Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer ?

Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative data.

Computer is a machine that can process information.

Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and process both qualitative and quantitative data quickly and accurately.

Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative data.

Computer is a machine that can store, retrieve and process quickly and accurately only qualitative information.

International Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology

S/MIME in Internet technology stands for

Secure Multimedia Internet Mail Extension

Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension

Secure Multimedia Internet Mail Extension

Simple Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension

Simple Multimedia Internet Mail Extension

Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students.Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements.Choose the correct answer from the following code:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Which option is not correct ?

Most of the educational institutions of National repute in scientific and technical sphere fall under 64th entry of Union list.

Education, in general, is the subject of concurrent list since 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976.

Central Advisory Board on Education (CABE) was first established in 1920.

India had implemented the right to Free and Compulsory Primary Education in 2002 through 86th Constitutional Amendment.

Assertion (A): The U.G.C. Academic Staff Colleges came into existence to improve the quality of teachers.Reason (R): University and college teachers have to undergo both orientation and refresher courses.

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is correct and (R) is false.

(A) is false and (R) is correct.

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)?

It was established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament.

It is tasked with promoting and coordinating higher education.

It receives Plan and Non-Plan funds from the Central Government.

It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.

The University which telecasts interactive educational programmes through its own channel is

B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Election of Rural and Urban local bodies are conducted and ultimately supervised by:

District Collector and District Magistrate

Which one of the following Councils has been disbanded in 2013 ?

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

Distance Education Council (DEC)

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of :

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission

The National Museum at New Delhi is attached to:

a Subordinate Office of the JNU

Part of Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Which of the following universities/institutes is ranked first in the India Rankings 2016 ?

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

440 + Mcqs in UGC NET general paper in UGC-NET Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Study the following graph carefully and answer the question given below:If in 1998, the tins were exported at the same rate per tin as that in 1997, what would be the value (in crores of rupees) of export in 1998?
A.	400
B.	375
C.	352
D.	330
Answer» D. 330

Discussion

2.	The following pie chart indicates the expenditure of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question below.The ratio of the total expenditure on football to that of expenditure on hockey is:
A.	1:15
B.	1:1
C.	15:1
D.	3:20
Answer» C. 15:1

Discussion

3.	A ratio represents the relation between:
A.	Part and Part
B.	Part and Whole
C.	Whole and Whole
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List-I List - II(Artists) (Art)(a) Amrita Shergill (i) Flute(b) T. Swaminathan Pillai (ii) Classical Song(c) Bhimsenjoshi (iii) Painting(d) Padma Subramaniyam (iv) Bharat NatyamCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
B.	(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
C.	(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D.	(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
Answer» B. (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

Discussion

5.	Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer ?
A.	Computer is a machine that can process information.
B.	Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and process both qualitative and quantitative data quickly and accurately.
C.	Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative data.
D.	Computer is a machine that can store, retrieve and process quickly and accurately only qualitative information.
Answer» C. Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative data.

Discussion

6.	1 GB is equal to
A.	2^30 bits
B.	2^30 bytes
C.	2^20 bits
D.	2^20 bytes
Answer» C. 2^20 bits

Discussion

7.	ICT stands for
A.	International Communication Technology
B.	Intera Common Terminology
C.	Information and Communication Technology
D.	Inter connected Terminals
Answer» D. Inter connected Terminals

Discussion

8.	Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?
A.	2
B.	8
C.	10
D.	16
Answer» B. 8

Discussion

9.	The ‘brain’ of a computer which keeps peripherals under its control is called:
A.	Common Power Unit
B.	Common Processing Unit
C.	Central Power Unit
D.	Central Processing Unit
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	S/MIME in Internet technology stands for
A.	Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
B.	Secure Multimedia Internet Mail Extension
C.	Simple Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
D.	Simple Multimedia Internet Mail Extension
Answer» B. Secure Multimedia Internet Mail Extension

Discussion

11.	Which of the following is not a measure of Human Development Index?
A.	Literacy Rate
B.	Gross Enrolment
C.	Sex Ratio
D.	Life Expectancy
Answer» D. Life Expectancy

Discussion

12.	Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students.Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements.Choose the correct answer from the following code:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C.	(A) is true and (R) is false.
D.	(A) is false and (R) is true.
Answer» C. (A) is true and (R) is false.

Discussion

13.	The grounds on which discrimination in admission to educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited are(a) Religion(b) Sex(c) Place of birth(d) NationalitySelect the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	(b), (c) and (d)
B.	(a), (b) and (c)
C.	(a), (b) and (d)
D.	(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer» C. (a), (b) and (d)

Discussion

14.	Which of the following statements are correct about distance education in India ?(a) It supplements formal education.(b) It reduces the cost of education.(c) It replaces the formal education.(d) It enhances access to education.Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
A.	(a), (b), (c) and (d)
B.	(a), (c) and (d)
C.	(a), (b) and (d)
D.	(b), (c) and (d)
Answer» D. (b), (c) and (d)

Discussion

15.	The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in institutions of higher education in India at present (2015) is about:
A.	23 percent
B.	8 percent
C.	12 percent
D.	19 percent
Answer» B. 8 percent

Discussion

16.	Which of the following statements are correct about a Central University?1. Central University is established under an Act of Parliament.2. The President of India acts as the visitor of the University.3. The President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or the Board of Management of the University.4. The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or Court.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
A.	1, 2 and 4
B.	1, 3 and 4
C.	1, 2 and 3
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

17.	Which option is not correct ?
A.	Most of the educational institutions of National repute in scientific and technical sphere fall under 64th entry of Union list.
B.	Education, in general, is the subject of concurrent list since 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976.
C.	Central Advisory Board on Education (CABE) was first established in 1920.
D.	India had implemented the right to Free and Compulsory Primary Education in 2002 through 86th Constitutional Amendment.
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	India’s first Defense University is in the State of
A.	Haryana
B.	Andhra Pradesh
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Punjab
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

19.	Assertion (A): The U.G.C. Academic Staff Colleges came into existence to improve the quality of teachers.Reason (R): University and college teachers have to undergo both orientation and refresher courses.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
B.	Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C.	(A) is correct and (R) is false.
D.	(A) is false and (R) is correct.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Discussion

20.	Match List - I with List-ll and select the correct answer from the code given below:List - I (Institutions) List - II (Locations)(a) The Indian Council of Historical (i) ShimlaResearch (ICHR)(b) The Indian Institute of Advanced (ii) New DelhiStudies (IIAS)(c) The Indian Council of Philosophical (iii) BangloreResearch (ICPR)(d) The Central Institute of Coastal (iv) LucknowEngineering for fisheriesCodes: a b c d
A.	ii i iv iii
B.	i ii iii iv
C.	ii iv i iii
D.	iv iii ii i
Answer» B. i ii iii iv

Discussion

21.	Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)?
A.	It was established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament.
B.	It is tasked with promoting and coordinating higher education.
C.	It receives Plan and Non-Plan funds from the Central Government.
D.	It receives funds from State Governments in respect of State Universities.
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	The total number of central universities in India in April 2015 was:
A.	43
B.	08
C.	14
D.	None of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	The University which telecasts interactive educational programmes through its own channel is
A.	B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
B.	I.G.N.O.U
C.	University of Pune
D.	Annamalai University
Answer» C. University of Pune

Discussion

24.	Which of the following is/are a minority institution(s) ?1. Punjabi University, Patiala2. Osmania University, Hyderabad3. Kashmir University, Srinagar4. St. Stephens College, DelhiSelect the correct answer from the code given below :Codes :
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 4
C.	2 only
D.	4 only
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct answer from the code given below:List-I (institutions) List-ll (Locations)(a) Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (i) Mumbai(b) S.N.D.T. University (ii) Baroda(c) M.S. University (iii) Jodhpur(d) J.N. Vyas University (iv) SagarCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
B.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C.	(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D.	(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Answer» B. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Discussion

26.	Which of the following statements are correct about the National Assessment and Accreditation Council ?1. It is an autonomous institution.2. It is tasked with the responsibility of assessing and accrediting institutions of higher education.3. It is located in Delhi.4. It has regional offices.Select the correct answer from the codes given below :Codes :
A.	1 and 3
B.	1 and 2
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4

Discussion

27.	Match the List – I with the List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :List – I List – II(Commissions and (Year)Committees)(a) First Administrative (i) 2005Reforms Commission(b) Paul H. Appleby (ii) 1962Committee I(c) K. Santhanam (iii) 1966Committee(d) Second Administrative (iv) 1953Reforms CommissionCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
B.	(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
C.	(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
D.	(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Answer» C. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

Discussion

28.	Election of Rural and Urban local bodies are conducted and ultimately supervised by:
A.	Election Commission of India
B.	State Election Commission
C.	District Collector and District Magistrate
D.	Concerned Returning Officer
Answer» C. District Collector and District Magistrate

Discussion

29.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:List-I List-II(Institutions) (Locations)(a) National Law Institute (i) Shimla(b) Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (ii) Bhopal(c) National Judicial Academy (iii) Hyderabad(d) National Savings Institute (iv) NagpurCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
B.	(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C.	(iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
D.	(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Which of the following institutions are empowered to confer or grant degrees under the UGC Act, 1956?1. A university established by an Act of Parliament.2. A university established by an Act of Legislature.3. A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.4. An institution which is a deemed to be university.Select the correct answers from the codes given below:
A.	1 and 2
B.	1, 2 and 3
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

31.	The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims?(a) Promotion of research and development in higher education(b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning(c) Capacity building of teachers(d) Providing, autonomy to each and every higher educational institution in IndiaSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	(a), (b) and (d)
B.	(a), (b), (c) and (d)
C.	(a), (b) and (c)
D.	(b), (c) and (d)
Answer» D. (b), (c) and (d)

Discussion

32.	Which one of the following Councils has been disbanded in 2013 ?
A.	Distance Education Council (DEC)
B.	National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
C.	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
D.	National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Answer» B. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

Discussion

33.	Which of the following core value among the institutions of higher education are promoted by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)?(a) Contributing to national development.(b) Fostering global competencies among the students.(c) Inculcating a value system among students.(d) Promoting the optimum utilization of the infrastructure.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.	(b), (c) and (d)
B.	(a), (b) and (c)
C.	(a), (c) and (d)
D.	(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Answer» C. (a), (c) and (d)

Discussion

34.	Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List-I List-II(Institutes) (Locations)(a) Central Institute of English (i) Chitrakootand Foreign Languages(b) Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya (ii) Hyderabad(c) Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (iii) New Delhi(d) IGNOU (iv) DharmasalaCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
A.	(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B.	(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
C.	(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
D.	(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Answer» B. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Discussion

35.	Universities having central campus for imparting education are called
A.	Central Universities
B.	Deemed Universities
C.	Residential Universities
D.	Open Universities
Answer» B. Deemed Universities

Discussion

36.	The South Asia University is situated in the city of:
A.	Kathmandu
B.	Colombo
C.	Dhaka
D.	New Delhi
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	Which of the following are Central Universities?1. Pondicherry University2. Vishwa Bharati3. H.N.B. Garhwal University4. Kurukshetra UniversitySelect the correct answer from the code given below:
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	1, 3 and 4
C.	2, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2 and 4
Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4

Discussion

38.	The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of :
A.	Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission
B.	Mudaliar Commission
C.	Sargent Commission
D.	Kothari Commission
Answer» B. Mudaliar Commission

Discussion

39.	Which of the following organizations looks after the quality of Technical and Management education in India?
A.	NCTE
B.	MCI
C.	AICTE
D.	CSIR
Answer» D. CSIR

Discussion

40.	In which of the following categories the enrollment of students in higher in 2010-11 was beyond the percentage of seats reserved?
A.	OBC students
B.	SC students
C.	ST students
D.	Woman students
Answer» B. SC students

Discussion

41.	The National Museum at New Delhi is attached to:
A.	Delhi University
B.	a Deemed University
C.	a Subordinate Office of the JNU
D.	Part of Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Answer» E.

Discussion

42.	National Council for Women’s Education was established in:
A.	1958
B.	1976
C.	1989
D.	2000
Answer» B. 1976

Discussion

43.	Which of the following universities/institutes is ranked first in the India Rankings 2016 ?
A.	Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
B.	Central University, Hyderabad
C.	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
D.	Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Answer» D. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Discussion

44.	In the following chart, the price of logs is shown in per cubic metre and that of Plywood and Saw Timber in per tonnes. Study the chart and answer the following question below.In which year the prices of two products increased and that of the third increased?
A.	2000
B.	2002
C.	2003
D.	2006
Answer» D. 2006

Discussion

45.	In the following chart, the price of logs is shown in per cubic metre and that of Plywood and Saw Timber in per tonnes. Study the chart and answer the following question below.What is the maximum percentage increase in price per cubic metre of log?
A.	6
B.	12
C.	18
D.	20
Answer» E.

Discussion

46.	Study the following graph and answer the below question.What is the maximum dispersion in the registration of patients in the two hospitals in a year?
A.	8000
B.	6000
C.	4000
D.	2000
Answer» B. 6000

Discussion

47.	Three circles representing GRADUATES, CLERKS and GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES are intersecting. The intersections are marked A, B, C, e, f, g and h. Which part best represents the statements in following question ?Clerks who are graduates as well as government employees:
A.	e
B.	f
C.	g
D.	h
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	Study the following graph and answer the question below:In which year there was maximum decrease in registration of patients in hospital X?
A.	2003
B.	2004
C.	2005
D.	2006
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	The following pie chart indicates the expenditure of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question below.If the total expenditure on sport during the year was Rs. 1,50,00,000 the expenditure on cricket and hockey together was:
A.	Rs. 60,00,000
B.	Rs. 50,00,000
C.	Rs. 37,50,000
D.	Rs. 25,00,000
Answer» B. Rs. 50,00,000

Discussion

50.	Study the following graph carefully and answer the question given below:What was the percentage drop in export quantity from 1995 to 1996?
A.	75
B.	50
C.	25
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UGC-NET.

Study the following graph carefully and answer the question given below:If in 1998, the tins were exported at the same rate per tin as that in 1997, what would be the value (in crores of rupees) of export in 1998?

The following pie chart indicates the expenditure of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question below.The ratio of the total expenditure on football to that of expenditure on hockey is:

A ratio represents the relation between:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List-I List - II(Artists) (Art)(a) Amrita Shergill (i) Flute(b) T. Swaminathan Pillai (ii) Classical Song(c) Bhimsenjoshi (iii) Painting(d) Padma Subramaniyam (iv) Bharat NatyamCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer ?

1 GB is equal to

ICT stands for

Which number system is usually followed in a typical 32-bit computer?

The ‘brain’ of a computer which keeps peripherals under its control is called:

S/MIME in Internet technology stands for

Which of the following is not a measure of Human Development Index?

Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students.Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements.Choose the correct answer from the following code:

The grounds on which discrimination in admission to educational institutions is constitutionally prohibited are(a) Religion(b) Sex(c) Place of birth(d) NationalitySelect the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which of the following statements are correct about distance education in India ?(a) It supplements formal education.(b) It reduces the cost of education.(c) It replaces the formal education.(d) It enhances access to education.Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in institutions of higher education in India at present (2015) is about:

Which option is not correct ?

India’s first Defense University is in the State of

Assertion (A): The U.G.C. Academic Staff Colleges came into existence to improve the quality of teachers.Reason (R): University and college teachers have to undergo both orientation and refresher courses.

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC)?

The total number of central universities in India in April 2015 was:

The University which telecasts interactive educational programmes through its own channel is

Which of the following is/are a minority institution(s) ?1. Punjabi University, Patiala2. Osmania University, Hyderabad3. Kashmir University, Srinagar4. St. Stephens College, DelhiSelect the correct answer from the code given below :Codes :

Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct answer from the code given below:List-I (institutions) List-ll (Locations)(a) Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (i) Mumbai(b) S.N.D.T. University (ii) Baroda(c) M.S. University (iii) Jodhpur(d) J.N. Vyas University (iv) SagarCodes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Election of Rural and Urban local bodies are conducted and ultimately supervised by:

Which one of the following Councils has been disbanded in 2013 ?

Universities having central campus for imparting education are called

The South Asia University is situated in the city of:

Which of the following are Central Universities?1. Pondicherry University2. Vishwa Bharati3. H.N.B. Garhwal University4. Kurukshetra UniversitySelect the correct answer from the code given below:

The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of :

Which of the following organizations looks after the quality of Technical and Management education in India?

In which of the following categories the enrollment of students in higher in 2010-11 was beyond the percentage of seats reserved?

The National Museum at New Delhi is attached to:

National Council for Women’s Education was established in:

Which of the following universities/institutes is ranked first in the India Rankings 2016 ?

In the following chart, the price of logs is shown in per cubic metre and that of Plywood and Saw Timber in per tonnes. Study the chart and answer the following question below.In which year the prices of two products increased and that of the third increased?

In the following chart, the price of logs is shown in per cubic metre and that of Plywood and Saw Timber in per tonnes. Study the chart and answer the following question below.What is the maximum percentage increase in price per cubic metre of log?

Study the following graph and answer the below question.What is the maximum dispersion in the registration of patients in the two hospitals in a year?

Three circles representing GRADUATES, CLERKS and GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES are intersecting. The intersections are marked A, B, C, e, f, g and h. Which part best represents the statements in following question ?Clerks who are graduates as well as government employees:

Study the following graph and answer the question below:In which year there was maximum decrease in registration of patients in hospital X?

The following pie chart indicates the expenditure of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer the question below.If the total expenditure on sport during the year was Rs. 1,50,00,000 the expenditure on cricket and hockey together was:

Study the following graph carefully and answer the question given below:What was the percentage drop in export quantity from 1995 to 1996?