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Teaching and Research

Description: This test covers topics related to the teaching and research section of the UGC NET exam.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the study of the ways in which languages use sounds or signs to construct meaning called?

  1. Phonology

  2. Morphology

  3. Semantics

  4. Semiotics

  5. Grammar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ways in which languages use sounds or signs to construct meaning are studied in phonology.

The Department of Higher Education is divided into _______ bureaus.

  1. six

  2. eight

  3. five

  4. nine

  5. ten


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The department is divided into eight bureaus, and most of the work of the department is handled through over 100 autonomous organisations under these bureaus.

Which of these measures of central tendency can be used with nominal data?

  1. Median

  2. Arithmetic mean

  3. Geometric mean

  4. Mode

  5. Weighted mean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the only central tendency measure that can be used with nominal data, which have purely qualitative category assignments.

What type of error in sample surveys is it when respondents misunderstand a question?

  1. Over coverage

  2. Under coverage

  3. Measurement error

  4. Processing error

  5. Non-response


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Measurement error: e.g. when respondents misunderstand a question, or find it difficult to answer.

Which of these is a sampling method which involves the sample being drawn from that part of the population which is close to hand?

  1. Quota sampling

  2. Accidental sampling

  3. Line-intercept sampling

  4. Panel sampling

  5. Simple random sample (SRS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accidental sampling (sometimes known as grab, convenience or opportunity sampling) is a type of nonprobability sampling which involves the sample being drawn from that part of the population which is close to hand.

Mark out the odd one among the following.

  1. Protege

  2. Pupil

  3. Trainee

  4. Mentor

  5. Apprentice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser.

What is that word called that is pronounced as same as another word, but differs in meaning?

  1. Metaphor

  2. Homograph

  3. Homophone

  4. Polyseme

  5. Simile


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning.

What is the disruptive act of posting a flood of articles to a Usenet newsgroup called?

  1. Cleanfeed

  2. Sporgery

  3. Address munging

  4. Smurf Attack

  5. Netiquette


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sporgery is the disruptive act of posting a flood of articles to a Usenet newsgroup, with the article headers falsified so that they appear to have been posted by others.

Which of the following is a message warning the recipient of a non-existent computer virus threat?

  1. Spamtrap

  2. Crimeware

  3. Computer virus hoax

  4. Botnet

  5. Email spam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A computer virus hoax is a message warning the recipient of a non-existent computer virus threat. The message is usually a chain e-mail that tells the recipient to forward it to everyone they know.

Where are the headquarters of the Children's Film Society, India (CFSI)?

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Pune

  4. New Delhi

  5. Mumbai


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) is a nodal organisation of Government of India that produces children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages. Established in 1955, CFSI functions come under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and is headquartered in Mumbai.

For how long do the members of the Press Council of India serve on the Council?

  1. Two years

  2. Three years

  3. Four years

  4. Five years

  5. One year


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The members serve on the Council for a term of three years. The Council was last reconstituted on 22 May 2001. The present Chairman is Justice Markandey Katju.

Which of these is an autonomous higher education institute in India?

  1. Indian Institute of Science

  2. Punjab Agricultural University

  3. Central Agricultural University

  4. Navsari Agricultural University

  5. Birla Institute of Technology & Science


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Navsari Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Navsari in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was part of Gujarat Agricultural University until May 2004.

Which of these does away with the need for the local cable operator and puts the broadcaster directly in touch with the consumer?

  1. DAVP

  2. Community radio

  3. DTH

  4. IIMC

  5. PIB


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DTH does away with the need for the local cable operator and puts the broadcaster directly in touch with the consumer. Only cable operators can receive satellite programmes and they then distribute them to individual homes.

Which is India's largest public broadcaster?

  1. Akashvani

  2. Prasar Bharati

  3. Doordarshan

  4. Tata Sky

  5. DD Free Dish


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prasar Bharati is India's largest public broadcaster. It is an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament and comprises Doordarshan television network and All India Radio which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Who is usually the chairman of the Press Council of India?

  1. A retired judge of the Supreme Court of India

  2. A member of Rajya Sabha

  3. A member of Lok Sabha

  4. A nominee of Sahitya Academy

  5. A nominee of the Bar Council of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Press Council is headed by a Chairman: usually a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India (except for the first chairman, Justice J. R. Mudholkar, who was a sitting judge of Supreme Court of India in 1968).

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