Explore topic-wise MCQs in UGC-NET.

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1.

Match correctly the contribution/concept of Column-II with the names of the thinkers given in Column-IColumn-IColumn-IIA) Karl Popperi) Inductive methodB) T.S. Kuhnii) Against the methodC) Paul Feyerabendiii) ParadigmD) Francis Baconiv) Falsification Choose the most appropriate option from those given below:

A. A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
B. A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
C. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
D. A-iv, D-iii, C-i, D-ii
Answer» D. A-iv, D-iii, C-i, D-ii
2.

'Placebo' effect means:

A. Negative effect
B. Positive effect
C. Natural effect
D. No effect
Answer» C. Natural effect
3.

For which field the Vikram Sarabhai Awards are given?

A. Biological Research
B. Agricultural Research
C. Space Research
D. Mathematical Research
Answer» D. Mathematical Research
4.

Match List I with List II. List I gives qualitative research perspectives while List II provides the central questions addressed by them.List IList IIa)Ethnographyi) What common set of symbols and understandings have emerged to give meaning to people's interactions?b)Heuristicsii) What is the culture of this group of people?c) Phenomenologyiii) What is my experience of this phenomenon?d) Symbolic interactionismiv) What is the structure and essence of experience of this phenomenon for those people? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii
B. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
C. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
D. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
Answer» C. a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
5.

How many variables are there in the factorial research design of 2 × 3 × 2 ?

A. two
B. three
C. seven
D. twelve
Answer» C. seven
6.

Given below are two statementsStatement I: In research, formulation of policies for admission tests/screening cannot neglect the constitutional of equity. Statement II: While awarding research degrees the minorities quota has to be protected in the interest of the equity.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer» D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
7.

Match List I with List IIList IList IIKey research termsDescriptionA. Research problemsI. Devices using which data are gatheredB. Research hypothesisII. A subset drawn from a defined set or universeC. Sample of studyIII. A tentative solution or answer to a research questionD. Research toolsIV. The research question which has to be answeredChoose the Correct answer from the option given below:

A. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
B. A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
C. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
D. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
Answer» B. A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
8.

Given below are two statements:Statement I: The population in research means a defined aggregate of something which is the focus of study.Statement II: A sample is a sub-aggregate drawn from a defined aggregate to represent it.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect