UGC NET General Paper

Q. Press Council of India is located at: (A) Chennai (B) Mumbai (C) Kolkata (D) Delhi प्रश्न . भारत की प्रेस परिषद कहाँ है ? (A) चेन्नई (B) मुंबई (C) कोलकाता (D) दिल्ली The Press Council of India is located at: (D) Delhi The Press Council of India is a statutory body in India that governs the conduct of the print media. It is located in New Delhi. The Council acts as a watchdog to ensure that the press maintains high standards and ethics in journalism. It is also responsible for preserving the freedom of the press in India. भारतीय प्रेस परिषद कहाँ स्थित है? (D) दिल्ली भारतीय प्रेस परिषद भारत में एक वैधानिक निकाय है जो प्रिंट मीडिया के संचालन को नियंत्रित करता है। यह नई दिल्ली में स्थित है। परिषद यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए एक प्रहरी के रूप में कार्य करती है कि प्रेस पत्रकारिता में उच्च मानकों और नैतिकता को बनाए रखे। यह भारत में प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता के संरक्षण के लिए भी जिम्मेदार है।

Read the following passage and answer the questions : All political systems need to mediate the relationship between private wealth and public power. Those that fail risk a dysfunctional government captured by wealthy interests. Corruption is one symptom of such failure with private willingness-to-pay trumping public goals. Private individuals and business firms pay to get routine services and to get to the head of the bureaucratic queue. They pay to limit their taxes, avoid costly regulations, obtain contracts at inflated prices and get concessions and privatised firms at low prices. If corruption is endemic, public officials - both bureaucrats and elected officials - may redesign programmes and propose public projects with few public benefits and many opportunities for private profit. Of course, corruption, in the sense of bribes, pay-offs and kickbacks, is only one type of government failure. Efforts to promote 'good governance' must be broader than anti-corruption campaig...

Q. The study in which the investigators attempt to trace an effect is known as: (A) Survey Research (B) 'Ex-post Facto' Research (C) Historical Research (D) Summative Research प्रश्न . जिस अध्ययन में अनुसंधानकर्ता प्रभाव को खोजने का प्रयास करता है , उसे कहते हैं: (A) सर्वेक्षण अनुसंधान (B) ' एक्स-पोस्ट फैक्टो ' अनुसंधान (C) ऐतिहासिक अनुसंधान (D) समेकित अनुसंधान The study in which investigators attempt to trace an effect or determine the cause of an outcome that has already occurred is known as: (B) ‘Ex-post Facto’ Research Ex-post facto research involves analyzing data from past events or conditions to understand their causes and effects. This type of research is often used when it is not feasible to conduct experimental research due to ethical or practical constraints. Ex-post Facto Research is a type of research design used to investigate the relationship between a potential cause and an observed effect after the effect has already occurred. In th...

Q. Fundamental research reflects the ability to: (A) Synthesize new ideals (B) Expound new principles (C) Evaluate the existing material concerning research (D) Study the existing literature regarding various topics प्रश्न . मौलिक अनुसंधान किसकी योग्यता को दर्शाता है ? (A) नये आदर्शों का संश्लेषण (B) नये सिद्धान्तों की स्थापना (C) अनुसंधान की विद्यमान सामग्री का मूल्यांकन (D) विद्यमान विभिन्न शीर्षकों पर उपलब्ध साहित्य का अध्ययन Fundamental research, also known as basic or pure research, focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of fundamental principles and theories without immediate practical applications. Its main goals include: Expanding Knowledge : It aims to advance our understanding of fundamental aspects of science, technology, or other fields. Theoretical Development : It often involves developing new theories or models to explain observed phenomena. Long-Term Impact : Although it may not have immediate practical applications...

Q. Bibliography given in a research report: (A) shows vast knowledge of the researcher (B) helps those interested in further research (C) has no relevance to research (D) all the above प्रश्न . अनुसंधान की रिपोर्ट में ग्रंथसूची: (A) शोधार्थी के व्यापक ज्ञान को दर्शाती है (B) जो भावी अनुसंधान में दिलचस्पी रखते हैं , उनकी सहायता करती है (C) अनुसंधान के लिये उसकी कोई प्रासंगिकता नहीं है (D) उपरोक्त सभी The primary purpose of a bibliography in a research report is to document the sources that were consulted or referenced during the research process. This serves several important functions, particularly aiding those interested in further research. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is: (B) helps those interested in further research A well-constructed bibliography can also demonstrate the researcher's extensive knowledge of the field by showcasing a wide range of relevant sources. While this may be true, the most direct and relevant purpose is to aid future research...

Q. A research problem is feasible only when: (A) it has utility and relevance (B) it is researchable (C) it is new and adds something to knowledge (D) all the above प्रश्न . अनुसंधान समस्या तभी साध्य होती है , जब: (A) वह उपयोगी और प्रासंगिक होती है (B) वह अनुसंधनीय होती है (C) वह नयी है तथा वह ज्ञान में वृद्धि करती है (D) उपर्युक्त सभी A research problem is considered feasible when it meets several criteria, encompassing utility, relevance, researchability, novelty, and contribution to knowledge. Therefore, the most comprehensive and correct answer is: (D) all the above This includes: (A) It has utility and relevance : The research problem should address an important issue and have practical implications or significance. (B) It is researchable : The problem should be within the researcher's ability to investigate, given the available resources, time, and access to data. (C) It is new and adds something to knowledge : The research should contribute new insigh...

Null Hypothesis Q. To test null hypothesis, a researcher uses: (A) t test (B) ANOVA (C) χ² (D) factorial analysis प्रश्न . एक अनुसंधानकर्ता-रिक्त प्राक्कल्पना के परीक्षण के लिए क्या करता है ? (A) t टेस्ट (B) अनोवा ( ANOVA) (C) χ² (D) फैक्टोरियल विश्लेषण A researcher can use any of the listed statistical tests to test a null hypothesis, depending on the specific nature of the data and the research question. Here's a brief explanation of when each test is used: (A) t test : Used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they are significantly different from each other. It's often used in experiments with a simple experimental design. (B) ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) : Used to compare the means of three or more groups. It helps in determining whether there are any statistically significant differences between the means of independent (unrelated) groups. (C) χ² (Chi-square) test : Used to determine whether there is a significant association bet...