CBSE UGC NET June 2015 Paper 1 General (1-10)

1.Which of the following is the highest level of cognitive ability
Knowing
Understanding
Analysing
Evaluating

2.Which of the following factors does not impact teaching
Teacher's knowledge
Class room activities that encourage learning
Socio-economic background of teachers and students
Learning through experience

3.Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct
(a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration
(b) They help students learn better.
(c) They make teaching learning process interesting.
(d) They enhance rote learning.
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (c)
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (d)

4.Techniques used by a teacher to teach include
(a) Lecture
(b) Interactive lecture
(c) Group work
(d) Self study
(a), (b) and (c)
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (d)

5.Achievement tests are commonly used for the purpose of:
Making selections for a specific job
Selecting candidates for a course
Identifying strengths and weaknesses of learners
Assessing the amount of learning after teaching

6.A good teacher is one who:
gives useful information
explains concepts and principles
gives printed notes to students
inspires students to learn

7.Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct
(a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.
(b) It is a systematic, logical and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis,data analysis. interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
(c) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
(d) It leads to enhancement of knowledge.
(a), (b) and (c)
(b), (c) and (d)
(a), (c) and (d)
(a), (b), (c) and (d)

8.A good thesis writing should involve
(a) reduction of punctuation and grammatical errors to a minimum.
(b) careful checking of references.
(c) consistency in the way the thesis is written.
(d) a clear and well written abstract.
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
(a), (b) and (c)
(a), (b) and (d)
(b), (c) and (d)

9.Jean Piaget gave a theory of cognitive development of humans on the basis of his
Fundamental Research
Applied Research
Action Research
Evaluation Research

10."Male and female students perform equally well in a numerical aptitude test". This statement indicates a
research hypothesis
null hypothesis
directional hypothesis
statistical hypothesis