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21. January 1, 1995 was Sunday. What day of the week lies on January 1, 1996?
(A) Sunday 

(B) Monday
(C) Saturday 

(D) None of these

22. The sum of a positive number and its reciprocal is twice the difference of the number and its reciprocal. The number is :
(A) √2 

(B) 1/√2
(C) √3 

(D) 1/√3

23. In a certain code, ROUNDS is written as RONUDS. how will PLEASE will be written in the same code
(A) LPAESE 

(B) PLAESE
(C) LPAEES 

(D) PLASEE

24. At what time between 5.30 and 6.00 will the hands of a clock be at right angles?
(A) 43 5/11 min. past 5 

(B) 43 7/11 min. past 5
(C) 40 min. past 5 

(D) 45 min past 5

25. Statements : I. All students are ambitious
II. All ambitious persons are hard working
Conclusions : (i) All students are hard-working
(ii) All hardly working people are not ambitious
Which of the following is correct?
(A) Only (i) is correct 

(B) Only (ii) is correct
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct 

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

26. Statement : Most students are intelligent
Conclusions : (i) Some students are intelligent
(ii) All students are not intelligent
Which of the following is implied?
(A) Only (i) is implied 

(B) Only (ii) is implied
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are implied 

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is implied

27. Statement: Most labourers are poor
Conclusions : (i) Some labourers are poor
(ii) All labourers are not poor
Which of the following is implied?
(A) Only (i) is implied 

(B) Only (ii) is implied
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are implied 

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is implied

28. Line access and avoidance of collision are the main functions of:
(A) the CPU 

(B) the monitor
(C) network protocols 

(D) wide area networks

29. In the hypermedia database, information bits are stored in the form of:
(A) signals 

(B) cubes
(C) nodes 

(D) symbols

30. Communications bandwidth that has the highest capacity and is used by microwave, cable and fibre optics lines is known as:
(A) hyper-link 

(B) broadband
(C) bus width 

(D) carrier wave

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2005- DEC)MODEL PAPER-121

Read the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15

Knowledge creation in many cases requires creativity and idea generation. This is especially important in generating alternative decision support solutions. Some people believe that an individual’s creative ability stems primarily from personality traits such as inventiveness, independence, individuality, enthusiasm, and flexibility. I lowever, several studies have found that creativity is not so much a function of individual traits as was once believed, and that individual creativity can be learned and improved. This understanding has led innovative companies to recognise that the key to fostering creativity may be the development of an idea-nurturing work environment. Idea-generation methods and techniques, to be used by individuals or in groups, are consequently being developed. Manual methods for supporting idea generation, such as brainstorming in a group, can be very successful in certain situations. However, in other situations, such an approach is either not economically feasible or not possible. For example, manual methods in group creativity sessions will not work or will not be effective when (1) there is no time to conduct a proper idea-generation session; (2) there is a poor facilitator (or no facilitator at all); (3) it is too expensive to conduct an idea-generation session; (4) the subject matter is too sensitive for a face-to-face session; or (5) there are not enough participants, the mix of participants is not optimal, or there is no climate for idea generation. In such cases, computerised idea-generation methods have been tried, with frequent success.

Idea-generation software is designed to help stimulate a single user or a group to produce new ideas, options and choices. The user does all the work, but the software encourages and pushes, something like a personal trainer. Although idea-generation software is still relatively new, there are several packages on the market. Various approaches are used by idea-generating software to increase the flow of ideas to the user. Idea Fisher, for example, has an associate lexicon of the English language that cross-references words and phrases. These associative links, based on analogies and metaphors, make it easy for the user to be fed words related to a given theme. Some software packages use questions to prompt the user towards new, unexplored patterns of thought. This helps users to break out of cyclical thinking patterns, conquer mental blocks, or deal with bouts of procrastination.

11. The author, in this passage has focused on
(A) knowledge creation 

(B) idea-generation
(C) creativity 

(D) individual traits

12. Fostering creativity needs an environment of
(A) decision support systems

(B) idea-nurturing
(C) decision support solutions 

(D) alternative individual factors

13. Manual methods for the support of idea-generation, in certain occasions,
(A) are alternatively effective 

(B) can be less expensive
(C) do not need a facilitator 

(D) require a mix of optimal participants

14. Idea-generation software works as if it is a
(A) stimulant 

(B) knowledge package
(C) user-friendly trainer 

(D) climate creator

15. Mental blocks, bouts of procrastination and cyclical thinking patterns can be won when:
(A) innovative companies employ electronic thinking methods
(B) idea-generation software prompts questions
(C) manual methods are removed
(D) individuals acquire a neutral attitude towards the software

16. Level C of the effectiveness of communication is defined as:
(A) channel noise 

(B) semantic noise
(C) psychological noise 

(D) source noise

17. Recording a television programme on a VCR is an example of:
(A) time-shifting 

(B) content reference
(C) mechanical clarity 

(D) media synchronisation

18. A good communicator is the one who offers to his audience:
(A) plentiful of information 

(B) a good amount of statistics
(C) concise proof 

(D) repetition of facts

19. The largest number of newspapers in India is published from the state of:
(A) Kerala 

(B) Maharashtra
(C) West Bengal 

(D) Uttar Pradesh

20. Insert the missing number:
8 24 12 ? 18 54
(A) 26 

(B) 24
(C) 36 

(D) 32

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2005- DEC)MODEL PAPER-120

1. Team teaching has the potential to develop:
(A) Competitive spirit
(B) Cooperation
(C) The habit of supplementing the teaching of each other
(D) Highlighting the gaps in each other’s teaching

2. Which of the following is the most important characteristic of Open Book Examination system?
(A) Students become serious.
(B) It improves attendance in the classroom.
(C) It reduces examination anxiety amongst students.
(D) It compels students to think.

3. Which of the following methods of teaching encourages the use of maximum senses?
(A) Problem-solving method 

(B) Laboratory method
(C) Self-study method

(D) Team teaching method

4. Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) Communicator should have fine senses
(B) Communicator should have tolerance power
(C) Communicator should be soft spoken
(D) Communicator should have good personality

5. An effective teacher is one who can:
(A) control the class 

(B) give more information in less time
(C) motivate students to learn 

(D) correct the assignments carefully

6. One of the following is not a quality of researcher:
(A) Unison with that of which he is in search
(B) He must be of alert mind
(C) Keenness in enquiry
(D) His assertion to outstrip the evidence

7. A satisfactory statistical quantitative method should not possess one of the following qualities
(A) Appropriateness 

(B) Measurability
(C) Comparability 

(D) Flexibility

8. Books and records are the primary sources of data in:
(A) historical research 

(B) participatory research
(C) clinical research 

(D) laboratory research

9. Which of the following statement is correct?
(A) objectives should be pin-pointed
(B) objectives can be written in statement or question form
(C) another word for problem is variable
(D) all the above

10. The important pre-requisites of a researcher in sciences, social sciences and humanities are
(A) laboratory skills, records, supervisor, topic
(B) Supervisor, topic, critical analysis, patience
(C) archives, supervisor, topic, flexibility in thinking
(D) topic, supervisor, good temperament, pre-conceived notions

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006- JUNE)MODEL PAPER-119

41. Assertion (A): Aerosols have potential for modifying climate
Reason (R): Aerosols interact with both short waves and radiation
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

42. 'SITE' stands for:
(A) System for International technology and Engineering
(B) Satellite Instructional Television Experiment
(C) South Indian Trade Estate
(D) State Institute of Technology and Engineering

43. What is the name of the Research station established by the Indian Government for 'Conducting Research at Antarctic?
(A) Dakshin Gangotri 

(B) Yamunotri
(C) Uttari Gangotri 

(D) None of the above

44. Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) includes:
(A) Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
(B) Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
(C) Department of Women and Child Development
(D) All the above

45. Parliament can legislate on matters listed in the State list:
(A) With the prior permission of the President.
(B) Only after the constitution is amended suitably.
(C) In case of inconsistency among State legislatures.
(D) At the request of two or more States.

The following pie chart indicates the expenditure of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the pie chart and answer it Question Number 46 to 50.

46. The ratio of the total expenditure on football to that of expenditure on hockey is:
(A) 1:15 

(B) 1:1
(C) 15:1 

(D) 3:20

47. If the total expenditure on sports during the year was Rs. 1,20,000,00 how much was spent on basket ball?
(A) Rs. 9,50,000 

(B) Rs. 10,00,000
(C) Rs. 12,00,000 

(D) Rs. 15,00,000

48. The chart shows that the most popular game of the country is :
(A) Hockey 

(B) Football
(C) Cricket 

(D) Tennis

49. Out of the following country's expenditure is the same on :
(A) Hockey and Tennis 

(B) Golf and Basket ball
(C) Cricket and Football 

(D) Hockey and Golf

50. If the total expenditure on sport during the year was Rs. 1,50,00,000 the expenditure on cricket and hockey together was:
(A) Rs. 60,00,000 

(B) Rs. 50,00,000
(C) Rs. 37,50,000 

(D) Rs. 25,00,000

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006- JUNE)MODEL PAPER-118

31. Using websites to pour out one's grievances is called:
(A) cyberventing 

(B) cyber ranting
(C) web hate 

(D) web plea

32. In web search, finding a large number of documents with very little relevant information is termed:
(A) poor recall 

(B) web crawl
(C) poor precision rate 

(D) poor web response

33. The concept of connect intelligence is derived from:
(A) virtual reality 

(B) fuzzy logic
(C) bluetooth technology 

(D) value added networks

34. Use of an ordinary telephone as an Internet appliance is called:
(A) voice net 

(B) voice telephone
(C) voice line 

(D) voice portal

35. Video transmission over the Internet that looks like delayed live casting is called:
(A) virtual video 

(B) direct broadcast
(C) video shift 

(D) real-time video

36. Which is the smallest North-east State in India?
(A) Tripura 

(B) Meghalaya
(C) Mizoram 

(D) Manipur

37. Tamilnadu coastal belt has drinking water shortage due to:
(A) high evaporation
(B) sea water flooding due to tsunami
(C) over exploitation of ground water by tube wells
(D) seepage of sea water

38. While all rivers of Peninsular India flow into the Bay of Bengal, Narmada and Tapti flow into the Arabian Sea because these two rivers:
(A) Follow the slope of these rift valleys
(B) The general slope of the Indian peninsula is from east to west
(C) The Indian peninsula north of the Satpura ranges, is tilted towards the west
(D) The Indian peninsula south of the satpura ranges is tilted towards east

39. Soils in the Mahanadi delta are less fertile than those in the Godavari delta because of:
(A) erosion of top soils by annual floods
(B) inundation of land by sea water
(C) traditional agriculture practices
(D) the derivation of alluvial soil from red-soil hinterland

40. Which of the following institutions in the field of education is set up by the MHRD Government of India?
(A) Indian council of world Affair, New Delhi
(B) Mythic Society, Bangalore
(C) National Bal Bhawn, New Delhi
(D) India International Centre, New Delhi

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006- JUNE)MODEL PAPER-117

21. Insert the missing number:
16/32, 15 /33, 17/31, 14/34, ?
(A) 19/35 

(B) 19/30
(C) 18/35 

(D) 18/30

22. Monday falls on 20th March 1995. What was the day on 3rd November 1994?
(A) Thursday 

(B) Sunday
(C) Tuesday 

(D) Saturday

23. The average of four consecutive even numbers is 27. The largest of these numbers is:
(A) 36 

(B) 32
(C) 30 

(D) 28

24. In a certain code, FHQK means GIRL. How will WOMEN be written in the same code?
(A) VNLDM 

(B) FHQKN
(C) XPNFO 

(D) VLNDM

25. At what time between 4 and 5 O'clock will the hands of a watch point in opposite directions?
(A) 45 min. past 4 

(B) 40 min. past 4
(C) 50 4/11 min. past 4 

(D) 54 6/11 min. past 4

26. Which of the following conclusions is logically valid based on statement given below?
Statement: Most teachers are hard working.
Conclusions:
(I) Some teachers are hard working.
(II) Some teachers are not hard working.
(A) Only (I) is implied
(B) Only (II) is implied
(C) Both (I) and (II) are implied
(D) Neither (I) nor (II) is implied

27. Who among the following can be asked to make a statement in Indian Parliament?
(A) Any MLA 

(B) Chief of Army Staff
(C) Solicitor General of India 

(D) Mayor of Delhi

28. Which of the following conclusions is logically valid based on statement given below?
Statement: Most of the Indian states existed before independence.
Conclusions:
(I) Some Indian States existed before independence.
(II) All Indian States did not exist before independence.
(A) only (I) is implied
(B) only (II) is implied
(C) Both (I) and (II) are implied
(D) Neither (I) nor (II) is implied

29. Water is always involved with landslides. This is because it:
(A) reduces the shear strength of rocks
(B) increases the weight of the overburden
(C) enhances chemical weathering
(D) is a universal solvent

30. Direction for this question:
Given below are two statements (a) and (b) followed by two conclusions (i) and (ii). Considering the statements to be true, indicate which of the following conclusions logically follow from the given statements by selecting one of the four response alternatives given below the conclusion :
Statements:
(a) all businessmen are wealthy.
(b) all wealthy people are hard working.
Conclusions:
(i) All businessmen are hard working.
(ii) All hardly working people are not wealthy
(A) Only (i) follows
(B) Only (ii) follows
(C) Only (i) and (ii) follows
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) follows

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006- JUNE)MODEL PAPER-116

Read the following passage and answer the questions 11 to 15:

The superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Parliament and State Legislatures and elections to the offices of the President and the Vice - President of India are vested in the Election Commission of India. It is an independent constitutional authority.

Independence of the Election Commission and its insulation from executive interference is ensured by a specific provision under Article 324 (5) of the constitution that the chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court and conditions of his service shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

In C.W.P. No. 4912 of 1998 (Kushra Bharat Vs. Union of India and others), the Delhi High Court directed that information relating to Government dues owed by the candidates to the departments dealing with Government accommodation, electricity, water, telephone and transport etc. and any other dues should be furnished by the candidates and this information should be published by the election authorities under the commission.

11. The text of the passage reflects or raises certain questions:
(A) The authority of the commission cannot be challenged.
(B) This would help in stopping the criminalization of Indian politics.
(C) This would reduce substantially the number of contesting candidates.
(D) This would ensure fair and free elections.

12. According to the passage, the Election Commission is an independent constitutional authority. This is under Article No. :
(A) 324 

(B) 356
(C) 246 

(D) 161

13. Independence of the Commission means:
(A) have a constitutional status. 

(B) have legislative powers.
(C) have judicial powers. 

(D) have political powers.

14. Fair and free election means:
(A) transparency 

(B) to maintain law and order
(C) regional considerations 

(D) role for pressure groups

15. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office under Article :
(A) 125 

(B) 352
(C) 226 

(D) 324

16. The function of mass communication of supplying information regarding the processes, issues, events and societal developments is known as:
(A) content supply 

(B) surveillance
(C) gratification 

(D) correlation

17. The science of the study of feedback systems in humans, animals and machines is known as:
(A) cybernetics 

(B) reverse communication
(C) selectivity study 

(D) response analysis

18. Networked media exist in inter-connected:
(A) social environments 

(B) economic environments
(C) political environments 

(D) technological environments

19. The combination of computing, telecommunications and media in a digital atmosphere is referred to as:
(A) online communication 

(B) integrated media
(C) digital combine 

(D) convergence

20. A dialogue between a human-being and a computer programme that occurs simultaneously in various forms is described as:
(A) man-machine speak 

(B) binary chat
(C) digital talk 

(D) interactivity

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1. Which of the following comprise teaching skill?
(A) Black Board writing 

(B) Questioning
(C) Explaining 

(D) All the above

2. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?
(A) Teachers can teach.
(B) Teachers help can create in a student a desire to learn.
(C) Lecture Method can be used for developing thinking.
(D) Teachers are born.

3. The first Indian chronicler of Indian history was:
(A) Megasthanese 

(B) Fahiyan
(C) Huan Tsang 

(D) Kalhan

4. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) Syllabus is a part of curriculum.
(B) Syllabus is an annexure to curriculum.
(C) Curriculum is the same in all educational institutions affiliated to a particular university.
(D) Syllabus is not the same in all educational institutions affiliated to a particular university.

5. Which of the two given options is of the level of understanding?
(I) Define noun.
(II) Define noun in your own words.
(A) Only I 

(B) Only II
(C) Both I and II 

(D) Neither I nor II

6. Which of the following options are the main tasks of research in modern society?
(I) to keep pace with the advancement in knowledge.
(II) to discover new things.
(III) to write a critique on the earlier writings.
(IV) to systematically examine and critically analyze the investigations/sources with objectivity.
(A) IV, II and I 

(B) I, II and III
(C) I and III 

(D) II, III and IV

7. Match List-I (Interviews) with List-II (Meaning) and select the correct answer from the code given below:
        List – I (Interviews)                List - II (Meaning)
(a) structured interviews       (i) greater flexibility approach
(b) Unstructured interviews (ii) attention on the questions to be answered
(c) Focused interviews          (iii) individual life experience
(d) Clinical interviews          (iv) Pre determined question
                                                 (v) non-directive
Code:
       (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (v) (ii) (iv) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (v) (iv)

8. What do you consider as the main aim of inter disciplinary research?
(A) To bring out holistic approach to research.
(B) To reduce the emphasis of single subject in research domain.
(C) To over simplify the problem of research.
(D) To create a new trend in research methodology.

9. One of the aims of the scientific method in research is to:
(A) improve data interpretation 

(B) eliminate spurious relations
(C) confirm triangulation 

(D) introduce new variables

10. The depth of any research can be judged by:
(A) title of the research.
(B) objectives of the research.
(C) total expenditure on the research.
(D) duration of the research.

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006-DEC)MODEL PAPER-114

41. The most significant impact of volcanic eruption has been felt in the form of :
(A) change in weather 

(B) sinking of islands
(C) loss of vegetation 

(D) extinction of animals

42. With absorption and decomposition of CO2 in ocean water beyond desired level, there will be :
(A) decrease in temperature 

(B) increase in salinity
(C) growth of phytoplankton 

(D) rise in sea level

43. Arrange column II in proper sequence so as to match it with column I and choose the correct answer from the code given below :
       Column I                                 Column II
Water Quality                                 pH Value
(a) Neutral                                         (i) 5
(b) Moderately acidic                      (ii) 7
(c) Alkaline                                      (iii) 4
(d) Injurious                                    (iv) 8
Code :
        (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

44. The maximum emission of pollutants from fuel sources in India is caused by :
(A) Coal 

(B) Firewood
(C) Refuse burning

(D) Vegetable waste product

45. The urbanisation process accounts for the wind in the urban centres during nights to remain :
(A) faster than that in rural areas
(B) slower than that in rural areas
(C) the same as that in rural areas
(D) cooler than that in rural areas

46. The University Grants Commission was constituted on the recommendation of :
(A) Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission
(B) Mudaliar Commission
(C) Sargent Commission
(D) Kothari Commission

47. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India safeguards the rights of Minorities to establish and run educational institutions of their own liking ?
(A) Article 19 

(B) Article 29
(C) Article 30 

(D) Article 31

48. Match List - I (Institutions) with List - II (Functions) and select the correct answer by using the code given below :
        List - I (Institutions)       List - II (Functions)
(a) Parliament                  (i) Formulation of Budget
(b) C & A.G.                    (ii) Enactment of Budget
(c) Ministry of Finance   (iii) Implementation of Budget
(d) Executing Departments (iv) Legality of expenditure
                                            (v) Justification of Income
Code :
       (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (v) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (v)

49. Foundation training to the newly recruited IAS (Probationers) is imparted by :
(A) Indian Institute of Public Administration
(B) Administrative Staff College of India
(C) L.B.S. National Academy of Administration
(D) Centre for Advanced Studies

50. Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by:
(A) Election Commission of India 

(B) Joint Committee of Parliament
(C) Supreme Court of India 

(D) Central Election Tribunal

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UGC-NET&SET-PAPER-1(2006-DEC)MODEL PAPER-113

Study the following graph and answer question numbers 31 to 33 :

31. In the year 2000, which of the following Companies earned maximum percent profit ?
(A) a 
(B) b
(C) d 
(D) f

32. In the year 2001, which of the following Companies earned minimum percent profit ?
(A) a 
(B) c
(C) d 
(D) e

33. In the years 2000 and 2001, which of the following Companies earned maximum average percent profit ?
(A) f 
(B) e
(C) d 
(D) b

34. Human Development Report for ‘each’ of the year at global level has been published by:
(A) UNDP 
(B) WTO
(C) IMF 
(D) World Bank

35. The number of students in four classes A, B, C, D and their respective mean marks obtained by each of the class are given below :
                                   Class A Class B Class C Class D
Number of students     10           40            30         20
Arithmetic mean          20           30            50         15
The combined mean of the marks of four classes together will be :
(A) 32 
(B) 50
(C) 20 
(D) 15

36. LAN stands for :
(A) Local And National 
(B) Local Area Network
(C) Large Area Network 
(D) Live Area Network

37. Which of the following statement is correct ?
(A) Modem is a software
(B) Modem helps in stabilizing the voltage
(C) Modem is the operating system
(D) Modem converts the analog signal into digital signal and vice-versa

38. Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer ?
(A) Computer is a machine that can process information.
(B) Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and process both qualitative and quantitative data quickly and accurately.
(C) Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative data.
(D) Computer is a machine that can store, retrieve and process quickly and accurately only qualitative information

39. Information and Communication Technology includes :
(A) On line learning 
(B) Learning through the use of EDUSAT
(C) Web Based Learning 
(D) All the above

40. Which of the following is the appropriate format of URL of e-mail ?
(A) www_mail.com 
(B) www@mail.com
(C) WWW@mail.com 
(D) www.mail.com