NET QUESTION PAPER

June 2023 (Shift 1)

The following table shows the number of males (M) and females (F) (in thousands) in Towns X and Y during the five years from 2018 to 2022. Based on
the data in the table, answer the questions 1-5

Year wise numbers of Males and Females in two Towns (in thousands)

Town X Towm Y

Years Number of Males Number of Females Number of Males Number of Females

2018 50 49 53 53

2019 52 49 54 52

2020 55 52 55 54

2021 53 53 58 56

2022 55 52 62 55

Q1) What is the ratio of the average number of males in Town X to the average number of males in Town Y for the given period?

1) 269:282
2) 265:281
3) 265:283
4) 265:282
Answer: 4) 265:282

Q2) Find the number of years in which the number of females in Town X and Y is less than their respective average numbers in these two towns.

1) One, two
2) Two, Two
3) Three, Two
4) Two, One
Answer: 2) Two, Two

Q3) In which of the following pairs of years, the difference in the number of males and females is maximum for town Y and minimum for Town X
respectively?

1) 2018 and 2021

2) 2022 and 2018
3) 2022 and 2021
4) 2020 and 2022
Answer: 3) 2022 and 2021

Q.4) For town Y, the percentage increase in the number of females for a given year with reference to the previous year is maximum in the year

1) 2022
2) 2021
3) 2020
4) 2019
Answer: 4) 2019

Q.5) The population of Town X in 2018 and 2019 together approximately __________% of the population of Town Y in 2021 and 2022 together?

1) 86.6
2) 89.6
3) 81.6
4) 84.5
Answer: 1) 86.6

Q.6) If man invested ₹20,000 in some shares in the ratio 2:3:5 which pay dividends of 10%, 30% and 20%, respectively, on the investments in that year.
Find the total dividend income of the man.

1) ₹4200
2) ₹4500
3) ₹4800
4) ₹5000
Answer: 1) ₹4200

Q.7) Match List I with List II

List I (Concept)

A Argument
B Strong Argument
C Unsound Argument
D Weak Argument

List II (Definition)

I A deductive argument that either is invalid or has at least one false premise
II An inductive argument in which the conclusion does not follow probably from the premises
III An inductive argument in which the conclusion follow probably from the premises
IV A set of statements in which a claims (conclusion) is defended with reason (premise)
1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
3) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Answer: 4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Q.8) What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 85.125?

1) (1001001.111)
2) (1010101.101)
3) (1100101.001)
4) (1010101.001)
Answer: 4) (1010101.001)

Q.9) In the light of nature of reasoning and argument pick out the incorrect statement(s).

A) An invalid argument can have any combinations of truth or falsity in the premise or conclusion
B) No valid argument can have true premises and a false conclusion
C) Deductive arguments can be ‘almost valid’
D) Valid does not mean true.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A & B
2) B & C
3) C
4) D
Answer: 3) C

Q.10) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: ‘The jar does not exist’ is common to all kinds of non-existence.
Statement II: ‘The jar will exist’ refers to previous non-existence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.11) Danny is buying a new computer that has an LED display. Which of the following statements about LED displays are true?

A) It is a flat panel display

B) It creates images using red, green and blue diodes.
C) It is not very energy efficient and gives off heat
D) It can be used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
E) It is always a front-lit display
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A, B & D only
2) A, C & E only
3) B, D & E only
4) A, B, D & E only
Answer: 1) A, B & D only

Q.12) The simple interest on a certain principal amount for 4 years at 10% per annum is half of the compound interest on ₹ 1000 for 2 years at 20% per
annum. Find the principal amount

1) ₹500
2) ₹450
3) ₹650
4) ₹550
Answer: 4) ₹550

Q.13) Which of the following are the benefits of collaborative learning environment?

A) Improved communication skills

B) Decreased understanding of different perspectives
C) Increased motivation
D) More opportunities for personal feedback
E) Enhanced problem-solving abilities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) B, C & D only
2) A & E only
3) A, C, D & E only
4) A, B & D only
Answer: 3) A, C, D & E only

Q.14) A researcher computes sample correlation coefficients 11, 12, 13 and 14 from four different samples and obtains their p-values 0.99, 0.999, 0.05
and 0.005, respectively. Correlation coefficient significant at 1% level is

1) 11
2) 12
3) 13
4) 14
Answer: 4) 14
Q.15) Light Water Reactars (LWR) are nuclear reactors

1) Which use heavy water as a coolant

2) Which use graphite rod as moderator
3) Which use ordinary water as moderator
4) Which use steam as moderator
Answer: 3) Which use ordinary water as moderator

Q.16) Arrange the following steps involved in a research process in correct order

A) Collecting the data

B) Reviewing the literature
C) Reporting the research outcome
D) Identifying a research problem
E) Analyzing and interpreting the data
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A, D, B, E, C
2) D, A, B, C, E
3) B, D, A, E, C
4) D, B, A, E, C
Answer: 4) D, B, A, E, C

Q.17) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: According to NEP 2020, at present the investment in research and innovation in India is only 1% of GDP
Statement II: NEP 2020 recommends the establishment of a National curriculum framework for Teacher Education
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.18) Which of the following factors affect mediated persuasion?

A) Extended media reach

B) Round-the-clock communication
C) Media differences
D) Audience fragmentation
E) Message characteristics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B, C only
2. B, C, D only
3. C, D, E only
4. A, B, E only
Answer: 3. C, D, E only

Q.19) The property of data such that research results apply to situations beyond the particular sample of individuals/ items observed in a single
research setting, refers to

1) Internal Validity
2) Convergent Validity
3) Divergent Validity
4) External Validity
Answer: 4) External Validity
Q.20) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted from vehicles.

Statement II: Volatile Organic Compounds are emitted from some trees
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.21) Match List I with List II

List 1 (Data Transmission modes in computer network)

A Simplex
B Duplex
C Half-Duplex
List II (Description)
I Data can be sent and received at the same time.
II Data can only be sent or received.
III Data can be sent and received but not at the same time.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) A-III, B-I, C-II
2) A-I, B-III, C-II
3) A-II, B-III, C-I
4) A-II, B-I, C-III
Answer: 4) A-II, B-I, C-III

Q.22) Which of the following is a major advantage of online learning over offline learning?

1) Limited access
2) Flexibility
3) High cost
4) Inter-activity
Answer: 2) Flexibility

Q.23) In the light of changes introduced to the existing universities under the Indian Universities Act 1904; which among the following is incorrect.

A) An enlargement of the functions of the universities

B) The introduction of the new principle of election to the senate
C) Easier conditions for affiliation of colleges to a universities
D) Definition of the territorial units of the universities
E) Increase in the size of the universities senate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A & B
2) A & D
3) B & D
4) C & E
Answer: 4) C & E

Q.24) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Biomagnification occurs when the toxic burden of large number of organisms at higher trophic level is accumulated and concentrated in
the organisms at lower trophic level
Statement II: The effect of toxins are magnified in the environment through food webs.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.25) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The Upanayana ceremony which marked the initiation of a child into a study of the Vedas was performed for boys as well as for girls.
Statement II: Both boys and girls received education in ‘Ashrams’ and ‘Gurukulas’ in ancient India.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.26) A computer processor will operate fastest when the data that it wants is in the

1) Cache Memory
2) Hard Disk
3) Optical Disk
4) Main Memory
Answer: 1) Cache Memory

Q.27) Feedback is immediate in ___________________ communication.

1) Print
2) Broadcast
3) Top-down
4) Face-to-face
Answer: 4) Face-to-face

Q.28) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Shareware is a software that the users can try out for a trial period only, before being charged.
Statement II: Freeware is a software that the users can download free of charge, but they cannot modify the source code in any way.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.29) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has been adopted only in the central universities of India.
Statement II: Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) assigns credits based on the learning outcomes of a course.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.30) Vladimir Zworykin was associated with the invention of

1) Colour printing
2) Radio
3) Television
4) Internet
Answer: 3) Television

Q.31) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Propagandic communication at the National level is supposed to recognize the fact that truth need not be separated from falsehood.
Statement II: The mediated propaganda process blurs truth and falsehood in order to be persuasive.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.32) In a certain coded languages:

A. ‘Best way to win’ is written as ‘baumaushausa’

B. ‘The way to hell’ is written as ‘tau mausahau’
C. ‘Win of the day’ is written as ‘shaufau tau dau’
What is the code for ‘hell’ in this language?
1) ‘hau’
2) ‘mau’
3) ‘shau’
4) ‘tau’
Answer: 1) ‘hau’

Q.33) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Moodle is an example of a Learning Management System (LMS)

Statement II: Mentimeter is a tool used for creating online surveys.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Q.34) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The purpose of a blind study is to prevent the participants from figuring out what the experimental wants.
Statement II: Interaction between the experimenter and the participants is always beneficial in social science research.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Q.35) Identify the fallacy committed in the following argument:

“Capital punishment is morally wrong because it is ethically impermissible to inflict death as punishment for crime”
1) Two wrongs make a right
2) Look who is talking
3) Begging the question
4) Scare tactics
Answer: 3) Begging the question

Q.36) Which of the following are the basic requirements for effective teaching?

A) Teaching only what is included in the curriculum

B) Good communication skills
C) Using a rigid teaching approach
D) Excellent subject knowledge
E) Ability to connect with students
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A & C only
2) C & Eonly
3) B, D & E only
4) A, C & D only
Answer: 3) B, D & E only

Q.37) According to Samkhya school of thought a word signifies

1)Vyakti
2)Akriti
3) Jati
4)Vyakti- Akriti-Jati
Answer:1)Vyakti

Q.38) Most of the countries in International Solar Alliance lie

1) Above tropic of cancer

2) Below tropic of cancer
3) Between tropic of cancer and Capricorn
4) In the Southern hemisphere
Answer: 3) Between tropic of cancer and Capricorn

Q.39) Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Experimental research allows you to eliminate the influence of many extraneous factors.
Reason R: In experimental research variables are actively manipulated and environment is as controlled as possible
In the light of the above statements, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3) A is true but R is false
4) A is false but R is true
Answer: 1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q.40) What are the advantages of digital media?

A) Network communication is avoided.

B) People can create and distribute media content.
C) The end-product can be delivered in real time.
D) Reproduction and distribution of information products are less expensive.
E) Online political involvement is of no importance.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A, B, C only
2) B, C, D only
3) C, D, E only
4) A, B, E only
Answer: 2) B, C, D only

Q.41) The first Education commission of India also adhered to

1) The one-language formula

2) The two-language formula
3) The three-language formula
4) The four-language formula
Answer: 3) The three-language formula

Q.42) A man travels from his home to his office at a speed of 4 km/h and reaches his office 30 minutes late. If his speed had been 6 km/h, he would have
reached office 5 minutes early. Find the distance of his office from his home.

1) 8.5 km
2) 7 km
3) 8 km
4) 9 km
Answer: 2) 7 km

Q.43) What number would replace question mark (?) in the series below?

1.5, 4, 7.5, 12, 17.5, 24, 31.5, ?

1) 55.5
2) 38
3) 40
4) 45
Answer: 3) 40

Q.44) Given below are two statements: in the context of NEP 2020:

Statement I: High performing Indian Universities will be encouraged to set up campuses in other countries.
Statement II: Selected universities from among the top 500 universities in the world will be facilitated to operate in India
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Q.45) Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Exposure to noise pollution adversely affects the physiological health of a person.
Statement II: Exposure to noise pollution adversely affects the psychological health of a person.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: 1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Read the passage and answer the next five questions. Choose the most appropriate options from the options given:
As part of the great cultural renaissance generated during the post-independence period, there has occurred a most meaningful encounter with
tradition in various fields of creative activity. The return to and discovery of tradition was inspired by a search for roots and a quest for identity. This
was a part of the whole process of decolonization of our lifestyle, values, social institutions, creative forms and cultural modes. The modern Indian
theatre, product of a colonial theatrical culture, felt the need to search for roots most intensely to match its violent dislocation from the traditional
course. Directors like B.V. karanth, K.N. Panikar and Ratan Thiyam have had a most meaningful encounter with tradition and, with their work, have
reversed the colonial course of contemporary theatre and put it back on the track of the great Natyashastra tradition. It sounds paradoxical, but their
theatre is both avant-garde in the context of conventional realistic theatre, and still belongs to the Natyashastra theatrical tradition.
Q.46) The most significant contribution of Directors like B. V Karanth, K. N. Panikkar and Ratan Thiyam was

1) Making Indian theatre totally traditional

2) Making Indian theatre backward
3) Dislocating Indian theatre from the traditional Indian theatre
4) Bringing about an amalgamation of the Indian theatrical tradition with Western realistic theatre
Answer: 4) Bringing about an amalgamation of the Indian theatrical tradition with Western realistic theatre

Q.47) Decolonization is the process of

1) Becoming independent from

2) Becoming dependent on
3) Relying on
4) Learning from
Answer: 1) Becoming independent from

Q.48) The return to and discovery of traditional in post- independence era was inspired by

A) Search for values

B) Search for roots
C) Search for realism
D) Search for identity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1) A & B only
2) D & C only
3) B, C & D only
4) B & D only
Answer: 4) B & D only

Q.49) The Natyasastra tradition refers to

1) The colonial tradition

2) Avant-garde theatre
3) Conventional realistic theatre
4) Indian theatrical tradition
Answer: 4) Indian theatrical tradition

Q.50) Post- Independence cultural renaissance in Indian theatre focused on

1) Development of Western theatre

2) Return to traditional Western theatre
3) Search for traditional Indian theatre
4) Modern Western theatre
Answer: 3) Search for traditional Indian theatre