UGC NET July 2018 Paper 1 Solved Q 1 - 10 | NTA UGC NET Question Paper

Previous Year Question

NTA UGC NET Paper 1 July 2018

UGC NET Paper 1 Question Paper July 2018 Set P solved

1. Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching?
(a) Teaching and learning are integrally related.
(b) There is no difference between teaching and training.
(c) Concern of all teaching is to ensure some kind of transformation in students.
(d) All good teaching is formal in nature.
(e) A teacher is a senior person.
(f) Teaching is a social act whereas learning is a personal act.

(1) (a), (b) and (d)

(2) (b), (c) and (e)

(3) (a), (c) and (f)

(4) (d), (e) and (f)

Answer: (3) (a), (c) and (f)
Research aptitude question are theoretical questions, best way to solve is to see which options can be discarded.
code (b) is not true. So, options 1, 2 are discarded.
Now, (f) is common to both remaining (c) and (d)
From remaining (a), (c), (d) and (e).
code (e) is not related or not conveying any aspect of the teaching (showing only that teacher is senior), so discard it.
So, option with valid codes is 3
The below link has video which explains this topic and has question discussion in hindi at end of video lecture:
https://unacademy.com/lesson/teaching-and-learning-characteristics-with-mcqs-in-hindi/711W3XS0

2.Which of the following learner characteristics is highly related to effectiveness of teaching?

(1) Prior experience of the learner

(2) Educational status of the parents of the learners

(3) Peer groups of the learner

(4) Family size from which the learner comes.

Answer: (1) Prior experience of the learner
Here, education status of the learner, peer group of learner and family size not matter while learning. Experience of the learner is the most prior,
which leads to good understanding and effectiveness during learning process.

3.In the two sets given below Set -I indicates methods of teaching while Set -II provides the basic requirements for success/effectiveness. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing from the code:

Set - I (Method of teaching)	Set - II (Basic requirements for success/effectiveness)
(a) Lecturing	(i) Small step presentation with feedback provided
(b) Discussion in groups	(ii) Production of large number of ideas
(c) Brainstorming	(iii) Content delivery in a lucid language
(d) Programmed Instructional procedure	(iv) Use of teaching-aids
	(v) Theme based interaction among participants

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
(1)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
(2)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)	(v)
(3)	(iii)	(v)	(ii)	(i)
(4)	(iv)	(ii)	(i)	(iiii)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Answer:
Best match here are
(b) Discussion in groups (v) Theme based interaction among participants
(c) Brainstorming (ii) Production of large number of ideas
So, option (3) is correct with (a) and (d) matching correctly.

4.From the list of evaluation procedures given below identify those which will be called 'formative evaluation'. Indicate your answer by choosing from the code :
(a) A teacher awards grades to students after having transacted the course work.
(b) During interaction with students in the classroom, the teacher provides corrective feedback.
(c) The teacher gives marks to students on a unit test.
(d) The teacher clarifies the doubts of students in the class itself.
(e) The overall performance of a students is reported to parents at every three months interval.
(f) The learner's motivation is raised by the teacher through a question-answer session.

(1) (a), (b) and (c)

(2) (b), (c) and (d)

(3) (a), (c) and (e)

(4) (b), (d) and (f)

Answer: (4) (b), (d) and (f)
Evaluation of the students during the teaching process like corrective feedback in class, question answer sessions, discussion of some important topics among students to make it more interesting  and doubt solving. Teachers do this kind of evaluations to find the level of understanding is at the current moment.
Types of Evaluations

5. Assertion (A): All teaching should aim at ensuring learning.
Reason (R): All learning results from teaching.
Choose the correct answer from the following code:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: (3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Teaching is to make student learn. So, Assertion is correct. Learning can be without teaching or teacher. Ex. self-learning of new subject. So, reason is false (not correlated with assertion) Option (3) is correct answer.

6. There are two sets given below. Set - I specifies the types of research, while Set -II indicates their characteristics. Match the two and given your answer by selecting the appropriate code.

Set - I(Research types)	Set - II(Characteristics)
(a) Fundamental research	(i) Finding out the extent of perceived impact of an intervention
(b) Applied research	(ii) Developing an effective explanation through theory building
(c) Action research	(iii) Improving an existing situation through use of interventions
(d) Evaluative research	(iv) Exploring the possibility of a theory for use in various situations
	(v) Enriching technological resources

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
(1)	(ii)	(iv)	(iii)	(i)
(2)	(v)	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)
(3)	(iii)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
(4)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)	(v)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Answer: 1
Fundamental research => Theory building
Applied research => seeks to solve practical problems (use theory in various practical situations)
Evaluative research => Evaluate the algorithm or theorem based on set of inputs to find the validity of system. Analyse the output and evaluate it based on the considered parameters.
Action research => Cycle of (Plan,Act,Observe and Reflect) to make the results more accurate.

7. Which of the sets of activities best indicate the cyclic nature of action research strategy?

(1) Reflect, Observe, Plan, Act

(2) Observe, Act, Reflect, Plan

(3) Act, Plan, Observe, Reflect

(4) Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect

Answer: (4) Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect
Set of activities in cyclic nature of action research strategy:
1) Study and plan ( Plan)
2) Take action (Act)
3) Collect and analyse evidence(Observe)
4) Reflect
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_research

8. Which of the following sequence of research steps is nearer to scientific method?

(1) Suggested solution of the problem, Deducing the consequences of the solution, Perceiving the problem situation, Location of the difficulty and testing the solutions.

(2) Perceiving the problem situation, Locating the actual problem and its definition, Hypothesizing, Deducing the consequences of the suggested solution and Testing the hypothesis in action.

(3) Defining a problem, Identifying the causes of the problem, Defining a population, Drawing a sample, Collecting data and Analysing results.

(4) Identifying the causal factors, Defining the problem, Developing a hypothesis, Selecting a sample, Collecting data and arriving at generalization and Conclusions.

Answer: (2) Perceiving the problem situation, Locating the actual problem and its definition, Hypothesizing, Deducing the consequences of the suggested solution and Testing the hypothesis in action.

9. The problem of 'research ethics' is concerned with which aspect of research activities?

(1) Following the prescribed format of a thesis

(2) Data analysis through qualitative or quantitative technique

(3) Defining the population of research

(4) Evidence based research reporting

Answer: (4) Evidence based research reporting
In research paper the improved results has some previous reference of result cited from the other research paper. Research paper has citations that make evidence about your paper has some unique definition that has not been yet explored.

10. In which of the following activities, potential for nurturing creative and critical thinking is relatively greater?

(1) Preparing research summary

(2) Presenting a seminar paper

(3) Participation in research conference

(4) Participation in a workshop

Answer: (3) Participation in research conference
Workshop gives you the practical idea and the possibilities of thinking problem in different ways.