NTA NET ENGLISH JUNE 2025- GENERAL PAPER-I (Held on 27.06.2025)

Q.1 comprehension (1-5)

Question:

Number of hardbound books sold by shop A is approximately what percent less than the number of paperback books sold by shop C?

1. 32

2. 36

3. 38

4. 42

Explanation: The difference between hardbound books of Shop A and paperback books of Shop C, when compared as a percentage of Shop C’s paperback sales, comes to approximately 36% less.

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Q.2 Number of total books (hardbound and paperback together) sold by the highest selling shop is what percent higher than the lowest selling shop?

1. 50%

2. 100%

3. 120%

4. 150%

Explanation: The shop with the highest total sales has almost 120% more books sold compared to the shop with the lowest total sales.

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Q.3 What is the ratio between total sales by shops A and C together to the total sales by shops B and D?

1. 77 : 106

2. 73 : 102

3. 17 : 33

4. 21 : 27

Explanation: Adding the total sales of Shops A and C, and comparing with the combined sales of Shops B and D, gives the ratio 77:106.

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Q.4 What is the ratio between the total number of hardbound books sold by shops C and D together and the number of paperback books sold by shop D?

1. 2 : 1

2. 5 : 4

3. 3 : 2

4. 9 : 7

Explanation: Hardbound sales of Shops C and D together compared to paperback sales of Shop D give the ratio 3:2.

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Q.5 What is the difference between the average number of hardbound books sold by shops A, B, and D and the average number of paperback books sold by shops C and D?

1. 267

2. 400

3. 1570

4. 1750

Explanation: Average of hardbound books sold by Shops A, B, D and average of paperback books sold by Shops C, D differ by 1750.

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Q.6 Match List – I with List – II:

List – I

A. The source is not visible to the receiver because of geographical distance

B. The people are having individual differences, motivation and attitude, and anxiety and prejudice

C. With faulty expression, poor translation, ambiguous words

D. With poor quality of audio and video signals, the message may not be sent to target group

List – II

I. Technical Barriers to Communication

II. Linguistic Barriers to Communication

III. Psychological Barriers to Communication

IV. Physical Barriers to Communication

Options:

1. A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I

2. A–IV, B–I, C–III, D–II

3. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III

4. A–III, B–II, C–I, D–IV

Explanation:

Physical barriers are due to distance (A–IV),

psychological barriers are due to individual differences (B–III),

linguistic barriers arise from faulty expression (C–II), and

technical barriers occur due to poor audio-video signals (D–I).

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Q.7 CD-ROM stands for:

1. Compressed Disk Read Only Memory

2. Compact Device for Reading out Messages

3. Compact Device for Read/Write Over Mobiles

4. Compact Disk Read Only Memory

Explanation: CD-ROM is correctly expanded as Compact Disk Read Only Memory.

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Q.8 What are the factors to be considered while selecting a communication media?

A. No need to think about receiver

B. Reliability

C. It should be costly

D. Confidentiality

E. Availability

Options:

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: Important factors while selecting media are Reliability, Confidentiality, and Availability (B, D, E).

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Q.9 Under which section of the UGC Act, Inter-University Centres (IUCs) were established?

1. 12 (ccc)

2. 12 (B)

3. 12 (a)

4. 12 (h)

Explanation: Inter-University Centres were established under Section 12 (ccc) of the UGC Act.

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Q.10 Match List – I with List – II:

List – I

A. Asiddha

B. Bādhita

C. Viruddha

D. Savyabhicāra

List – II

I. Irrelevant middle term

II. Unproven middle term

III. Contradicted middle term

IV. Contrary middle term

Options:

1. A–I, B–II, C–III, D–IV

2. A–II, B–IV, C–III, D–I

3. A–II, B–III, C–I, D–IV

4. A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I

Explanation: A–II, B–IV, C–III, D–I

Asiddha is an unproven middle term (A–II),

Bādhita is contradicted middle term (B–IV),

Viruddha is contrary (C–III),

Savyabhicāra is irrelevant (D–I).

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Q.11 Arrange the phases of life cycle analysis for information on environmental effects of products (from first to last):

A. Inventory

B. Initiation

C. Impact

D. Improvement

Options:

1. A, B, D, C

2. C, D, A, B

3. D, C, B, A

4. B, A, C, D

Explanation: B, A, C, D

The correct sequence of phases in Life Cycle Analysis is Initiation → Inventory → Impact → Improvement (B, A, C, D).

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Q.12 Arrange the following steps in model of listening in sequence:

A. Interpreting

B. Responding

C. Remembering

D. Hearing

E. Understanding

Options:

1. E, C, A, B, D

2. D, E, C, A, B

3. D, A, B, C, E

4. A, B, D, E, C

Explanation: D, E, C, A, B

Listening process begins with Hearing → Understanding → Remembering → Interpreting → Responding (D, E, C, A, B).

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Q.13 Arrange chronologically the establishment of given digital initiatives:

A. National Digital Library (NDL)

B. Shodhganga

C. Academic Bank of Credit (ABC)

D. DIKSHA

Options:

1. C, D, B, A

2. D, B, C, A

3. B, D, A, C

4. B, C, A, D

Explanation: B, D, A, C

Chronology: Shodhganga (2009), DIKSHA (2017), National Digital Library (2018), Academic Bank of Credit (2021) → B, D, A, C.

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Q.14 Major thrusts of National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986, were:

A. State level planning and coordination through state council for higher education

B. Expansion of open universities and distance education system

C. Establishment of National Assessment Centre PARAKH

D. Conferring autonomous status on selected colleges

E. Establishment of two multidisciplinary education and research universities (MERU) in each state

Options:

1. A, C and D Only

2. C, D and E Only

3. A, B and D Only

4. B, C, D and E Only

Explanation: A, B and D Only

NPE 1986 emphasized State-level planning, Open universities, and Autonomous colleges → A, B, D.

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Q.15 Arrange the following in sequence as they are introduced in increasing order of age of the students:

A. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

B. Team Teaching

C. Personalised System of Instructions

D. Concept of Interaction Model of Teaching

Options:

1. A, D, B, C

2. B, A, D, C

3. C, A, D, B

4. C, D, A, B

Explanation: B, A, D, C

Chronological order: Team Teaching → Taxonomy of Educational Objectives → Interaction Model → PSI = B, A, D, C.

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Q.16 What is the full form of ARPANET?

1. Advanced Research Project Agency Network

2. Advanced Resource Project Agency Network

3. Applied Research Project Agency Network

4. American Research Project Agency Network

Explanation: ARPANET stands for Advanced Research Project Agency Network.

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Q.17 Select correct order of finalising a research problem:

A. Defining the research problem

B. Selecting the area of research

C. Finding the research gap

D. Study of reference material and reports of previous researches

E. Identifying a research problem

Options:

1. B, C, D, A, E

2. D, B, C, E, A

3. B, D, C, E, A

4. D, B, A, C, E

Explanation: Correct order: Selecting area → Studying references → Finding gap → Identifying problem → Defining problem (B, D, C, E, A).

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Q.18 Match List – I with List – II:

List – I (System Name)

A. The Mark I computer

B. IBM-701

C. IBM-650

D. The Universal Automatic Computer One (UNIVAC-1)

List – II (Year/Time period)

I. 1951

II. 1953

III. 1937–44

IV. 1952

Options:

1. A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I

2. A–II, B–III, C–I, D–IV

3. A–I, B–II, C–IV, D–III

4. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III

Explanation: A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I

Mark I (1937–44),

IBM-701 (1952),

IBM-650 (1953),

UNIVAC-1 (1951)

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Q.19 Vyāpti in Indian Logic refers to:

1. Logical contradiction

2. Direct perception

3. Invariable concomitance

4. Verbal testimony

Explanation: Invariable concomitance

Vyāpti in Indian logic refers to Invariable concomitance between Hetu and Sādhya.

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Q.20 Choose the correct statements:

A. MS-Word saves the files in ‘doc’ format

B. SQL server is a local network server

C. ‘MATLAB’ is a mathematical software

D. Bootstrap loader is an example of entertainment software

Options:

1. A and B Only

2. A and C Only

3. C and D Only

4. A and D Only

Explanation: A and C Only

MS Word saves in DOC and MATLAB is a math software → Correct statements: A and C only.

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Q.21 Which are the characteristics of research?

A. It always aims to develop new theory.

B. It is a scientific process.

C. Logical reasoning is used in decision making during research process.

D. Hypothesis testing is done in every kind of research.

E. It collects and analyses evidences to derive findings.

Options:

1. B, C and D Only

2. A, B and C Only

3. B, C and E Only

4. C, D and E Only

Explanation:

Research is scientific, uses reasoning, and analyzes evidence → B, C, E only.

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Q.22 When was the Paris Agreement adopted?

1. 5 October 2020

2. 12 December 2015

3. 7 November 2018

4. 8 July 1998

Explanation: Paris Agreement adopted on 12 December 2015.

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Q.23 In which conditions, Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient can be calculated?

A. If means of both the variables are equal

B. If one variable is measured in interval scale and another is measured in ordinal scale

C. If there is linear relationship between two variables

D. If data are obtained in interval or ratio scale for both the variables

E. If direction of relationship between two variables is known

Options:

1. C and D Only

2. C, D and E Only

3. B, D and E Only

4. A, C and E Only

Explanation: C and D Only

Pearson’s correlation applies when data is interval/ratio and linear relationship exists → C and D only.

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Q.24 Which of the following are considered as fallacies of relevance?

A. Ad hominem

B. False cause

C. Straw man

D. Red herring

Options:

1. A and D Only

2. B and C Only

3. A, C and D Only

4. A, B and C Only

Explanation: A, C and D Only

Fallacies of relevance: Ad hominem, Straw man, Red herring.

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Q.25 What is the sum of the first 15 terms of the following series?

2², 3², 4², 5², …

1. 1261

2. 1240

3. 1239

4. 1259

Explanation: DELETED

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Q.26. Match List – I with List – II

List – I

A. Goals are decided in the context of the needs of a nation

B. Feedback is obtained at local level

C. Team Teaching

D. Time for completion of a task is same for all students

List – II

I. Modern Teaching Technology

II. Traditional Teaching Technology

III. Instructional Technology

IV. Educational Technology

Options:

1. A–IV, B–II, C–I, D–III

2. A–IV, B–III, C–I, D–II

3. A–II, B–I, C–IV, D–III

4. A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II

Explanation: A–IV, B–III, C–I, D–II

Educational goals (A–IV),

feedback (B–III),

team teaching (C–I),

equal time for all (D–II).

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Q.27. In a categorical proposition, the subject and predicate are connected by:

1. A question

2. A fallacy

3. A copula

4. A mood

Explanation:

In categorical propositions, subject and predicate are connected by a Copula.

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Q.28. Choose the ‘WRONG’ statement:

A. Machine Language is a low level language

B. ‘FORTRAN’ is a high level language

C. ‘C’ is a low level language

D. ‘SQL’ is a low level language

Options:

1. A and B Only

2. B and C Only

3. A and C Only

4. C and D Only

Explanation: C and D Only

Wrong statements: C (‘C’ is not low-level) and D (SQL is not low-level).

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Q.29. How many Millennium Development Goals (MDG) were adopted by United Nations?

1. 8

2. 7

3. 5

4. 10

Explanation:

UN adopted 8 Millennium Development Goals.

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Q.30. Arrange the steps of evaluating a deductive argument:

A. Assess the truth of premises

B. Identify premises and conclusion

C. Test logical structure

D. Determine soundness

Options:

1. A, B, C, D

2. A, C, B, D

3. B, C, A, D

4. D, B, A, C

Explanation: B, C, A, D

Deductive argument evaluation: Identify premises → Check logic → Test truth of premises → Determine soundness (B, C, A, D).

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Q.31. Match List – I with List – II

List – I (Acts)

A. National Institute of Technology Act

B. Indian Institute of Management Act

C. Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act

D. Institutes of Technology Act

List – II (Year)

I. 2017

II. 1961

III. 2007

IV. 2014

Options:

1. A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II

2. A–II, B–III, C–IV, D–I

3. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III

4. A–II, B–IV, C–I, D–III

Explanation: A–III, B–I, C–IV, D–II

NIT Act 2007 (A–III),

IIM Act 2017 (B–I),

IIIT Act 2014 (C–IV),

IIT Act 1961 (D–II).

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Q.32. Which of the following is not an element of communication within the communication process cycle?

1. Channel

2. Receiver

3. Sender

4. Time

Explanation:

Elements of communication: Sender, Receiver, Channel. Time is not an element.

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Q.33. Arrange the areas of the following shapes in descending order:

A. Curved surface area of cylindrical wire (r = 1 mm, h = 3.5 cm)

B. Surface area of sphere (r = 3.5 mm)

C. Area of rhombus (diagonals 1.5 cm, 1.8 cm)

D. Area of circle (d = 7 mm)

Options:

1. D, B, C, A

2. A, B, C, D

3. B, A, C, D

4. C, A, B, D

Explanation: A, B, C, D

Calculated areas show descending order: Cylindrical wire > Sphere > Rhombus > Circle (A, B, C, D).

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Q.34. The study of how the mind created knowledge has resulted in what are currently referred to as …………. view of Education

1. Pragmatic

2. Idealistic

3. Metacognitive

4. Constructive

Explanation:

Education linked to how the mind constructs knowledge is Constructive view.

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Q.35. Identify the correct statement:

A. If 2 𝑥 = 256 √2 ; then 𝑥= 15 2

B. 1 3 of 50% of 150 is greater than √576

C. In the merit list of an examination result, the rank of a student is 5th from the top among 20 students. His rank from the bottom of the list is at 15th position.

D. In a class of 30 students. The average of weights of 20 students is 45 kg and the rest of the students have an average weight of 40 kg. The average weight of the class is 42.5 kg.

Options:

1. A, B and C only

2. B, C and D only

3. A, B and D only

4. A and B only

Explanation: A and B only

Correct are: (A) 2X=28-1/2= 215/2; X=15/2 CORRECT, (B) 1/3 of 50/100=25 > √576=24. (25>24) CORRECT

Hence A and B only.

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Q.36. An IP address consists of a:

1. 16-bit integer

2. 32-bit integer

3. 64-bit integer

4. 96-bit integer

Explanation: An IP address is a 32-bit integer

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Q.37. Find out the RIGHT combinations below:

A. Learning a second language takes little time – Myth

B. All bilinguals easily maintain both languages – True

C. Learning a second language takes little time – True

D. All bilinguals easily maintain both languages – Myth

Options:

1. A and D Only

2. B and C Only

3. A and B Only

4. C and D Only

Explanation: A and D Only

Myths: Learning a second language is quick, and all bilinguals maintain both languages easily → A and D.

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Q.38. Match List – I with List – II

List – I (Context of Research)

A. Researcher continues data collection and analyses till the satisfactory findings are derived.

B. Study of change in emotional maturity of the students with passage of time

C. study of the effect of one variable on another variable in controlled situation

D. Study of social problems of working women

List – II (Method)

I. Survey

II. Experimental

III. Developmental

IV. Grounded theory

Options:

1. A–IV, B–III, C–I, D–II

2. A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I

3. A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I

4. A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II

Explanation: A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I

Grounded theory (A–IV),

Developmental (B–III),

Experimental (C–II),

Survey (D–I).

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Q.39. A sum of ₹10,000 is invested for a term of 2 1 2 years at an interest rate of 8% of compounded annually. The amount on maturity will be:

1. ₹12,520.50

2. ₹12,024.62

3. ₹12,130.56

4. ₹11,664.48

Explanation: ₹12,130.56

Principal (P) = ₹10,000Rate (R) = 8% per annum (compounded annually)Time (T) = 2½ years = 2.5 years



Step 1. After 1 year:

10000+8% of 10000=10000+800=10800



Step 2. After 2 years:

10800+8% of 10800=10800+864=11664



Step 3. For half year (6 months):

8% per year ⇒4% for half year

4% of 11664=466.56



Step 4. Final Amount:

11664+466.56=12130.56

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Q.40. Match List – I with List – II

List – I (Ecosystem)

A. Eurasia

B. South & South East Asia

C. North America

D. South America

List – II (Biogeographic Realms)

I. Neotropical realm

II. Palearctic realm

III. Nearctic realm

IV. Oriental realm

Options:

1. A–II, B–IV, C–III, D–I

2. A–II, B–I, C–III, D–IV

3. A–III, B–IV, C–I, D–II

4. A–II, B–III, C–IV, D–I

Explanation: A–II, B–IV, C–III, D–I

Eurasia–Palearctic (A–II),

South/Southeast Asia–Oriental (B–IV),

North America–Nearctic (C–III),

South America–Neotropical (D–I).

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Q.41. To experience the educational value, one must extract its net meaning through:

1. Reflections

2. Communication

3. Consequences

4. Decisions

Explanation: Reflections

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Q.42. Match List – I with List – II

List – I

A. The numerator of a fraction is increased by 25% and the denominator is increased by 50% leading to a value of 5/3. The original fraction is …….

B. 4 1 3 −3 1 2 =

C. The fraction equivalent to 40% is ………….

D. 0.064 3.25𝑥3.20−3.20𝑥3.05

List – II

I. 1 10

II. 2 5

III. 5 6

IV. 2 1

Options:

1. A–II, B–III, C–IV, D–I

2. A–III, B–II, C–IV, D–I

3. A–IV, B–III, C–I, D–II

4. A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I

Explanation: A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I

Solving:

A = 2/1 (IV),

B = 5/6 (III),

C = 2/5 (II),

D = 1/10 (I).

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Q.43. The Rigveda comprises _____ hymns.

1. 1028

2. 10,600

3. 1064

4. 11,300

Explanation: 1028

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Q.44. Which of the following statements is false in the context of research?

1. Inductive and deductive reasoning are applied in the research process.

2. Verifiable findings are derived by the research process.

3. Research is conducted to find answers of meaningful questions scientifically.

4. It necessarily improves quality of functioning of the area in which it is conducted.

Explanation: Research does not necessarily improve quality of functioning; hence statement 4 is false.

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Q.45. For disaster management, the following processes must be adopted:

A. Training

B. Migration

C. Mitigation

D. Response

E. Detection

Options:

1. B and C only

2. B and E only

3. A, B and C only

4. A, C, D and E only

Explanation: A, C, D and E only

Disaster management includes Training, Mitigation, Response, Detection

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Q.46 Comprehension (46-50)

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QUESTION:

According to the passage, customs and traditions originate from:

1. Conflicts of life

2. Ignorance

3. The old generation

4. Beliefs

Explanation: The old generation

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Q.47. A genuine lover of truth will:

1. Appreciate the quality of food

2. Make compromise with situation

3. Criticise what he does not like

4. Be wholly independent of the assent of those around him

Explanation: Be wholly independent of the assent of those around him

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Q.48. According to the author, a generation is a whole but it is always:

1. Constant

2. Growing

3. Homogeneous

4. Heterogeneous

Explanation: Growing AND Heterogeneous

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Q.49. One’s position is usually different when a person:

1. Turns a deaf ear to what others say

2. Pays attention to what people say

3. Proceeds to apply his beliefs in the practical conduct of life

4. Remains ignorant of happenings around him

Explanation: Proceeds to apply his beliefs in the practical conduct of life

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Q.50. According to the author, the attitude of a self-opinionated person in the practical social life should be:

1. Flexible

2. Rigid

3. Indifferent

4. Proactive

Explanation: Flexible

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