The Ultimate Guide to

UGC NET Exam Prep

INDEX
UGC NET Exam Preparation 02

List of Exams One Can Attempt With UGC NET Prep 03

All About UGC NET 04

Advantages of UGC NET 05

UGC NET Exam Eligibility Criteria 07

UGC NET Exam Pattern 08

UGC NET Syllabus 09

How to Maximise Your Score in UGC NET Paper-I? 13

UGC NET Preparation By Time Management 19

Previous Year Questions Asked in UGC NET 23

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UGC NET Exam Preparation
If you are someone with the dream of entering the world of education with
a firm career, choosing UGC NET Preparation is the first step towards your
goal. It provides you a route to begin your journey on the right path.

To get the most out of your preparation, you need a platform that gives
you complete information and guidance for UGC NET in one place.
BYJU’S Exam Prep is such a platform that helps you from the basic to
advanced level of preparation.

Once you start preparing, the first thing you need to do is to have conceptual
clarity. You shall then move towards the practice and evaluation process,
which is a very crucial part of preparation. Practice and evaluation help
you analyse your weak areas and further improve your performance. It will
boost your confidence and improve your understanding of concepts and
basics that could be applied in the exam. This book will assist you in bridging
your conceptual understanding with its application.

UGC NET has a vast syllabus that needs a deep understanding of your
subject and the topics of Paper 1. Additionally, it requires building a sound
examination temperament. Take as many mock assessments as you can in
an examination-like environment. Analyse your performance in detail -
understand which topics and types of questions you find most challenging.
Continuously work on these weak areas as you take more tests. This practice
will help you to be prepared for the final day of examination without any
fuss and nervousness.

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List of Exams One Can Attempt
With UGC NET Prep

01 02 03
UGC NET Maharashtra Karnataka
Exam SET SET

04 05 06
Tamil Nadu Gujarat West Bengal
SET SET SET

07 08 09
HPSC Andhra Madhya
Lecturer Pradesh Pradesh
Exam SET SET

10 11 12
Himachal KE Assistant
Pradesh Professor SVSU Assistant
SET Exam Professor Exam

13 14
Rajasthan
Assistant OPSC Assistant
Professor Exam Professor Exam

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All About UGC NET
The National Eligibility Test
(NET), otherwise called UGC
NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is the
assessment for deciding the
qualification for the post of
Assistant Professor and addition-
ally Junior Research Fellowship
(JRF) in Indian Colleges and
Universities. The assessment is
directedby the National Testing
Agency for the benefit of the
University Grants Commission
(UGC). Till July 2018, the Central
Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) led the UGC NET test,
which the NTA has been directing
since December 2018. Usually,
the test is done twice a year in
the months of June & December
via online mode.

Why UGC NET?

Besides being eligible for the post of Assistant Professor after
qualifying for this examination, candidates who are planning to
go for a PhD are also exempted from entrance tests for PhD
admissions (some universities are exceptions).

It also gives weightage to NET- JRF qualified candidates in the

admission process. If you qualify for JRF, you will also be provided
with a research fellowship while pursuing a PhD.

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Advantages of UGC NET
Opportunities after qualifying for JRF:
After qualifying for NET-JRF and enrolling in a PhD, the candidate is awarded a
five-year fellowship. For the first two years, the fellowship of Rs. 31000/- + HRA
per month (depends on different institutes), and for the next three years, the
fellowship of Rs 35000/- + HRA per month (depends on different institutes) is
provided. The fellowship offered by private universities and IIMs varies
depending on their respective program policies. Qualifying JRF offers dual
benefits, i.e. stipend like a regular job and a doctorate degree.

Opportunities after qualifying for UGC

NET (Lectureship):
Candidates who qualify for Assistant Professor through UGC NET can choose
to pursue a career in the teaching field. The UGC NET exam makes the
candidate eligible for the post of Assistant Professor. They can explore the
best institutes across the country and start applying for the post of Assistant
Professor with their valid scorecard. Candidates can expect lucrative pay in the
range of Rs. 25,000/- to 40,000/- per month in the starting phase based on
scores, skills, and colleges.

Career options in PSUs after qualifying

for UGC NET:
Qualifying for the UGC NET Exam opens the doors to several prestigious PSUs
(Public Sector Undertaking) for qualified candidates. Some of the top PSUs,
such as ONGC, NTPC, EdCIL, etc., shortlist candidates for various positions
through this exam.

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Candidates who aspire to work in government organisations can apply for the
recruitment process with their UGC NET scorecard. These companies recruit
mainly in HR, Finance, and Marketing. You can refer to the official website for
more details regarding dates and selection procedures.

Access to UGC Job Portal:

This academic job portal is a new initiative by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) to help NET/PhD qualified candidates get suitable jobs.
Qualified candidates can create their online academic profiles and search for
jobs on this portal.

Universities/colleges and other employers can also search and browse

the academic profile of candidates registered on this portal. Employers can
also post.

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UGC NET
Exam Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off)
in Masters Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions
recognised by UGC are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes
(OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer / Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled
Tribe (ST) / Persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have
secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Masters degree or
equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.

2. Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying

Master's degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited
may also apply for this Test.

3. Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation

only. The candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the
list of subjects specified by the exam conducting body may appear in a
related subject.

4. The PhD degree holders whose Masters level examination had been
completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration
of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e.,
from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.

5. JRF (Age Limit): Not more than 30 years as of 01.06.2020. There are a few
relaxations as well.

6. Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for candidates to apply for
UGC NET (Assistant Professor).

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UGC NET Exam Pattern

Paper No. of Marks Duration

Questions

Paper - 1 50 100 03 hours

(2 marks each) (180 minutes)
without any break.

Paper - 2 100 200 All questions

(2 marks each) are compulsory.

The question paper comprises a total of 150 MCQs

Paper 1 (50 MCQs): Teaching Aptitude, Mathematical Reasoning and

Aptitude, People, Development and Environment, Logical Reasoning, Data
Interpretation, ICT, Higher Education System, and Research Methodology

Paper 2 (100 MCQs): Subject knowledge

2 marks for each correct answer

There is no negative marking for wrong answers

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UGC NET Syllabus
UGC NET has two papers
Paper 1 is a general paper that is common and compulsory for all

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus:

Unit 1. Teaching Aptitude

Teaching-Nature
Characteristics
Objectives And Basic Requirements
Factors Affecting Teaching
Learner’s Characteristics
Methods Of Teaching
Teaching Aids
Evaluation Systems

Unit 2. Research Aptitude

Research-Meaning
Types And Characteristics
Steps Of Research
Methods Of Research
Research Ethics
Paper, Article
Conference & Seminar
Workshop And Symposium
Thesis Writing: Its Characteristics And Format

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Unit 3. Reading Comprehension
A passage will be set with questions to be answered from
within the passage

Unit 4. Communication
Communication Nature
Types
Characteristics
Barriers
Effective Classroom Communication

Unit 5. Reasoning (Including Mathematical)

Letter Series
Number Series
Coding-Decoding
Arithmetic
Set Theory etc.

Unit 6. Logical Reasoning

Understanding The Structure Of Arguments
Evaluating And Distinguishing Inductive And Deductive Reasoning
Verbal Analogies – Applied Analogy
Word Analogy
Verbal Classification
Reasoning Logical Diagrams – Simple Diagrammatic Relationship
Multi-diagrammatic Relationship
Venn Diagram
Analytical Reasoning

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Unit 7. Data Interpretation
Sources, Acquisition And Interpretation Of Data
Qualitative And Quantitative Data
Graphical Representation
Mapping Of Data.

Unit 8. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Ict Meaning
Uses
Advantages & Disadvantages
General Abbreviations And Terminology
Basics Of Internet And E-mailing

Unit 9. People and Environment

People And Environment Interaction
Sources Of Pollution
Pollutants And Their Impact On Human Life
Natural Hazards And Mitigation
The Exploitation Of Natural And Energy Resources

Unit 10. Higher Education System: Governance, Policy,

And Administration
Structure Of The Institutions For Higher Learning And
Research In India
Formal And Distance Education
Technical/professional And General Education
Value Education – Polity, Governance And Administration

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UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus:
Paper 2 of the UGC NET exam will be
based on the subject selected by the
candidate. The candidate can choose
any one of the 81 subjects. This paper
will comprise 100 questions of 2
marks each. All questions will be
compulsory. The paper would cover
the entire syllabus (including all
electives, without any options).
The syllabus of all the NET subjects
can be downloaded from the official
UGC website.
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How to Maximise Your
Score in UGC NET Paper-I?
Paper-I of UGC NET is a common test
for all students. It includes basic
teaching aptitude, research aptitude,
higher studies, communication,
reasoning, & general awareness of
several areas. The syllabus has 10
different sections, and all carry an equal
weightage of 10 marks. If you score
well in Paper-I, then your chances of
cracking the exam increase because
Paper-I is comparatively easier and has
higher scoring than Paper-II.
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The following tips will help you maximise your score in UGC NET Paper-I
Go through the syllabus in-depth, and focus on only the topics covered
in the syllabus, it is easy to get distracted and sometimes study more
than what is required

Prepare a timetable that suits your schedule. Make sure you give
equal importance to all the topics for Paper 1, since they all carry the
same weightage

Allocate sufficient time to every topic, especially Higher Education

System: Governance Polity and Administration, People and
Environment because tricky, unpredicted and difficult questions
are sometimes asked from these topics.

Ensure that you follow the timetable regularly. Try to combine one
difficult topic and one easy topic for a day to make your day less tiring.

Practice as many mock tests as possible in order to know where you

stand among other aspirants

Mock tests will also help you figure out your strong and weak areas.
Fine-tune your preparation accordingly so that you can fetch more
marks by concentrating on vital areas.

Solve at least 6-7 previous years' papers to know the frequency of

repetitive topics and questions.

Allocate sufficient time for relaxation and breaks to keep your brain
fresh and invigorated.

There is no negative marking. Therefore, attempt all the questions with

maximum accuracy.

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UGC NET June 2020 : Cutoff
Subjects Type Gen EWS OBC SC ST

Economics JRF 70.00 66.67 65.33 60.67 58.67

Lectureship 62.67 56.67 56.00 50.67 49.33

Political Science JRF 68.00 64.67 64.00 59.33 60.00

Lectureship 60.00 55.33 55.33 50.67 50.00

Sociology JRF 70.00 66.67 64.67 62.00 60.67

Lectureship 61.33 55.33 54.67 50.67 49.33

History JRF 60.00 58.00 56.67 52.67 52.67

Lectureship 54.00 50.00 49.33 46.00 44.67

Education JRF 67.33 63.33 62.67 57.33 58.00

Lectureship 58.00 52.00 52.00 48.00 48.00

Social Work JRF 72.00 69.33 68.67 64.67 62.00

Lectureship 64.00 58.00 58.67 53.33 53.33

Management JRF 64.67 61.33 59.33 58.00 56.67

Lectureship 56.67 52.67 52.00 50.00 48.67

Sanskrit JRF 74.00 72.00 70.00 67.33 66.00

Lectureship 66.00 60.67 60.67 57.33 51.33

Law JRF 69.33 67.33 64.67 60.67 58.67

Lectureship 62.00 56.67 56.00 52.00 50.00

Library JRF 58.00 56.67 54.67 51.33 51.33

Lectureship 52.67 47.33 47.33 44.67 44.67

Geography JRF 68.00 65.33 64.67 62.00 58.67

Lectureship 60.67 56.00 56.00 53.33 50.67

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Subjects Type Gen EWS OBC SC ST

Computer Science JRF 63.33 58.67 57.33 54.00 52.67

Lectureship 54.67 49.33 48.67 46.67 45.33

Electronic Science JRF 57.33 53.33 54.00 52.00 44.67

Lectureship 52.00 47.33 46.67 44.67 41.33

Psychology JRF 60.67 57.33 56.67 54.00 52.67

Lectureship 54.67 50.67 49.33 46.00 45.33

Home Science JRF 70.67 66.67 64.67 60.67 62.00

Lectureship 62.00 56.00 55.33 53.33 52.00

Environment JRF 68.00 64.67 62.67 60.00 56.67

Lectureship 59.33 54.67 53.33 50.67 48.00

Yoga JRF 70.00 68.67 65.33 61.33 60.67

Lectureship 61.33 56.00 55.33 52.67 51.33

Anthropology JRF 68.67 60.00 65.33 60.00 54.67

Lectureship 60.67 55.33 54.00 54.00 48.67

Telugu JRF 60.67 60.00 57.33 55.33 59.33

Lectureship 54.67 50.00 50.67 46.67 43.33

Odia JRF 62.67 60.00 59.33 58.00 53.33

Lectureship 56.00 52.00 52.67 49.33 44.67

Visual Art JRF 64.00 60.00 60.00 56.67 59.33

Lectureship 56.67 52.67 52.00 47.33 45.33

Labour Welfare JRF 70.67 68.67 65.33 62.67 63.33

Lectureship 61.33 56.67 55.33 52.67 51.33

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Cutoff in percentile
UGC NET December 2019: Cutoff

Category -Wise Overall UGC NET December 2019 exam out of 100

Subjects Type Gen EWS OBC SC ST VI HI LM OD

(Gen) (Gen) (Gen) (Gen)

Economics JRF 72 68.67 68 61.33 60.67 67.33 44.67 60 51.33

Lectureship 62.67 56 54.67 49.33 48.67 48 38.67 50.67 38

Political Science JRF 68 65.33 64 58.67 59.33 60.67 54 60.67 53.33

Lectureship 58.67 52.67 53.33 48.67 48.67 47.33 40 50.67 36.67

Sociology JRF 68.67 66 64.67 61.33 61.3 60 56.67 61.33 47.33

Lectureship 60 54 54.67 50.67 52 50 41.33 52 41.33

History JRF 62.67 60.67 59.33 56.67 56 57.33 50.67 58.67 46.67

Lectureship 55.33 50.67 51.33 48 47.33 61.67 41.33 48.67 39.33

Commerce JRF 62.67 60 58.67 56 54.67 59.33 55.33 58.67 45.33

Lectureship 55.33 50.67 50.67 48 47.33 44.67 39.33 44.67 39.33

Education JRF 66.67 64 62.67 58.67 58.67 60.67 55.33 62.67 51.33

Lectureship 58 52 52.66 49.33 50 47.33 40.67 50 38.67

Social Work JRF 64.67 62 62 57.33 55.33 56 50.67 56.67 44

Lectureship 57.33 51.33 52 48 47.33 44 42.67 49.33 39.33

Management JRF 61.33 57.33 57.33 54 52 50.67 52.67 56 51.33

Lectureship 54 48.67 48.67 47.33 46 44.67 43.33 44.67 42

Hindi JRF 67.33 65.33 64.67 61.33 61.33 64 50 61.33 53.33

Lectureship 59.33 54.67 55.33 52 50 50.67 41.33 54 41.33

Sanskrit JRF 70.67 68 67.33 64.67 60.67 56.67 54.67 63.33 48.67

Lectureship 62 56 56 53.33 48.67 51.33 42.67 51.33 43.33

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 Category -Wise Overall UGC NET December 2019 exam out of 100

Subjects Type Gen EWS OBC SC ST VI HI LM OD

(Gen) (Gen) (Gen) (Gen)

English JRF 63.33 59.33 57.3 54.67 53.33 56.67 44.67 52.67 51.33

Lectureship 54.67 49.33 48.67 46 44.67 43.33 38.67 46.67 37.33

Law JRF 64.67 61.33 61.33 57.33 56 50.67 51.33 59.33 49.33

Lectureship 57.33 52 52 49.33 48 47.33 42.67 46 44.67

Library JRF 64.67 62 60.67 57.33 55.33 42.67 54 61.33 41.33

Lectureship 56.67 50.67 51.33 48 47.33 42 41.33 48.67 39.33

Geography JRF 69.33 67.33 66 63.33 59.33 61.33 57.33 62 57.3

Lectureship 60.67 55.33 55.33 52.67 50 49.33 40 41.33 38.67

Computer Science JRF 60 57.33 54.67 52 52 47.33 45.33 54.67 39.33

Lectureship 52 47.33 46 44 44.67 40.67 37.33 42 38

Electronic Science JRF 64.67 60.67 61.33 55.33 50 41.33 41.33 43.33 44

Lectureship 55.33 48.67 50 47.33 44.67 41.33 41.33 40 44

Psychology JRF 64.67 59.33 60.67 57.33 56 54 39.33 54 35.33

Lectureship 56 50 50 47.33 46 44 33.33 44 35.33

Home Science JRF 68 65.33 64 62.67 64 58.67 61.33 58 50

Lectureship 60 53.33 53.33 52 52 49.33 39.33 46.67 42

Environment JRF 64 62.67 59.33 54.67 54.67 60 42.67 54.67 42.67

Lectureship 55.33 50 50.67 48 46.67 41.33 40.67 41.33 42.67

Yoga JRF 70 67.33 66.67 61.33 58.67 49.33 40 54 --

Lectureship 60 53.33 53.33 48.67 48.67 48 40 48.67 46

Visual Art JRF 67.33 66.67 62.67 56.67 60.67 61.33 54.67 52.67 51.33

Lectureship 58 52.67 52.67 50 47.33 45.33 37.33 51.33 40.67

Labour Welfare JRF 67.33 63.33 62.67 60.67 62.67 60 55.33 54.67 44.67

Lectureship 58.67 52.67 52.67 51.33 52 48.67 43.33 52.67 40.67

JRF 68 65.33 63.33 60.67 58 49.33 36 58.67 57.33

Lectureship 60 53.33 54 50.67 50 48.67 36 54.67 47.33

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UGC NET Preparation by
Time Management
Candidates should familiarise
themselves with important tips to
utilise their time efficiently and study
resources that can be used. We have
shared some important points to be
kept in mind which, if you follow, will
certainly help you in cracking the UGC
NET exam. For preparing UGC NET
students need to manage their time in
order to optimise the preparations.
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1. Prepare Time Table
The most important factor to achieve success in the competitive exam
is time management. The first step toward time control is to put together
a time desk for the examination accordingly.
Prepare a plan that is straightforward and clean to follow. Do not
complicate the agenda with undesirable tasks.
Include quick breaks for food, rest and snacks withinside the time desk.
Include a time slot for every subject matter with a cut-off date to
complete analysing withinside the given goal and pass to the following
subject matter as in step with the agenda.
Create a timetable in a calendar app for vital dates and tasks.

2. Prioritise Your Subjects

Most of the students begin preparing for the examination via means of
selecting random topics. They do not have a timetable or schedule to
be followed. And they in the long run come to be in confusion about
what they have completed and what is yet to be studied.
Prioritise topics and set timelines withinside the schedule.
In the UGC NET case, you need to give proper time to both Paper 1
and 2. Take a list of topics that are weaker points of yours and prepare
them accordingly.

5. Keep Extra Time For Revision

Extra time for revision can help students with their preparation.
Include time for revising the syllabus to check the topics that might
have been missed.
Revision can help in remembering information during the exam.
Take revision tests online for better preparation to ensure all the topics
are covered.

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6. Take Short Breaks
Most of the students have an addiction to constantly studying at the
final stage of exams. This will only lead to fatigue and stress right
before the examinations.
Follow a normal take a look at ordinary at some stage in the day for
excessive productiveness to your preparation.
Prepare a stress-free plan on a day by day basis and make sure to
feature quick breaks for the rest of thoughts and body.
Take a few break days at some stage in the day and experience with
pals and your own circle of relatives withinside the shape of games,
chatting, watching TV, and so on in order to release a little stress.

7. Understand Your Requirements

It is you who can examine and apprehend the necessities for the
powerful instruction of the exam. It isn't always sufficient simply to
create a time desk to crack competitive exams. It is your duty to
apprehend your necessities and set the time desk accordingly.
Create a to-do listing on a normal foundation which includes quick breaks.
Before growing a timetable, examine how an awful lot of time you
want for studies, quick breaks, sleep, relaxation, etc.

8. Do Not Waste Time

Effective time management is the most important factor in cracking
competitive exams.
First and foremost, value and respect time.
Make sure the time is utilised wisely for the preparation of the exams.
As there can be a delay in studying thinking that there is a lot of time
and will do it later. But it is not advisable to waste time as it can create
a burden with more topics to study at the last moment.
Do not waste time and work hard for better results.
Eliminate distractions during the preparation time.

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Previous Year Questions
Asked in UGC NET
1. Modern educational Ans: A
communication is described Solution: Based on the report
as? [Dec 2018] and recommendations of the
Kothari Commission
A. Teleological
(1964–1966), the government of
B. Non-distributive
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
C. Un-approximate
announced the first National
D. Telescopic
Policy on Education in 1968,
Ans: A which called for a "radical
Solution: Educational communi- restructuring" and proposed
cation is the terminology used equal educational opportunities
to indicate all speaking, listen- in order to achieve national
ing, learning related concepts. integration and greater cultural
Teleology means explanation and economic development.
or reasoning with relation to a
specific purpose. Teleological Thus, Option A is Correct.
explanations are goal directed
with a specific intent and
purpose.
3. Algal blooms in oligotrophic
Thus, Option A is correct. lakes are? [June 2019]

A. very frequent
2. India's first National Policy on B. frequent
Education was a sequel to the C. very rare
recommendations of which of D. widespread
the following committees/
commissions? [Sep 2020] Ans: C

A. Kothari Commission Solution: “Oligo” means very

B. Mudaliyar Commission little; therefore, oligotrophic
C. Ramamurti Review Com means very little nutrients
mission (Phosphorus and Nitrogen).
D. Radhakrishnan Commission Oligotrophic lakes have deep

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 clear water, rocky and sandy
bottoms, and very little algae.
Thus, Option C is correct.
4. SMTP is an acronym for?
[June 2019]
A. Simple Mail Transport
Protocol
B. Simple Mail Terminal
Protocol
C. Simple Mail Transfer
Protocol
D. Simple Mail Transmission
Protocol
Ans: C
Solution: SMTP stands for
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
SMTP is a set of communica-
6.
tion guidelines that allow the
software to transmit an elec-
tronic mail over the internet.
Thus, Option C is Correct
5. 'NEAT' an MHRD scheme,
aims at [Sep 2020]
A. Better learning outcomes in
higher education
B. Facilitating medical
entrance examination
C. Better financial resource
management
D. Promoting 'SWATCHH'
campuses under Swatchh
Bharat Abhiyan
Ans: A
Solution: NEAT stands for
National Educational Alliance
for Technology.
The aim of the scheme is to
use technology for better
learning outcomes in Higher
Education.
Through this scheme, MHRD
has proposed to create a
National Alliance with such
technology developing EdTech
Companies through a PPP
(Public-Private Partnership)
model.
Thus, Option A is Correct.
The process of copying files to
a CD- ROM is known as?
[July 2016]
A. Burning
B. Zipping
C. Digitising
D. Ripping
Ans: A
Solution: The process of copy-
ing files to a CD-ROM is known
as Burning. Burning means to
transfer or send files or content
to a CD-ROM.
Thus, option A is correct.
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7. Which one of the following is A. 110 Years
not a part of immediate B. 70 Years
deductive inference? C. 60 Years
D. 50 Years
[Dec 2019]
Ans: D
A. Conversion
B. Obversion Solution: Let the father’s age= x
C. Syllogism years, the age of elder son= y
D. Contraposition years, age of younger son=z
years.
Ans: C
From the first condition, x=2y
Solution: In case of immediate
deductive inference, a conclu- From the second condition,
sion is directly achieved from a x+10=3(z+10)
single premise without any
involvement of intermediate or Therefore, X+10=3z+30, x-3z=20
middle term and Immediate
inference has three additional From the third situation: y-z=15
varieties: conversion, obversion
and contraposition. Therefore, Now, put the value of y from 1
syllogism in which a conclusion and 3rd equation
is drawn from two given or
assumed propositions is not a x-2z=30
part of immediate deductive
Solve the 2nd and 4th
inference.
equation: X=50
Thus, option C is correct.
Thus, option D is correct.

8. The present age of the father

is twice that of the elder son. 9. In the series AYD, BVF, DRH,
Ten years hence the age of GMJ, ___ the next term is?
the father will be three times
that of the younger son. If the [Aug 2016]
difference in ages of the two
sons is 15 years, the present A. GLK
age of the father is? B. HLM
C. LHM
[Dec 2018] D. KGL

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 Ans: D
Solution:
A +1 B +2 D +3 G +4 =K
Y -3 V -4 R -5 M -6 =G
D +2 F +2 H + 2 J +2 =L
11.
Thus, option D is correct.
10. In which of the following
research methods,
manipulation and control of
variables, and randomization
of sample are two of the basic
requirements?
[Nov 2020]
A. Ex-post facto research
B. Descriptive research
C. Case study research
D. Experimental research
Ans: D
Solution: Experimental
research is a systematic and
scientific approach designed to
study cause and effect
naturalism, humanism,
internationalism and idealism.
relationships. The researcher
manipulates one or other
variables and controls, and
measures any change in
other variables.
The experimental research has
the characteristics of
manipulation, control and
random assignment.
Thus, option D is correct.
Which among the following is
the correct set of four funda-
mental principles of
Rabindranath Tagore’s educa-
tional philosophy?
[Dec 2018]
A. Humanism,
Commercialisation,
Urbanisation, Hinduism
B. Naturalism, Humanism,
Internationalism, Idealism
C. Globalisation, Localisation,
Transformation, Capitalism
D. Socialism, Spiritualism,
Tourism, Commercialism
Ans: B
Solution: There are four funda-
mental principles in Tagore's
educational philosophy; Shan-
tiniketan and Visva Bharathi are
both based on these very prin-
ciples. He insisted that educa-
tion should be imparted in a
natural environment.
Thus, option B is correct.
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12. Which of the following A. USA and India
constitute the paralanguage in B. France and India
communication?
C. Sweden and India
(a) Pitch of the voice D. China and India
(b) Internal noise
Ans: B
(c) External noise
(d) Use of pauses
Solution: The International
(e) Rate and volume of speech
Solar Alliance (ISA) was
Select from the code to launched by Modi and former
indicate your answer. French president Francois
[Dec 2018] Hollande in November 2015 at
the 21st session of the United
A. (a), (b) and (c) Nations Climate Change Con-
B. (b), (c) and (d) ference of the Parties (COP-21)
C. (a), (c) and (e) in Paris.
D. (a), (d) and (e)
Thus, option B is correct.
Ans: D

Solution: Paralanguage is also

called vocalics, it is an aspect 14. Which of the following is not a
of meta-communication that renewable natural resource?
can change the meaning or [Dec 2014]
give a new meaning, convey
feelings by using strategies A. Clean air
such as rate of speech, paus- B. Fresh water
es,volume, etc. The study of
C. Fertile soil
paralanguage is called
D. Salt
paralinguistics.
Ans: D
Thus, option D is correct.
Solution: Salt, or sodium
chloride, is a non-renewable
resource. A resource is defined
13. The initiative to establish
International Solar Alliance as renewable only if it is self-
was jointly taken by replenishing. While new salt is
being formed by natural
[June 2019] processes in the earth, the

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 timescale for that formation is A. 300.215-3173
too vast for salt to be B. 302.215@417.5
considered self-replenishing in C. 202.50.20.148
terms of human use. D. 202-50-20-148
Thus, Option D is correct. Ans: C
Solution: The correct format to
15. A hypothesis is write an IP address is that each
set of digits should have dots in
[June 2019] between.

A. A certain and established Thus, Option C is correct.

finding
B. A part of the research
17.
question
C. A strategy of
evaluating data
D. A tentative statement
providing an explanation
Ans: D
Solution: A hypothesis is a
tentative statement. Hypothesis
testing is a statistical method
that is used in making statistical
decisions using experimental
data. Hypothesis Testing is
basically an assumption that
we make about the population
parameter.
Thus, Option D is correct.
16. Identify the IP address from
the following:
[June 2014]
Which of the following Entries
of the Indian Constitution
deals with coordination and
determination of standards in
institutions for higher
education or research
or scientific and technical
institutions?
[Sep 2020]
A. Entry 63
B. Entry 64
C. Entry 65
D. Entry 66
Ans: D
Solution: Entry 66 of the Indian
Constitution reads as follows:
Coordination and determination
of standards in institutions for
higher education or research or
scientific and technical
institutions.
Thus, option D is correct.

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18. Given below are tw
statements
Statement I: Maximum perfor-
mance tests are designed to
assess the upper limits of the
examinee's knowledge and
abilities
Statement II: Typical response
tests are designed to measure
the behaviour and characteris-
tics of examinees
19.
In light of the above state-
ments, choose the most
appropriate answer from the
options given below
[Sep 2020]
A. Both Statement I and
Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and
Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but
Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but
Statement II is correct
Ans: A
Solution:
● Test of maximum
performance: These assess
the individual's ability to
perform effectively under
standard conditions.
● Test of typical performance:
In this case, an individual's
performance is assessed
according to a given
situation. Answers are not
right or wrong but identify
choices, preferences and
strengths of feeling.
Thus, option A is correct.
Warrior is related to sword,
carpenter is related to saw,
farmer is related to plough. In
the same way, the author is
related to?
[Dec 2014]
A. Book
B. Fame
C. Reader
D. Pen
Ans: D
Solution: Warrior cannot war
without the help of the sword,
Carpenter cannot work without
a saw, and Farmer cannot do
farming without a plough. In the
same way, an author cannot do
anything without a pen.
Thus, Option D is correct.
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20. The next term in the series
0,1,9,36,100, ____ is

[Dec 2018]
A. 196
B. 225
C. 216
D. 164

Ans: B

Solution: Here the addition ‘+1’,

‘+2’, ‘+3’ and ‘+4’ has been
shown only for the terms 0, 1, 3,
6 and 10.

Hence, the next term which

should be added as per the
pattern will be, +5 i.e., 10 + 5 =
15 and 152 = 225.

Thus, Option B is correct.

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