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This section includes 127 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Master of Arts in History (M.A. History) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
…....... is called publicaton in a Research journal |
| A. | guide |
| B. | popular report |
| C. | research article |
| D. | format |
| Answer» D. format | |
| 2. |
Social Science research in India aims at a …...........state |
| A. | secular |
| B. | totalitarian |
| C. | democratic |
| D. | welfare |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The problem selected must have |
| A. | speed |
| B. | facts |
| C. | values |
| D. | novelty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
“The Romance and Research' is authored by |
| A. | redmen and mory |
| B. | p v young |
| C. | robert c merit |
| D. | harold dazier |
| Answer» B. p v young | |
| 5. |
“Doubt is often better than …............. |
| A. | belief |
| B. | value |
| C. | confidence |
| D. | over confidence |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
…..........from theory leads to Hypothesis |
| A. | deduction |
| B. | induction |
| C. | logical deduction |
| D. | observation |
| Answer» D. observation | |
| 7. |
“Scientific Social Survey and Research” is written by |
| A. | best john |
| B. | emory |
| C. | clover |
| D. | p v young |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
“Criteria of Good research is written by |
| A. | delta kappan |
| B. | james harold fox |
| C. | p v young |
| D. | karl popper |
| Answer» C. p v young | |
| 9. |
Good research is always ….......... |
| A. | slow |
| B. | fast |
| C. | narrow |
| D. | systematic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Social Science deals with …........ |
| A. | objects |
| B. | human beings |
| C. | living things |
| D. | non living things |
| Answer» C. living things | |
| 11. |
Observation is physical and …........ activity |
| A. | mental |
| B. | social |
| C. | psychological |
| D. | personal |
| Answer» B. social | |
| 12. |
Survey is always a ….........study |
| A. | field |
| B. | laboratory |
| C. | office |
| D. | class room |
| Answer» B. laboratory | |
| 13. |
Survey is a …..............study |
| A. | descriptive |
| B. | fact finding |
| C. | analytical |
| D. | systematic |
| Answer» C. analytical | |
| 14. |
…........is a source of Hypothesis |
| A. | institution |
| B. | knowledge |
| C. | energy |
| D. | survey |
| Answer» B. knowledge | |
| 15. |
…............from theory leads to Hypothesis |
| A. | deduction |
| B. | induction |
| C. | logical deduction |
| D. | observation |
| Answer» D. observation | |
| 16. |
Hypothesis …............research |
| A. | guide |
| B. | misguide |
| C. | alter |
| D. | change |
| Answer» B. misguide | |
| 17. |
Concepts are …....of Researcher |
| A. | metaphor |
| B. | simile |
| C. | symbols |
| D. | models |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Concepts are of …........types |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» D. 2 | |
| 19. |
Who authored the book “Methods in Social Research” |
| A. | marshall |
| B. | r kothari c kerlingere |
| C. | goode and halt |
| Answer» B. r kothari c kerlingere | |
| 20. |
The oldest and largest Library Association in the world is …...... |
| A. | ala |
| B. | la |
| C. | ifla |
| D. | iaslic |
| Answer» B. la | |
| 21. |
“Controlled group” is a term used in........... |
| A. | survey research |
| B. | historical research |
| C. | experimental research |
| D. | descriptive research |
| Answer» D. descriptive research | |
| 22. |
Conference proceedings are considered as …..........documents |
| A. | conventional |
| B. | primary |
| C. | secondary |
| D. | teritary |
| Answer» C. secondary | |
| 23. |
Reading centre”s, story hours, exihibitions and reading to literature are forms of …........... |
| A. | extension service |
| B. | service of a publi |
| C. | library c both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 24. |
In the process of conducting research “Formulation of hypothesis” is followed by |
| A. | statement of objectives |
| B. | analysis of data |
| C. | selection of research tools |
| D. | collection of data |
| Answer» D. collection of data | |
| 25. |
The first step survey is a …............. of a problem |
| A. | application |
| B. | rejection |
| C. | selection |
| D. | planning |
| Answer» D. planning | |
| 26. |
The word “archive” is derived from |
| A. | the french |
| B. | the greek |
| C. | the english |
| D. | the latin |
| Answer» B. the greek | |
| 27. |
Participant observation is a part of: |
| A. | Philosophical research |
| B. | Mentalist Theory of language |
| C. | Mathematical research |
| D. | Ethnographic research |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIResearch conceptsDescriptionA. HypothesisI. It is a statistical test that does not makeAssumptions about the parametersB. SampleII. Device using which data arecollected in ResearchC. Research toolIII. A subset drawn from a largerset to represent itD. Non-parametric testsIV. A tentative statement indicating the relationshipBetween two or more than two variables Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
| B. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| C. | A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III |
| D. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| Answer» B. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV | |
| 29. |
In which of the following research paradigms the focus of concern is on interpreting reality in terms of participants perspective? |
| A. | Experimental Research |
| B. | Ex-post facto Research |
| C. | Ethnographic Research |
| D. | Survey Research |
| Answer» D. Survey Research | |
| 30. |
Experimental research can be : |
| A. | easily generalized |
| B. | easily analyzed |
| C. | easily planned |
| D. | precisely controlled |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
In which research method manipulation of 'independent variable' and control of 'extraneous variables' are neither possible nor desirable ? |
| A. | Experimental method |
| B. | Ex post facto method |
| C. | Historical method |
| D. | Descriptive survey method |
| Answer» D. Descriptive survey method | |
| 32. |
From the following list identify the qualitative research characteristics and select your answer from the codes given below:i. Creating purpose statements and research questionsii. Stating the purpose and research questions in a broad wayiii. Collecting data based on words from a small number of individualsiv. Collecting numeric data and statistical analysisv. Using text analysis and interpreting larger meanings of the findingsCode: |
| A. | ii, iii, v |
| B. | i, ii, iii |
| C. | i, ii, iv |
| D. | i, iii, v |
| Answer» B. i, ii, iii | |
| 33. |
identify those statements which describe the characteristic features of the qualitative research paradigmA. Researchers tend to analyze their data inductivelyB. The substantive research hypothesis is tested via Null hypothesisC. Data take the form of words or picturesD. Actual settings are the direct source of dataE. It assumes that there are social facts with a single objective realityChoose the correct answer from the option given below: |
| A. | A, B and C only |
| B. | A, B and E only |
| C. | B, C and E only |
| D. | A, C and D only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Data must be authentic before it can be of any value in historical research, yet proof of authenticity does not establish’ its value it must also be accurate.Reason (R): External criticism is, therefore, referred to as lower criticism of the data.In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is correct but R is not correct |
| D. | A is not correct but R is correct |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A | |
| 35. |
In the conduct of research the process in which generalizations are inferred from specific facts or conclusions are derived from individual observations is called as |
| A. | Deductive strategy |
| B. | Deductive reasoning |
| C. | Inductive strategy |
| D. | Explanatory strategy |
| Answer» D. Explanatory strategy | |
| 36. |
Case studies are: |
| A. | Studies conducted in areas of genetics and microbiology |
| B. | An in-depth examination of a subject and its related conditions |
| C. | A report on the existing socio-political condition |
| D. | Specialised research in the areas of health and sanitation |
| Answer» C. A report on the existing socio-political condition | |
| 37. |
Nine year olds are taller than seven year olds this is an example of conclusion from : |
| A. | Vertical study |
| B. | Cross-sectional study |
| C. | Time series study |
| D. | Experimental study |
| Answer» C. Time series study | |
| 38. |
In which method of research the independent variable is manipulated to observe and measure its effect on dependent variable? |
| A. | Ex-post facto method |
| B. | Experimental method |
| C. | Case study method |
| D. | Historical method |
| Answer» C. Case study method | |
| 39. |
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Qualitative research is an umbrella term to refer to various research strategies that share certain characteristicsStatement II: The research-data collected in qualitative research has been termed soft i.e, rich in description of people, places, and conversation, etc.In light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the option given below |
| A. | Both statement I and statement II are true |
| B. | Both statement I and statement II are false |
| C. | Statement I is correct but statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both statement I and statement II are false | |
| 40. |
A researcher administers an achievement test to assess and indicate the possible effect of an independent variable in his/her study. The distribution of scores on the test is found to be negatively skewed. On the basis of this, what can be started with regard to the difficulty level of the test? |
| A. | The test is very easy |
| B. | The test is very difficult |
| C. | The test is neither easy nor difficult |
| D. | The test is easy and needs normalization |
| Answer» B. The test is very difficult | |
| 41. |
Cross-cultural studies are an example of : |
| A. | case study |
| B. | comparative study |
| C. | experimental study |
| D. | cross-sectional study |
| Answer» B. comparative study | |
| 42. |
Identify the key features of qualitative research:(A) Actual settings as the source of data(B) Control, observe and measure as main operations(C) Data take the forms of words or pictures(D) Concerned with participant perspective(E) Hypothesis making and hypothesis testingChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: |
| A. | (A), (C) and (D) only |
| B. | (A), (B) and (C) only |
| C. | (B), (C) and (D) only |
| D. | (C), (D) and (E) only |
| Answer» B. (A), (B) and (C) only | |
| 43. |
Quantitative research is also called the |
| A. | Ethnographic approach |
| B. | Unstructured approach |
| C. | Descriptive approach |
| D. | Structured Approach |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
In the true experimental research design: |
| A. | No control on external variables |
| B. | Less control on external variables |
| C. | Control on external variables by randomization |
| D. | No use of randomization |
| Answer» D. No use of randomization | |
| 45. |
Field study is concerned with : |
| A. | real life situations |
| B. | doing laboratory studies in the outdoors |
| C. | experimental approach |
| D. | collecting selective data |
| Answer» B. doing laboratory studies in the outdoors | |
| 46. |
A teacher intends to establish the relationship between educational status of parents and the scholastic achievement of pupils. Which of the following method of research will be considered appropriate for this study? |
| A. | Philosophical method |
| B. | Historical method |
| C. | Expost facto method |
| D. | Experimental method |
| Answer» D. Experimental method | |
| 47. |
"A university teacher plans to study the performance of students in implementing specific projects in terms of their creativity level".Which method of research will be appropriate to use in this context ? |
| A. | Historical method |
| B. | Descriptive survey method |
| C. | Experimental method |
| D. | Ex post facto method |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
…....... is called publicaton in a Research journal |
| A. | guide |
| B. | popular report |
| C. | research article |
| D. | format |
| Answer» D. format | |
| 49. |
Many concepts find their orgin from |
| A. | greek |
| B. | english |
| C. | latin |
| D. | many languages |
| Answer» B. english | |
| 50. |
Social Science research in India aims at a …...........state |
| A. | secular |
| B. | totalitarian |
| C. | democratic |
| D. | welfare |
| Answer» E. | |