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The document contains a sample question paper for a general and research aptitude test with multiple choice questions. The questions cover topics like the definition of research, objectives of literature review, quantitative research methods, identifying a research topic, formulating hypotheses, logical reasoning, and data interpretation. The paper also contains short answer questions about choosing a research topic, initial steps in research, importance of ethics, and challenges of early-stage research.

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Model ETP PartA

The document contains a sample question paper for a general and research aptitude test with multiple choice questions. The questions cover topics like the definition of research, objectives of literature review, quantitative research methods, identifying a research topic, formulating hypotheses, logical reasoning, and data interpretation. The paper also contains short answer questions about choosing a research topic, initial steps in research, importance of ethics, and challenges of early-stage research.

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JAIN UNIVERSITY

Estd u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

MODEL ENTRANCE TEST QUESTION PAPER

Subject: General and Research Aptitude PART A Max Marks: 45

Answer the first 15 questions by choosing among the options… It may appear to you that
more than one option is relevant…. Choose the best option. Each of the questions
carries 2 marks

1. Research is about

a. Securing a degree b. Search for the truth


c. Writing a dissertation d. Discovering something new

2. What is the objective of Review of Literature in research

a. To acknowledge other scholars


b. To understand the subject
c. To appreciate work already done in the field
d. To improve a researchers analytical skills

3. Quantitative Methods of Research implies

a. Use of statistics and numbers


b. A voluminous research report
c. A focus on case studies
d. A focus on interviews

4. All serious research begins with

a. An interesting research question


b. Identification of the research topic
c. Finding a good guide
d. Availability of time and resources

5. A hypothesis is a

a. Preliminary Assumption
b. Conclusion emerging from ones study
c. Set of Statements that my research wishes to examine
d. Statement of recommendation emerging from the research

6. P is the brother of R. M is the sister of R. T is the brother of P. How is R related to


T.

a) Brother b) Sister c) Brother or sister d) Data Inadequate

7. How many meaningful English words can you make using the words URTE
without repeating any of the letters in the word

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d)Many
8. At 6 am a clock ticks 6 times. The time between first and last tick is 30 seconds.
How long does it tick at 12 noon ?

a) 23 secs b) 54 secs c) 56 secs d) 66 secs

9. Find the next term in the series 1, 2, 4, 10, 16, 40, 64

a) 100 b) 120 c) 130 d) 140

10. Saina Nehwal is now ranked World No ____ in Women’s Badminton

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

11. The last Commonwealth Games were held at

a) Adelaide b) New Delhi c) London d) Guyana

12. Who is the Greek God of Music

a) Apollo b) Megasthenese c) Jual d) Romeo

13. Consider the following statements:

‘Some women are dynamic’ and


‘All dynamic women are impressive’.

Which of the following can be definitely concluded from the given statements?

a) No women in impressive b) All women are dynamic


c) Some women are impressive d) No women is dynamic

14. In the question below there is a statement followed by argument I and II. Answer
whether a) only argument I is strong; b) only argument II is strong; c) neither I
or II are strong; d) both I and II are strong

Statement : Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on


international sports?

Argument : I. Yes. This money can be better utilized for betterment of


the poor

II. No. Sportspersons will be frustrated and will not get


international exposure

a) only argument I is strong; b) only argument II is strong;


c) neither I or II are strong; d) both I and II are strong

15. Examine the given statement and find out which two of the statements cannot be
true simultaneously, but can both be false.

a)All children are inquisitive


b)Some children are inquisitive
c)No child is inquisitive
d)Some children are not inquisitive

i) a and b ii) a and c iii) b and c iv) c and d


16. Answer any three of the following questions in not more than 50 words each
15 marks

a. What is the subject on which you wish to do research?

b. What would be the first steps you would take when you begin your
research?

c. How important is ethics in research?

d. `An academician teaching at a College/ University can enrich their class


teaching as a result of their research work`. Do you agree?

e. What are the challenges you are likely to face as you begin your research?

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