispersion are ways to describe correct.
the variability in data. They describe the spread of data. Ans. (c) : Environmental communication includes
Some common measures of dispersion include : human representation of nature. This statement is
(i) Range : The difference between the largest and correct.
smallest observation in the data. For the purpose of promoting environmental
(ii) Inter quartile Range : A measure of dispersion. communication, not only conventional mainstream
(iii) Standard deviation : A measure of dispersion. media but also social awareness, articles etc school be
(iv) Variance : A measure of statistical dispersion. employed. So, the statement (II) is incorrect.
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10. In 1948, under whose chairpersonship a Ans. (b) : An appeal to inappropriate authority is a
University Commission was appointed with the logical fallacy that occurs when someone cites an
purpose of reconstruction of university authority figure who is not qualified to make reliable
education to meet the demand for scientific, claims about the topic.
technical and other manpower needed for the It assumes that because someone is an authority, we
socio-economic development of the country?
should listen to that person.
(a) Dr. Zakir Husain
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 14. Which of the following statements is/are true?
(c) Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (A) BIOS is an example of Application
(d) Dr. D. S. Kothari Software
(B) A utility software is an example of
Ans. (b) : In 1948, under chairpersonship of Dr.
Sarvapalli Radha Krishnna, a University Commission firmware.
was appointed with the purpose of reconstruction of (C) Spyware is an example of malware
university education to meet the demand for scientific, Choose the correct answer from the options
technical and other manpower needed for the socio- given below :
economic development of the country. (a) (A) Only
11. Mr. Johnson wants to create a mind map for (b) (B) Only
his students to help them understand the (c) (C) Only
concept of photosynthesis. Which of the (d) (B) and (C) Only
following tools would be most suitable?
Ans. (c) : Spyware is a type of malicious software
(a) Mindmeister (b) Ed puzzle
(malware) that can be installed on a computer without
(c) Nearpod (d) Hot Potato
the user's knowledge and collect the information from
Ans. (a) : Mr. Johnson should use 'Mindmeister' to the system without the user's consent.
create the mind map. Mindmeister is an ICT tool of BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a type of
mind mapping that allows users to visualize, share and
firmware, which is software or program embedded in
present their thoughts online. Users can use it to plan
hardware.
projects, manage meetings, sketch out business plans,
brainstorming, create project outlines, collect ideas and 15. Given below are two statements :
facts based on a given topic etc. Statement I : Problem based learning is a
12. Who was the chair man of first Indian learner centered approach.
Universities Commission (1902) : Statement II : In guided discovery learning
(a) Gurudas Bannerjee students are encouraged to
(b) Syed Hasan Bilgrami construct their understanding
(c) William Adam without the assistance of teacher
(d) Thomas Raleigh guided questions and directions
Ans. (d) : The Indian University Commission, 1902 In the light of the above statements, choose the
was led by sir Thomas Raleigh. The commission was most appropriate answer from the options
established on January 27, 1902 to examine the present given below:
and future of Indian institutions and make suggestions (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
for improving their organization and performance. (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
The commission's member included Syed Hussain incorrect.
Belgrami and justice Gooroodas Banerjee. The (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
commission submitted its report in 1902, and based on incorrect.
its suggestions, the Indian Universities Act was passed
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
in 1904.
correct.
13. "To solve our transportation problems, we
have to put more money into production of Ans. (c) : Problem-based learning is a learner-centered
bicycles. The CEO of ABCD Company limited teaching method that uses complex real-world problems
says so. "Which of the following fallacy is to help students learn concepts and principles. So, the
committed in the above argument? statement(I) is correct.
(a) Slippery Slope In guided discovery learning students cannot be
(b) Appeal to Inappropriate Authority encouraged to contruct their understanding without the
(c) Ad Hominem assistance of teacher quidde questions and directions.
(d) Hasty Generalisation So, the statement (II) is incorrect.

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16. Which of the following statements regarding Ans. (c) : The process by which a message is
guided and unguided media in computer transmitted via some form of medium is identified as
Networking are correct? medicated communication. Mediated communication
(A) Guided media transmission supports can include : Mass Communication Interpersonal
higher data speeds than unguided media Communication, Indirect Communication, Deliberate
transmission Communication and Computer-mediated
(B) Guided media is subjected to less Communication etc.
interference than unguided media
19. Which one of the following is responsible for
(C) Unguided media transmission is more the negative forcing or cooling of the
secure than guided media transmission
atmosphere?
Choose the correct answer from the options
(a) Water vapour
given below :
(b) Tropospheric Ozone
(a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (A) and (C) Only
(c) Stratospheric Ozone
(c) (B) and (C) Only (d) (A), (B) and (C)
(d) Black carbon
Ans. (a) : The following statements regarding guided
and unguided media in Computer Networking are Ans. (c) : Stratospheric Ozone is a naturally occurring
correct– gas that filters the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The
(A) Guided media transmission supports higher data international Day for the preservation of the Ozone
speeds than unguided media transmission. layer is September 16 every year.
(B) Guided media is subjected to less interference than 20. Which DTH channel deals with social science-
unguided media. 1, social and behavioural science?
17. Given below are two statements : (a) Channel - 02 - Sanskriti
Statement I : Montreal protocol is a multi- (b) Channel - 06 - Vidhik
lateral environmental agreement (c) Channel - 03 - Prabodh
that regulates the production (d) Channel - 05 - Prabandhan
and consumption of nearly 100 Ans. (c) : Channel-3, PRABODH, on Swayam Prabha
man made chemicals.
is a DTH channel that covers Social Sciences-1 and
Statement II : Montreal protocol is an Social and Behavioral Sciences.
international treaty designed to
Swayam Prabha is a free educational initiative by the
protect the environment.
GOI. If is a group of 34 DTH channels that provide
In the light of the above statements, choose the
educational content to students and teachers across the
most appropriate answer from the options
country. The channels are uplinked from BISAG-N,
given below:
Gandhi Nagar, and the content is provided by NPTEL,
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
IITs, UGC, CEC, NCERT and IGNOU.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect. 21. Given below are two statements :
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is Statement I : Due to technological
incorrect. developments, communication has
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is become mass communication.
correct. Statement II : With the arrival of satellites and
Ans. (a) : Montreal protocol is a multilateral computers, communication has
environmental agreement that regulates the production become more efficient and
and consumption of nearly 100 manmade chemicals. complex than ever before.
This statement is correct. In the light of the above statements, choose the
Montreal protocol is an international treaty designed to most appropriate answer from the options
protect the environment. This statement is also correct. given below:
Montreal protocol was signed on September 16, 1987 (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
and later came in force on January 1, 1989. (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
18. The process by which a message is transmitted incorrect.
via some form of medium is identified as (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
______ communication : incorrect.
(a) Formative (b) Inter-connective (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(c) Mediated (d) Formal correct.
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Ans. (a) : Due to technological developments, 0100 4
communication has become mass communication. This 0101 5
statement is correct. With the arrival of satellites and 0110 6
computers, communication has become more efficient 0111 7
and complex than ever before. The statement is also 1000 8
correct. 1001 9
22. When two variables are related in such a way 1010 A
that when one increases, so does other, you can
1011 B
conclude that :
1100 C
(a) There is no problem with directionality.
(b) The two variables are positively associated. 1101 D
(c) There are no latent variable affecting the 1110 E
relationship. 1111 F
(d) There is a third variable responsible for the 24. Certain books are bought at prices ranging
causation between them. from ` 400 to ` 500 per book and are sold at
Ans. (b) : When two variables are related in such a way prices ranging from ` 500 to ` 700 per book.
that when one increases, so does other, you can Find the greatest possible profit that might be
conclude that the two variables are positively made in selling 10 books.
associated. (a) ` 4000 (b) ` 3000
23. Given below are two statements : (c) ` 3800 (d) ` 7000
Statement I : (25)16 = (00100101)2 Ans. (b) : The lowest C.P = ` 400
Statement II : (00011011)2 = (1B)16
then, the highest S.P. = ` 700
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options ∴ The lowest C.P. For 10 books 400 × 10 = ` 4000
given below: & the highest S.P. for 10 books 700 × 10 = ` 7000
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. ∴The greater possible profit = 7000 – 4000
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are = ` 3000
incorrect. 25. A policeman goes 20 meters towards South and
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is then turns to his right and walks 40 meters. He
incorrect.
again turns to his left and walks 10 meters.
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
How far is he now from his starting point?
correct.
(a) 37.5 meters (b) 50 meters
Ans. (a) :
Statement I : (25)16 = (00100101)2 (c) 30 2 meters (d) 40 meters
Ans. (b) :
From hexadecimal table,
2 = 0010
5 = 0101
∴ (25)16 = (00100101)2
The statement (I) is correct.
* Statement- II
(00011011) = (1B)16
1011 According to the question,
0001 AD2 = AE2 + DE2
1 ↓
B AD2 = (20 + 10)2 + (40)2
AD2 = 900 + 1600
∴ (00011011)2 = (1B)16 ; the statement (II) is correct. AD2 = 2500
AD = 50 m
* Table of Binary and Hexadecimal
Binary Hexadecimal 26. What is the full form of CBOD?
0000 0 (a) Comparative Biochemical Oxygen Demand
0001 1 (b) Common Biochemical Oxygen Demand
0010 2 (c) Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand
0011 3 (d) Classified Biochemical Oxygen Demand

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Ans. (c) : Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand Ans. (b) :
(CBOD) is a subset of BOD. CBOD measure the
depletion of dissolved oxygen from only carbonaceous
sources.
CBOD has the same method as BOD, but the nitrifying
bacteria in the sample are inhibited. Nitrifying bacteria
consumes nitrogenous materials and add to the oxygen Hence, the answer is 7.
demand of the waste water. 31. Identify the advantages of content analysis :
27. Which of the following were established during (A) It is a very transparent research method.
the rule of East India company in India? (B) It is often referred to favourably as an
(A) St. Stephen's College, Delhi unobtrusive method.
(B) Hislop College, Nagpur (C) It is a highly flexible method.
(C) Fort William College, Calcutta Choose the correct answer from the options
(D) Serampore College, Serampore given below :
(E) Poona Sanskrit College, Pune (a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (B) and (C) Only
Choose the correct answer from the options (c) (A) and (C) Only (d) (A), (B) and (C)
given below : Ans. (d) : The following are the advantages of content
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
analysis :
(b) (B), (C) and (D) Only
(A) It is a very transparent research method.
(c) (A), (B) and (E) Only
(B) It is often referred to favourable as an unobtrusive
(d) (C), (D) and (E) Only
method.
Ans. (d) : The following colleges were established
(C) It is a highly flexible method.
during the rule of East India Company in India:
(1) Fort William College, Calcutta – July 10, 1800 32. In analog media, contents are :
(2) Serampore College, Serampore – 1818 (a) Non-linear (b) Linear
(3) Poona Sanskrit College, Pune – 1821 (c) Interactive (d) Customised
28. If the statement – "No professors are Ans. (b) : Analog media is a combination of machines
materialists" is given as true, then which of the and media that can measure, record or broadcast
following statements could be inferred to be continuous information. It uses continuously varying
true? electrical or magnetic fields to store data. In analog
(a) All professors are materialists. media, the content are liner. It includes Vinayl Records,
(b) Some professors are materialists. Transmitter radios, clocks with hands and faces, VCRs,
(c) Some professors are not materialists. Tape players, Record players etc.
(d) Some materialists are professors. 33. Which of the following statements is logically
Ans. (c) : If the statement- 'No professors are equivalent to the statement–"No professors are
materialists' is given as true, then the statement- 'Some materialists"?
professors are not materialists' could be inferred to be (a) Some non-materialists are not non-professors
true. (b) Some professors are non-materialists
29. According to Classical Indian School of logic (c) All professors are non-materialists
(Nyāya) which fallacy is committed in the (d) All non-materialists are non-professors
following statement? Ans. (c) : 'All professors are non-materialist's is
"The sky rose is fragrant, because it is a rose logically equivalent to the statement 'No professors are
like the rose on the earth". materialists'.
(a) Asādhārana (b) Bādhita 34. Given below are two statements :
(c) Viruddha (d) Āsrayā siddha Statement I : Teacher centred methods of
Ans. (d) : According to the classical Indian School of teaching are more effective than
Logic (Nyaya), Ashraya Siddha is a fallacy that refers to learner centered methods in
a faulty argument that assumes a connection between promoting deep learning.
two unrelated things. For example, ''The Sky Rose is Statement II : Lecture method involves the use
fragrant, because it is a rose like the rose on the Earth'. of open-ended problems to
30. Find the number that can replace question encourage critical thinking and
mark (?) in the series given below. problem solving.
1, 3, 2, 5, 3, 7, 4, 9, 5, 11, 6, 13 ? In the light of the above statements, choose the
(a) 15 (b) 7 most appropriate answer from the options
(c) 19 (d) 8 given below:
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 (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.
38. Given below are two statements :
Ans. (b) : Learner Centered methods are more effective
Statement I : RSPM are those suspended
than teacher- centered methods in promoting deep
particulate matters (SPM)
learning. So, the statement (I) is incorrect. whose aerodynamic diameter is
Lecture method does not involve the use of open-ended more than 10 micron.
problems to encourage critical thinking and problem Statement II : Fine particles are those SPM
solving. This statement (II) is also incorrect. whose aerodynamic diameter is
35. "When a pin pricks our finger we withdraw the less than 2.5 micron.
pin". Such kind of behaviour is termed as : In the light of the above statements, choose the
(a) Emotional Instincts (b) Reflex Actions most appropriate answer from the options
(c) Biological Instincts (d) Intellectual Instincts given below:
Ans. (b) : A reflex action is an involuntary, immediate (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
response to a stimulus. They are co-ordinated by nerves (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
that go to and from the spinal cord without the brain's incorrect.
direct involvement. (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
36. A researcher gives the following options to a (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
respondent while asking a question during a correct.
survey. Identify the options which suffer from
Ans. (d) : Respirable Suspended particulate Matter
ambiguity :
(RSPM) is a measurement of pollutants made up of
(A) Very often (B) Quite often soot, dust or smoke particles. RSMP is generally
(C) Not very often (D) Not at all classified as :
Choose the correct answer from the options PM-10 →Diameter 10-2.5 microns
given below : PM-2.5 → Less than 10 πm
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only So, the statement (I) is incorrect.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) Only Fine particles are those SPM whose aerodynamic
(c) (A), (C) and (D) Only diameter is less than 2.5 micron. This statement is
(d) (A), (B), (C) and (D) correct.
Ans. (a) : A researcher gives the following options to a 39. Which of the following statements are true
respondent while asking a question during a survey about hardness in water?
which suffer from ambiguity : (A) It is caused by ions of calcium and
(A) Very often magnesium
(B) Quite often (B) It is of two types-temporary and
(C) Not very often. permanent
37. Which of the following propositions are so (C) Permanent hardness can easily be removed
related that they cannot both be true, although by heating the water
they can both be false? (D) Hardness causes scales in hot water pipe
systems
(A) No professors are materialists
(E) Hardness decreases the soap consumption
(B) Some professors are materialists
Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) All professors are materialists given below :
(D) Some professors are not materialists (a) (A), (B), (C) and (D) Only
Choose the correct answer from the options (b) (A), (B) and (D) Only
given below : (c) (B), (C), (D) and (E) Only
(a) (A) and (C) Only (b) (B) and (D) Only (d) (C), (D) and (E) Only
(c) (B) and (C) Only (d) (A) and (D) Only Ans. (b) : The following statements are true about
Ans. (a) : The propositions – 'No professors are hardness in water :
materialists' and 'All professors are materialists' are so (A) It is caused by ions of calcium and magnesium.
related that they cannot both be true, although they can (B) It is of two types temporary and permanent.
both be false. (C) Hardness causes scales in hot water pipe systems.

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40. The western communication concept is Ans. (b) : The correct match is :
characterised by : (A) Scientific Manpower Committee – S. S. Bhatnagar
(A) Polydirectionality (B) Committee on Higher Education – K. L. Shrimali
(B) Unidirectionality in rural areas
(C) Transfer of meaning (C) Committee on Model Act – D.S. Kothari
(D) Message centredness for Universities, 1961
(E) Flexible sequencing (D) Sanskrit Commission – Sunith Kumar Chaterjee
Choose the correct answer from the options 43. In a certain code :
given below : (A) '3245' means 'you must study hard'
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only (B) '567' means 'hard work pays'
(b) (B), (C) and (E) Only (C) '614' means 'work and study'
(c) (A), (B) and (E) Only Which of the following are the codes for 'pays'
(d) (B), (C) and (D) Only and 'work' respectively?
Ans. (d) : The western communication concept is Choose the correct answer from the options
characterised by : given below :
(B) Unidirectionality : Unidirectional means operating (a) 1 & 5
or moving in one direction only. (b) 5 & 6
(C) Transfer of Meaning : The transfer of meaning (c) 7 & 6
included the intention to influence the receiver. (d) 4 & 5
(D) Message Centeredness : It views interpersonal Ans. (c) :
communication as a social interaction that focuses on
the production and interpretation of messages.
41. Which of the following pair of acronym and its
expansion are incorrectly matched?
(a) LED - Light Emitting Diode
(b) CRT - Cathode Ray Tube
(c) LCD - Liquid Control Display The above solution clears that the code for 'pays' and
(d) VDU - Video Display Unit 'work' respectively will be 7 and 6.
Ans. (c) : LCD stands for Liquid Crystal display. It is a 44. A woman, while introducing a man, says "His
flat-panel display or other electronically modulated optical wife is the only daughter of my father". How is
device that uses the light modulating properties of liquid that man related to the woman?
crystals combined with polarizer's. (a) Father in law
(b) Brother in law
42. Match List I with List II
(c) Husband
List-I List-II (d) Brother
(Committee/ (Chairman) Ans. (c) :
Commission)
A. Scientific Manpower I. K. L. Shrimali
Committee (1947)
B. Committee on Higher II. S. S. Bhatnagar
Education in rural
areas
C. Committee on Model III. Sunith kumar
The above diagram clarifies that the man is the husband
Act for universities, chatterji
of the woman.
1961
45. Given below are two statements :
D. Sanskrit Commission IV. D. S. Kothari
Statement I : The ancient university of
Choose the correct answer from the option Sridhanya katak was situated on
given below : the banks of river Yamuna.
A B C D Statement II : Sridhanya katak attained
(a) I II III IV celebrity as the seat of both
(b) II I IV III Brahmanical and Buddhist
(c) III IV I II learning during the time of
(d) IV III II I Siddha Nagarjuna.
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 In the light of the above statements, choose the 46. An increase in tiger population will result in :
most appropriate answer from the options (a) Tigers killing each other
given below: (b) Tigers dying
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (c) Tigers posing a threat to the farms and
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are villages nearly
incorrect. (d) Tigers eating their own cubs
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is Ans. (c) : An increase in tiger population will result in
incorrect. tigers posing a threat to the forms and village nearly.
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is 47. According to the writer, one of the aims of
correct. project Tiger in the next quarter century
Ans. (d) : The ancient university of Shridhanya Katak should be :
was situated on the banks of Mahanadi, Odisha. So, the (a) Increasing, tiger population
statement (I) is incorrect. (b) Training the tigers to live in a contained area
Shridhanya Katak attained celebrity as the seat of both (c) Protecting the existing tiger population
Brahmanical and Buddhist learning during the time of (d) Ensuring that the government stops building
Siddha Nagarjuna. So, the statement (II) is correct. highways
Read the passage and answer the questions that Ans. (c) : According to the writer, one of the aims of
follow: project tiger in the next quarter century should be
Project Tiger turned 50 years recently. An often protecting the existing tiger population.
repeated headline was how the numbers have 48. Over the last few years, the population of the
increased from 2,967 individuals in 2018 to 3,167 in tiger has :
2022. This hides the bitter truth : Indians aren't going (a) Decreased
to compromise Western lifestyles for the survival of (b) Remained static
the Tiger. Most middle class Indians would loathe to (c) Increased
give up their second, investment home or driving to (d) Declined substantially
the hills on a multilane highway for the national Ans. (c) : Over the last few years, the population of the
animal. tiger has increased.
You also can't change the needs of a tiger - it is a large, 49. "The bitter truth" refers to :
solitary animal. A female tiger needs about 15 square (a) Tigers living outside protected areas
kilometres with a good prey base. If she reproduces, (b) Human killing tigers
those cubs will require additional space. Data shows (c) The conflicting needs of human beings and
30% of the tigers live outside protected areas, i.e in our tigers
midst. The more we fragment their habitat with (d) Tigers killing human beings
urbanization, highways and industrial parks, the more Ans. (c) : 'The bitter Truth' refers to the conflicting
they will be forced into unprotected areas. needs of human beings and tigers.
Let's modify our approach. I advocate of three results 50. According to the writer, the 75th Anniversary
by the 75th anniversary of project Tiger. First, instead of project Tiger should not aim at the
of endlessly increasing tiger population, India can following:
identify and achieve a metric, not much higher than (A) Keep the protected habitats intact
the current numbers. Remember, 1000 tigers already (B) Keep the tiger population about the same
roam around in farms and villages, more will be a as at present
disaster. Second, let's better protect what we have. (C) Live stock killed by tigers should be
Keeping protected tiger habitat undisturbed is key. adequately compensated for
Investment in keeping unprotected ecosystems intact (D) Focus on quantity instead of quality
should be financially viable and part of Corporate Choose the correct answer from the options
Social Responsibility (CSR) and more. Third, given below :
reducing confrontation viable and part of Corporate (a) (A) and (B) Only
Social Responsibility (CSR) and more. Third, (b) (B), (C) and (D) Only
reducing confrontation with humans is essential. (c) (C) and (D) Only
Monitoring and communications technology are key (d) (D) Only
to this. Compensation for live stock killed must be Ans. (d) : According to the writer, the 75th anniversary
rapidly assessed and pegged to market rates. For the of project tiger should not aim at the quantity instead of
next quarter century, let's think quality. quality.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 13.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Comprehension: n
 R 
The following table shows the details about Received Amt. = P  1 + 
money invested (principal) in a bank at a  100 
certain rate of interest for a given period of Here, n = 2 × 2 = 4 half-years
time by six different male persons A-F, along 20
R= = 10% half-yearly
with the amount received (in). some values are 2
missing in the table (Indicted as '_') the you are 4
 10 
expected to calculate if required. Based on the ∴ The Received Amt. = 14500  1 + 
date in the table, answer the questions that  100 
follow. = 21229.45
Person wise Details of Money Invested 2. If the interest received by F is ` 7,575 more
Person Rate of Time Principal Amount than the interest received by D and the rate of
Interest (in (in`) Receive interest received by F is 2% more than the rate
(%) years) d (in`) of interest received by A, then the interest rate
A. 6% - 18000 - received by D is
(a) 8% (b) 1.3%
B. 6% - 30000 -
(c) 1.4 % (d) 1.5 %
C. - 5 29000
Ans. (d) :
D. - 3 45000 - Suppose, the interest rate received from F = R1
E. 8% - 20000 - And, the interest rate received form D = R2
F. - 2 60000 - PRT
S.I. =
Note: Calculate simple Interest unless specified. 100
1. If the amount received by c is twice the money According to the question.
invested by him, then the amount he will 6000 × R1 × 2 45000 × R 2 × 3
receive after 2 years if he invests the same sum −
100 100
of money in compound interest for 2 years
compounded half yearly, is ⇒ 1200 R1 – 1350R2 = 7575 ...(i)
(a) ` 21229.45 (b) ` 21929.45 And,
(c) ` 21292.45 (d) ` 21992.45 Interest rate of F = Interest Rate of A + 2%
R1 = 6% + 2%
Ans. (a) : According to the table,
R1 = 8%
Amount received by C = `29000 ...(i)
∴ From eq. (i) -
Suppose, Principal amt = `P
1200 × 8 – 1350 R2 = 7575
Compound Amt. (A) = 2P = `29000
1350 R2 = 2025
Time = T years
R2 = 1.5%
S.I. = 2P – P = P
So, the interest rate received by D (R2) = 1.5%
PRT
S.I. = 3. If the difference between the interest received
100 by E and B is ` 4200 and E invested his money
P× R ×5 for double the period for which B invested his
P=
100 money, then the amount received by E is
R = 20% (a) ` 30,000 (b) ` 28,600
Now, 2P = 29000 (c) ` 29,600 (d) ` 35,400
P = `14500 Ans. (c) : Suppose, the duration of investment of B = T
Now, when we invest this amount at the rate of years
compound interest on half-yearly basis for 2 years, Then, the duration of investment of E = 2T years

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According to question, The amount received by F on simple Interest,
Interest of E Interest of B = 4200 20
= 60000 + (60000)
20000 × 8 × 2T 30000 × 6 × T 100
− = 4200
100 100 = `72000
3200T – 1800T = 4200 If, F had invested this amount on compound interest
1400T = 4200 rate,
n
T = 3 years  R 
A = P 1 + 
∴The amount received by  100 
20000 × 8 × ( 2 × 3)  10 
2
E = 20000 + = 60000 ×  1 + 
100  100 
= 20000 + 200 × 48 2
 11 
= 20000 + 9600 = 60000 ×  
= 29600`  10 
121
4. If the rate of interest received by A and C is in = 60000 × = 72600
the ratio of 2:3, then the money invested by C 100
will get doubled in –––––– years. So, the extra amount received
= 72600 – 72000
1 1 = `600
(a) 12 (b) 15
7 2 6. The difference between the compound interest
1 1 and simple interest on `10,000/- for 3 years at
(c) 13 (d) 11
3 9 10% per annum is
(a) ` 310 (b) ` 300
Ans. (d) : According to question,
(c) ` 200 (d) ` 430
Interest Rate of A 2
= Ans. (a) : According to question,
Interest Rate of C 3
 
3
10 
6 2 C.I. = 10000  1 +  − 1
=
I.R. of C 3  100  
I.R. of C (R) = 9%  110 3 
Suppose,
= 10000   − 1
 100  
the amount invested by C = `P
 1331 
∵ the amount invested by C gets doubled, = 10000  − 1
 1000 
PRT
∴P= 331
100 = 10000 × = `3310
1000
P×9×T
P= 10000 × 10 × 3
100 S. I. = = `3000
100
100 1
T= = 11 years So, the difference = 3310 – 3000
9 9 = `310
5. If the interest received by F is 20% of the sum 7. During which one of the following the
invested by him then how much more money as Convention on Biodiversity was opened for
interest he would have earned if he had signature?
invested the money in compound interest? (a) Rio Summit
(a) ` 700 (b) ` 600 (b) Stockholm Conference
(c) ` 300 (d) ` 400 (c) Ramsar Convention
Ans. (b) : According to the table, description of F: (d) Montreal Protocol
P = 60000 Rs. Ans. (a) : Convention on Bio-Diversity was adopted
T = 2 years during the Earth summit organised at Rio de Generio in
PRT 20 the year 1992. This is the first comprehensive
Acc. to Ques. = ×P agreement which includes all aspects of bio diversity.
100 100
Commitments have been made to maintain the
R × 2 20 ecological underpinnings of the world as it moves
=
100 100 towards economic development. CBD has 196 countries
R = 10% as parties, of which 168 countries have signed.

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8. The non-verbal communication is studied 10. In naturalistic observation, the practice of
across which of the following disciplines? dichotomous recording whether a behaviour
A. Physics occurs or not, constitutes
B. Chemistry (a) Cluster sampling
C. Linguistics (b) Time-interval sampling
D. Social psychology (c) One/zero sampling
(d) Continuous real-time sampling
E. Anthropology
Ans. (c) : One/Zero Sampling establishes a method of
Choose the correct answer form the options
dichotomous recording, in naturalistic observation,
given below:
whether a behaviour occurs or not.
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only
11. The Hindu college of Calcutta was later
(b) (B) (C) and (D) only renamed as
(c) (C), (D) and (E) (a) Surendranath college
(d) (A), (B) and (E) only (b) Ram Mohan Roy colloge
Ans. (c) : Non-Verbal Communication:- (c) University/College
Communications, in which words are not used for (d) Presidency college
communication between people, but this type of Ans. (d) : Hindu College, currently known as
communication essentially involves the feelings of presidency College in Kolkata, was founded in 1817 by
participation in it. The means of non-verbal a group of enlightened Indians and Englishmen during
communications are- gestures, postures, tone, pauses, the tenure of Lord Warren Hastings. In 1855, the British
hum our, tears, eye contact, touch, dress, hair style etc. Government took it over as the Bengal presidency
Non-verbal communication is studied in the following college and in 1857 placed it under the newly
subjects- established University of Calcutta. Lord Hastings was
patron of the college from 1813 to 1823.
(i) Linguistics
(ii) Social Psychology 12. From the communication point of view, the
base of Indian Alankara Shastra in its Hindu
(iii) Anthropology
and Buddhist form is -
9. Given below are two statements: (a) Materialistic (b) Moral
Statement (I) My Gov is a platform through (c) Eurocentric (d) Non-religious
which Government of India aims to encourage Ans. (b) : From the communication point of view the
citizen participation towards good governance base of Indian Alankara Shashtra in its Hindu and
by seeking their ideas and suggestions. Buddhist form is moral.
Statement (II) : My Gov platform is developed 13. In which approach the teacher presents a
by three of the former Flipkart executives to puzzling situation and students solve the
provide a cashless and seamless payment problem by gathering date and testing their
experience. conclusions?
In light of the above statements, choose the (a) Discovery learning (b) Latente learning
most appropriate answer from the options (c) Situated learning (d) Inquiry learning
given below. Ans. (d) : Inquiry based learning is a teaching method
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true. that emphasizes investigation and problem-solving. In
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are this method, teachers start with a range of questions.
false. Scenarios and problems for students to navigate, instead
of presenting information. Students are responsible for
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
their own learning and are encouraged to understand
false. concepts on their own.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is
14. For which of the following p-value of a test
true. statistic, a null hypothesis is likely to be
Ans. (c) : 'Mygov' is a platform that aims to encourage rejected?
the participation of the Indian Government and its A. 2% of 0.38 B. 38%
citizens by seeking their views and suggestions C. 2% D. 0.46
regarding governance. 'Mygov' platform has been Choose the correct answer from the options
established as a citizen Engagement platform of the given below:
Government of India that collaborates with multiple (a) (A) and (B) only (b) (A) and (C) only
government bodies, ministries to engage with citizens (c) (B) and (C) only (d) (B) and (D) only
for policymaking and seeking public opinion on issues Ans. (b) : For the values P = 2% and P = 2% of 0.38, a
of public interest and welfare. null hypothesis is likely to be rejected.
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15. Which element of cooperative learning talks In light of the above statements, choose the
about 'sink and swim' together? most appropriate answer from the options
(a) Individual accountability given below.
(b) Promotive Interaction (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(c) Positive interdependence correct.
(d) Group processing (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
Ans. (c) : The concept of 'sink or swim together' is a incorrect.
part of cooperative learning. Co-operative learning is (c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is
based on peer cooperation, and it requires teachers to incorrect.
structure positive interdependence among students. (d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is
16. Find the correct sequence of five (5) missing correct.
letters which will complete the following letter Ans. (c) : Ozone depleting substances (ODS) are man-
series: made gases that destroy ozone in the upper-atmosphere.
daa_bccda_a_c_c The ozone layer reduces the amount of harmful
(a) a, b, a, c, b (b) a, c, b, a, c ultraviolet radiation that reaches Earth from the sun.
(c) a, c, a, b, c (d) a, c, a, c, b Two categories of ODS were Class-I and Class-II
Production of Class-II ODS are to be ceased in a phased
Ans. (c) : daa − bc − c da − a − c − c manner fill 2030.
On making pairs of 4, 20. For an ideal normal distribution, the median
= d aaa, b ccc,d aaa, b ccc would be equivalent to which of the following
missing letters = a, c, a, b, c measures?
A. Second quartile
17. "If you like ketechup and you also like ice-
B. Mean
cream, then you would sure like ketchup ice-
cream. "Which fallacy is committed in this C. 50th Percentile
argument? D. Mode
(a) Ad Hominem E. 5th Percentile
(b) Hasty Generalisation choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below.
(c) Slippery slope
(a) Only A, B and C (b) Only A, B and D
(d) Fallacy of composition
(c) Only A, B, C and D (d) A, B, C, D and E
Ans. (d) : "If you like ketchup and you also like ice-
Ans. (d) : For an ideal normal distribution, the median
cream, then you would sure like ketchup ice-cream."
would be equivalent to-
Fallacy of composition is committed in this argument.
(A) Second Quartile
18. Which of the following statements A-D about (B) Mean
Internet Cookies is/are true?
(C) 50th Percentile
(A) They are form of spyware.
(D) Mode
(B) They are used only in advertising. (E) 5th Percentile
(C) They are used to track browser use.
21. Statement (I) : Inductive arguments can only
(D) They act is the same way as a virus.
be stronger or weaker.
Choose the correct answer from the options
Statement (II) : Deductive arguments are either
given below: invalid or valid.
(a) (A) Only (b) (A) and (B) only In light of the above statements, choose the
(c) (C) only (d) (C) and (D) only most appropriate answer from the options
Ans. (c) : Internet cookies are small files that websites given below.
send to your browser to store information about your (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
browsing activity. They can help websites remember correct.
your preferences, such as your location or activity on a (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
website. Cookies can also make your online experience incorrect
easier by allowing you to avoid signing in every time (c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is
you visit a site. incorrect.
19. Given below are two statements: (d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is
Statement (I) : Two categories of Ozone correct.
Depleting Substances (ODS) were class I and Ans. (a) : Inductive Arguments can only be stronger or
class II weaker. An Inductive Argument is a type of logic that
Statement (II) : Production of class II ODS uses specific observations or premises to make a
ceased in 2000. broader generalization.
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Deductive Arguments are either invalid or valid. It is a In light of the above statement choose the most
logical argument that uses true premises to support to appropriate answer from the options given
conclusion that is also objectively true. below.
22. Statement (I) : Dropbox is an example of e-mail (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
service on the Internet (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
Statement (II) : Google Docs is an online word false.
processor. (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
false.
In Light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options (d) Statement (I) is false but statement (II) is true.
given below. Ans. (a) : Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true. is the most common type of RAM used in computers,
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are but where absolute speed is essential, Static RAM
false. (SRAM) is the preferred technology. The processor's
memory cache is the high speed portion of the memory
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
and SRAM is effective technology for the same. So,
false.
both of the statements are true.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is
true. 25. Which formal fallacy is committed in the
following argument "No politicians are idiots.
Ans. (d) : Dropbox is a cloud storage service that Some voters are not idiots Therefore, some
allows users to store, manage and share files online. voters are not politicians"?
Google Docs is a free, web-based word processor that (a) Exclusive Premises
allows users to create, edit, and store documents. (b) Existential fallacy
23. Statement (I) : The long-term memory for (c) Affirming the consequent
information tied to a particular time and place, (d) Denying the antecedent
especially memory of the events in a person's
Ans. (a) : 'No politicians are idiots. Some voters are not
life is called as implicit memory.
idiots. Therefore, some voters are not politicians.'- Here
Statement (II) : The knowledge that we are not Exclusive Premises Fallacy is committed in the
concious of recalling but that influences our argument.
behaviour or thought without our awareness is
called as Episodic Memory. 26. Statement I- The National Policy of Education
*(1986) intended to encourage inter-
In light of the above statements choose the most
disciplinary research in the Social Sciences.
appropriate answer from the option given
Statement II- According to the National Policy
below.
on Education (1986), the idea of rural
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true. universities was illogical.
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are In the light of above statements, select the
false. correct answer from the option given below.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
false. (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement is true. false.
Ans. (b) : Implicit memory is a type of long-term (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
memory that affects behaviour and information false.
processing without conscious awareness or intention. (d) Statement (I) is false but statement (II) is true.
It's also known as Unconcive/Automatic memory. Ans. (c) : The National Policy of Education (1986)
Episodic memory is a type of long term memory that intended to encourage inter-disciplinary research in the
involves conscious recollection of previous experiences social sciences. According to the National Policy an
together with their context in terms of time, place and Education (1986), the idea of rural universities was
associated emotions etc. logical. So, the Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is
Hence, both statements I and II are false. false.
24. Statement (I) : Dynamic RAM (DRAM) is the 27. Which of the following statements are correct
most common type of RAM used in computers, with reference to Organic Light-Emitting
but where absolute speed is essential, Static Diodes (OLEDs)?
RAM (SRAM) is the preferred technology. (A) Because of plastic organic layers, OLEDs are
Statement (II) : The Processor's Memory much thicker and heavier than conventional
Cache is the high speed portion of the memory LCD/LED formats.
and SRAM is the effective technology for the (B) OLEDs give a brighter light than LEDs leading
same. to more vivid colours.
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 (C) OLEDs produce a much larger field of view F = 27 – 6 = 21
than LCD/LED formats. A = 27 – 1 = 25
(D) OLDEs require some form of back-lighting so T = 27 – 20 = 07
that the screen can be lit up. H = 27 – 08 = 19
(E) OLEDs consume more power than LCD/LED E = 27 – 05 = 22
formats and thus produce more heat. R = 27 – 18 = 09
Choose the correct answer from the options Now it's addition = 21 + 25 + 07 + 19 + 22 + 09 = 104
given below: Now, if we do same in case of 'MOTHER'
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only M = 27 – 13 = 14
(b) (B), (C) and (E) only O = 27 – 15 = 12
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only T = 27 –20 = 07
(d) (B) and (C) only H = 27 –08 = 19
Ans. (d) : The following statements are correct with E = 27 – 05 = 22
reference to organic Light. Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)- R = 27 – 18 = 09
(i) OLEDs give a brighter light than LEDs leading to When we add these = 83 will be the code of
more vivid colours. 'MOTHER'.
(ii) OLEDs produce a much larger field of view than 31. Full form of PAN, a type of air pollutant, is
LCD/LEDs formats. (a) Polycyclic Aromatic Nitrate
Rest of the statements are incorrect. (b) Polycyclic Acetyl Nitrate
28. An article was sold at 10% profit. If it had been (c) Peroxy Aromatic Nitrate
sold at ` 26 more than the selling price, the (d) Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate
profit would have been 15%. The cost price of Ans. (d) : Full form of 'PAN' is 'Peroxyacetyl Nitrate'. It
the article is - is a secondary pollutant present in photochemical smog.
(a) ` 480 (b) ` 500 It is thermally unstable and decomposes into
(c) ` 510 (d) ` 520 Preoxyethanoyl radicals and nitrogen dioxide gas. It is a
lachrymatory substance, meaning it irritate the lungs
Ans. (d) : Suppose, the cost price of the article is `x;
According to question, and eyes.
115x 110x 32. Given below are two statements:
= − = 26 Statement (I) : Canva is an online tool used to
100 100 prepare creative content in the form of poster,
5x infographics, presentations etc.
= = 26
100 Statement (II) : Edpuzzle is an online tool used
26 × 100 for creating interactive videos.
x= = 520
5 In light of the above statements, choose the
So, the cost price of the article is = `520 most appropriate answer from the options
given below.
29. A circle has the diameter same as the length of
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
the side of an equilateral triangle. What is the correct.
ratio of their respective areas?
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(a) 11: 7 3 (b) 22 : 7 3 incorrect.
14 7 (c) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is
(c) 11: (d) 11: incorrect.
3 3
(d) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is
Ans. (b) : The Ratio- correct.
π Ans. (a) : Canva is an online tool used to prepare
π 4 22 creative content in the form of poster, infographics,
= 4 = × = = 22 : 7 3
3 4 3 7× 3 presentations etc. Edpuzzle is an online tool used for
creating interactive videos. So the both statements are
4
true.
30. If in a scheme, the word 'FATHER' is coded as
33. The paradoxical relationship between body and
'104', how the word 'MOTHER' will be coded
mind in a communication environment results
in the same scheme?
in
(a) 104 (b) 83 (a) Mindfulness (b) Self-importance
(c) 87 (d) 102 (c) Obedience (d) Humour
Ans. (b) : If FATHER = 104 Ans. (d) : The paradoxical relationship between body
& MOTHER = ? and mind in a communication environment results in
When 'FATHER' is placed in reverse alphabetical order humour.
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34. Which of the following are essential (iii) Siddhartha College, Mumbai.
components of dialogic communication, (iv) Milling College, Aurangabad.
according to Richard Johannesen? Moreover, he was associated with Colombia University,
(A) A facade of pleasant greeting London School of Economics and Political Science,
(B) Possessive warmth for others Bonn University (Germany) Government Law College
(C) Empathic understanding (Mumbai) etc.
(D) Spirit of mutual equality 37. Given below are two statements:
(E) Positive respect for others Statement (I) : Every communication contains
Choose the correct answer from the options elements of both content and relationships.
given below: Statement (II) : Eye behaviour provides
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only metacommunicative cues.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only In light of the above Statements, choose the
(c) (C), (D) and (E) most appropriate answer from the options
(d) (A), (D) and (E) only given below;
Ans. (c): According to Richard Johannesen, the (a) Both Statement (I) and Statements (II) are
essential components of dialogic communication are- true.
(i) Empathic Understanding. (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(ii) Spirit of mutual equality. false.
(iii) Positive respect for others. (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
35. Given below are two statements: false.
Statement (I) : In Cross- Sectional research, a (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is
researcher studies the same population over true.
time. Ans. (a) : Communication allows people to share their
Statement (II) : In retrospective study, a needs and experiences, and to connect with others. It
researcher relies on people's memories and can also help resolve conflicts in a respectful way.
recollections of the past. Every communication contains elements of both content
In light of the above statements, choose the and relationships. Eye behaviour provides
most appropriate answer from the options metacommunicative cues. So, the both statements are
given below. correct.
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true. 38. Which of the following fundamental principles
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are of education are highlighted under New
false. National Education Policy (2020)?
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is (A) Higher education as a fundamental right.
false. (B) Multi-disciplinarity and holistic education.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is (C) Outstanding research as part of higher
true. education.
Ans. (d) : Croos-sectional research is a type of (D) promotion of multilingualismin teaching and
observational study that analyzes data from a population learning.
at a specific point in time. A Retrospective study is a (E) Setting up of another Knowledge commission.
non-interventional review of existing data to analyze Choose the correct answer from the options
events that have already happened. given below:
So, the statement (I) is false and Statement (II) is true. (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
36. Dr. B. R Ambedkar was associated with (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
A. Elphinstone college, Mumbeai (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
B. Khalsa college, Mumbai (d) (A), (D) and (E) only
C. Milind college, Aurangabad Ans. (b) : The following fundamental principles of
D. Siddharth college, Mumbai education are highlighted under new education policy
E. Fergusson college, Pune 2020:
Choose the correct answer from the options (i) Multi-disciplinarity and holistic education.
given below: (ii) Outstanding research as part of higher education.
(a) Only A, B and C (b) Only B, C and D (iii) Promotion of multilingualism. In teaching and
(c) Only C, D and E (d) Only A, D and E learning.
Ans. (a/b) : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was associated with- 39. Concept of salt gradient is utilized to store the
(i) Elphinstone College, Mumbai. heat energy in which of the following solar
(ii) Khalsa College, Mumbai. energy collecting systems?
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 (a) Solar thermal collectors Ans. (a) : Environmental education is a process that
(b) Solar cells helps people, communities and organizations learn more
(c) Solar ponds about the environment. It is needed for-
(d) Solar Furnace (i) Conservation of natural resources.
Ans. (c) : A solar pond is a large, human-made body of (ii) Knowledge of causes of pollution.
salt water that absorbs and stores solar energy. Solar (iii) Knowledge of measures to prevent pollution.
ponds can be used for many different types of 43. Given below are two statements:
applications, including- space heating and cooling,
Statement-I According to the UGC
domestic hot water production, industrial process heat,
Regulations-2018 regarding plagiarism, the
electric power generation etc.
authorities of higher education Institute cannot
40. Arrange the following denotirral word groups take Cognizance of the act of plagiarism on
in ascending order: their own.
A. Memmal Statement-II Plagiarism means the behavior in
B. Wildcab which someone else's work or idea is taken and
C. Vidal carried for word in one's own name.
D. Animal In light of the above Statements, select the
E. Vertibrate correct answer from the options given below
Select the most appropriate answer from the (a) Both Statement (I) and Statements (II) are
option given below: true.
(a) B, C, A, E, D (b) D, E, A, C, B (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(c) D, A, E, B, C (d) C, B, E, A, D false.
Ans. (a) The correct ascending order for denotirral word (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
groups- false.
Wildcab → Vidal → Mammal → Vertibrate → Animal. (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is
41. Which of the following are the characteristics true.
of mental development of Adolescents? Ans. (d) : According to the UGC Regulations-2018,
(A) Increased ability to generalise the facts regarding plagiarism, the authorities of higher education
(B) Development of memory and imagination institute can take cognizance of the act of plagiarism on
(C) Decreased ability to deal with abstraction their own. Plagiarism means the behaviour in which
(D) Decreased ability to understand someone else's work or idea is taken and carried for
(E) Inc reased ability to solve problems word in one's own name. Thus, the Statement (I) is
Choose the correct answer from the options incorrect and the Statement (II) is correct.
given below: 44. Given below are two statements, one is labelled
(a) (C), (D) and (E) only as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as
(b) (A), (B) and (E) only Reason (R)
(c) (A), (C) and (D) Assertion (A) Formaldehyde, widely used in
(d) (C) and (D) only plastics, wood products, insulating materials
Ans. (b) : The characteristics of mental development of glue and fabrics, is a serious allergen.
Adolescents are following: Reason (R) Allergens are substances that
(i) Increased ability to generalise the facts. activate the immune system.
(ii) Development of memory and imagination. In light of the above statements choose the most
(iii) Increased ability to solve problems. appropriate answered from the options given
42. Environmental educating is needed for. below
(A) Conservation of natural resources. (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
(B) Knowledge of causes of pollution. correct explanation of (A)
(C) knowledge of measures to prevent pollution. (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT
(D) Extensive extraction of natural resources. the correct explanation of (A).
(E) Economising on scientific invention. (c) (A) is correct but (R) is not in correct.
Choose the correct answer from the options (d) is not correct but (R) is correct.
given below: Ans. (b) : Formaldehyde, widely used in plastics, wood
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only products, insulating materials, glue and fabrics, is a
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only serious allergen. Allergens are substances that activate
(c) (C), (D) and (E) the immune system. So, both assertion and reason are
(d) (A), (D) and (E) only correct but the reason is not the correct explanation.
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45. In which of the following arguments the reason 46. According to the passage, which of the
is counterbalanced by another reason as per following would an energy auditor do?
classical Indian school of logic (Nyay)? A. Locate a variety of flaws that may result in
(A) All things are non-eternal, because they are energy inefficiency and fix them.
knowable. B. Check for construction flawas
(B) Fire is cold because it is a substance. C. Look for problems with heat distribution
(C) Sound is eternal because it is produced D. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs
(D) Sound is a quality, because it is visible. Choose the correct answer from the options
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
given below :
(a) A only (b) B and C only
(a) (B) and (C) only (b) (A) and (D) only
(c) C and D only (d) B, C and D only
(c) (C) and (D) only (d) (B) and (D) only
Ans. (*) : The reason is counterbalanced by another Ans. (d) : According to the passage, the energy auditor
reason as per classical Indian of logic (Nyaya) in the would do the following-
following arguments- (i) Check for construction flaws.
(i) Fire is cold because it is a substance. (ii) Look for problems with heat distribution.
(ii) Sound is eternal because it is produced. (iii) Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
Note: NTA has dropped this question. 47. According to passage double panel windows –
Comprehension: (a) Should never be used to replace old windows
Read the following passage carefully and or make now windows in houses.
answer the questions given below: (b) Cannot be repaired
Saving energy means saving money. (c) will reduce your heating cost by 50%.
Homeowners and renters know this basis fact, (d) is energy efficient.
but they often don't know what kinds of
adjustments they can make in their homes and Ans. (d) : According to passage, double panel windows
apartments that will result in savings. are energy efficient and cuts the energy costs.
For those willing to spend some time and 48. With reference to the fourth paragraph of the
money it reap long-turm energy savings, an passage, the meaning of the word 'Caulk' is
energy audit is the way to go An energy auditor (a) to shut
will come into your home and assess its energy (b) to make more attractive
efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of (c) to fill the holes
your home that use the most energy and offer
(d) to find the cause of a problem
solutions to lower your energy use and states
Trained energy auditors know what to look for Ans. (c) : With reference to the fourth paragraph of the
and can locate a verity of flaws that may be passage, the meaning of the word 'Caulk' is to fill the
resulting in energy inefficiency, including holes.
inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and 49. The passage shows that old equipment :
uneven heat distribution. (a) Consume more energy
There are quicker and less costly measures that (b) Consume less energy
can be taken as well. One way to save money is
(c) Wark well
to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents.
Thu is can result in a savings of more than 50% (d) Have long life
on your monthly lighting costs. When it's time Ans. (a) : The passage shows that the old equipment
to replace old appliances it's is to spend a bit consume more energy.
more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure 50. Which of the following ideas is not included in
that you are taking advantage of energy-saving the passage?
settings already on your current refrigerator, (a) you can reduce your monthly lighting costs
dishwasher, washing machine or dryer. by more than 50% by using fluorescent bulbs
Windows provide another opportunity to cut instead of incandescent.
your energy costs Caulk old windows that (b) Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.
might be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose
(c) Energy audit for every home and apartment
double-paned windows if you're building an
should be mandatory in India
addition or replacing old windows.
Most areas of your home or apartment offer (d) Some appliances have energy-saving settings.
opportunities to save energy and money The Ans. (c) : Energy audit for every home and apartment
results are significant and are well worth the should be mandatory in India.' This idea is not included
effort. in the passage.

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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-I [Exam Date : 12.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

The following Table shows the year-wise data of Ans. (b) : In the year 2020, per capita registered cars in
number of registered cars for four years from 2017 to different cities.
2020 in four cities (A, B, C and D), The last column 9500
shows the data of population of these cities for the In City 'A' ⇒ = 0.011
800000
year 2020. Based on the data given in the table
1500
answer the questions that follow. In City 'B' ⇒ = 0.007
200000
Number of Registered cars In the year
10000
2020 In City 'C' ⇒ = 0.016
Cities Population of 600000
2017 2018 2019 2020 Cities (In 7400
In City 'D' ⇒ = 0.009
Million) 750000
A 7500 8000 9000 9500 0.8 So, The number of registered cars was maximum in city
B 1200 1350 1400 1500 0.2 'C' in 2020.
4. Based on the average growth percentage (%) of
C 6000 7500 8500 10000 0.6 registered cars per year (in successive years
D 5000 6000 6600 7400 0.75 during 2017-2020) in the city A, what will be
1. What is the average of percentage growth (%) the estimated number of registered cars in city
in registered cars across all the cities form the A in the year 2021?
year 2017 to the year 2018? (a) ~ 11225 (b) ~ 10815
(c) ~ 10415 (d) ~ 10283
(a) ~ 18% (b) ~ 16%
Ans. (d) : Growth percentage of registered cars in city
(c) ~ 14% (d) ~ 12% 'A' in 2017
Ans. (b) : Registered cars in all the cities in 2017 = 8000 − 7500 100 20
19700 = × 100 = =
7500 15 3
Registered cars in all the cities in 2018 = 22850
Growth percentage of registered cars in 2019.
Growth of the registered cars in all cities from 2017 to
9000 − 8000 100 25
2018 = ×100 = =
8000 80 2
⇒ 22850 – 19700 = 3150
Growth percentage of registered cars in 2020.
3150
So, the percentage growth = × 100 9500 − 9000 500 50
19700 = ×100 = =
9000 90 9
= 15.99 or ∼ 16% Average growth percentage of registered cars during
2. Taking all the cities together, what is the ratio 2017-2020.
of total number of registered cars in the year 20 25 50
+ +
2020 with respect to 2017 ?
= 3 2 9
(a) 284 : 197 (b) 149 : 154 3
(c) 142 : 79 (d) 53 : 41 =
Ans. (a) : Total number of cars in all the cities in 2017 445
= = 8.24%
= 19700 Total number of registered cars in all cities in 54
2020 = 28400 The estimated number of registered cars in the city 'A'
So, the Ratio ⇒ 28400 : 19700 in 2021.
⇒ 284 : 197 9500 × 108.24
=
3. In the year 2020, per capita registered cars 100
were maximum in the city: = 95 × 108.24
(a) D (b) C = 10282.8
(c) B (d) A ∼ 10283
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5. Which city has shown maximum percentage 7. In order to know if the argument is deductive
growth (%) in registered cars from 2017 to or inductive, out of the four given tests which
2020 ? one applies to the following example?
(a) A (b) B "Alan is a father. Therefore, Alan is a male"
(c) C (d) D (a) The Indicator word test
Ans. (c) : Percentage Growth of registered cars in city (b) The Strict necessity test
'A' in the year 2017 to 2020 (c) The Common pattern test
9500 − 7500 2000 (d) The Principle of charity test
= = = 26.67%
7500 75 Ans. (b) : 'Alan is a father. Therefore, Alan is a male.'
Percentage growth of registered cars in city 'B' from In order to know if the argument is deductive or
2017 to 2020 inductive, the strict necessity test is needed.
1500 − 1200 8. Given below are two statements:
= × 100 Statement I :(1011101)2 = (5D)16
1200
Statement II :(C2)16 = (11000010)2
300
= = 25% In the light of the above statements, choose the
12 most appropriate answer from the options
Percentage growth of registered cars in city 'C' from given below
2017 to 2020 (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
10000 − 6000 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
= ×100
6000 incorrect
4000 (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
= = 66.67% incorrect
60 (d) Statement I is incorrect but statements II is
Percentage growth of registered cars in city 'D' from correct
2017 to 2020
Ans. (a) : (1011101)2 = (5D)16
7400 − 5000
= × 100 Firstly, we will change (1011101)2 into decimal
5000 number,
1400 = 1 × (2)6 + 0 × (2)5 + 1 × (2)4 + 1 × (2)3 + 1 ×(2)2 + 0 ×
= = 28% (2)1 + 1 × (2)0
50
Hence, it is clear that the percentage growth of = (93)10
registered cars has been highest in the city 'C' from Now, (93)10 to be changed in hexadecimal,
2017 to 2020. = (5D)16
6. Identify the correct sequence of steps involved So, the statement (I) is true.
in conducting a literature review for a research Statement (II)- (C2)16 = (11000010)2
study: (C)16 = (1100)2
(A) Locate literature (2)16 = (0010)2
(B) Organize the literature Then, (C2)16 = (11000010)2
(C) Identify key terms for search Thus, the both statements are correct.
(D) Write a literature review 9. Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) was opened
(E) Critically evaluate and select the literature for signature during:
relevant to research (a) Earth Summit
Choose the correct answer from the options (b) Montreal Protocol
given below : (c) Kyoto protocol
(a) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D) (d) Stockholm Convention
(b) (A), (C), (B), (E), (D) Ans. (a) : The Convention on Biological Diversity
(c) (C), (A), (E), (B), (D) (CBD) is a multilateral treaty that aims to conserve
(d) (C), (E), (A), (B), (D) biodiversity, ensure its sustainable use, and ensure the
Ans. (c) : The correct sequence of steps involved in fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic
conducting a literature review for a research study is : resources. It was opened for signature during the Earth
(i) Identify hey terms for research. Summit (1992) in Rio de Generio, Brazil.
(ii) Locate the literature. 10. In a certain coded, 'RAM' is coded as 32 and
(iii) Critically evaluate and select the literature relevant 'SITA' is coded as 49. How 'SHYAM' will be
to research. coded in that language?
(iv) Organize the literature. (a) 73 (b) 49
(v) Write a literature review. (c) 66 (d) 32

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Ans. (c) : 13. Which among the following is not a value as
Fust as, propounded by the Indian traditional concept
of Purushartha:
R A M S I T A
(a) Dharma (b) Artha
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (c) Bhakti (d) Moksha
18 + 1 + 13 = 32 19 + 9 +20 +1 = 49
Ans. (c) : Bhakti, is not a value as propounded by the
Similarly, Indian traditional concept of Purushartha. The values of
Purushartha are Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.
14. Which of the following is an example of
collaborative learning?
(a) A teacher assigns individually a reading
11. Given below are two statements:
assignment and students take notes
Statement (I) :Arguments from analogy are
(b) A teacher gives lecture on a topic and
generally deductive, weak or strong
students take notes individually
Statement (II) :Arguments from analogy are
(c) A teacher assigns homework for students to
generally inductive and neither valid nor
complete independently
invalid
(d) A teacher assigns a group project and students
In the light of a above statement, choose the
work together to do research and present their
most appropriate answer from the options
findings
given below
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Ans. (d) : Collaborative learning is a classroom based
approach where students work together in small groups.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
For example, a teacher assigns a group project and
incorrect
students work together to do research and present their
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
findings.
incorrect
15. Match List-I with List-II.
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct List-I List-I
Ans. (d) : A comparison between two things that shows (Learning (Advantages for
a way in which they are similar is called Analogy. Management System Students)
Arguments from analogy are generally inductive and (LMS)
neither valid nor invalid. So, the statement (I) is false A. Learning I. Collaborating with
and the statement (II) is true. Management peers, sharing ideas
System (LMS) and perspectives
12. Which of the following are the orders of
signification in communication? B. Video Conferencing II. Receiving instant
(A) Denotation feedback on quizzes
and assessments,
(B) Connotation
tracking progress and
(C) Myth
performance
(D) Credibility
C. Discussion Formus III. Accessing course
(E) Attribution
materials and
Choose the correct answer from the options
assignments anytime,
given below:
anywhere
(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
D. Online Assessment IV. Participating in live
(b) (B), (C) and (D) Only
Platforms online class sessions
(c) (C), (D) and (E) Only and discussions from
(d) (A), (D) and (E) Only remote locations also
Ans. (a) : Communication is the process of sharing Choose the correct answer from the options
information, opinions and ideas between people. The given below
correct order of signification in communication is as A B C D
follows- (a) II IV III I
(i) Denotation (b) IV III I II
(ii) Connotation (c) III IV I II
(iii) Myth (d) I II III IV
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Ans. (c) : The matched list is as follows- 18. Anil has an MP3 file stored on his computer.
List-I List-II Which type of data is stored in an MP3 file?
(Learning Management (Advantages for Students) (a) Video (b) Sound
System) (c) Image (d) Text
A. Learning Management – Accessing course Ans. (b) : MP3 file format can only store sound type
System. materials and
assignments anytime data. No video, image or text can be stored in this
anywhere. format.
B. Video Conferencing – Participating in live 19. In the context of communication, political
online class sessions and socialization is linked to social learning in
discussions from remote terms of how?
locations also.
(A) Power is attained.
C. Discussion Forums – Collaborating with
peers, sharing ideas and (B) Certain sections of society should be left
perspectives. out of the mainstream.
D. Online Assessment Plat – Receiving instant (C) Social systems are ignored
forms. feedback on quizzes and (D) Power is used and misused.
assessments, tracking (E) Political and economic decisions are made.
progress. Choose the correct answer from the options
16. A researcher obtains the following P values for given below
sample correlation coefficients of different
samples. Which of these can be considered (a) (A), (B) and (C) Only
significant at 5% level of significance? (b) (B), (C) and (D) Only
(A) 0.5 (B) 0.04 (c) (A), (D) and (E)
(C) 0.95 (D) 0.002 (d) (B), (D) and (E)
(E) 0.995 Ans. (c) : Political socialization is a process by which
Choose the correct answer from the options people develop their political attitudes, values, beliefs
given below
and behaviors. It is linked to social learning in the
(a) (A) and (E) Only
(b) (B) and (D) Only context of communication as power is attained, power is
(c) (C) and (E) Only used and misused, political and economic decision are
(d) (A), (C) and (E) Only made. Political socialization involves learning how
Ans. (b) : The values 0.04 and 0.002 can be considered political culture is passed from one generation to
significant at 5% level of significance, as the values of p another.
for sample correlational coefficients of different 20. Given below are two statements: one is labeled
samples. as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as
17. Pick a correct observation from the following Reason (R).
argument: Assertion (A) : Coral reefs are threatened
All dogs are cats because of release of sewage in ocean waters
All cats are whales
near them
Therefore, all whales are dogs"
(a) It is valid argument and contains true premise Reason (R) : Release of sewage in oceans tends
and true conclusion to reduce the clarity of ocean water
(b) It is invalid argument and contains false In the light of the above statements, choose the
premise and true conclusion most appropriate answer from the options
(c) It is invalid argument and contains false given below
premise and false conclusion (a) Both (A) are (R) are correct and (R) is the
(d) It is invalid argument and contains true correct explanation of (A)
premise and false conclusion
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
Ans. (c) : So, all whales are not dogs, that is why it is correct explanation of (A)
invalid argument and contains false premise and false
conclusion. (c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Ans. (a) : Coral reefs are threatened because of release
of sewage in ocean waters hear them. Relase of sewage
in oceans tends to reduce the clarity of ocean water. So,
the (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is the correct
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21. Which of the following are not the examples of 24. Which of the following computer memory types
a positive teacher-student relationship? are volatile?
(A) A teacher who punishes students for asking (A) CMOS memory
question (B) Cache memory
(B) A teacher who provides students with
(C) Flash memory
positive feedback and constructive criticism
(C) A teacher who fosters open communication (D) Hard disk
and mutual respect (E) RAM
(D) A teacher who humiliates his/her students Choose the correct answer from the options
(E) A teacher who ignores the needs and given below:
concerns of his/her students (a) (A), (B), and (E) Only
Choose the correct answer from the options (b) (A), (C), and (D) Only
given below (c) (B), (C), and (E) Only
(a) (B) and (C) Only
(d) (B), and (E) Only
(b) (A), (D) and (E) Only
(c) (A), (B), (C) and (D) Only Ans. (d) : Volatile memory is a type of computer
(d) (B) and (E) Only memory that temporarily stores data that is being used
or processed. It is called volatile because the stored
Ans. (b) : A teacher who punishes students for asking
questions, a teacher who humiliates his/her students and information is not persistent and doesn't survive power
a teacher who ignores the needs and concerns of his/her cycles. Its examples are RAM Cache memory.
students are not examples for positive teacher-student 25. The difference between the compound interest
relationship. and simple interest on a principal amount for 2
22. Which of the following is a potential drawback years at 10% per annum is `5431. Find the
of teacher centered instruction? principal amount.
(a) It can be more engaging and interactive for (a) ` 54310 (b) ` 108620
students
(c) ` 453100 (d) ` 543100
(b) It can limit opportunities for student's gravity
and critical thinking Ans. (d) : According to the question.
(c) It promotes students' independence and self- Difference = `5431
direction Time = 2 years
(d) It is more efficient and saves time Rate = 10%
Ans. (b) : The potential drawback of teacher centered PR 2
instruction is that it can limit opportunities for student's ∵ S.I. – C.I. =
gravity and critical thinking. Critical thinking helps 1002
students to evaluate, understand the reasoning, expand 100
5431 = P ×
their thoughts and concepts. 10000
23. In the light of syllogistic argument which of the P
following is/are incorrect? 5431 =
(A) The predicate term of the conclusion is the 100
major term P = ` 543100
(B) The subject term of the conclusion is the 26. Which of the following are not the
minor term characteristics of conventional learning?
(C) The middle term must occur only once in (A) Emphasis on self directed learning and
the premise
independent study
(D) The middle term must be distributed at
least once in the conclusion (B) Students learn through listening and
Choose the correct answer from the options observation
given below (C) NO fixed curriculum
(a) (B) Only (b) (B) and (D) Only (D) Learner oriented
(c) (C) Only (d) (C) and (D) Only (E) Require regular attendance
Ans. (d) : The syllogism is the most important Part of Choose the correct answer from the options
Aristotle's logic. This is a type of intermediate given below
conclusion in which the result is obtained from two (a) (B) and (E) Only
premises. In the light of syllogism, a false statement, the
(b) (A) and (E) Only
middle term must be distributed only once in the
premise and the middle term must be distributed at least (c) (A), (C) and (D) Only
once in the conclusion. (d) (B) and (C) Only

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Ans. (c) : Conventional learning is all about classroom 29. Two friends A and B live 140 km apart. They
teaching where the quality of learning depends on the both drive in a straight line towards each other
ability of the teacher to keep the learners engaged. Here, to meet. If A drives at 80km/h and B drives at
teachers use learning materials like books, notebooks, 40km/h, then how many kilometers apart will
charts and other objects to drive home the finer points they be exactly 45 minutes before they meet?
of a subject. It requires regular attendance. (a) 70km (b) 90 km
27. Match List - I with List-II. (c) 100 km (d) 80 km
List-I List-II Ans. (b) :
(Storage Media) (Type of storage)
A. Hard Disk Drive I. Optical
(HDD) 140 7
⇒ = hrs
B. USB Flash Memory II. Magnetic 120 6
C. Bluray Disc III. Solid state 7
Choose the correct answer from the options ⇒ × 60 = 70 minutes
6
given below
⇒ The distance travelled in 70 minutes · 140km
A B C
140
(a) II III I The distance travelled in a minute · = 2km
(b) II I III 70
(c) III II I ⇒ 70 – 45 = 25 minute
(d) I III II The distance covered in 25 minutes · 2 × 25 = 50km
Ans. (a) : The matched list is as follows- So, the difference of distance before they meet.
List-I List-II ⇒ 140 – 50 = 90km
(Storage Media) (Types of Storage) 30. In a negatively skewed distribution, which
A. Hard Disk Drive – Magnetic among the following would be true?
(HDD) (A) Mean> Mode
B. U.S.B. Flash Memory – Solid State (B) Mean<Modian
C. Bluray Disk – Optical (C) Median<Mode
28. Given below are two statements: one is labeled (D) Mode>Mean
as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Choose the correct answer from the options
Reason (R). given below
Assertion (A) : In the less developed (a) (A) and (B) Only (b) (B) and (C) Only
countries of the world indoor exposure to (c) (B) and (D) Only (d) (A) and (C) Only
hazardous air pollutants is much more severe. Ans. (b&c) : Mean < Median, median < Mode would
Reason (R) : Traditional methods of cooking be true in a negatively skewed distribution.
often involve fuels such as coal, wood, animal,
31. The Term 'analog media' was originally
dung, kerosene etc.
derived from:
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options (a) Folk performances
given below (b) Satellite communication
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the (c) Internet
correct explanation of (A) (d) Audio recordings
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the Ans. (d) : The term 'Analog Media' is primarily derived
correct explanation of (A) from Audio Recording. It includes print media,
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct telegraph, audio cassette, movies etc.
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
32. Addressing nation on independence day 2019,
Ans. (a) : Air pollutants can harm human health, the Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi set a goal of
environment and cause property damage. The major tap water to every rural house hold by the
pollutants are particulate Matter (PM 10 & PM 2.5), O3, year:
NO2, CO, & SO2. In the less developed countries,
(a) 2024 (b) 2025
Indoor exposure to hazardous air Pollutants is much
more sever because of traditional methods of cooking (c) 2027 (d) 2030
often involve fuels such as cool, wood, animal, dung Ans. (a) : Addressing nation on independence day
and kerosene etc. Thus, Both (A) & (R) is correct and 2019, Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi set a goal of
(R) is correct explanation of (A). Tap water to every rural house hold by the year 2024.

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33. Which commission/committee recommended Ans. (c) : A nuclear breeder reactor produces more fissile
that 'the ordinary amenities and decencies of material than its consumers. Present share of nuclear
life should be provided for women in colleges energy in the energy mix of the country is not more than
ordinarily planned for men and that there that of renewable energy. So, the statement (I) is true, but
should be no curtailment of opportunities for the statement (II) is false.
women'? 37. The ratio of water and milk in a 27 litre
(a) Durgabai Deshmukh Committee (1959) mixture is 5:4. Find the quantity of water to be
(b) Kothari Commission (1964-66) added to the mixture in order to make the ratio
(c) Bhaktavatsalam committee (1963) of water and milk as 3:1.
(d) Radhakrishnan Commission (1948) (a) 12 litres (b) 15 litres
Ans. (d) : Radhakrishnan Commission's (1948) purpose (c) 21 litres (d) 36 litres
was to assess the state of Indian University Education Ans. (c) : Total Mixture = 27 Liters
and suggest improvements. It recommended that 'the Ratio of water and Milk = 5 : 4
ordinary amenities and decencies of life should be
5
provided for women in colleges ordinarily planned for Now, the amount of Water = × 27 = 15 Liters
men and that there should be on curtailment of 9
opportunities for women. and, the quantity of Milk = 27 – 15 = 12 Liters
34. Analogy roughly corresponds to: Suppose, the quantity of water mixed in the mixture is
(a) Anumiti (b) Upamiti 'x' Liters.
(c) Agama (d) Pratyaksha According to the question,
15 + x 3
Ans. (b) : Analogy roughly corresponds to Upamiti = ⇒ 15 + x = 36
which means 'comparative knowledge'. An analogy is a 12 1
comparison between two things or groups of things x = 21 Liters
based on a third element they share. 38. Identify the correct sequence of the following
35. When the age of the researcher influences the technologies A-D used in first generation to
behavior of the study participant, it is called : fourth generation of computer.
(a) Sociological Impact (A) Integrated Circuits
(b) Biosocial Impact (B) Microprocessors
(c) Psychological Impact (C) Transistors
(d) Psychosocial Impact (D) Vacuum tubes
Ans. (b) : The biosocial approach to human Choose the correct answer from the options
development and health is based on the idea that social given below
and biological phenomena are mutually constitutive. It (a) (D), (C), (B), (A) (b) (D), (C), (A), (B)
has been used to study topics such as: (c) (C), (D), (A), (B) (d) (B), (A), (C), (D)
(i) The impact of social adversity on human welfare. Ans. (b) : The correct sequence of technologies used in
(ii) The biological and social features of developing first generation to fourth generation of computer is as
people and their changing social contexts. follows:
(iii) The role of genes in relation to environmental 1. Vacuum Tubes (1940-1956F&.)
influence. 2. Transistors (1956–1963)
36. Given below are two statements: 3. Integrated Circuits (1964–1971)
Statement (I) : A nuclear breeder reactor 4. Microprocessors (1971- Present)
produces more fissile material than it
39. Match List -I with List-II
consumers,
Statement (II) :Present share of nuclear energy List-I List -II
in the energy mix of the country is more than (Online Learning (Respective Features)
that of renewable energy Platforms)
In the light of the above statements choose the A. Swayam I. Paid Courses on
most appropriate answer from the option given creative and
below entrepreneurial topics
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct B. Udemy II. Free courses from
(b) Both statement I and Statement II are Indian universities
incorrect C. Skillshare III. Video lectures and
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is interactive exercises
incorrect for K-12 Students
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is D. Khan Academy IV. Paid courses on
correct various topics
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 Choose the correct answer from the options In the light of the above statement, choose the
given below most appropriate answer from the options
A B C D given below
(a) I II III IV (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(b) II IV I III (b) Both statement I and Statement II is incorrect
(c) IV III II I (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect
(d) III I IV II
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
Ans. (b) : The correct match is as follows: correct
List-I List-II Ans. (c) : The New Education Policy, 2020 was
(Online Learning (Respective Features) announced by the government on 29th July, 2020. This
Platforms) would replace the 1986 education policy. It is envisaged
A. Swayam – Free courses from Indian that all higher education institutions shall aim to
Universities. become autonomous and have an empowered board of
Governors (BOG). But they will not take the
B. Udemy – Paid Course on various topics responsibility of institutional development Plan. So, the
C. Skillshare – Paid courses on creative and statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.
entrepreneurial topics. 43. The systematic elimination of extraneous
D. Khan Academy – Video lectures and interactive variables, other than those you are interested
exercises for K-12 Students. in, can be done in which of the following types
40. Arrange the following universities in the of research?
chronological order of their establishment. (a) Qualitative research
(A) Banarsh Hindu University (b) Longitudinal research
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru University (c) Experimental research
(C) University of Allahabad (d) Co relational research
(D) University of Delhi Ans. (c) : Experimental research is a scientific method
Choose the correct answer from the options for gathering information and data on a subject through
observation in controlled settings. It involves studying
given below
two or more variables to determine correlations between
(a) (C), (A), (D), (B) (b) (A), (C), (D), (B)
them and their effects on each group.
(c) (A), (D), (C), (B) (d) (A), (C), (B), (D)
44. The automation element of online media has
Ans. (a) Chronological order of the universities- enabled the generation of:
1. University of Allahabad – 1887 (a) Limited quantity of quality information
2. Banaras Hindu University – 1916 (b) User specific information
3. University of Delhi – 1922 (c) Complex philosophical information
4. Jawaharlal Nehru University – 1969 (d) Non-specific general information
41. What number would replace question mark (?) Ans. (b) : The automation element of online media has
in the series given below? enabled the generation of user specific information.
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ?, 36, ....... Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks
(a) 32 (b) 28 with minimal human input.
(c) 29 (d) 30 45. Given below are two statements:
Ans. (b) : The series according to the question: Statement (I) :Not every medium has its own
grammar
Statement (II) :Each media grammar has
evolved over a period of time and continues to
So, the ? = 28 change
In the light of the above statements, choose the
42. Given below are two statements in the context most appropriate answer from the options
of NEP 2020: given below
Statement (I) :It is envisaged that all higher (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
education institutions shall aim to become (b) Both statement I and Statement II are
autonomous and have an empowered Board of incorrect
Governors (BoG). (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
Statement (II) : Institutional Development plan incorrect
shall be the sole responsibility of the members (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
of (BoG). correct
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 Ans. (d) : Every medium has its own grammar, and Ans. (d) : According to the passage, Fascism
each media grammar has evolved over a period of time considered charging interest as immoral, valued
and continues to change. So, the Statement (I) is agriculture and industry, believed in corporatism.
incorrect and statement (II) is correct. 47. Classless egalitarianism policy was followed by:
Read the following passage and answer the questions (a) Feudalism (b) Capitalism
that follow (c) Communism (d) Fascism
Fascist economics places itself in between free Ans. (c) : Classless egalitarianism policy was followed
market capitalism and communism. It criticizes the by Communism.
former for prioritizing profits over collective goals, 48. Fascist economics is based on:
for promoting speculation, financial wizardry that is (a) Communism
similar to usury. It agreed to some degree with (b) Capitalism
communists that the capitalist class exploited the (c) A Mix of communism and capitalism
labour force and was insensitive to poor working (d) Feudalism
conditions but disagreed on the solution. While Ans. (c) : According to the passage, Fascist economy is
communists prescribed a proletariat takeover of the based on a mix of communism and capitalism.
means of production followed by a dictatorship of the 49. Given below are two statements:
proletariat as the panacea to the crisis of capitalism, Statement (I) : The communist solution to
fascism would choose instead to resolve class conflicts capitalism was the takeover of the means of
between labour and capital through state arbitration production by the proletariat
and corporate control over the economy. Statement (II) : The fascist solution to
Corporatism is the theory and practice of organizing capitalism was corporatism
society into 'corporations' subordinate to the state. In the light of the above statements, choose the
These corporations would serve as organs of political most appropriate answer from the options
consultations and take responsibility, to a large given below:
extent, for persons and activities within their (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
jurisdiction. It differed from communism since it (b) Both Statement I and Statement II is incorrect
rejected classless egalitarianism. It can be described (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
as a modern analogue of feudal guild societies. Thus, incorrect
corporatism served to retain the social order and (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
hierarchies of feudalism while infusing it with correct
modern industrial methods more conducive for Ans. (a) : The communist solution to capitalism was the
military competition and arms races. takeover of the means of production by the proletariat
Another aspect that fascism had in common with and the fascist solution to capitalism was corporatism.
feudal economics is its emphasis on usury laws. Both Thus, both of the statements are correct.
considered charging interest on loans as being 50. Fascist economics agreed with communists on
exploitative and immoral. This reinforced a certain the following:
worldview which saw tangible sectors such as (A) Capitalists are sensitive to the poor
agriculture and industry as value creating and working conditions of the labour force.
finance as a sector that rested on tricks and (B) Capitalists promote speculation
manipulation. (C) Capitalists prioritize profits over collective
46. Fascism: goals
(A) Considered charging interest as immoral (D) Capitalists indulge in financial wizardly
(B) Valued agriculture and Industry Choose the correct answer from the options
given below
(C) Rejected hierarchies of feudalism
(a) (A), (C) and (D) Only
(D) Believed in corporatism
(b) (B) and (C) Only
Choose the correct answer from the options (c) (B), (C) and (D) Only
given below (d) (A), (B) and (C) Only
(a) (A) and (D) Only
Ans. (c) : Fascist economists agreed with communists
(b) (A), (B) and (C) Only on- Capitalists promote speculation, Capitalists
(c) (A), (C) and (D) Only prioritize profits over collective goals and capitalists
(d) (A), (B), and (D) Only indulge in financial wizardly.

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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 12.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Read the following passage and answer the Number of male teachers in Education
question that follow: 18 5
The following table shows the percentage (%) = 3200 × × = 360
100 8
distribution of teachers in six different Number of male teachers in Hindi
subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics,
12 1
Zoology, Education and Hindi in a University = 3200 × × = 96
in the year 2022 along with the ratio to female 100 4
teachers in each subject. Total number of Hence, the total number of male teachers = 1392
teachers in the subject of Physics is 448. Based 2. What is the difference between the total
on the data in the table, answer the question number of female teachers and male teachers
that follow. in the University?
Subject-wise Distribution of teachers- (a) 408 (b) 412
Subject Percentage Ratio of Teachers (c) 416 (d) 420
(%) Males:Females Ans. (c) : According to the data of question number 1.
distribution The total number of male teachers = 1392
of Teachers Total number of female teachers = 3200 – 1392 = 1808
Physics 14% 9:5 Hence, the required difference = 1808 – 1392 = 416
Chemistry 13% 1:7 3. Number of female teachers is more than 300 in
Mathematics 21% 3:4 exactly ______ subjects.
Zoology 22% 7:9 (a) Two (b) Three
Education 18% 5:3 (c) Four (d) Five
Hindi 12% 1:3 Ans. (b) :
1. What is the total number of teachers (both Number of female teachers in Physics
male and female) and the total number of male 14 5
= 3200 × × = 160
teachers in the university, respectively. 100 14
(a) 3000 and 1592 (b) 3200 and 1392 Number of female teachers in Chemistry
(c) 3200 and 1808 (d) 3000 and 1608
13 7
Ans. (b) : Let the total number of teachers = x = 3200× ×
= 364
According to the question, 100 8
Number of female teachers in Mathematics
14x
= 448 21 4
100 = 3200 × × = 384
100 7
x = 3200 Number of female teachers in Zoology
Number of male teachers in Physics
22 9
14 9 = 3200 × × = 396
= 3200 × × = 288 100 16
100 14
Number of male teachers in Chemistry Number of female teachers in Education
13 1 18 3
= 3200 × × = 52 = 3200 × × = 216
100 8 100 8
Number of male teachers in Mathematics Number of the female teachers in Hindi
21 3 12 3
= 3200 × × = 288 = 3200× × = 288
100 7 100 4
Number of male teachers in Zoology Hence, from the above it is clear that the number of
22 7 female teachers is more than 300 in exactly three
= 3200 × × = 308
100 16 subjects.

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4. Number of teachers (both male and female) in 7. Match List-I with List-II
Hindi is approximately ______ % less than the List-I (Authors) List-II (Treatises)
total number of female teachers in A Panini I Mahabhasya
Mathematics and Chemistry together.
B Bhartrhari II Vaishishika-Sutras
(a) 43.59 (b) 51.44
(c) 42.81 (d) 48.66 C Kanada III Vakyapadiya
Ans. (d) : D Patanjali VI Ashtadhyati
12 Choose the correct answer from the options
Total number of teachers of Hindi = 3200 × = 384 given below:
100
According to the question number 3- (a) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Number of female teachers in Mathematics = 384 (b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Number of female teachers in Chemistry = 364 (c) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Hence, the required percentage (d) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Ans. (b) :
(384 + 364) – 384
= ×100 List - I (Authors) List - II (Treatises)
384 + 364
(A) Panini IV. Ashtadhyayi
364 (B) Bhartrhari III. Vakyapadiya
= ×100
748 (C) Kanada II. Vaishishika Sutras
= 48.66 (D) Patanjali I. Mahabhasya
5. What is the ratio between the total number of 8. Match List-I with List-II:
teachers (both male and female) in Zoology and
List-I List-II
the total number of male teachers in Chemistry
(Type of Malware) (Description)
and Education together ?
(a) 176:103 (b) 51:41 A Trojan Horse I A program that replicates
itself in order to spread to
(c) 101:83 (d) 71:59
other computers and uses
Ans. (a) : Total number of teachers in Zoology a computer network to
22 spread itself
= 3200 × = 704
100 B Worm II A non-self replicating
According to the question number 1, program containing
Total number of male teachers in Chemistry and malicious code that,
Education = 52 + 360 = 412 when executed, carries
not actions typically
704 causing loss of data
Hence, the required ratio =
412 C Spyware III A type of malware which
= 176 : 103 restricts access to
6. Which of the following air pollutants has got computer system that it
very strong affinity towards hemoglobin of the infects often demands a
human blood ? fee
(a) Carbon monoxide (b) Carbon dioxide D Ransamware IV A program that aids in
(c) Nitric oxide (d) Nitrogen dioxide gathering information
Ans. (a) : "Carbon monoxide (CO)" air pollutants about a person or
has got very strong affinity towards hemoglobin of the organisation without their
human blood. When inhaled, carbon monoxide binds to knowledge. For example,
hemoglobin more wearily than oxygen does, forming to detects key presses of
carboxyemoglobin. This reduces the blood's ability to the computer user
carry oxygen to the body's tissues leading to hyperemia Choose the correct answer from the options
oxygen deficiency). Which can have serious health given below:
consequences, including dizziness, headaches, and in (a) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
severe cases, unconsciousness or death. Therefore, (b) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
carbon monoxide is a highly telic air pollutant that can (c) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
pose significant sicken to human health. (d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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Ans. (b) : Time taken by A and B together to complete the work
List - I List - II 60
=
(Types of (Description) 5+3
Malware) 60
=
8
(A) Trojan (ii) A non- self - replicating
15 1
Horse program containing = or 7 days
malicious code that 2 2
when executed, comes 10. At which stage of cognitive development,
out actions, typically adolescents can think, reason and analyze
beyond the realm of concrete experiences?
causing loss of data.
(a) Formal operational stage
(B) Worm (i) A program that (b) Sensorimotor Stage
replicates itself in order (c) Concrete operational stage
to spread to other (d) Per-operational stage
computers and uses a Ans. (a) : The formal operational stage of cognitive
computer network to development, adolescents can think, reason and analyze
spread itself. beyond the realm of corrected experiences. The formal
(C) Spyware (iv) A program that aids in operational stage is the forth and final stage of Jean
piglet's theory of cognitive development. It typically
gathering information accrues during adolescence, around the age of 11 to
about a person or adulterer. During this stage, individuals develop the
organization without ability to think abstractly, logically and systematically.
their knowledge. For They can manipulate ideas in their mind without
example it detects key needing concrete objects to understand concepts. This
presses of the computer stage allows for complex problem - solving
uses. hypothetically thinking and understanding of abstract
concepts such as justice, love and morality.
(D) Ransomware (iii) A type of Malware 11. A relationship in which a less experienced
which restricts access to learner acquires knowledge and skills under
computer system that it the guidance of an expert is known as:
infects, often demands a (a) Cognitive apprenticeship
fee. (b) Observable learning
1 (c) Cognitive load
9. A can do of a work in 4 days and B can do (d) Cognitive science
3
3 Ans. (a) : A relationship in which a less experienced
of the work in 15 days. Together, they will learner acquires knowledge and skills under the
4 guidance of an expert is known as 'Cognitions
complete the work in: apprenticeship '. A cognitive apprenticeship focuses on
1 3 bridging internal thought processes into the open so
(a) 4 days (b) 5 days they can be observed and learned by students. This
4 4
theory emphasizes knowledge that can be applied in real
1 1 world settings. Cognitive apprenticeship focuses on the
(c) 8 days (d) 7 days
4 2 development of cognitions skills for complex
1 professional practice.
Ans. (d) : Time taken by A to complete the part of 12. Mr. Jackson wants to create a multimedia
3
work = 4 days. lesson on the solar system for his students. In
this context, which of the following tools would
Time taken by A to complete the work is = 4 × 3 be most suitable?
= 12 days (a) Quizizz (b) Nearpod
3 (c) Mentimeter (d) X-mind
Time taken by B to complete the part of work = 15 days
4 Ans. (b) : Mr. Jackson wants to create a multimedia
4 lesson on the solar system for his students, in this
Time taken by B to complete the work = 15 × context 'Nearpod' would be most suitable. For creating
3
a multimedia lesson on the soar system, Mr. Jackson
= 20 days
could consider using tools like PowerPoint, Google
Time Efficiency Total work slides, or prize for presentations. He might explore
A 12 days 5 60 interactive platforms like Nearpad or Pear deck to
B 20 days 3 engage students activity during the lesson.
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13. Given below are two statements: Ans. (c) : The study of concepts or commotions with
Statement I: Toxins that are rather dilute in time] as a part of human communication is known as
the environment, can reach dangerous level's 'chromatics ' chromatics is the study of how we used and
inside cells and tissues through the process of perceive time in communication. It includes aspects like
bioaccumulation. response time, length of conversations, and usages of
silence. Examples of chromatics include the pause before
Statement II: Bioaccumulation occurs when the
responding to a question. The duration of a conversation
toxic burden of a large number of organisms at with a fried, and the waiting line before returning a phone
a lower trophic level is accumulated and call. Chromatics is a branch of study in nonverbal
concentrated by a predator in a high trophic communication that express or explodes how people
level. perceive, stricture, and use time to express messages.
In light of the above statement choose the most This subject dives deep into our tutorial habits – how we
appropriate answer from the options given react to and manage time in various racial situations. It
below: can vary across cultures, generations and history.
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct 16. The UN agency that took initiatives for
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect introduction of environmental education was
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is (a) FAO (b) UNICEF
incorrect (c) UNDP (d) UNESCO
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is Ans. (d) : The UN (United Nation) agency that took
correct initiatives for introduction of environmental education
(EE) was 'UNESCO'. The united Nations Educational
Ans. (c) : Toxins that are initially dilute in the scientific and cultural organization (UESCO) states that
environment can accumulate to dangerous levels inside EE is vital in imparting an inherent respect for nature
cells and tissues through a process called among sanity and in enhancing public environmental
bioaccumulation. This occurs as organisms absorb awareness. UNESCO emphasizes the role of EE in
toxins form their surroundings at a faster rather than safeguarding future global developments of societal
they can excrete them, leading to a buildup of torsions quality of life (QOL), Thorough the protection of the
within their bodies owner time. This statement (I) is environment, eradication of poverty, immunization of
true. But statement (II) is false become bioaccumulation inequalities and insurance of suitable development.
is the process by which toxins enter the food web by 17. The University Education Commission (1948-
building up in individual organisms while 49) laid stress on:
biomagnifications is the process by which toxins are (a) Religious education
passed from one trophies level to the next (and thereby (b) Changes in curriculum
increase in concentration ) within a food web. (c) Women's education
14. Which of the following hardware components (d) Rural universities
will lose date when the power to a computer is (e) Examination reforms
switched off? Choose the correct answer from the
(a) CPU Registers options given below:
(b) Cache Memory (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
(b) (A), (C) and (D) only
(c) Main Memory
(c) (A), (D) and (E) only
Choose the correct answer form the
(d) (B), (C), (D and (E) only
options given below:
Ans. (d) : The University Education commission of
(a) (C) only (b) (A) and (C) only
1948-1949, also known as the Radhakrishnan
(c) (B) and (A) only (d) (A), (B) and (C) commission, placed significant emphasis on various
Ans. (d) : Primary storage is the volatile storing aspects of higher education in India. Some of the key
mechanism of a computer system. It can refer to CPU highlights and stress areas of the commissions
registers, RAM (Main memory), Cache memory. But recommendations include:
it is most often connected with RAM. There are the • Changes in curriculum
hardware components that will lose data when the • Women's education
power to a computer is switched off. In volatile • Rural Universities
memory, the information is stoned till the computer is • Examination reforms.
switched on, when the power is gone, the stored data is
no longer available. 18. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: ISPs provide the user with access
15. The study of concepts of connections with time, to the internet (for a feel), whereas web pages
as a part of human communication, is known browsers allow the user to view web.
as: Statement II: Each web page site found
(a) Proxemics (b) Kinesics matching the search critena in a web search
(c) Chronemics (d) Haptics engine is known as a 'hit'.
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 In light of the above statement choose the most (a) Denying the antecedent
appropriate answer from the options given (b) Existential Fallacy
below: (c) Exclusive Premises
(a) Both statement (I) and (Statement) (II) are (d) Affirming the consequent
true
Ans. (d) : One way humanity could die out is, if the sun
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
stopped functioning, then we could surely go extinct. If
false
we all go extinct, it must have been because our sum
(c) Statement (I) is true Statement (II) is false
stopped working. The formal fallacy committed this
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true argument is 'Affirming the consequent '. Affirming the
Ans. (a) : ISPs provide users with wide access to the consequent is the action of taking a tree statement and
internet, while web browses allow users to view web invalidly concluding its converse. The name affirming
pages. ISPs act as the gateway for users to correct to the the consequent derives from using the consequent, Q, of
internet, while web browsers are the software to conclude the antecedent P. This fallacy can be
applications that enable uses to access and interact with unmerited formally as or, alternatively.
web pages on the internet. Each web page/site found
matching search eriteria in a web search engine is 21. A student's t-test would be useful in :
known as known as a 'hit'. The term 'hit' is some times (A) Testing the significance of difference of two
used synonymously with result, but it more accurately sample means
refers to the number of times a particular webpage is (B) Testing the stationary of a time series
accessed or viewed by users do while a search engine (C) Testing the significance of correction
may return multiple hits for a given fiery, each coefficient
individual webpage in the hits foe a give query each (D) Testing the significance of a regression
individual webpage in the search results is typically coefficient
called a result, so Both statement (I) and statement (II) (E) Testing the goodness of fit of a model
are true. Choose the correct answer from the options
19. Given below are two statements. given below
Statement I: A dependent variable can be (a) (A), (B) and (C) only
dichotomous. (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
Statement II: An independent variable can (c) (A), (C) and (D) only
never be dichotomous. (d) (A), (B), (D) and (E) only
In light of the above statement choose the most
Ans. (c) :
appropriate answer from the options given
below: • The student's t - test typically used to determine if
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct there is a significant difference between the weans of
two independent groups. It compares the means of
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect
the two groups and assesses whether the observed
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is differeve between then is statistically significant or if
incorrect it could have covered by chance.
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is • The siginificave of a correlation coefficient test
correct assesses whether the relationship between two
Ans. (c) : Statement (I) is true because dependent variable is statistically significant.
variable can indeed be dichotomous, meaning it has • For significance testing in regression analysis, it
only tow possible outcomes or categories. This type of involutes testing whether the regression model as a
variable is commonly used in many field. But statement whole is significant and whether individual
(II) is false because independent variable can be also predictors have a significant effect on the outcome
dichotomies. In research design, an independent variable.
variable is a variable that is manipulated or controlled 22. Arrange the following group of terms in order
by the researcher. Dichotomous independent variables of increasing extension.
have only two levels or categories, such as yes/ no true/ (A) Feline (B) Mammal
false, or present / absent. For example gentler (male /
(C) Tiger (D) Animal
female) or treatment (treatment / control) can be
dichotomies independent variables in a study. (a) (C), (A), (B), (D) (b) (C), (A), (D), (B)
(c) (D), (B), (A), (C) (d) (D), (C), (A), (B)
20. Identify the formal fallacy committed in the
following argument. Ans. (a) : The following group of terms in order of
increasing ere tension are–
"One way humanity could die out is, if the Sun
stopped functioning then we would surely go (C) Tiger – (Most specific, referring to a particular
extinct. If we all go extinct it must have been species within the feline family).
because our sun stopped working" (A) Feting – (referring to the broader category of cats)

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(B) Mammal – (referring to a larger category that Statement (I): The formula = COUNTIFS
includes felines and many other types of animals.) (B2:B101,"Adult") counts all customers who
(D) Animal – (Most general, encompassing all living are adults
or anises in the kingdom Animal) Statement (II): The formula = COUNTIFS
(B2:B101,''= Adult'') counts all customers who
23. Given below are two statements: are adults
Statement I: If Global average warming is In light of the above statement choose the most
limited to one or two additional degrees some appropriate answer from the options given
regions will experience enhanced agricultural below:
productivity. (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
Statement II: Beyond 2ºC to 3ºC of global (b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect
average warming essentially all impacts (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
become deter nous. incorrect
In light of the above statement choose the most (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
appropriate answer from the options given correct
below: Ans. (d) : The present statements (I) , (II) both are true.
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct In MS. Excel when used in formula or faction; It must
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect be–
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is • "adult"(enclosed in double quotation marks) recurrent
incorrect a text string. It is used to specify a criteria or literal
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is text in functions like COUNTIF or COUNTIFS. For
correct example COUNTIF (B3:B101, "adult") would count
Ans. (a) : It's true that modest increases in global cells in the range B2 to B101 that exactly match the
average warming up to one or two additional alleges text "adult" (case - insensitive)
Celsius , could lead to enhanced agricultural • = "adult" (With an equal sign and enclosed in double
productivity in some regions. Warmer temperatures and quotation marks) is essentially the same in this
increased carbon dioxide levels can, in some cases, context. It explicitly specifies the text "adult" with
stimulate plant growth and lengthen growing seasons, equal sign is optional, and both = "adult" and 'adult'
leading to higher yields. However, the effects of dilate would be interpreted similarly in many Excel
function.
change on agriarlture are complex and vary greatly
depending on factors such as regional climate patterns, So that in practical terms. The difference is minimal and
both representations are commonly used to define text
soil quality, water availability and the prevalence of
criteria in excel functions.
pests and diseases. It is also true that beyond a global
average warming of 2ºC to 3ºC, the impacts of climate 25. According to the principle of association of
change become increasingly deleterious and mental operation, which law states that, one
widespread. It these higher temperatures, we can expect idea leads to another because in the past they
more severe and frequent heatwaues, extreme weather have occurred together in terms of either time
or space?
events using sea levels, distortion of ecosystems, lose of
biodiversity and increased disks to human health, food (a) Law of partial activity
security, and water resources. (b) Law of proximity
(c) Law of mental set
24. In the following MS-EXCEL spreadsheet, you
(d) Law of contiguity
are given a list of 100 customers. Column 'A'
represents their names, 'B' is for customer Ans. (d) : According to the privilege of associations of
category 'C' for payment category (0 means mental operations, 'Law of contiguity' states that, one
idea leads to another because in the past they have
discounted price and 1 means full price) 'D'
occurred together in terms of either time or space. The
indicates price that customer pays. The Ist in
law of contiguity is considered a keystone of most
the example spreadsheet below is not complete scientific Theories of leaguing, memory and knowledge.
and simply shows different categories. In general, the law of contiguity states that after events
A B C D recur to together (in station - temporal proxiucity), the
1 Customer Customer Payment Price reoccurrence of only one event evokes the memory of
name Category Category (`) the others.
2 Raman Child 0 0 26. Given below are two statements:
3 Dinesh Adult 1 5 Statement I: Assessment of learning is based on
constructive feedback to enhance learning.
4 Jashan Adult 0 2
Statement II: The goal of assessment of
- - - - - learning is to provide summative grades at the
101 Amit Child 0 0 end of the learning process.
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 In light of the above statement choose the most Ans. (c) : Surney research, the tendency of a respondent
appropriate answer from the options given to answer in predictable ways, independent of the
below: question content, refers to 'Response Bias'. Response
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct Bias refers to several factors that can lead someone to
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect respond falsely or inaccurately to a questions. Self -
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is report questions, such as those asked on surveys or in
incorrect structured interviews, are particularly prone to this type
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is of bias. Response Bias is a general term describing
correct situations where people do not answer questions
Ans. (a) : This preset statements (I) and (II) both are truthfully for some reason. This occurs because of the
tenure. Assessment of leacming is based on constructive way we integrate and proves multiple sources of
of leering goes beyonal simply evaluating performer; it information when we answer a question in an interview
or similar setting.
also insoles providing constructive feedback aimed at
enhancing learning. By offering specific and actionable 29. Given below are two statements, one is lebelled
feedback, educators can help learners understand their as Assertion (A) and other one lebelled as
strengths and areas for imprudent, ultimately facilitating Reason (R).
growth and development. The goal of assessment of Assertion (A) : According to the Classical
leering is to proceed summative grades at the end of the Indian school of logic (Nyaya) the argument
leering process. Summative assessments do provide a "Sound is eternal because it is audible is
snapshot of leering outcomes at the end of a leering fallacious.
process, the goal of assessment of leering process, the Reason (R) : In the argument- 'sound is eternal
goal of assessment of leering is not solely limited to because it is audible' the middle term is too
this. Assessment of learning also inclines formative wide.
assessment which occur throughout the leering process In light of the above statement choose the most
and provide ongoing feedback to guide leaguing and appropriate answer from the options given
instruction.
below:
27. Given below are two statements: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
Statement I: Every communications contains correct explanation of (A)
elements of both content and relationships. (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT
Statement II: Eye behaviour does not provide the correct explanation of (A)
metacommunicative cues. (c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
In light of the above statement choose the most
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
appropriate answer from the options given
below: Ans. (c) :According to the classical Indian school of
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct logic (Nyaya) the argument sound is eternal because it
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect is audible' is fallacious. It is true because something is
being audible doesn't necessarily impel its sterna eristic.
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
Just because something can be tear doesn't mean it has
incorrect
always existed or will always exist. In classical Indian
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
logic, the argument structure you'ne referring to is
correct
known as 'vyapti' where the waddle term establishes the
Ans. (c) : Every communication contains elements of connection between the subject and the predicate. In the
both content and relationship. This statement(I) is true argument 'sound is not eternal because it is audible the
because it is based on a fundamental concept in waddle term is too wide. So the Assertion (A) is correct
communication theory. Content refers to the apteral but Reason (R) is not correct.
information or message being covered while
30. Identify the types of longitudinal studies from
relationships refer to the underlying dynamics, emotions
the following:
and impact of commutation ere changes. eye behavior
does not provide meta communicative eves; this (A) Trend studies
statement (II) is false because eye behavior can indeed (B) Cross-sectional studies
provide met communicative cues, which are signals (C) Panel studies
about the communication itself rather than the content (D) Prospective studies
of the massage. Choose the correct answer from the options
28. In survey research, the tendency of a given below:
respondent to answer in predictable ways (a) (A) and (C) only
independent of the question content refers to: (b) (A), (B) and (C) only
(a) Experimenter Bias (b) Measurement Bias (c) (B), (C) and (D) only
(c) Response Bias (d) Psychosocial effect (d) (A), (C) and (D) only
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Ans. (d) : In thus Trend studies, Panel studies, Ans. (a) : In an inductive argument the truth of the
Prospective studies are the types of longitudinal premises does not show that the conclusion must be true
studies. because if something has repeatedly happened in the
Trend studies: There studies involve repeated creases past. It makes it highly probable that the same thing will
sectional samples form the same population outer a happen again in future in the same circumstances but
team. They aim to track charges in prudence or
incidence antes of a particular phenomenon within the does not ensure it. An inductive argument is an
population. assertion that used specified premises or observations to
Panel studies: Panel studies involutes repeatedly make a broader generalization. Inductive arguments, by
surveying the same individuals or households over time. there nature, possess some degree of uncertainty. They
These studies provide rich data on individual - level are used to show the likelihood that a confusion drawn
changes and ear track both short - term and long - term from known premises is true. Therefore both (A) and
trends. (B) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Prospective studies: It is known as chart studies, a 33. In a coding scheme, the word 'SCHOOL' is
group of individuals sharing a common characteristic or
experience such as birth year or exposure to a lick factor coded as '72'. How will the word 'COLLEGE;
is followed over a time to observe the development of be coded in this scheme?
outcomes of interest. (a) 96 (b) 64
31. Given are two numbers whose ratio is 7:3. If '2' (c) 59 (d) 52
is added to each of them, their ratio becomes Ans. (c) : Just as,
2:1. What is the sum of these two numbers? School = 72
(a) 10 (b) 15
(c) 20 (d) 18 S H O O L
Ans. (c) : Let the first number be x and the second ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
number be y. 19 + 3 + 8 + 15 + 15 + 12 = 72
x:y=7:3 ............... (i)
Similarly,
According to the question,
C O L L E G E
x+2 2
= ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
y+2 1 3 + 15 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 7 + 5 = 59
x + 2 = 2y + 4
x = 2y + 2 ...................(ii) 34. Given below are two statements:
from equation (i) and (ii), Statement I: National Education Policy (2020)
foresees a wide use of disruptive technology in
2y + 2 7
= the higher education system.
y 3 Statement II: The national education
6y + 6 = 7y technology Forum is expected to prepare a
y=6 roadmap for integrating the disruptive
x = 14 technology into the education system.
Hence, x + y = 14 + 6 In light of the above statement choose the most
= 20 appropriate answer from the options given
32. Given below are two statements, one is lebelled below:
as Assertion (A) and other one lebelled as (a) Both statement I and statement II are correct
Reason (R)
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect
Assertion (A): In an inductive argument the
truth of the premises does not show that the (c) Statement I is correct but statement II is
conclusion must be true. incorrect
Reason (R): If something has repeatedly (d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is
happed to the past it makes it highly probable correct
that the same thing will happen a in future in Ans. (a) : The given statement (I), (II) both are true.
the same circumstances but does not ensure it The National Education policy 2020 emphasizes the
In light of the above statement choose the most
cautious integration of disruptive technology in the
appropriate answer from the options given
below: higher educating system to ensure that it complements
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the traditional pedagogy rather than disrupts it. The
correct explanation of (A) National Educational Technology forum is expected to
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT play a key role in preparing a roadmap for the
the correct explanation of (A) thoughtful integration a disruptive teleology into the
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct education system, suturing it enhances teaching and
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct learning outcomes effectively.

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35. Given below are two statements: 37. The Indian communication concept is based on
Statement I: composting the aerobic the centrality of _______ in human interaction.
degradation of organic materials by (a) Illusion (b) Language
microorganisms mainly under controlled (c) One-sidedness (d) Catharsis
conditions. Ans. (b) : The Indian communication concept is based
Statement II: Both macro and micro-organisms on the centrality of Language in human interactions.
play important role in the composting process. The Indian communication concept offer emphasized
In light of the above statement choose the most the conferral role of language in human interactions
appropriate answer from the options given recognizing the importance of linguistic cultural context
below: and the diversity of languages spoken across the
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct country.
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect 38. The Simon commission set up a committee on
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is education which was considered as area.
incorrect (a) University committee
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is (b) Provincial committee
correct (c) Auxiliary committee
Ans. (a) : The present statements (I) and (II) are true. (d) Federal committee
Composting is the aerobic degradation of organic
Ans. (c) : The Simon commission set up a committee
materials by microorganisms mainly under control
conditions because. Sour posting is the process of on education which was considered as an 'Auxiliary
naturally breaking down orgamic materials through the committee'. The Hautog committee was established
activity of micro organisms, typically under controlled by the Simon commission in 1929 as an auxiliary
conditions. It is true that both micro and micro committee, chaired by Phillip Hartog, to prepare a
organisms play conceal roles in the composting proves. report on education. The increased member of schools
While macro organisms like warms help with physical and colleges had resulted in decline in educational
breakdown, micro organisms such as bacteria and fungi standards. The Hartog committee was formed to report
are primarily responsible for the chemical on educational development.
decomposition of organic matter. 39. Given below are two statements, one is lebelled
36. Which of the following physical environmental as Assertion (A) and other one lebelled as
factors affect the communications 'behaviour Reason (R).
during interaction'? Assertion (A): Even when a solid waste is
(A) Smiling face (B) Melodious voice buried in landfills it can still provide energy.
(C) Temperature (D) Lighting conditions Reason (R) : Buried waste produces natural
(E) Loud noise gas which can be captured and burned.
Choose the correct answer from the In light of the above statement choose the most
options given below: appropriate answer from the options given
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only below:
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only correct explanation of (A)
(d) (A), (B) and (E) only (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT
Ans. (c) : There are several physical environment the correct explanation of (A)
factors that can influence how communicators behave (c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
during interactions. Some of these include (d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
• Temperature: Extreme temperatures can affect Ans. (a) : When a solid waste is buried in landfills, it
mood and comfort, which in turn can influence can still provide energy because buried waste proves
communication dynamites. natural gas which can be captured and burned. When it
• Lighting conditions: Lighting conditions can impact happen it can generate energy through a process calls
mood and visibility during interactions Bright landfill gas recovery. Organic waste in landfills
lighting may create more alert and energetic decomposes over time, producing methane gas as a
atmosphere, while dim lighting con promote byproduct. Methane is a potent gaenherese gas, but it
relaxation but may also make it harder to lead facial can also be captured and utilized as a renewable energy
expressions or body language. source. Caudill gas recovery systems collect methane
• Loud Noise : High levels of noise can disseat emissions form landfills, which can then be processed
communicating by making it difficult for participants and burned to generate heat and electricity. This process
to hear each other. This can lead to not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also
misunderstandings or feucstreation during provides a renewable energy source from what would
interactions. otherwise be conserved waste.
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40. In the given number series, determine the next position, or a significant part of the stand, that is in
term. question. Begging the question means "to elicit a
-7, –5, –1, 7, 23, ?, ………… specific question as a reaction. Begging the question
(a) 42 (b) 55 means" to elicit a specific question as a reaction or
(c) 87 (d) 95 response", and can often be replaced with "a question
Ans. (b) : The given series is as follows- that begs to be answered." However, a lesser used and
more formal definition is "to ignore a guest ion under
the assumption it has already been answered".
44. Which of the following is an Indian mobile app
developed by the National Payments
Corporation of India, based in the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) that facilitates sale,
Hence, ? = 55 easy and instant digital payments?
41. As per UGC Regulations 2018 on plagiarism a (a) MyGov (b) UMANG
faculty member will invite the penalty of denial (c) BHIM (d) Phonepe
of one annual increment if in submission of a Ans. (c) : 'BHIM', is on Indian mobile payment mode
research publication he/she commits plagiarism app developed by the National payments corporation of
of level : India, based on the unified payments interface (UPI)
(a) 0 (b) 1 that facilitates safe, easy and instant, easy and instant
(c) 2 (d) 3 digital payments. BHIM is a mobile payment
Ans. (c) : Under the UGC (University Grants application that can be used by anyone who has a bank
commission) regulations of 2018 regarding plagiarism, if account with a linked number and was launched by the
a faculty member commits plagiarism of level2 in the prime minister Narendra Modi on 30 December 2016.
submission of a research publication, they may face 45. How much water (free of cost) should be added
penalties including devil of one annual increment. to 18 litres of milk worth ` 70 per litre so that
Plagiarism at this level typically involutes substantial the value of the mixture is ` 60 per litre?
copying or reproduction of someone else's work without (a) 2 litre (b) 3 litre
peeper attribution or acknowledgement. The severity of
(c) 4 litre (d) 5 litre
the penalty underscores the importance of academic
integrity and the consequences of intellectual dishonesty Ans. (b) : Let x litre of water be added.
in research. According to the question,
42. Who among the following is identified as one of 70 × 18 = 60 × (18 + x)
the pioneer authors to set semiotics as part of 1260 = 1080 + 60x
Communication? 60x = 180
(a) Irene Eber (b) Walter Lippman x = 3 Litre
(c) Joseph Pulitzer (d) John Locke Hence, 3 litre of water should be added.
Ans. (d) : 'John Locke' is identified as one of the Read the following passage and answer the
pioneer authors to set semiotics as part of questions that follow:
communication. His philosophical ideas, particularly For thousands of Dolhites who have gone
regarding language and the wide have had indirect through the pain of Partition in 1947. It will be
influences on later developments in semiotics. a walk down the memory lane when they visit
43. Which fallacy is committed in the following the world's second museum of partition of
statement ? India at Delhi's Dara Shikoh Library building.
"People who lack humility have no sense of for their descendants, it will be an opportunity
beauty because everyone who has a sense of to see what their parents and grandparents had
beauty also has Humility"? suffered and a lesson in history about the
(a) Fallacy of Equivocation world's largest migration.
(b) Begging the question The purpose of the museum is to connect
(c) Fallacy of Composition people with their past. It will also give visitors a
(d) Hasty Generalization sense of heritage. "History is important and the
Ans. (b) : ''People who lack humanity have no sense of young generation should learn from the past
beauty because epergne who has a sense of beauty also and should not repeat the mistakes "said the
has humaerity.'' In this statement there must be a fallacy chairperson of the Arts and Cultural Heritage
of 'begging the question'. The fallacy of begging the Trust, Kishwar Desai, Lakhs of people were
question occurs when an argument's premises assume killed and displaced during Partition and
the troth of the conclusion. instead of supporting it. In people need to remember that such violence
other words, you assume without proof the stand / should never happen, she added."
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 A wooden sculpture of a horse loaded with Choose the correct answer from the
skeleton and bones made in paper mache style options given below:
by Kashmir artist Veer Munshi canveys the (a) (A), (B) and (D) only
pain of people during the migration in a few (b) (B), (C) and (E) only
audio-visual clips. Delhi residents who decided (c) (B) and (C) only
to stay back narrated their experience what (d) (C), (D) and (E) only
they saw, what happened to them, the day of Ans. (b) : A wooden sculpture of a horse loaded with
Independence. skeleton and bones made in paper Mache style by
Rehabilitation was also not easy and this Kashmir artist veer Munshi conveys the pain of people
struggle has been depicted through a wooden during the migration in a few audio - visual clips. There
"fallen house" made by Munshi. Even when a are some statements about the sculpture of the wooden
person tries to resettle, his/her house has horse are correct.
actually fallen apart, Dasai pointed out. • It has been made in paper Mache style
46. The museum on Partition of India at Delhi's • It has been made by a kashnuri artist.
Dara Shikoh library building is • It shows a fallen horse.
(a) The one and only Partition Museum in the
49. Why is history important for the young
world
generation?
(b) The first Partition Museum in the world (A) To connect people to the past
(c) The second Partition Museum in the world (B) Not to repeat mistakes made in the past
(d) One of the many Partition Museum in the (C) To learn from the past
world (D) To remember to past and to take revenge
Ans. (c) The purpose of the museum is to connect against those who caused the pain
people with their past, it will also given visitors a some (E) To remember that violence that occurred in
of heritage. The museum on partition of Indian at the past should never happen again
Delhi's Dara shikoh library building is the second Choose the correct answer from the options
partition museum in the world. given below:
47. Given below are two statements: (a) (B), (C) and (D) only
Statement I: The museum at Dara Shikoh (b) (C), (D) and (E) only
library tires to capture the pain of partition. (c) (A), (B), (C) and (E) only
Statement II: Rehabilitation was not a struggle (d) (A) and (E) only
for the displaced migrants. Ans. (c) : In this passage history is very important for
In light of the above statement choose the most the young generation:
appropriate answer from the options given • It connect people to the past.
below: • It will not to repeat mistakes made in the past.
(a) Both statement I and statement II are correct • It has learn from the past.
(b) Both statement I are statement II are incorrect • It remember that voidance that occurred in the past
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is should never happen again.
incorrect 50. The Partition Museum is of value of the
(d) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is following:
correct (a) Visitors
Ans. (c) The this statements; statement (I) is correct but (b) Youngsters
statement (II) us incorrect. (c) Mathematicians
For thousands of Delhites who have gone through the (d) Progeny of people who have gone through the
pain of partition in 1947, it will be a walk down the pain of partition
memory lane when they visit the world's second (e) People who have experienced the partition
museum on partition of India at Delhi's Dara Shikoh Choose the correct answer from the
Library building Rehabilitation was not easy and the options given below:
struggle has been depicted through a wooden fallen (a) only (A), (B), (D) and (E)
house" made by Munshi. (b) only (B), (C) and (E)
48. Which of the following statements about the (c) only (A), (D) and (E)
sculpture of the wooden horse are correct? (d) only (B), (C), (D) and (E)
(A) The horse is loaded with goods of people Ans. (a) : The partition Museum is to value
(B) It has been made in paper mache style • Visitors
(C) It has been made by a Kashmiri artist • Youngsters
(D) It shows a fallen horse • Progeny of people who have gone through the pain
(E) It depicts the pain experienced by the people of partition.
during the partition migration • People who have experienced the partition.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-I [Exam Date : 11.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Comprehension: Ans. (c) : Total foreign investment in all of the seven
Table -1 below shows the state-wise foreign states together in 'other' sector.
investments (in ` crore) in the year 2022 and 19.5
Table-2 shows the percentage (%) distribution = (Total F.I. in all seven states) ×
100
of investments in different sectors for each
state. Based on the data in the tables, answer = 3120 + 3560 + 3940 + 1380 + 1460 + 1660 + 3880
the questions that follow. = 19000 crores
Table-1: State-wise Details of Foreign Total Foreign Investment in 'other' crores
Investment 19000 × 19.5
= = 3705 crores
State Foreign Investment 100
(in ` Crore)
3. The foreign investment in Pharmaceutical
Rajasthan 3120 sector in AP is approximately _______ %less
Madhya Pradesh (MP) 3560 than the foreign investment in Telecom sector
Gujarat 3940 in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu (TN) 1380 (a) 74.6 (b) 44.6
Andhra Pradesh (AP) 1460 (c) 49.6 (d) 45.8
Delhi 1660 Ans. (b) : Foreign Investment in the pharmaceutical
Haryana 3880 sector in Andhra Pradesh.
Table -2: Sector-wise Distribution of 1460 × 8.5
= = 124.1 crores
investment of investment for each state 100
Percentage (%) Distribution of Investment for each Foreign Investment in the telecom sector of Delhi.
state in 1660 ×13.5
Defence Telecom Insurance Pharmac Constr Others = = 224.1 crores
100
euticals uction
25.6% 13.5% 18.5% 8.5% 14.4% 19.5% ( 224.1 − 124.1)
The percentage Loss = ×100
1. What is the difference (in `crore) between the 224.1
foreign investment in Defence sector in Gujarat = 44.62%
and in Construction and Insurance sectors ≈ 44.6%
together in MP? 4. The foreign investment in Insurance sector in
(a) 142.8 (b) 184.4 Rajasthan is approximately _______ % of the
(c) 176.2 (d) 162.6 foreign investment in Construction Sector in
Ans. (d) : Foreign investment in the defence sector in Haryana.
Gujarat (a) 101 (b) 108
3940 × 25.6 (c) 107 (d) 103
= = 1008.64 crores
100 Ans. (d) :Foreign Investment in the construction sector
Investment in M.P. (Construction + Insurance) of Haryana
3560 × 32.9 3880 × 14.4
= = 1171.24 crores = =558.72
100 100
So, the difference = 1171.24–1008.64 Foreign Investment in the insurance sector of Rajasthan
= 162.6 crores 3120 × 18.5
2. What is the total foreign investment (in ` crore) = = 577.2
100
in 'Others' sector in all the seven states
577.2
together? Now, the required percentage = ×100
(a) 3297 (b) 3505 558.72
(c) 3705 (d) 3905 = 103%

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 5. For which of the following pair of states, the Ans. (a) : The work of 'X' and 'Y' for one day
ratio of foreign investment in Defence sector is 1
52 : 23 ? ( x + y) =
n
(a) Rajasthan, TN 1
(b) Haryana, TN A day's work of 'X' =
n +3
(c) Madhya Pradesh, AP
1
(d) Madhya Pradesh, TN A day's work of 'Y' =
Ans. (a) : Foreign Investment in the defence sector of ( x + 12 )
Rajasthan. The work done by both in a day (x + y)
3120 × 25.6 1 1 1
= = 798.72 crores = = +
100 n n + 3 n + 12
Foreign Investment in the defence sector of Tamilnadu 1 ( n + 12 ) + (n + 3)
=
1380 × 25.6 n ( n + 3)( n + 12 )
= = 353.28 crores
100 or n2 + 15n + 36 = 2n2 + 15n
The Ratio of Foreign Investment done in Rajasthan and or n2 = 36
798.72 52 n=6
TN. = = 9. Who among the following opposed the
353.28 23
implementation of western system of education
6. "No one has been ever able to prove that in India?
Glaciers in the arctic region are melting (a) William Adam (b) Lord Canning
because of Global warming. Therefore, (c) Mrs. Annie Besant (d) B. L. Rice
glaciers in the arctic region must be melting on Ans. (c) : Annie Besant was indeed credited with
their own. "Which fallacy is committed in the diverting the attention of young Indians from western
above statement? Education to Oriental Education during British rule in
(a) Fallacy of Accident India. Annie Besant First visited India in 1893 and later
settled there, becoming involved in the Indian
(b) Slippery slope
Nationalist Movement.
(c) Hasty Generalisation
10. Which of the following statements about
(d) Appeal to ignorance quantum computing are correct?
Ans. (d) : The appeal to ignorance fallacy has been (A) Principles of quantum physics are applied in it.
committed in the given statement. The Appeal to (B) Quantum bits (qubits) are used as the
Ignorance Fallacy, also known as 'The Burden of proof information unit.
fallacy' is a logical fallacy that occurs when someone (C) Quantum Computers emit radiation fatal to
argues that a conclusion is true because there is no humans/users.
evidence against it. It can also occur when someone Choose the correct answer from the options
believes something is true because they do not know given below:
enough about the subject. (a) (A) and (B) only
(b) (A) and (C) only
7. What number would replace question mark (?)
(c) (B) and (C) only
in the series given below?
(d) (A), (B) and (C) only
1, 6, 18, 44, 98, 208, 430, ?
Ans. (a) : Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary
(a) 638 (b) 876 field that uses quantum mechanics to solve complex
(c) 896 (d) 999 problems faster than classical computers. It involves
Ans. (b) : aspects of computer science, physics and mathematics.
The following statements are true about the quantum
computing.
(i) Principles of quantum physics are applied in it.
(ii) Quantum bits (qubits) are used as the information
unit.
So, the ? = 876 11. What is the correct increasing order of
prescribed limits for following pollutants on 24
8. Two persons X and Y can do a piece of work in hours basis in residential areas by CPCB?
n days. If X alone can complete the work in (n (A) Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)
+ 3) days and Y alone can do the work in (n (B) Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter
+12) days, find the value of n. (RSPM)
(a) 6 (b) 10 (C) Lead (Pb)
(c) 7 (d) 5 (D) Ammonia (NH3)
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 Choose the correct answer from the option 15. A Media Access Control (MAC) address refers
given below: to a number which uniquely identifies a device
(a) (A), (B) (C), (D) (b) (B), (A) (C), (D) on the Internet and is usually made up of
(c) (C), (D) (B), (A) (d) (C), (B) (A), (D) ______ bits.
Ans. (d) : The Central pollution control Board (CPCB) is (a) 16 (b) 32
a statutory organization under the Ministry of (c) 48 (d) 128
Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India. The Ans. (c): A Media Access Control (MAC) Address is a
CPCB was founded in 1974 under the water prevention 12-character alphanumeric identifier for a device on a
and control of Pollution Act, 1974. The correct increasing network. It's often found on a device's network interface
order of prescribed limits for following pollutants on 24 card (NIC). It is made up of 48-bits hexadecimal
hours basis in residential areas by CPCB-
address that is a unique identifier assigned to network
(C) Lead (Pb) → (B) Respirable suspended Particulate interface controllers (N/Cs) by the manufacturer.
Matter (RSPM) → (A) Suspended Particulate Matter
16. The maximum amount of information sent over
(SPN) → (D) Ammonia (NH3)
a channel within a specific period of time
12. Where among the following was the ozone hole reflects
first discovered? (a) Communication Process
(a) North polar region (b) Information overload
(b) Placed Mediterranean
(c) Transmission barriers
(c) South Polar region
(d) Channel capacity
(d) Tropical region
Ans. (d): Channel Capacity, in electrical engineering,
Ans. (c) : The ozone hole was first discovered over computer science, and information theory, is the
Antarctica in the 1980s. The discovery was announced theoretical maximum rate at which information can be
in a paper published in the journal Nature in May, 1985.
reliably transmitted over a communication channel.
The paper was written by Joe Farman, Brien Gardiner
and Jonathan Shanklin, all from the British Antarctic 17. When a water body is deficient in nutrients, it
Survey. is known as
(a) Oligotrophic (b) Eutrophic
13. Which of the following facilities are provided
by M.S. Available in word processing software (c) Mesotrophic (d) Dystrophic
like Word? Ans. (a/d) : Oligotrophic (especially of a lake) means
(A) Find and replace relatively poor in plant nutrients and containing
(B) Mail merge abundant oxygen in the deeper parts. Dystrophic (of a
(C) Spell check and thesaurus lake) having brown acidic water that is low in oxygen
and supports little life, owing to high levels of dissolved
(D) Automatic recalculation
humus.
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below 18. A girl walks straight in the opposite direction
(a) Only (A), (B) and C) of the front door of her house. The front door
(b) Only (B) and (C) of the house is facing towards south. After
walking for 50 meters, the girl turns to her left
(c) Only (C) and (D)
and walks 100 meters, thereafter the girl turns
(d) Only (A),(B) and (D)
right and stops after walking for 100 meters.
Ans. (a): The M.S. Word has the following features: Which direction the girl is facing now?
(A) Find and Replace. (a) North (b) South
(B) Mail Merge. (c) North-west (d) North-east
(C) Spell Check and thesaurus.
Ans. (a) :
(D) Text Formatting.
(E) Table Formation and its editing.
14. According to classical Indian school of logic
which of the following are names of fallacies
involving contradiction of the middle term by
another middle term?
(A) Svarupa siddha (B) Badhita
(C) Vyapyatvasiddha (D) Viruddha
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below.
(a) (B) and (D) only (b) (A) and (C) only
(c) (C) and (D) only (d) Only (C)
Ans. (*) : NTA has dropped this question. So, the girl is facing north.
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19. According to the Hindu tradition, the purpose Choose the correct answer from the options
of good communication is to given below.
(a) Create Social groups (a) (C) and (D) only (b) (A) and (B) only
(b) Produce tasteful entertainment (c) (B) and (C) only (d) (A) and (C) only
(c) Make people seek enlightenment Ans. (a) : If the Statement "All trucks are polluting
(d) Offer an insight into materialism vehicles" is true, then the following statements will be
Ans. (c) :According to Hindu tradition, the purpose of false-
communication is to achieve self-realization or
enlightenment. This is done through practices like
empathetic speaking, mindful listening and cultivating
compassion and wisdom.
20. Given below are two statement:
Statement I: In the modern day world, (C) Some trucks are not polluting vehicles.
language is an effective instrument of (D) No trucks are polluting vehicles.
communication. 23. Given below are two statements:
Statement II: The Buddhists regard language Statement (I) : Edpuzzle is a tool used for mind
as an important social practice. mapping in education.
In light of the above statements, choose the Statement (II) : Mindmeister is a tool used for
most appropriate answer from the options creating interactive videos in education.
given below. In light of the above statements, choose the
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true most appropriate answer from the options
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are given below.
False. (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
false. false.
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is
true. false.
Ans. (a) : Language is a powerful tool for (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is
communication. It allows us to share our ideas, thoughts true.
and feelings with others. According to Lord Buddha, Ans. (b) : Edpuzzle is a free, web-based tool that lets
language does not merely use to communicate with the teachers and students create interactive videos. Teachers
other human beings, but also for gaining the perceptual can use Edpuzzle to upload their own videos, Add
knowledge, conceptual analysis and for freedom of URLs, search the built-in content library, embed
thinking. So, both of the statements are correct. questions, audio notes, audio-tracks etc.
21. According to UGC regulations 2018 on Mindmeister is a mind mapping tool that allows users to
plagiarism, level 3 plagiarism refers to visualize, share and present their thoughts. It can be
used alone or with a team to brainstorm, plan projects
similarities
and collaborate.
(a) Above 60% (b) Below 10%
So, the both statements (I) and (II) are false.
(c) Above 10% to 30% (d) Above 40% to 60%
24. Match List-I with List-II
Ans. (a): According to UGC Regulation-2018, the
levels of plagiarism are as follows: List-I (Types of List-II (Description)
Research/study)
(i) Level 0 → up to 10% similarity, no penalty.
(A) Basic Research (I) Investigations meant
(ii) Level 1 → Above 10% to 40% similarity. to discover whether
(iii) Level 2 → Above 40% to 60% similarity. variables co-vary
(iv) Level 3 → Above 60% (B) Correlational (II) An indepth study of
For Level 1, Students will be asked to submit a revised Research a single or a few
script within six months. For Level 2, Students will be individuals to see
banned from submitting the revised script for one year. how changes affect
the person's
22. If the statement "All trucks are polluting behaviour
vehicles" is given as true, which of the
(C) Case study (III) A group of
following statements could be immediately participants is
inferred to be false? observed and
(A) Some trucks are polluting vehicles. measured over time
(B) Some polluting vehicles are trucks. (D) Longitudinal (IV) A study/research that
(C) Some trucks are not polluting vehicles. study tests or expands on
(D) No trucks are polluting vehicles. theory

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 Choose the correct answer from the options Choose the correct answer from the options
given below : given below.
(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (a) (A), (B) and (E) only
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (b) (B), (D) and (E) only
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (c) (C), (D) and (E) only
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(d) (A), (B), (C) and (D) only
Ans. (b) : The correct match is as follows:
Ans. (d) : The following autonomous scientific
List-I List-II
institutions come under the financial umbrella of the
(Types of (Description) Department of science and technology:
Research/Study)
(A) Bose Institute, Kolkata.
(A) Basic Research – A study/research that
(B) Agarkar Research Institute, Pune.
tests or expands on
theory. (C) Raman Research Institute, Bangalore.
(B) Correlational – Investigations meant to (D) Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
Research discover whether 28. A man, while pointing towards a lady, said,
variables co-vary. "Her husband is the only son of my mother".
(C) Case Study – An Indepth study of a How is the man related to the lady?
single or a few (a) Husband (b) Son
individuals to see how (c) Father-in-law (d) Brother-in-law
changes affect person's
behaviour. Ans. (a) :
(D) Longitudinal Study – A group of participants
is observed and
measured over time.
25. Which of the following statements is equivalent
to the statement- "Some non-realists are not
non-philosophers."?
(a) Some philosophers are not realists So, the man is husband of the lady.
(b) No philosophers are realists 29. The Indian University Act, 1904, was passed
(c) Some realists are philosophers during the period of _______ as viceroy.
(d) Some philosophers are realists (a) Lord Wellesley (b) Lord Ripon
Ans. (a) : From the above diagram, we can say, "Some (c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Chelmsford
philosophers are not realists" is equivalent to "Some Ans. (c): The Indian Universities Act of 1904 was
non-realists are not non-philosophers."
passed during the tenure of lord Curzon, the British
viceroy of India from 1899-1905. The Act was based on
the recommendations from the 1902 Raleigh
commission. Which was led by Sir Thomas Raleigh.
26. Which among the following types of variables The Act's purpose was to improve the quality of
can NOT be rank ordered? university education in India. However, some say that
(a) Nominal (b) Ordinal the act's real purpose was to restrict education and to
(c) Interval (d) Ratio ensure the loyalty of the educated to the government.
Ans. (a) : A nominal variable is a variable that has two 30. Given below are two statements:
or more categories, but on intrinsic order. Nominal Statement I: Communication media are neither
variables are labeled into categories that do not overlap. neutral nor value free containers that carry
Unlike other data types, nominal data cannot be ordered information to different places
or measured.
Statement II: No Communication technology
27. Which of the following autonomous scientific has its own unique set of physical, technical
come under the financial umbrella of the
symbolic and environmental characteristics.
Department of Science and Technology?
(A) Bose Institute, Kolkata In the light of the above statement, choose the
(B) Agarkar Research Institute, Pune correct answer from the options given below :
(C) Raman Research Institute, Bangalore. (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
(D) Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
Dehradun. false
(E) Indian Council of Astrological science, (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
Banglore. (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
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Ans. (c) : Communication media are neither neutral nor (C) They often experience mood swings and
value free containers that carry information to different emotional turmoil.
places. And the communication technology has its own (D) They have high hopes and aspirations for their
unique set of physical, technical, symbolic and future.
environmental characteristics. So, the statement (I) is (E) They have increased peer group pressure.
correct, but the statement (II) is incorrect. Choose the correct answer from the options
31. Which of the following is not the objective of given below :
teaching? (a) A, C, D and E only (b) C and D only
(a) To help students to become better thinkers (c) B, C and E only (d) A and B only
(b) To facilitate the development of problem
solving ability among students Ans. (d) : Characteristics of Adolescent Learners:
(c) To follow a rigid teaching plan (A) Mental Characteristics :- Abstract thinking,
(d) To help learner, adjust his perceptions to Reasoning skills, Impulse control, Creativity,
reality, attaining harmony between internal Decision making skills etc.
and external experiences (B) Physical Characteristics :- Growth spurts, Body
Ans. (c): Teaching objectives are a way for instructors odor, Acne, Changes in physical aspects of both
to describe their best intentions for a course. They are men and women etc.
foundation upon which lessons and assessments can be (C) Emotional Characteristics :- Self consciousness,
built. Some general objectives of teaching include- to Sensitivity to criticism, concern about physical
help students to become better thinkers, to facilitate the growth etc.
development of problem solving ability among students, (D) Learning Characteristics :- Demand relevance in
to help learner, adjust his perceptions to reality, learning, search for structure in formation, require
attaining harmony between internal and external an experiential approach etc.
experiences.
34. In 1902, in a telegram to Hamilton, who among
32. Which of the following are the National the following proposed to appoint Indian
coordinators for the production of best quality Universities commission with six permanent
content in SWAYAM ? members?
(A) NCTE (B) AICTE (a) S.H. Wood (b) A Abbott
(C) IGNOU (D) UGC
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Macaulay
(E) CEC
Choose the correct answer from the option Ans. (c): In the year 1902, Lord Curzon sent a telegram
given below: to Hamilton and proposed to appoint an Indian
(a) (A), (B), (D) and (E) only Universities Commission with 6 permanent members. It
(b) (B), (C), (D) and (E) only was responsible for the passing of the Indian
(c) (B) and (C) only Universities Act, 1904. The Indian Universities
Commission was appointed in the year 1902 and by
(d) (A) and (D) only
amending the recommendations of the commission, the
Ans. (b) : SWAYAM (Study webs of Active Learning Indian Universities Act was passed by the British
for young Aspiring minds) is a free online education
Imperial legislative council which came into force on
program launched by the government of India. It offers
March 21, 1904.
Massive open Online. Courses (MOOCs) across
schools, vocational, undergraduate, post-graduate, 35. Given below are two statements:
engineering and other professional courses. Statement I: Composting is aerobic
SWAYAM has 9 national coordinators: degradation of organic materials under
1. AICTE – For self paced and international courses. controlled condition, yielding a marketable
2. CEC – For undergraduate education. manure.
3. IGNOU – Indira Gandhi National Open University. Statement II: In such composts, concentrations
4. NITTR of key nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous
5. NIOS and potassium are sufficient enough to compete
6. NPTEL with commercial fertilizers.
7. UGC In light of the above statements, choose the
8. IIMB most appropriate answer from the options
9. NITTTR given below.
33. Which of the following are not the (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
characteristics of Adolescent learners? (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
(A) They have uniformity in their physical false
development. (c) Statement (I) is true but statement (II) is false
(B) They have stable self-concepts. (d) Statement (I) is false but Stamen (II) is true
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Ans. (c) : Composting in aerobic degradation of organic A B C J K L
materials under controlled condition, yielding a 1 Represe Avg. Avg. Represe Hire Avg.
marketable manure. This Statement (I) is true. Whereas, ntative Call Number ntative Date Number
in such composts, concentration of key nutrients such as ID Length of calls ID of calls
Nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium are not enough to Number (Mins.) Number
compete with the commercial fertilizers. So the 2 41186 9.3 139.2 44389 9/29/19
statement (II) is false. 3 41888 6.1 132.4 41888 9/24/19
36. Which of the following are true in the case of 4 42434 7.5 129.5 42886 6/10/15
meta-communication? 5 42886 8.3 136.0 41186 11/17/19
(A) It is intentional 6 43027 4.9 126.9
(B) It is not always intentional 7 44389 7.0 108.8
(C) It often takes place spontaneously (a) = VLOOKUP (A2, J2:L5, 1, FALSE)
(D) It can modify itself (b) = VLOOKUP (J2, A$2:C$7, 1, FALSE)
(E) It decontextualises itself
(c) = VLOOKUP (J2, A$2:C$7, 3, FALSE)
Choose the correct answer from the option
given below: (d) = VLOOKUP (J2, A2:C7, 3, FALSE)
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only Ans. (c) : VLOOKUP stands for vertical lookup. As the
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only name specifies. VLOOKUP is a built-in Excel function
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only that helps you look for a specified value by searching
(d) (A), (D) and (E) only for it vertically across the sheet.
VLOOKUP [Value], [Range], [Column Number],
Ans. (b) : The following are correct in the case of meta-
communication. [False or True]
(B) It is not always intentional. The average number of calls for representative IDs
(C) It often takes place spontaneously. listed in calumny J will be-
(D) It can modify itself. VLOOKUP (J2, A$2 : C$7, 3, FALSE).
37. Given below are two statements: 39. In a certain coding language:
Statement I: A nuclear power reactor is a (a) 'AMAN' is coded as 29
system designed to sustain a fission chain (b) 'RAMAN' is coded as 47
reaction and extract useful energy. How 'SHAM' will be coded in that language?
Statement II: Light water reactors use (a) 43 (b) 28
ordinary water as the moderator. (c) 41 (d) 37
In light of the above statements, choose the Ans. (c) : Just as,
most appropriate answer from the option given
below. AMAN = 1 + 13 + 1 + 14 = 29
(a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true & RAMAN = 18 + 1 + 13 + 1 + 14 = 47
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are Similarly, when we arrange alphabetically,
false SHAM = 19 + 8 + 1 + 13 = 41
(c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false 40. Who among the following are said to have had
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true their education at Takshashilla?
Ans. (a): A nuclear power reactor is a system designed (A) Sri Chaitanya
to sustain a fission chain reaction and extract useful (B) Panini
energy.
(C) Nagarjuna
• Nuclear fission is a reaction that occurs when the
(D) Chanakya
nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller
nuclei. Choose the correct answer form the option
• A light water reactor (LER) is a type of nuclear given below:
reactor that uses water to cool and moderate the (a) (A) and (C) only
reactor. (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
• They are the most common type of reactor used (c) (A), (B) and (C) only
worldwide. LWRs use water as both a moderator and (d) (B) and (D) only
coolant. There are two types of LWRs. Ans. (d) : Taxila University, also known as Takshashila
(i) Boiling water reactor (BWR). Vishwavidyalaya, was an ancient university in Taxila,
(ii) Pressurized water Reactor (PWR). Gandhara, in present day Punjab, Pakistan. It is thought
38. Which VLOOKUP in MS-EXCEL, when to date back to at least the 5th century BC. In 1980,
entered into cell L2 and then dragged to cell UNESCO designated Takshashila as a world heritage
L5, returns the average number of calls for site. Famous scholars like Panini, Chanakya are said to
representative IDs listed in coloumn J? have had their education at Takshashila.
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41. Identity the characteristics of open ended 44. Which of the following statements are so
questions in survey research. related that if one of them is false, the other
A. The questions suggest certain kinds of answer must be true, even though both of them can be
to the respondents. true?
B. They are usefue for expeoring new areas. A. Some cars are e-vehicles.
C. They are time consuming for interviewers to B. Some cars are not e-vehicles
administer. C. No cars are e-vehicles
Choose the correct answer from the options D. All cars are e-vehicles
given below: Choose the correct answer from the option
(a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (C) only given below.
(c) (A) and (C) only (d) (A), (B) and (C) (a) (A) and (B) only (b) (B) and (C) only
Ans. (b) : The Characteristics of open ended questions (c) (A) and (C) only (d) (C) and (D) only
in survey research. Ans. (a) :
(A) They are useful for exploring new areas.
(B) They are time consuming for interviewers to
administer.
(C) The questions do not suggest certain kinds of
answer to the respondents.
The above diagram clears that both statements (A) and
42. Which of the following is not a benefit of Mind (B) are sub-contrary, so if one is true, the other will be
Mapping? false, although both (A) & (B) can be true at the same
(a) Improving memory retention time.
(b) Enhancing creativity and problem solving 45. Given below are two statements:
skills Statement I: Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is
(c) Reducing stress and anxiety the large number of requests sent at the same
(d) Making information more difficult to time to the web server, thereby causing the
comprehend server to reach.
Ans. (d) : Mind mapping is a visual way to organize Statement II: Virus is a self-replicating
information into a hierarchy. It involves writing down a malicious software causing computer to run
central theme and then thinking of related ideas that slowly.
branch out from the center. Mind mapping can help In light of the above statements, choose the
with Memory, understanding, creativity, productivity, most appropriate answer from the options
Problem solving, collaboration, project management given below.
etc. (a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
43. Given below are two statements: (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are
Statement (I): In a reference written in APA false
style, the first name of an author is written (c) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II0 is
first. false
Statement (II): In a reference written in APA (d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
style, the year of the publication is written after Ans. (a): A Denial-of-Service (Dos) attack is a cyber
the page number. attack that prevents legitimate users from accessing
In light of the above statements, choose the network resources. In Dos attack, an attacker floods a
most appropriate answer from the options network server with traffic by sending multiple requests
given below. to target server, thereby causing the server to crash.
(a) Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are true A computer virus is a self-replicating malicious
(b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are software causing computer to run slowly. So, the both
false statements are correct.
(c) Statement (I) is true but statement (II) is false Read the passage and answer the questions that
(d) Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true follow:
Based on molecular evidence, we know life
Ans. (b) : APA style is a documentation style used by
evolved from one common ancestor around
the American psychological Association. It's a set of
three billion years ego. From then, evolution
guidelines for writing and formatting research papers in progressed, slowly to begin within the last
psychology and related fields. APA style is the billion years, we see very rapid diversification
preferred citation style for social science research of life forms on Earth as multiple components
papers. In this style, the surname of the author is written clicked into place, including multicellularity or
first, and the year of the publication is written before the multiple cells coming together to form one
page no. So, both of the statements (I) & (II) are wrong. organism, etc. Against this backdrop, we find
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 all insects share a relationship with each other Ans. (c) : Butterflies and insects separated from their
they have a certain body plan, cellular sister group of insects 150-200 million years ago.
functions, genetically encoded features (many
have six legs, for instance) and the information 48. Compared to moths, butterflies
of how these features are formed encoded in A. Have better vision
their genome. Butterflies share many B. Rely more on smelling power
evolutionary features with insects. Butterflies C. Are less attractive
are also specialized moths, the two separating D. Are more colorful
from their sister group of insects 150 to 200
million years ago. Thereafter, moths Choose the correct answer from the option
themselves evolved significantly before given below:
butterflies emerged as a separate group about (a) (A) and (C) only
85 million years ago, around when dinosaurs (b) (B), (C) and (D) only
went dinosaurs went extinct. All the (c) (A) and (D) only
characteristics butterflies have-including much (d) (A), (C) and (D) only
more acute vision compared to moths who rely
more on smell-grew thereon. Visual cues are Ans. (c) : Compared to moths, butterflies have
extremely important for butterflies which following characteristics-
explains why many are so attractive. Their (A) Have better vision.
appealing colours evolved to help them either (D) Are more colorful.
important for butterflies which explains why
many are so attractive. Their appealing colours 49. Aposematism is a combination of
evolved to help them either evade predators or A. Defence against predators by emitting a bad
attract mates, dark colours developing to help smell.
butterflies maintain body temperature, being B. Bright wing patterns for camouflage.
cold-blooded. C. Defence against predators by butterflies with
Some species developed fascinating traits. toxins.
Aposematism is a combination of two features-
D. Bright wing patterns to show predators they
one is a defence against predators, like a
chemical cover, some butterflies being toxic to are dangerous.
birds, spiders, etc. These caterpillars feed on Choose the correct answer from the options
toxic plant which are difficult, if not deadly, for given below :
predators to digest. Being protected thus is an (a) (A) and (D) only (b) (B) and (C) only
internal property- but butterflies with toxins (c) (C) and (D) only (d) (D) only
then developed bright wing patterns to show
predators they are dangerous, signaling the Ans. (c) : Aposematism is a combination of-
risk they bear. (C) Defence against predators by butterflies with toxins.
46. Given below are two statements: (D) Bright wing patterns to show predators they are
Statement (I): Butterflies are specialized moths. dangerous.
Statement (II): Butterflies emerged as a 50. Appealing colours of butterflies serve all these
separate group about the time when dinosaurs purposes:
went extinct. A. Repel mates
In light of the above statements, choose the B. Evade predators
most appropriate answer from the options
C. maintain body temperature
given below.
D. Attract predators.
(a) Both statement (I) and statement (II) are true
(b) Both statement (I) and statement (II) are false E. Attract mates
(c) Statement (I) is true but statement (II) is false Choose the correct answer from the options
(d) Statement (I) is false but statement (II) is true given below:
(a) (A), (B) and only
Ans. (a): According to the passage, Butterflies are
specialized moths. And, butterflies emerged as a (b) (A), (B), (C) and (D) only
separate group about the time when dinosaurs went (c) (B), (C), (D) and (E)
extinct. So, the both statements are correct. (d) (B), (C) and (E) only
47. Butterflies and insects separated Ans. (d) : Appealing colours of butterflies serve all
(a) 1 million years ago these purposes:
(b) 85 million years ago (B) Evade predators.
(c) 150-200 million years ago (C) Maintain Body Temperature.
(d) 3 billion, years ago (E) Attract mates.
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 NTA UGC NET/JRF Exam, December-2023
Teaching & Research Aptitude
First Paper : Shift-II [Exam Date : 11.12.2023]

Solved Paper with Explanation

Direction (1-5) Company C's expenditure on Infrastructure =
The following table shows the percentage (%) 75 × 24
distribution of six different types of = 18
100
expenditure, namely, Salary (S), Infrastructure The Average Expenditure of all 3 companies on
(I), Transportation (T), Bonus (BO), Raw 14.4 + 13.5 + 18
Material (R) and Miscellaneous (M) of three Infrastructure =
3
companies A, B and C during a given year.
= 15.3 Lakh Rupees
Total expenditure of company A, B and C are `
80 lakh, ` 90 lakh and ` 75 lakh,, respectively. 3. The expenditure of Company C on salary is
Based on the data in the table, answer the approximately ________ % of the expenditure
question that follows: of Company A on Transportation.
Company-wise percentage (%) distribution of (a) 76.2% (b) 96% (c) 125% (d) 131%
Expenditure Ans. (d) : Company C's expenditure on Salary
75 × 21
= = 15.75
100
Company A's expenditure on Transportation =
80 × 15
= 12
100
15.75
The required percentage = × 100 =131.25%
12
1. What is the difference between the expenditure So, the expenditure of company C on salary is
of company-A on salary and the expenditure of approximately 131% of the expenditure of company A
Company-B on Raw Material? on transportation.
(a) ` 9.6 lakh (b) ` 11.1 lakh 4. The expenditure of Company C on
(c) ` 12.4 lakh (d) ` 13.4 lakh Infrastructure is ________ % more of less than
Ans. (b) : Total expenditure of company 'A' = 80 Lakhs the expenditure of Company A on Bonus.
80 × 24 (a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 125 (d) 150
Expenditure of Company 'A' on salary = = 19.2
100 Ans. (c) : Company C's expenditure on infrastructure =
Lakhs 75 × 24
= 18
Total expenditure of company 'B' = 90 Lakhs 100
So, the expenditure on raw material of company 'B' Company A's expenditure on bonus = 80 × 10 = 8
100
90 × 9
= = 8.1 Lakh The required percentage = (18 − 8) × 100
100 = 125%
8
∴ the required difference = 19.2 – 8.1 = 11.1 Lakh So, the expenditure of company C on Infrastructure is
2. What is the average expenditure of the three 125% more than the expenditure of company A on
companies on Infrastructure? bonus.
(a) 12.2 lakh (b) 15.3 lakh 5. What is the ratio of the expenditure of
(c) 16.4 lakh (d) 17.5 lakh Company A on Infrastructure to the
Ans. (b) : Company A's expenditure on Infrastructure expenditure of company B on Transportation?
80 × 18 (a) 5 : 4 (b) 6 : 5
= = 14.4 (c) 7 : 6 (d) 8 : 7
100
Company B's expenditure on Infrastructure Ans. (d) : Company A's expenditure on Infrastructure
90 × 15 80 × 18
= = 13.5 = = 14.4
100 100

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Company B's expenditure on Transportation 8. Given below are two statements:
90 × 14 Statement (I): According to NEP 2020, one of
= = 12.6 the verticals of Higher Education Commission
100
of India (HECI), General Education Council
14.4 (GEC) will be responsible for accreditation of
The required percentage =
12.6 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
= 8: 7 Statement (II): According to NEP 2020,
6. Which one of the following is an essential through a suitable system of graded
requirement for the formation of accreditation and graded autonomy, and in a
photochemical smog? phased manner over a period of 15 years, all
(a) Water vapour (b) Sunlight HEIs in India will aim to become independent
self-governing institutions.
(c) High temperature (d) Snow
In the light of the above statements, choose the
Ans. (b) : Photochemical smog is a brown haze that most appropriate answer from the options
forms when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic given below:
compounds (VOCs) react with sunlight. It's complex (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
series of chemical reaction that can result in ground-
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
level ozone and airborne particles. incorrect
7. Match List-I with List-II (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
List-I List-II incorrect
(Cyber Attack) (Description) (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
A. Spyware I. Sending an email to lure correct
users to fake website to Ans. (d) : The NEP-2020 dictates that a solitary
obtain their personal details regulatory entity shall oversee higher education in India.
B. Phishing II. Downloading of malicious This regulatory entity, referred to as the Higher
code to redirect users to Education Commission of India (HECI), will comprise
fake website to obtain their four distinct verticles responsible for addressing various
personal details. aspects of higher education–
(i) NHERC → Creating and Implementing Higher
C. Ransomwa III. Key logger used to record
Education Regulation
re key presses and sending
them to third party (ii) GEC → Standard setting for academia
(iii) HEGC → For Funding of academic and research
D. Pharming IV. Holding hostage a users
activities
data, often for a release fee
(iv) NAC → Accreditation to academic institutions
Choose te correct answer from the option given
According to NEP- 2020, through a suitable system of
below:
graded accreditation and graded autonomy, and in a
(a) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) phased manner over a period of 15 years, all HEIs in
(b) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) India will aim to become independent self-governing
(c) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) institutions.
(d) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) So, the statements (I) is incorrect, and the statement (II)
Ans. (a) : The correct match is: is correct.
List I List- II 9. Given below are two statements:
(Cyber Attack) (Description) Statement (I) : 3D Printers are primarily used
in CAD.
A. Spyware – Key logger used to record
key presses and sending Statement (II) : OLEDs require some form of
back-lighting so that the screen can be lit up.
them to third party
In the light of the above statements, choose the
B. Phishing – Sending on email to lure most appropriate answer from the options
users to fake website to given below:
obtain their personal details.
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Ransomware – Holding hostage a user's (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
data, often for release fee incorrect
D. Pharming – Downloading of malicious (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
code to redirect users to fake incorrect
website to obtain their (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
personal details. correct
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Ans. (c) : 3D printers use CAD software to create a WIMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for
digital blueprint. CAD software allows you to design a microware Access. It's a wireless broad band
3D object, create 2D schematic and modify the design. communication technology that provides data over long
OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diode) don't use distances.
backlighting because they emit their own visible light. GIS stands for Geographic Information System. It's a
Instead, each pixel has its own LED bulb that can dim computer based tool that stores, analyzes and displays
or shut off completely to create a true black. geographic data.
So, the statement (I) is correct, but (II) is incorrect. 13. If you want to understand the theoretical
10. Which of the following is a basic requirement reasons that led researchers to conduct a study,
for effective teaching? you would read which section of their article?
(a) Ignoring individual differences among (a) Abstract
students (b) Introduction
(b) Adequate resources and technology (c) Discussion
(c) Use of traditional teaching methods (d) Methodology
(d) Rigid adherence to curriculum guidelines Ans. (b) : The Introduction to a research paper is the
Ans. (b) : Adequate resources and technology is a basic first section of the content that sets up the topic and
requirement for effective teaching. Effective teaching is approach the reader. The introduction's primary purpose
a process that involves aligning three components of is to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the
instruction: learning objectives, assessments and research question, scope, rationale, aims and objectives
instructional activities. of the study.
11. A sum of money at simple rate of interest 14. What causes sick Building Syndrome (SBS)?
becomes Rs. 2016 in 4 years and Rs. 2286 in 9 (a) Corrosion/Erosion of the building
years. What is the principal amount? (b) Contaminated indoor air
(a) ` 1800 (b) ` 1700 (c) Contaminated water supply in the building
(c) ` 1900 (d) ` 1820 (d) Building being in a landslide prone area
Ans. (a) :Interest for 5 years = 2286–2016 Ans. (b) : The term 'Sick building Syndrome' (SBS) is
= ` 270 used to describe situations in which building occupants
270 experience acute health and comfort effects that appear
Interest for 4 years = ×4
5 to be linked to time spent in a building. Generally.
= ` 216 contaminated indoor air or poor ventilation causes SBS.
∴The principal amount = 2016–216 15. Research suggests that a majority of students
= ` 1800 cheat at some points in their academic career.
12. Which of the following statements relevant to Which one of the following is not a
the trends in modern information technology recommendation to reduce cheating in the
is/are correct? classroom?
(A) In traditional computing data is represented in (a) Encourage collaboration with peers on
binary digits while in quantum computing, data assignments to provide necessary support and
is represented in quantum bits or qubits. decrease anxiety
(B) A wearable device capable of activity tracking (b) Reduce the focus on grades and provide the
that measures data such as the number of steps material for students with which they must be
walked and heart rate is an example of WiMAX. familar.
(C) A collection of nodes capable of environmental (c) Clear guidelines on what constitutes cheating
sensing, local computation, and communication accompanied by consequences that, when
with its peers or with other high performance imposed, will deter other students due to their
nodes is called a Geographic Information severity
System (GIS). (d) Ensure students are well prepared for
Choose the correct answer from the options assignments and tests
given below: Ans. (b) : Research suggests that a majority of students
(a) (A) only (b) (B) only cheat at some points in their academic career, The
(c) (A) and (C) only (d) (B) and (C) only following is not a recommendation to reduce cheating in
Ans. (a) : In traditional computing data is represented in the classroom– Reduce the focus on grades and provide
binary digits while in quantum computing, data is the material for students with which they must be
represented in quantum bits or qubits. familiar.

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16. What is correct increasing order of Global 19. Government of India constituted a University
Warming potential (GWP) of following gases? Education Commission in November-1948
(A) Nitrous Oxide (N2O) umber the Chairmanship of _______.
(B) Carbon dioxide (CO2) (a) Dr. Lakshmanaswamy
(C) Chlorofluoro Carbon (CFC) (b) Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Choose the correct answer from the options (c) Dr. Radhakrishnan
given below: (d) Dr. Yash Pal
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D) (b) (A), (C), (B), (D) Ans. (c) : The University Education Commission
(c) (B), (A), (C), (D) (d) (B), (C), (A), (D) (1948-49), also the Radhakrishnan Commission, as its
Ans. (d) : Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a term chairman was Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, was
used to describe the relative potency, molecule for appointed in 1948 by Govt of India. The commission's
molecule, of a greenhouse gas, taking account of how purpose was to report on Indian Universities and
long it remains active in the atmosphere. The correct recommend improvements to meet the country's present
increasing order of GWP of following gases– and future needs.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) < Methane (CH4) < Nitrous 20. The tendency of researchers to subtly and
Oxide (N2O) < Chlorofluoro Carbon (CFC). inadvertently affect the behaviours of
17. In a certain coding language: participants in study, obscuring the true effect
(a) 'tee see pee' means 'drink fruit juice' of the independent variable, refers to:
(b) 'see kee lee' means 'juice is sweet' (a) Hawthorne Effect (b) Biosocial Effect
(c) 'lee ree mee' means 'he is intelligent' (c) Experimental Bias (d) Participant Bias
Which word in this language mean 'sweet'? Ans. (c) : The tendency of researchers to subtly and
(a) 'pee' (b) 'kee' inadvertently affect the behaviours of participants in
(c) 'lee' (d) 'mee' study, obscuring the true effect of the independent
Ans. (b) : According to the question, variable, refers to Experimental Bias.
21. In the preamble of the Indian Constitution
which of the following value is not stated?
(a) Justice (b) Equality
(c) Courage (d) Liberty
Ans. (c) : The values expressed in the Preamble are
So, the meaning of 'kee' will be sweet. expressed as objectives of the constitution. These are -
Sovereignty, Socialism, Democracy, Secularism.
18. Given below are two statements:
Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, human dignity and
Statement (I): Swayamprabha courses are the unity and integrity of the Nation.
broacasted on TV.
Statement (II) : Moocs are only available in 22. Match List-I with List-II
English. List I List II (Description)
In the light of the above Statements, choose the (Educational
most appropriate answer from the options stage)
given below: A Samavartan I Who completed the course
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct of 48 years or study of four
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are vedas.
incorrect B Vasu II Who completed 36 years
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is course or study of any
incorrect three vedas
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is C Rudra III Who completed 24 years
correct course or study of any two
Ans. (c) : SWAYAM - Prabha is a group of 32-40 DTH vedas.
channels that broadcast education all programs 24/7. D Aditya IV Convocation
The channels are available across the country, and are
aimed at making quality leering resources accessible to Select the correct answer from the options
remote areas. given below:
MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Courses. (a) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
MOOCs are free online courses that anyone can enroll (b) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
in, with no limit on attendance . It is available in Hindi, (c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-( I)
English and other languages as well. (d) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

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Ans. (c) : The correct match is : Select the correct answer from the given
Samavartan → Convocation options.
(a) Only (A) and (B) (b) Only (B) and (C)
Vasu → Who complete 24 years
course of study on any two (c) Only (C) (d) Only (C) and (D)
Vedas Ans. (c) : The given statement has the Fallacy of
Rudra → Who completed 36 years Undistributed Mean. It occurs when the middle term,
course or study of any three which connects the major and minor terms, is not
vedas distributed in either the minor premise or the major
Aditya → Who completed the course of premise. A term is considered 'distributed' when a
48 years or study of four sentence says something about everything the term
vedas. designates.
23. Match List-I with List-II. 25. Which of the following elements is fissile?
List- I List-II (a) Thorium-232 (b) Plutonium
(Types of (Their Functions) (c) Uranium-237 (d) Uranium-238
Evaluation) Ans. (b) : Plutonium-239 is a radioactive isotope of
A Placement I To monitor the learning plutonium with 94 protons. It is primarily used as fuel
Evaluation progress of students during for nuclear reactors and as an explosive in nuclear
the course of instructions weapons.
B Formative II To know the underlying
Evaluation cause of weaknesses in 26. In a positively skewed distribution, which
students' learning among the following would be true?
C Summative III To know entry behavior (A) Mean > Modean
Evaluation (B) Mode > Median
D Diagnostic IV To certify the learner at the (C) Mean > Median
Evaluation end of a course or an (D) Mode > Mean
academic year or (E) Median > Mean
programme Choose the correct answer from the options
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
given below: (a) (B) and (D) only (b) (A) and (C) only
(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(c) (A) and (B) only (d) (D) and (E) only
(b) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) Ans. (b) : In a positively skewed distribution, the
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) following would be true –
Ans. (d) : The correct match is : (A) Mean > Mode
(C) Mean > Median
Placement Evaluation → To Know entry behaviour
27. In a square of opposition of prepositions which
Formative Evaluation → To monitor the leanring
progress of students during of the following is correct?
the course of instructions (a) If A is given as false; O is undetermined
Summative Evaluation → To certify the learning at the (b) If E is given as false; I is false
end of a course or an academic (c) If I is given as false; A is false
year or programme (d) If O is given as false; E is true
Diagnostic → To know the underlying cause Ans. (c) : In the square of opposition, if I is false, then
of weaknesses in student's A will be false, because if universal is false then the
learning. particular would also be false.
24. Point out the logical fallacy made in the
following argument.
"All Russians were revolutionaries.
All anarchists were revolutionaries:
That's why all anarchists were Russians."
(A) Fallacy of four terms
(B) Fallacy of illegal process
(C) Fallacy of undistributed mean
(D) Fallacy of inductive premises

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28. Given below are two statements: Ans. (a) : Both of the statements are true.
Statement (I): Under the framework of (I) (499)10 = (111110011)2
communication, political socialisation is related
to social learning in terms of how power is
acquired.
Statement (II) : Marginalisation is the basis of
political socialisation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the option 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 (II) (1011101)2 = (93)10
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is ⇒ 26×1+25× 0 + 24×1+23×1+22×1+21×0+20×1
correct ⇒ 64 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 1
Ans. (c) : Under the framework of communication, ⇒ 93
political socialization is related to social learning in 31. A researcher computes sample correlation
terms of how power is acquired. This statement is coefficients r1, r2, r3 and r4 from the four
correct. different samples and obtains 0.97, 0.95, 0.10
Marginalization is a systematic process that pushes and 0.03, respectively, as their p-values. The
people away from economic, sociopolitical and cultural correlation coefficient significant at 5% level is:
participation. So, the statement (II) is incorrect. (a) r1 (b) r2
29. Which of following constitute the selectivity (c) r3 (d) r4
process in mass communication? Ans. (d) : Correlational coefficient is a statistical
(A) Selective suppression concept that helps in establishing the relationship
(B) Selective attention between predicted and actual values obtained in a
(C) Selective perception statistical experiment. The calculated value of the
(D) Selective retention correlational coefficient indicates the accuracy between
(E) Selective ignorance the predicted and actual values. A research calculated
Choose the correct answer from the options the sample correlation coefficients r1, r2, r3 and r4 from
given below: four different samples and finds their p-values to be
(a) (A), (B) and (C) only 0.97, 0.95, 0.10 and 0.03 respectively.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) only So the r4 correlation coefficient is significant at the 5%
(c) (C), (D) and (E) only level.
(d) (A), (D) and (E) only 32. A research design in which either the
Ans. (b) : Selective process theory describes how investigator or the participant is not aware of
individuals interpret media in their own way and tend to the treatment a participant is receiving, refers
avoid messages that do not confirm their beliefs. The to:
theory has four steps : (a) Single Blind Study (b) Half Blind Study
(i)Selective Exposure (c) Double Blind Study (d) Longitudinal Study
(ii) Selective Attention Ans. (a) : A single-blind study is a clinical trial design
(iii) Selective Perception where only the researcher knows which treatment or
(iv) Selective Retention intervention the participant is receiving until the trial is
30. Statement (I): (499)10 = (111110011)2 over. The design makes the study results less likely to
Statement (II) : (1011101)2 = (93)10 be biased.
In the light of the above statements, choose the 33. When individuals post journal-like entries on
most appropriate answer from the options the Internet, they are known as:
given below: (a) Advisory Columns (b) Net Opinions
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct (c) Weblogs (d) Digital Stories
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are Ans. (c) : A weblog or blog, is a website that allows
incorrect users to create entries in chronological order. The
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is entries are generally displayed in reverse chronological
incorrect order, with the most recent entry at the top of the page.
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is Blogs are often interactive and can include sections
correct where readers can leave comments.
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34. What is the limit of water availability for a In the light of the above statements, choose the
region to be classified as water scarce region? most appropriate answer from the options
(a) Less than 2500 m3/person/year given below:
(b) Less than 2000 m3/person/year (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(c) Less than 1500 m3/person/year (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect
(d) Less than 1000 m3/person/year
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
Ans. (d) : According to the World Water Development incorrect
Report 4, an area is considered to be experiencing water (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
stress when annual water supplies drop below 1700 correct
cubic meters, when annual water supplies drop below Ans. (d) : Adolescents do not tend to be Highly self-
1,000 cubic meters per person, the population faces aware and also do not have a clear sense of their
water scarcity. identity. So, the statement (I) in incorrect. Adolescents
35. A salesman travels from Delhi to Ambala at 30 tend to develop ability to see relationships and to solve
km/h and returns at 90km/h. If the total time problems of increasing complexity and difficulty. So,
taken is 8 hours, find the total distance covered the statement (II) is correct.
by him. 38. What number would replace question mark (?)
(a) 480 km (b) 240 km in the series given below?
(c) 360 km (d) 280 km 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, ?, 61
2 × 90 × 30 (a) 58 (b) 57
Ans. (c) : The Averages Speed = (c) 59 (d) 56
90 + 3
Ans. (c) : The given series is of prime numbers, so the
= 45. km/hrs.
next prime number in sequence '59' will replace the
So, the total distance travelled = 45× 8 = 360 kms. question mark–
36. In the light of concept of 'Terms' which of the 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61
following is incorrect? 39. An implicit message within a message is
The set of attributes shared by all and only technically referred to as:
those objects to which a general term refers is (a) Hidden Message
called intension. (b) Intrinsic Message
Select the correct answer from the options (c) Non-expressive Message
given below. (d) Sub-text
(A) Every general term has both an intentional Ans. (d) : Sub-text is the implicit meaning of a text, or
and extensional meaning the set of properties the underlying message that is not explicitly stated or
inherent same group and only those which are shown. It's the meaning beneath the dialogue, what the
referred to terms are called intension. speaker really means, even though they are not saying it
(B) The extension of a term determines its directly.
intension 40. In the context of Anumana (Inference), the
(C) The extension of a term determines its presence of the middle term in the minor term
intension is called:
(D) Terms may have different intensions but have (a) Paramarsha
the same extension (b) Vyapti
(a) (B) and (D) only (b) (A) and (B) only (c) Paksadharmata
(c) (B) only (d) (C) only (d) Paksa
Ans. (c) : In Indian logic, the presence of the middle
Ans. (d) : In the light of concept of Term, the following
term in the minor term is called pakshadharmata.
is incorrect : The extension of a term determines its
Anumana is defined as a congnition that presupposes
intention. In logic extension is a correlative word that another cognition. The invariable association of the
indicates the reference of a term or concept. middle term with the major term is called vyapti.
37. Given below are two statements: 41. Who among the following was behind the
Statement (I): Adolescents tend to be highly enactment of the Indian Universities Act in the
self-aware and have a clear sense of their early 20th century?
identity. (a) Lord Canning
Statement (II): Adolescents tend to develop (b) Lord Curzon
ability to see relationships and to solve problems (c) Charles Wood
of increasing complexity and difficulty. (d) Lord Dalhousie
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Ans. (b) : In 1902, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, According to the question,
appointed the Indian Universities Commission. The 7x 7
=
commission's purpose was to recommend reforms for 4x + 20 6
university education in India. The Commission's 42x = 28 x + 140
members included Thomas Raleigh, Syed Hussain x = 10
Belgrami and Gurdas Banerjee. The latest quantity of the mixture.
42. Given below are two statements: = 7x + 4x + 20
Statement (I) : Media audiences are = 11x + 20
increasingly active in their communication with = 11 × 10 + 20
each other. = 130 Ltr.
Statement (II): Media audiences are also active 45. Which of the following is incorrect in the light
in communication with creators of mass of Inductive Argument?
communication contents.