UGC NET PAPER-I (Gen Paper) in June 2024 – (cancelled)

UGC NET PAPER-I (Gen Paper) in June 2024 – (cancelled due to paper leakage)

Q.1-5 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (1-5):

The following table-I shows the percentage (%) distribution of patients of various diseases in the world and table-II shows the percentage (%) distribution of all the patients and Kidney patients in various continents, namely, Europe, Australia, South America, Africa, North America and Asia in the year 2023. Total population of the world in the year 2023 is 800 crore and 10% of them are patients. Based on the data in the tables, answer the questions that follow.

Question1. If the number of patients increases by 10% every year in Europe, then what is the difference between the number of patients in Europe after two years and the number of Kidney patients in South America in 2023?

1. 8 lakh

2. 9 lakh

3. 7 lakh

4. 5 lakh

Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the total number of patients in Europe in 2023.

• Total population of the world = 800 crore (8 billion), and 10% of them are patients.

• Total patients in the world = 10% of 800 crore = 80 crore.

• Total patients in Europe = 10% of 80 crore = 8 crore.

Step 2: Calculate the number of patients in Europe after two years (with 10% annual increase).

• After 1 year: 8 crore × 1.10 = 8.8 crore.

• After 2 years: 8.8 crore × 1.10 = 9.68 crore.

Step 3: Calculate the number of Kidney patients in South America in 2023.

• Total patients in South America = 15% of 80 crore = 12 crore.

• Kidney patients in South America = 40% of 12 crore = 4.8 crore.

Step 4: Calculate the difference between the number of patients in Europe after two years and the number of Kidney patients in South America.

• Difference = 9.68 crore - 4.8 crore = 4.88 crore = 48.8 lakh.

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Q.2. If the number of hepatitis patients in the world increases by 6% and that of heart disease increases by 22%, then what will be the new ratio of number of hepatitis patients to the number of heart disease patients in the world?

1. 156: 673

2. 14:61

3. 159: 671

4. 2:11

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the number of hepatitis patients and heart disease patients in 2023.

• Total patients in the world = 80 crore.

• Hepatitis patients = 6% of 80 crore = 4.8 crore.

• Heart disease patients = 22% of 80 crore = 17.6 crore.

Step 2: Apply the respective increases:

• New number of hepatitis patients = 4.8 crore × 1.06 = 5.088 crore.

• New number of heart disease patients = 17.6 crore × 1.22 = 21.471 crore.

Step 3: Calculate the new ratio of hepatitis patients to heart disease patients.

• Ratio = 5.088 crore / 21.471 crore ≈ 0.237:1, or approximately 159:671.

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Q.3. If the number of Kidney patients in South America decreases by 25%, then what is the percentage decrease in the number of Kidney patients in the world?

1. 4%

2. 8%

3. 10%

4. 5%

Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the total number of Kidney patients in the world in 2023.

• Total patients in the world = 80 crore.

• Kidney disease patients = 30% of 80 crore = 24 crore.

Step 2: Calculate the number of Kidney patients in South America in 2023.

• Kidney patients in South America = 40% of 12 crore (patients in South America) = 4.8 crore.

Step 3: Apply the 25% decrease in South America.

• Decrease in Kidney patients in South America = 4.8 crore × 0.25 = 1.2 crore.

• New number of Kidney patients in South America = 4.8 crore - 1.2 crore = 3.6 crore.

Step 4: Calculate the percentage decrease in the total number of Kidney patients in the world.

• Decrease in Kidney patients worldwide = 1.2 crore.

• Percentage decrease = (1.2 crore / 24 crore) × 100 = 5%.

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Q.4. What is the ratio of the number of patients in Africa to the total number of Kidney patients in Asia and North America together?

1. 3:1

2. 2:1

3. 49:22

4. 50:21

Explanation:

• Step 1: Calculate the total number of patients in Africa in 2023.

• Total patients in Africa = 25% of 80 crore = 20 crore.

• Step 2: Calculate the total number of Kidney patients in Asia and North America.

• Kidney patients in Asia = 20% of 24 crore (total Kidney patients) = 4.8 crore.

• Kidney patients in North America = 15% of 24 crore = 3.6 crore.

• Total Kidney patients in Asia and North America = 4.8 crore + 3.6 crore = 8.4 crore.

• Step 3: Calculate the ratio of the number of patients in Africa to the total number of Kidney patients in Asia and North America.

• Ratio = 20 crore / 8.4 crore = 50:21.

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Q.5. The number of Kidney patients in Australia is approximately ……………….. of the number of patients of heart disease in the world.

1. 6.01%

2. 6.82%

3. 5.49%

4. 7.85%

Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the number of Kidney patients in Australia.

• Total patients in Australia = 6% of 80 crore = 4.8 crore.

• Kidney patients in Australia = 5% of 4.8 crore = 0.24 crore = 2.4 lakh.

Step 2: Calculate the number of heart disease patients in the world.

• Heart disease patients = 22% of 80 crore = 17.6 crore.

Step 3: Calculate the percentage.

• Percentage = (2.4 lakh / 17.6 crore) × 100 = 6.82%.

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Q.6. Arrange the following fractions in increasing order:

A. 14/17

B. 11/33

C. 7/9

D. 16/19



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, A, B, D

2. C, A, D, B

3. A, D, C, B

4. B, C, A, D

Explanation:

Convert the fractions to decimals:

• 14/17=0.82314=0.823

• 11/33=0.33311=0.333

• 7/9=0.7787=0.778

• 16/19=0.84216=0.842

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Q.7. Which of the following statements are correct as per Classical Indian School of logic (Nyaya)?

A. Nyaya syllogism has three propositions.

B. Nyaya syllogism has five propositions.

C. Nyaya syllogism has three terms.

D. Nyaya syllogism has five terms.



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B and D only

2. B and C only

3. A and D only

4. A and C only

Explanation:

Nyaya syllogism involves five propositions: Proposition, reason, example, application, and conclusion. It also has five terms: major, minor, middle terms, predicate, and subject.

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Q.8. If (L)M, represents a number L in base - M number system, then identify the correct ascending order of the following numbers A-D, when converted to a base-10 number system

A. (8B)16

8. (212)8

C. (260)7

D. (10001101)2



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B, A, C, D

2. D, C, A, B

3. A.B.C.D

4. C, D, B, A

Explanation:

Convert each number to base 10

• (8B)16=139

• (212)8=138

• (260)7=137

• (10001101)2=141

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Q.9. Which of the following statements are true?

A. Truth and falsehood are attributes of individual propositions.

B. Validity can never apply to any single proposition by itself.

C. In a valid argument all of its premises have to be true.

D. A valid deductive argument cannot have all true premises and a false conclusion.



Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and D only

2. A and C only

3. A, C and D only

4. C and D only

Explanation:

• Truth and falsehood are attributes of propositions.

• Validity applies to arguments, not individual propositions.

• A valid deductive argument cannot have true premises and a false conclusion.

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Q.10. A 500 m long train running at a speed of 100 m/s crosses a tunnel in 10 s. What is the length of the tunnel?

1. 200 m

2. 500 m

3. 800 m

4. 1000 m

Explanation:

The train covers 100 m/s×10 s=1000m. Subtract the train’s length: 1000−500=800 m

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Q.11. Which of the following is an ancient Indian treatise on problems related to Mathematics?

1. Nyaya Sutras

2. Lilavati

3. Mimamsa Sutras

4. Pramanavarttika

Explanation:

Lilavati is an ancient Indian treatise on mathematics written by Bhaskaracharya (Bhaskara II). It deals with various mathematical problems and their solutions.

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Q.12. A culture which is not touched by communication of alphabetic writing is known as a culture of

1. Literacy

2. Typography

3. Exclusivity

4. Primary Orality

Explanation:

Primary orality refers to cultures that exist without writing or print and rely on oral traditions for communication and knowledge dissemination.

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Q.13. Match List - with List-1

List 1 (College)

A. Poona College for Hindu Learning

B. Hindu College, Kolkata (Presidency College)

C. Bishop College, Sibpur

D. Scottish Missionary College, Kolkata



List - II (Founder)

I. Alexander Duff

II. M. Elphinstone

III. Rajaram Mohan Roy

IV. Church of England



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Explanation:

• A (Poona College for Hindu Learning) → II (M. Elphinstone)

• B (Hindu College, Kolkata) → III (Raja Ram Mohan Roy)

• C (Bishop College, Sibpur) → IV (Church of England)

• D (Scottish Missionary College, Kolkata) → I (Alexander Duff)

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Q.14. What is the correct sequence (from lower number to higher) of the following related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

A. Number of Publications

B. Number of Goals

C. Number of Targets

D. Number of Indicators



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D

2. B, D, C. A

3. B, C, D, A

4. C, B, A, D

Explanation:

The sequence is:

• Number of Goals (17)

• Number of Targets (169)

• Number of Indicators (232)

• Number of Publications (varies and is dynamic).

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Q.15. Which of the following are the National Coordinators appointed for SWAYAM courses?

A. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB)

B. National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

C. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

D. Block Institute of Teacher Education (BITE)

E. Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC)



Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. B and D only

2. C, D and E only

3. A, B and C only

4. A, B, C and E only

Explanation:

The National Coordinators for SWAYAM include IIMB, NPTEL, NIOS, and CEC for different types of courses.

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Q.16. Match List - 1 with List - II.

List - 1 (Internet Protocol)

A. HTTP

B. SSL

C. SMTP

D. FTP



List-II (Internet Activity)

I. Sends email through the Internet

II. Encrypts data for online transmission

III. Sends TCP/IP packets to web server

IV. Transfers files over the Internet



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Explanation:

• HTTP → Sends TCP/IP packets to a web server.

• SSL → Encrypts data for online transmission.

• SMTP → Sends emails through the Internet.

• FTP → Transfers files over the Internet.

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Q.17. Which of the following statements is logically equivalent to the statement - "No cats are non-feline."?

1. No felines are cats.

2. All non-cats are feline.

3. All cats are feline.

4. All felines are cats.

Explanation:

The statement "No cats are non-feline" means that every cat belongs to the category of felines.

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Q.18. The systematic elimination of extraneous variables other than those you are interested in c achieved in:

1. qualitative research

2. correlational research

3. experimental research

4. longitudinal research

Explanation:

Experimental research involves controlling extraneous variables to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between independent and dependent variables.

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Q.19. Identify the correct sequence of the cycle of self-regulated learning.

A. Enacting Tactics and strategies

B. Devising Plans

C. Setting Goals

D. Regulating learning

E. Analyzing the task



Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1. D, B, C, A, E

2. C, D, B, A, E

3. E, C, B, A, D

4. A, B, C, D, E

Explanation:

The sequence is:

• Analyzing the task

• Setting goals

• Devising plans

• Enacting tactics and strategies

• Regulating learning.

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Q.20. Around 1945, who developed the idea of a stored program computer that was to hold programs and data in a memory and then data would move between the memory and the processor?

1. Alan Turing

2. Tim Berners-Lee

3. Charles Babbage

4. John Von Neumann

Explanation:

John Von Neumann proposed the architecture of a stored-program computer, which became the foundation for modern computing.

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Q.21. Which of the following statements about computer memories is correct?

1. HDDs may experience a "head crash".

2. SSDs are also known as volatile memory.

3. HDDs do not have any moving parts.

4. Computers usually have more primary memory than secondary memory.

Explanation:

A head crash occurs when the read/write head of a hard disk drive (HDD) makes contact with the spinning disk, causing physical damage. SSDs are non-volatile memory, HDDs have moving parts, and computers usually have more secondary memory than primary memory.

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Q.22. Which digital platform of Ministry of Education has been formed by merging three consortia initiatives, namely UGC-INFONET Digital library consortium, NLIST and INDEST-AICTE consortium?

1. Shodh Ganga

2. Shodh Sindhu

3. E-Vidwan

4. Shodh Shuddhi

Explanation: Shodh Sindhu integrates UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, NLIST, and INDEST-AICTE Consortium to provide access to e-resources for academic and research institutions.

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Q.23. Match List - 1 with List-II.

List -1 (Communication form)

A. Personal address

B. Social drama

C. Narratives

D. Silence



List II (Description)

I. Sequential accounts told and retold from a particular viewpoint

II. Subject to a community's rules for appropriate conduct.

III. Points to self and others in interaction

IV. Invokes local socio-cultural rules for behaviour



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-1, B-III, C-IV, D-II

2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

4. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Explanation:

• A (Personal address) → III (Points to self and others in interaction)

• B (Social drama) → IV (Invokes local socio-cultural rules for behavior)

• C (Narratives) → I (Sequential accounts told and retold from a particular viewpoint)

• D (Silence) → II (Subject to a community's rules for appropriate conduct).

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Q.24. Which of the following computer devices are output devices only ?

A. Track ball

B. CRT monitor

C. Number pad

D. Plotter



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. A, B and D only

3. C and D only

4. B and D only

Explanation:

CRT monitors and plotters are output devices only, as they display or print information. Trackballs and number pads are input devices.

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Q.25. Which of the following are true about Solar Thermal Energy Collectors (STEC)?

A. Basic Unit of STEC is a solar cell.

B. STECs may be Flat plate or concentrating type.

C. Temperature in STECs may rise over thousand degree centigrade.

D. STECs can produce electricity

E. Paraboloid dish collector is an example of STEC where temperature can go up to 2000°C



Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A and D only

2. B, C, D and E only

3. A, B, C and E only

4. A, B, C, D and E

Explanation:

• STECs are flat plate or concentrating type (B).

• They can achieve temperatures over a thousand degrees Celsius (C).

• STECs can produce electricity (D).

• Paraboloid dish collectors can reach temperatures of 2000°C (E).

Solar cells are not a basic unit of STECs; they are used in photovoltaic systems.

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Q.26. Arrange the following sections of a research dissertation in correct sequence.

A. Acknowledgement

B. Research Methods

C. Discussion

D. Literature review



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D

2. B, D, C, A

3. D, B, C, A

4. A, D, B, C

Explanation:

The correct order is:

• Acknowledgement

• Literature review

• Research methods

• Discussion.

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Q.27. "I believe I will do well in this class," Ram declared to his brother. "I received a perfect score on the verbal part of the SAT, and I have always excelled in my literature classes." Ram is demonstrating which of the following?

1. High self-esteem

2. High levels of empathy

3. High self-efficacy in literature

4. Low self-efficacy in literature

Explanation: Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to succeed in a specific area, in this case, literature.

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Q.28. A sum of ₹ 50 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that A gets 5 less than B, and Bes 10 less than C. What is the ratio of their money share?

1. 1:2:3

2. 2:3:4

3. 1:2:4

4. 2:3:5

Explanation:

Let C = x, B = x - 10, A= x - 15.

The total is (x−15)+(x−10)+x=50.

Simplifying:

3x−25=50

3x=75,

x=25.

Thus, A:B:C = 10:20:30 = 1:2:3.

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Q.29. Identify the correct sequence from (earliest to latest) of the universities established years of the twentieth century India: in the early

A. Osmania University

B. Aligarh Muslim University

C. SNDT Women's University

D. Nagpur University

E. Patna University



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. E, A, C, B, D

2. C, E, A, B, D

3. D, A, C, E, B

4. A, D, E, B, C

Explanation:

The order is:

• SNDT Women’s University (1916)

• Patna University (1917)

• Osmania University (1918)

• Aligarh Muslim University (1920)

• Nagpur University (1923).

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Q.30. Identify the list of 4 quadrants of the courses hosted on SWAYAM -

A. Self-assessment tests

B. Video lecture

C. Online discussion forum for clearing the doubts

D. Specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded/printed

E. Face-to-Face-Interaction among learners



Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, D and E only

2. A, B, C and D only

3. C, D and E only

4. C and E only

Explanation:

The four quadrants are:

• Self-assessment tests (A)

• Video lectures (B)

• Online discussion forum for clearing doubts (C)

• Reading material for download/printing (D).

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Q.31. Arrange the following in order of increasing connotation:

A. Domestic Animal

B. Animal

C. Horse

D. Beast of burden



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. C, D, B, A

2. B, A, C, D

3. B, A, D, C

4. C, D, A, B

Explanation:

• Animal has the broadest scope.

• Domestic Animal specifies a subset of animals.

• Horse further narrows down to a specific animal.

• Beast of burden is the most specific, describing the horse's role or utility.

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Q.32. In Buddhist thought, self-reflexivity, is built into the process of:

1. Power relations

2. Religious change

3. Verbal communication

4. Politicisation

Explanation:

In Buddhist teachings, verbal communication often reflects self-awareness and mindfulness, fostering self-reflexivity.

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Q.33. Which of the following statements are true regarding Macaulay?

A. He succeeded in replacing Persian with English as the administrative language.

B. He promoted training of English Speaking Indians as teachers.

C. He was inspired by Utilitarian ideas.

D. He promoted "useful learning".



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. B and C only

3. A and C only

4. A, B, C and D

Explanation:

• Macaulay replaced Persian with English as the administrative language (A).

• He promoted English-speaking Indians as teachers (B).

• He was influenced by Utilitarian ideas (C).

• He emphasized "useful learning" to promote practical education (D).

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Q.34. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) measures the number of students enrolled in higher education as a percentage of the eligible population aged-between:

1. 18 to 24 years

2. 19 to 25 years

3. 18 to 23 years

4. 17 to 23 years

Explanation:

GER for higher education typically targets individuals aged 18 to 23 years.

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Q.35. Which one of the following is an extremely short-lived and SMOG unstable air/water pollutant?

1. SMOG

2. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

3. Persistant Organic Pollutants (POPs)

4. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Explanation:

VOCs are highly reactive and have short lifespans, contributing to smog and pollution.

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Q.36. Match List - I with List - 11.

List-1 (Threats to Internal Validity)

A. Maturation threat

B. Attrition threat

C. History threat

D. Testing threat



List-II (Description)

I. When participants' behaviour changes as a function of having been tested previously

II. When some event outside the research project affects participants systematically

III. Occurs because of short or long term changes in a participant because of psychological changes like boredom, fatigue etc.

IV. When participants drop-out of a study, leading change in the nature of the sample



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Explanation:

• A (Maturation threat) → III (Psychological changes like fatigue).

• B (Attrition threat) → IV (Participants dropping out).

• C (History threat) → II (External events affecting participants).

• D (Testing threat) → I (Behavior change due to prior testing).

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Q.37. Match List - I with List - II.

List-I (Words)

A. BOLT

B. RING

C. SOLD

D. FROM



List - II (Codes with same rule)

I. 52

II. 50

III. 49

IV. 48



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

3. A-IV, B-III, C-L, D-II

4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Explanation:

Each word corresponds to a unique code following a certain pattern:

• A (BOLT) → 49

• B (RING) → 48

• C (SOLD) → 50

• D (FROM) → 52.

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Q.38. International Solar Alliance (ISA) is the alliance of countries most of which lie partially or completely -

1. Above tropic of cancer

2. Below tropic of Capricorn

3. Between tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn

4. Southern hemisphere

Explanation:

ISA is focused on solar energy utilization in regions that receive abundant sunlight, predominantly between the tropics.

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Q.39. identify the scale/scales of measurement which would allow ranking of observations.

A. nominal scale 38.

B. ordinal scale

C. interval scale

D. ratio scale



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B and C only

2. B. Cand D only

3. B only

4. A and B only

Explanation:

• Ordinal scale allows ranking.

• Interval scale and Ratio scale provide ranking with measurable intervals.

• Nominal scale does not support ranking

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Q.40. Match List -I with List - II.

List I (Water specific diseases)

A. Water borne diseases (Due to ingestion of polluted water)

B. Water washed diseases (Due to lack of cleaning water)

C. Water based diseases (Due to contact with polluted water)

D. Water related diseases (Due to habitation of disease-causing parasites in polluted water)



List II (Examples)

I. Malaria

II. Schistosomiasis

III. Typhoid

IV. Trachoma



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

3. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

4. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Explanation:

• A (Water-borne diseases) → III (Typhoid).

• B (Water-washed diseases) → IV (Trachoma).

• C (Water-based diseases) → II (Schistosomiasis).

• D (Water-related diseases) → I (Malaria).

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Q.41. Which of the following refers to a sampling approach in structured observation whereby a sample individual is observed for a set period of time?

1. Focal sampling

2. Snowball sampling

3. Purposive sampling

4. Cluster sampling

Explanation:

Focal sampling involves observing a specific individual for a predetermined period to collect detailed behavioral data.

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Q.42. Employment of classroom technology needs clarity with regard to:

A. Instructional messages

B. Course objectives

C. Technological competencies

D. Experience of failures

E. Institutional indolence



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

Explanation:

Effective use of technology requires clarity in instructional messages, alignment with course objectives, and adequate technological competencies.

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Q.43. Which of the following are the characteristics of mass communication?

A. Homogeneous audience

B. Professional communication as source

C. Immediate feedback

D. Use of a medium

E. Rapid transmission of messages



Choose the most appropriate 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. B, D and E only

Explanation:

Mass communication involves professional communication as the source (B), uses a medium (D), and ensures rapid transmission of messages (E). Immediate feedback (C) is not a feature of mass communication due to its one-way nature.

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Q.44. Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?

“Tarun cannot be guilty of murder since there is no way, Tarun could kill someone."

1. Hasty Generalization

2. Slippery Slope

3. Begging the Question

4. Inappropriate Authority

Explanation:

The argument assumes what it seeks to prove, creating a circular reasoning fallacy.

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Q.45. Which of the following statements are correct?

A. A man purchased an item at 4/5 of its selling price "X, and sold it at 5% more than "X". His gain is 25%.

B. A dealer professes to sell his goods sat cost price but uses a weight of 900 g cost price for a kg weight. His gain is 11 %.

C. If loss is one third of the selling price, the loss percentage is 25%.

D. By selling 100 pens, a vendor gains the selling price of 20 pens. His gain is 20%.



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. B and C only

3. C and D only

4. A and Donly

Explanation:

• Statement A: Correct. The purchase price is 4/5times X, and the selling price is X+0.05X. The gain is 25%.

• Statement D: Correct. If the vendor gains the selling price of 20 pens by selling 100 pens, the gain percentage is 20100×100=20%

• Statement B: Incorrect. The gain is ≈11.11%

• Statement C: Incorrect. If the loss is one-third of the selling price, the loss percentage is 13+1×100=25%

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Q.46-50. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (46-50):

Micron’s $800 million semiconductor plant followed by recent approval to TATA Group and Power for fabrication and Assembly, Testing and Packaging (ATP) plants with an investment of Rs.1,30,000 crore (and more in the pipeline) are the beginning of a transformational global supply chain shift centered around chip manufacturing in India. This will create a multiplier effect on talented and skilled workforce inside India.

It’s a matter of pride that almost one-third of the global semiconductor talent pool is India, However, the need for domestic semiconductor workforce is estimated to be around 3,00,00 by 2025. In addition, there is also a huge manpower requirement of almost six million in the electronics manufacturing sector which will be the largest beneficiary of this chip boom.

The current combined Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduate outside from India's higher education institutions is inadequate. The growth is certainly going to come from the non-IITian orbit and the policy path ways of Ministries of Electronics and IT and Education converge to present bountiful opportunities for india and academia to work together.

This industry academia synergy was key to India's software success story. Now a similar trio of government-industry-academia is needed to make this a winning semicon trio.



Question-46. As a result of the chip boom, the requirement of workforce in the electronics manufacturing will:

1. remain unchanged

2. lead to job losses

3. increase

4. drastically go down

Explanation:

The passage highlights that the chip boom will create a significant demand for skilled workforce in electronics manufacturing.

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Q.47. The new talented skilled workforce in India will come mainly from:

1. STEM graduates

2. The Non-IITian orbit

3. The IIT

4. Unskilled labour force

Explanation:

The passage specifies that growth will come primarily from the non-IITian orbit.

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Q.48. India’s share in the semiconductor global talent pool is:

1. Two-thirds

2. One-third

3. Three-fourths

4. One- fifth

Explanation:

The passage states that one-third of the global semiconductor talent pool is in India.

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Q.49. Micron set up a:

1. Fabrication plant

2. An ATP plant

3. A semiconductor plant

4. An engineering college

Explanation:

The passage mentions Micron’s $800 million semiconductor plant.

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Q.50. The need for additional talented and skilled workforce in the domestic semiconductor sector has been created by:

A. The approval given to Tata Group and CG Power for fabrication and ATP plants

B. Micron's $ 800 million semiconductor plant

C. Setting up of new Universities

D. The global supply chain shift centered around chip manufacturing in India



Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A and B only

2. A, C and D only

3. B, C and D only

4. A, B and D only

Explanation:

The factors include the approval given to Tata Group and CG Power for fabrication and ATP plants (A), Micron’s plant (B), and the global supply chain shift centered around chip manufacturing in India (D). Setting up new universities (C) is not mentioned.

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