NTA NET DEC-2023 Paper-1 (Gen Paper) held on 6th December 2023 -Shift-1
Comprehension:
The following table shows the income and
expenditure (in millions) of a certain Company during the five years from
2018-2022, along with profit % and loss % incurred in all these years. Some
values are missing in the table (indicated by ‘-‘) that you are expected to
calculate if required. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions
that follow.
Company Wise Bicycle Production and Profit
|
Year |
Expenditure (in ͅ₹ millions) |
Income (in ₹ millions) |
Profit % (+)/Loss % (-) |
|
2018 |
192 |
– |
+15% |
|
2019 |
248 |
– |
– |
|
2020 |
210 |
– |
+20% |
|
2021 |
– |
359.6 |
– |
|
2022 |
– |
– |
-12% |
Q.1) If the loss incurred by the Company in 2019
was 33.2 million more than the profit of the Company in 2018, then the loss
percent incurred by the Company in 2019 was:
(1)
17%
(2)
22%
(3)
25%
(4)
23%
Answer:
(3) 25%
Q.2) In 2022, if the expenditure of company was 15%
more as compared to 2019, then the income of the company in 2022 was (in
million):
(1)
250.976
(2)
248.976
(3)
250.936
(4)
230.936
Answer:
(2) 248.976
Q.3) In 2021, if the profit percent (%) of the
company was higher by 60% of the profit percent (%) in 2018, then the percent
increase (approximately) in the expenditure of the Company in 2021 as compared
to the previous year would be:
(1)
46%
(2)
45%
(3)
41%
(4)
38%
Answer:
(4) 38%
Q.4) What is the average of the income of the
Company in 2018 and 2020 (in million)?
(1)
220.8
(2)
236.4
(3)
252.2
(4)
246.6
Answer:
(2) 236.4
Q.5) Profit in 2020 is % more than in 2018:
(1)
56.76
(2)
44.98
(3)
45.83
(4)
59.82
Answer:
(3) 45.83
Q.6) Which of the following steps were taken by the
university grants commission during the second five year plan ?
(A) Introduction of three-year degree course
(B) Improvement in libraries and laboratories
(C) Increase in the salaries of university teachers
(D) No new departments were approved in the
universities
(E) Hindi was made the optional medium of
instruction besides local languages in all Indian universities
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) and (C) Only
(2)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(3)
(C), (D) and (E) Only
(4)
(A), (D) and (E) Only
Answer:
(1) (A), (B) and (C) Only
Q.7) Which of the following belong to the field of
proxemics in communication?
(A) Facial expressions
(B) Crowding
(C) Territoriality
(D) Personal space
(E) Eye contact
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) and (C) Only
(2)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(3)
(C), (D) and (E) Only
(4)
(A), (D) and (E) Only
Answer:
(2) (B), (C) and (D) Only
Q.8) A security system records video footage. One
minute of video requires 180 MegaBytes of storage. The recording system can
store several hours of video footage. How much storage would be needed for 2
hours of video footage? (lk = 1024):
(1)
19.2 Giga Bytes
(2)
20.3 Giga Bytes
(3)
21.1 Giga Bytes
(4)
22.4 Giga Bytes
Answer:
(3) 21.1 Giga Bytes
Q.9) Find the next term (?) in the following
letters series AM, GJ, MG, SD,?
(1)
XZ
(2)
YC
(3)
X A
(4)
Y A
Answer:
(4) Y A
Q.10) If the statement “Some rectangles are not
squares” is given as true, then according to the square of opposition which of
the following statements can by immediately inferred to be false?
(1)
All rectangles are squares.
(2)
Some rectangles are squares.
(3)
No rectangles are squares.
(4)
Some squares are not rectangles.
Answer:
(1) All rectangles are squares.
Q.11) Given below are two statements: one is
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): DDT bioaccumulates in tissues of
many species including humans.
Reason (R): DDT is relatively insoluble in water
but readily soluble in fats and oils. In the light of the above statements,
choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(1)
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2)
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3)
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(4)
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q.12) As per square of opposition which of the
following propositions are so related that if one of them is true, the other
must be false and vice-vessa?
(A) All mammals are vertebrates.
(B) No mammals are vertebrates.
(C) Some non-mammals are not vertebrates.
(D) Some mammals are not vertebrates.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A) and (D) Only
(2)
(A) and (C) Only
(3)
(A) and (B) Only
(4)
(C) and (D) Only
Answer:
(1) (A) and (D) Only
Q.13) In an arithmetic series having 50 terms, the
first and last terms are 3 and 199, respectively. What is the sum of the
series?
(1)
4950
(2)
5050
(3)
5150
(4)
4850
Answer:
(2) 5050
Q.14) One of the four maxims of conversation,
quantity maxim, reflects the right amount of:
(1)
Paradigms
(2)
Syntagms
(3)
Similes
(4)
Information
Answer:
(4) Information
Q.15) A train moving at a speed of 63 km/hr enters
a railway station and crosses the platform in 20 s. If the length of the train
is 100 m, what is the length of the platform?
(1)150
m
(2)
200 m
(3)
250 m
(4)
300 m
Answer:
(3) 250 m
Q.16) Which among the following is an open-source
software for data analysis?
(1)
SPSS
(2)
MATLAB
(3)
R
(4)
MINITAB
Answer:
(3) R
Q.17) When the primary function of communication is
to convey new information, it is known as:
(1)
Subliminal function
(2)
Single task function
(3)
Referential function
(4)
Differential function
Answer:
(3) Referential function
Q.18) Identify the sampling issues that are
problematic in online surveys:
(A) Many people use more than one internet service
provider.
(B) Every person has only one (unique) email
address.
(C) A house hold may have one computer but several
users.
(D) Internet users are a biased sample of the
population.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) and (C) Only
(2)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(3)
(A), (B) and (D) Only
(4)
(A), (C) and (D) Only
Answer:
(4) (A), (C) and (D) Only
Q.19) Match List I with List II.
|
List – I (Graphical User Interface Term) |
List – II (Description) |
||
|
(A) |
Window |
(I) |
Represents a folder or a program – can be
seen within a window or free standing on screen |
|
(B) |
Icon |
(II) |
Contains lists of options for a certain
program |
|
(C) |
Menu |
(III) |
Used to select menu options/icons/close/open
windows |
|
(D) |
Pointer |
(IV) |
Represents an area on the screen that
displays information for a specific program |
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(2)
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(3)
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(4)
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Answer:
(3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
Q.20) The University of Punjab was established at
Lahore in 1882 to reduce the burden of the university of:
(1)
Bombay
(2)
Calcutta
(3)
Madras
(4)
Himachal Pradesh
Answer:
(2) Calcutta
Q.21) Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In teacher centred learning the
teacher gives up the traditional decision-making role and chooses instead the
role of a facilitator who focuses on student’s feelings.
Statement II: In learner centred method the teacher
attempts to see the world as the students see it, creating an atmosphere of
empathetic communication.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer:
(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q.22) In comparison to secondary computer storage,
primary storage is:
(1)
Slower, more expensive per unit of storage and persistent
(2)
Faster, less expensive per unit of storage and persistent
(3)
Faster more expensive per unit of storage and not persistent
(4)
Faster, less expensive per unit of storage and not persistent
Answer:
(3) Faster more expensive per unit of storage and not persistent
Q.23) Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): According to Buddhism, linguistic
communication should be used to adopt moral stance.
Statement (II): Critical introspection is not
preferred by Buddhists as part of intra-personal communication.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Q.24) Which of the following was recommended by the
Hunter Commission?
(1)
Abolition of higher education in India
(2)
Restricting women’s entry into colleges
(3)
Participation of private enterprise in higher education
(4)
Encouraging establishment of more and more public universities in rural India
Answer:
(3) Participation of private enterprise in higher education
Q.25) Given below are two statements: one is
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): No test provides a perfect picture
of a student’s abilities and skills. A test is only one small sample of a
student’s performance.
Reason (R): In the light of the above statements,
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2)
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3)
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(4)
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q.26) Identify the similarities between
quantitative and qualitative research:
(A) Both are concerned with data reduction.
(B) Both are concerned with variation in data.
(C) Both lay emphasis on contextual understanding.
(D) Both lay emphasis on generalization.
(E) Both are concerned with answering research questions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A) and (D) Only
(2)
(A), (B), (D) and (E) Only
(3)
(B) (D) and (E) Only
(4)
(A), (B) and (E) Only
Answer:
(4) (A), (B) and (E) Only
Q.27) Which of the following are the components of
pedagogical analysis of teaching and learning?
(A) Objective formulation
(B) Selection of teaching methods and materials
(C) Content analysis
(D) Selection of evaluation devices
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(2)
(A) and (D) Only
(3)
(A), (B), (C) and (D)
(4)
(B) and (C) Only
Answer:
(3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Q.28) What is the correct sequence of steps
followed from initial to last during water treatment process?
(A) Coagulation
(B) Filtration
(C) Screening
(D) Sedimentation
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(D), (C), (B), (A)
(2)
(D), (C), (A), (B)
(3)
(C), (D), (A), (B)
(4)
(C), (D), (B), (A)
Answer:
(3) (C), (D), (A), (B)
Q.29) The sum and difference of two numbers are 19
and 7, respectively. What is the sum of their squares?
(1)
190
(2)
200
(3)
205
(4)
210
Answer:
(3) 205
Q.30) Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): According to classical Indian school
of logic (Nyaya) the argument “Sound is eternal because it is audible” is
fallacious.
Statement (II): According to classical Indian
school of logic the argument “Sound is eternal because it is audible” commits
the fallacy of irregular middle term where the middle term is too wide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Q.31) Identify the correct reasons for writing a
literature review:
(A) You need to know what is already known in
connection with your research area.
(B) It may help you to develop an analytic
framework.
(C) It will help with the interpretation of your
findings.
(D) It may suggest further research questions for
you.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A) and (B) Only
(2)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(3)
(A), (C) and (D) Only
(4)
(A), (B) (C) and (D)
Answer:
(4) (A), (B) (C) and (D)
Q.32) Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
were mainly targeted at developing or poor countries.
Statement (II): Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) are targeted at all countries whether developed, developing or poor.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Q.33) Which of the following are true about
Producer Gas?
(A) It is the result of conversion of solid biomass
into gaseous fuels.
(B) It is done at lower temperature.
(C) It can be used as fuel in internal combustion
engines.
(D) It is produced in the complete absence of
oxygen.
(E) Hydrogen and methane present in Producer Gas
determine its heating value.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)(A),
(B) and (C) Only
(2)
(B) and (D) Only
(3)
(C), (D) and (E) Only
(4)
(A), (C) and (E) Only
Answer:
(4) (A), (C) and (E) Only
Q.34) Which of the following contextual factors
determine meaning in communication behaviour?
(A) Physical location.
(B) Participants
(C) Preceding events
(D) Nonfunctional goals
(E) Absence of audience
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) and (C) Only
(2)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
(3)
(C), (D) and (E) Only
(4)
(A), (D) and (E) Only
Answer:
(1) (A), (B) and (C) Only
Q.35) The convention on biological diversity is
dedicated to promote sustainable development conceived as a practical tool for
translating the principles of:
(1)
Agenda 20
(2)
Agenda 21
(3)
Agenda 22
(4)
Agenda 23
Answer:
(2) Agenda 21
Q.36) A certain sum of money doubles in 4 years at
a compound rate of interest per annum. The rate of interest is [Given; 21/2 =
1.414, 21/4= 1.1892]
(1)
~14.9%
(2)
~16.8%
(3)
~18.9%
(4)
~12.9%
Answer:
(3) ~18.9%
Q.37) Which of the following research institutes
were established between the first and third five-year plans?
(A) Indian Institute of Science
(B) Saha Institute of Nuclear physics
(C) Lok Bharati
(D) Gandhi Gram Rural Institute
(E) Raman Research Institute
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) and (C) Only
(2)
(A), (D) and (E) Only
(3)
(B), (C) and (E) Only
(4)
(B), (C) and (D) Only
Answer:
(4) (B), (C) and (D) Only
Q.38) Which of the following statements are
logically equivalent?
(A) No liquids are beverages.
(B) No beverages are liquids.
(C) All non-beverages are non-liquids.
(D) All non-liquids are non-beverages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A) and (B) Only
(2)
(A) and (C) Only
(3)
(B) and (D) Only
(4)
(C) and (D) Only
Answer:
(1) (A) and (B) Only
Q.39) If (P)g represents the number P in base – 8,
then (144) g + (175) g =
(1)
(225) 8
(2)
(341) 8
(3)
(441) 8
(4)
(314) 8
Answer:
(2) (341) 8
Q.40) Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The Nalanda University of ancient
India attracted students from various parts of Asia.
Statement (II): The Nalanda University was
overshadowed by the universities in Europe and Arabia immediately after its
establishment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Q.41) Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): IPv6 address in computer networking
is 4 times larger than an IPv4 address
Statement (II): The IP address gives the location
of a device on the Internet, whereas the MAC address identifies the device
connected to the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Q.42) “More laws have been added on the books in
past five years than ever before, yet the number of crimes committed during the
same period has significantly increased. Therefore, to bring the crime rate
down, we must eliminate the laws”. Which fallacy is committed in the above
statement?
(1)
Red herring
(2)
Straw man
(3)
Slippery slope
(4)
False cause
Answer:
(4) False cause
Q.43) The organised bodies of information stored in
memory that bias the way new information is interpreted, stored, and recalled
is known as:
(1)
Constructive process
(2)
Schemas
(3)
Chunks
(4)
Association
Answer:
(2) Schemas
Q.44) Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The ability to generate unusual, yet
appropriate, responses to problems or questions is known as convergent
thinking.
Statement II: The ability to produce responses that
are based primarily on knowledge and logic is known as divergent thinking.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer:
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Q.45) An epistemological position that advocates
the application of the methods of the natural sciences to the study of social
reality and beyond, refers to:
(1)
Positivism
(2)
Interpretivism
(3)
Objectivism
(4)
Constructionism
Answer:
(1) Positivism
Comprehension: Read the following passage carefully
and answer the questions:
The most important part of a person’s life is his
childhood. The learning our young citizens receive at home, in school and in
society between the ages of five and sixteen will shape them for the rest of
their lives. during this phase, they need a good value based education to
become enlightened human beings.
Parents and teachers need to have an integrated mission: education with a good
value system at home and in school. Education is fundamental to building the
nation of our dreams. All our aspirations as a society are tied to the
capabilities of our youngsters, who form such a large part of our population. A
child’s individuality and creativity need to be given due importance in our
education. The curriculum needs to be innovative and the examination system
overhauled so that it recognizes and evaluates creativity and new thinking
rather than the memorization of facts. Schools must move away from being
centres of education alone, instead becoming centres of knowledge and skill
development.
Q.46) What is essential for building the nation of
our dreams?
(1)
More schools
(2)
Value based education
(3)
Democracy
(4)
Rapid Urbanization
Answer:
(2) Value based education
Q.47) Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Schools should only be centres of
education.
Statement II: Youngsters form a minimal part of our
population.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1)
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(4)
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Answer:
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Q.48) A good examination system should:
(A) Recognize a child’s creativity
(B) Recognize a child’s individuality
(C) Encourage rote learning
(D) Encourage new thinking
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A), (B) & (D) Only
(2)
(B) & (C) Only
(3)
(A), (B) & (C) Only
(4)
(C) & (D) Only
Answer:
(1) (A), (B) & (D) Only
Q.49) A child becomes an enlightened human being as
a result of the value based education received:
(A) At home only
(B) In school only
(C) At home, in school and in society
(D) In society only
(E) Between the ages of five and sixteen
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
(1)
(A) & (E) Only
(2)
(A), (D) & (E) Only
(3)
(C) & (E) Only
(4)
(A) & (B) Only
Answer:
(3) (C) & (E) Only
Q.50) Who need to have an integrated mission:
education with a good value system at home and in school?
(1)
Politicians
(2)
Philanthropists
(3)
Parents and Teachers
(4)
Businessmen
Answer:
(3) Parents and Teachers
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