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UGC NET 2023 (December) - Paper I Question Paper with Answers

50 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All UGC NET papers

1. Question 1 · Prelims

   All forms of communication are evaluated in relation to :

   1. (A) Face to face communication
   2. (B) Radio transmission
   3. (C) Television entertainment
   4. (D) Internet usage

   Answer: (A) Face to face communication

2. Question 2 · Prelims

   What will be the values of P and Q in the following number series? 2, 0, 6, 6, 12, 24, P, Q, .........

   1. (A) 48, 96
   2. (B) 20, 60
   3. (C) 12, 120
   4. (D) 48, 50

   Answer: (B) 20, 60

3. Question 3 · Prelims

   Identify the software used for detecting plagiarism: (A) Mendley (B) Turnitin (C) Compiler (D) Ithenticate Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   1. (A) (A) and (B) Only
   2. (B) (A), (B) and (C) only
   3. (C) (A), (B) and (D) only
   4. (D) (B) and (D) only

   Answer: (D) (B) and (D) only

4. Question 4 · Prelims

   The following table shows the percentage of marks obtained by six different students in six different subjects A-F of MCA programme in a university, along with the maximum marks in each subject (shown in brackets). Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow. Student-wise Percentage of Marks in Six Subjects Students | A (150) | B (100) | C (150) | D (125) | E (75) | F (50) Anil | 66% | 75% | 88% | 56% | 56% | 90% Arman | 82% | 76% | 84% | 96% | 92% | 88% Arpit | 76% | 66% | 78% | 88% | 72% | 70% Gaurav | 90% | 88% | 96% | 76% | 84% | 86% Gurjit | 64% | 70% | 68% | 72% | 68% | 74% Priya | 48% | 56% | 50% | 64% | 64% | 58% Marks obtained by Gaurav are _________% more than that of Gurjit in all the six subjects together. (rounded off to two digits after decimal)

   1. (A) 27.35
   2. (B) 24.52
   3. (C) 29.45
   4. (D) 28.15

   Answer: (A) 27.35

5. Question 5 · Prelims

   Given below are two statements : Statement I: Rising nutrient levels in a lake change the numbers and types of biota present there. Statement II: Eutrophic lakes normally have clear water and contain little biomass. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
   2. (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
   3. (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
   4. (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

   Answer: (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

6. Question 6 · Prelims

   In self-directed learning, metacognitive knowledge includes: (A) Contextual knowledge (B) Factual knowledge (C) Procedural knowledge (D) Technological knowledge (E) Practical knowledge Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) (A), (D) and (E) only
   2. (B) (C) and (D) only
   3. (C) (A), (B) and (C) Only
   4. (D) (B) and (D) only

   Answer: (C) (A), (B) and (C) Only

7. Question 7 · Prelims

   The Greek rhetorical communication emphasised on the elements of : (A) Delayed feedback (B) Lower class language (C) Logos (D) Ethos (E) Pathos Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) (A), (B) and (C) Only
   2. (B) (B), (C) and (D) only
   3. (C) (A), (B) and (D) only
   4. (D) (C), (D) and (E) only

   Answer: (D) (C), (D) and (E) only

8. Question 8 · Prelims

   Which of the following statements are logically equivalent? (A) No metals are gases (B) No gases are metals (C) No metals are non-gases (D) All metals are non-gases Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   1. (A) (A), (B) and (D) only
   2. (B) (A), (B) and (C) only
   3. (C) (B), (C) and (D) only
   4. (D) (A) and (B) Only

   Answer: (A) (A), (B) and (D) only

9. Question 9 · Prelims

   Given below are two statements in the context of digital technologies for entertainment: Statement I: In virtual reality, images generated from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings. Statement II: In augmented reality, a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
   2. (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
   3. (C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
   4. (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

   Answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Arrange the following in correct sequence according to APA style of referencing : (A) Title of the research article (B) Year of publication (C) Name of journal (D) Name of author Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    1. (A) A, B, C, D
    2. (B) A, C, D, B
    3. (C) D, A, C, B
    4. (D) D, B, A, C

    Answer: (D) D, B, A, C