Q.1-5)

Q.1) If the difference between the interest received by E and B is Rs 4200 and E invested his money for double the time period for which B invested his money, then the amount received by E is

[1] Rs 30,000

[2] Rs 28,600

[3] Rs 29,600

[4] Rs 35,400

Correct Answer: 3

Q.2) If the amount received by C is twice the money invested by him, then the amount he will receive after 2 years if he invests the same sum of money in compound interest for 2 years compounded half yearly, is

[1] Rs 21229.45

[2] Rs 21929.45

[3] Rs 21,20245

[4] Rs 21992.45

Correct Answer: 1

Q.3) If the rate of interest received by Aand C is in the ratio of 2:3, then the money invested by C will get doubled in years.

[1] 12 1/7

[2] 15 1/2

[3] 13 1/3

[4] 11 1/9

Correct Answer: 4

Q.4) If the interest received by F is 20% of the sum invested by him then how much more money as interest he would have eamed if he had invested the money in compound interest?

[1] Rs 700

[2] Rs 600

[3] Rs 300

[4] Rs 400

Correct Answer: 2

Q.5) If the interest received by F is Rs 7,575 more than the interest received by D and the rate of interest received by F is 2% more than the rate of interest recieved by A, then the interest rate received by D is

[1] 8%

[2] 13%

[3] 14%

[4] 15%

Correct Answer: 4

Q.6) From the point of view of communication, Indian rhetoric in its Hindu and Buddhist forms:

[1] It has a materialistic basis.

[2] There is a moral basis.

[3] Has a Eurocentric basis.

[4] Has a non-religious basis.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.7) In which approach the teacher presents a puzzling situation and students solve the problem by gathering data and testing their conclusions?

[1] Discovery leaming

[2] Latent learning

[3] Situated learing

[4] Inquiry learning

Correct Answer: 4

Q.8) If in a scheme, the word ‘FATHER’ is coded as ‘104’, how the word ‘MOTHER’ will be coded in the same scheme?

[1] 104

[2] 83

[3] 87

[4] 102

Correct Answer: 2

Q.9) For which of the following p-value of a test statistic, a null hypothesis is likely to be rejected?

(A) 0.38 of 2%

(B) 38%

(C) 2%

(D) 0.46

[1] (A) and (B) only.

[2] (A) and (C) only.

[3] (B) and (C) only.

[4] (B) and (D) only.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.10) “If you like ketchup and you also like icecream, then you would sure like ketchup icecream ” Which fallacy is committed in this argument?

[1] Ad Hominem

[2] Hasty Generalisation

[3] Slippery Slope

[4] Fallacy of composition

Correct Answer: 4

Q.11) Assertion (A) : Formaldehyde, widely used in plastics, wood products, insulating materials, glue and fabrics, is a serious allergen

Reason (R) : Allergens are substances that activate the immune system.

[1] Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

[2] Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).

[3] (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.

[4] (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Correct Answer: 2

Q.12) The paradoxical relationship between body and mind in a communication environment results in

[1] Mindfulness

[2] Self-importance

[3] Obedience

[4] Humour

Correct Answer: 4

Q.13) The non-verbal communication is studied across which of the following disciplines?

(A) Physics

(B) Chemistry

(C) Linguistics

(D) Social psychology

(E) Anthropology

[1] (A), (B) and (C) only.

[2] (B) (C) and (D) only.

[3] (C), (D), and (E).

[4] (A), (B) and (E) only.

Correct Answer: 3

Q.14) Statement I: As per UGC Regulation 2018 regarding Plagiarism, the authorities of higher education institutions cannot take suo motu cognizance of the act of plagiarism.

Statement II: Plagiarism refers to the behavior in which someone else’s work or idea is taken and carried forward in one’s own name.

[1] Statements I and II both are true

[2] Statements I and II both are false

[3] Statement I is true, but statement II is false

[4] Statement I is false, but Statement II true

Correct Answer: 4

Q.15) Which of the following statements are correct with reference to Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)?

(A). Because of plastic organic layers, OLEDs are much thicker and heavier than conventional LCD/LED formats.

(B). OLEDs give a brighter light than LEDs leading to more vivid colours.

(C). OLEDs produce a much larger field of view than LCD/LED formats.

(D). OLEDSs require some form of back-lighting so that the screen can be lit up.

(E). OLEDs consume more power than LCD/LED formats and thus produce more heat.

[1] (A), (B) and (C) only

[2] (B), (C) and (E) only.

[3] (C), (D) and (E) only.

[4] (B) and (C) only.

Correct Answer: 4

Q.16) The Hindu college of Calcutta was later renamed as

[1] Surendranath College

[2] Ram Mohan Roy College

[3] Delhi College

[4] Presidency College

Correct Answer: 4

Q.17) Statement (I): Canva is an online tool used to prepare creative content in the form of poster, infographics, presentations etc.

Statement (II): Edpuzzle is an online tool used for creating interactive videos.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (Il) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (Il) are incorrect

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Correct Answer: 1

Q.18) The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on Rs10,000/- for 3 years at 10% per annum is

[1] 310

[2] 300

[3] 200

[4] 430

Correct Answer: 1

Q.19) Concept of salt gradient is utilized to store the heat energy in which of the following solar energy collecting systems?

[1] Solar thermal collectors

[2] Solar cells

[3] Solar ponds

[4] Solar kilns

Correct Answer: 3

Q.20) Which of the following statements A-D about Internet Cookies is/are true?

(A). They are form of spyware.

(B). They are used only in advertising.

(C). They are used to track browser use.

(D). They act in the same way as a virus.

[1] (A) only.

[2] (A) and (B) only.

[3] (C) only.

[4] (C) and (D) only.

Correct Answer: 3

Q.21) Which element of cooperative learning talks about ‘sink and swim’ together?

[1] Individual accountability

[2] Promotive Interaction

[3] Positive interdependence

[4] Group processing

Correct Answer: 3

Q.22) Statement (I): Two categories of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) were class I and class Il

Statement (II): Production of class Il ODS ceased in 2000.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 3

Q.23) Which formal fallacy is committed in the following argument: “No politicians are idiots. Some voters are not idiots. Therefore, some voters are not politicians.”?

[1] Exclusive Premises

[2] Existential fallacy

[3] Affirming the consequent

[4] Denying the antecedent

Correct Answer: 1

Q.24) For the ideal normal distribution, the median would be equivalent to which of the following measures?

A. Second quartile

B. mean

C. 50th percentile

D. Mode

E. 5th decile

[1] Only ABC

[2] Only ABD

[3] Only ABCD

[4] ABCDE

Correct Answer: 4

Q.25) Statement (I): MyGov is a platform through which Government of India aims to encourage citizen participation towards good goverance by seeking their ideas and suggestions

Statement (Il): MyGov platform is developed by three of the former Flipkart executives to provide a cashless and seamless payment experience

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 3

Q.26) Statement (I): The long-term memory for information tied to a particular time and place, especially memory of the events in a person’s ife is called as Implicit Memory.

Statement (Il): The knowledge that we are not concious of recalling but that influences our behaviour or thought without our awareness is called as Episodic Memory.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 2

Q.27) A circle has the diameter same as the length of the side of an equilateral triangle. What is the ratio of their respective areas?

[1] 11:7√3

[2] 22: 7√3

[3] 11:

[4] 11:

Correct Answer: 2

Q.28) Which of the following are the characteristics of mental development of Adolescents?

(A) Increased ability to generalise the facts

(B) Development of memory and imagination

(C) Decreased ability to deal with abstraction

(D) Decreased ability to understand

(E) Increased ability to solve problems

[1] (C), (D) and (E) only.

[2] (A), (B) and (E) only.

[3] (A), (C) and (D).

[4] (C) and (D) only.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.29) Statement (I): Every communication contains elements of both content and relationships.

Statement (II): Eye behaviour provides metacommunicative cues.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 1

Q.30) Find the correct sequence of five (5) missing letters which will complete the following letter series:

daa_bc_cda_a_c_c

[1] a b a c b

[2] a c b a c

[3] a c a b c

[4] a c a c b

Correct Answer: 3

Q.31) Which of the following are essential components of dialogic communication, according to Richard Johannesen?

(A). Afacade of pleasant greeting

(B). possessive warmth for others

(C). Empathic understading

(D). Spirit of mutual equality

(E). Positive regard for others

[1] (A), (B) and (C) only.

[2] (B) (C) and (D) only.

[3] (C) (D)and (E)

[4] (A), (D) and (E) only.

Correct Answer: 3

Q.32) During which one of the following the Convention on Biodiversity was opened for signature?

[1] Rio Summit

[2] Stockholm conference

[3] Ramsar convention

[4] Montreal Protocol

Correct Answer: 1

Q.33) Statement (I): Dynamic RAM (DRAM) is the most common type of RAM used in computers, but where absolute speed is essential, Static RAM (SRAM) is the preferred technology.

Statement (II): The Processor’s Memory Cache is the high speed portion of the memory and SRAM is the effective technology for the same.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 1

Q.34) Environmental education is needed for:

(A). Conservation of natual resources.

(B). Knowledge of causes of pollution.

(C). Knowledge of measures to prevent pollution.

(D). Extensive extraction of natural resources.

(E). Economising on scientific invention.

[1] (A), (B) and (C) only.

[2] (B), (C) and (D) only.

[3] (C), (D) and (E).

[4] (A), (D) and (E) only.

Correct Answer: 1

Q.35) Which of the following fundamental principles of education are highlighted under New National Education Policy (2020)?

(A). Higher education as a fundamental right

(B). Multi-disciplinarity and holistic education.

(C). Outstanding research as part of higher education

(D). Promotion of multilingualism in teaching and learning.

(E). Setting up of another knowledge commission

[1] (A), (B) and (C) only.

[2] (B), (C) and (D) only.

[3] (C), (D) and (E) only.

[4] (A), (D) and (E) only.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.36) Statement (I): Dropbox is an example of e-mail service on the Internet.

Statement (II): Google Docs is an online word processor.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 4

Q.37) An article was sold at 10% profit. If it had been sold at ₹ 26 more than this selling price, the profit would have been 15%. The cost price of the item is

[1] ₹ 480

[2] ₹ 500

[3] ₹50

[4] ₹ 520

Correct Answer: 4

Q.38) Statement (I): Inductive arguments can only be stronger or weaker.

Statement (II): Deductive arguments are either invalid or valid.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 1

Q.39) Statement (I): In Cross- Sectional research, a researcher studies the same population over time.

Statement (II): In retrospective study, a researcher relies on people’s memories and recollections of the past.

[1] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but Statement (Il) is incorrect

[4] Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 4

Q.40) In naturalistic observation, the practice of dichotomous recording whether a behaviour occurs or not, constitutes

[1] Cluster sampling

[2] Time-interval sampling

[3] One/zero sampling

[4] Continuous real-time sampling

Correct Answer: 3

Q.41) Full form of PAN, a type of air pollutant, is

[1] Polycyclic Aromatic Nitrate

[2] Polycyclic Acetyl Nitrate

[3] Peroxy Aromatic Nitrate

[4] Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate

Correct Answer: 4

Q.42) Arrange the following word groups in ascending order of meaning:

A. Mammal

B. wildcat

C.Vidal

D. animal

E. Vertebrate

[1] BCAED

[2] DEACB

[3] DAEBC

[4] CBEAD

Correct Answer: 1

Q.43) Statement I: The National Policy on Education (1986) was intended to encourage inter-disciplinary research in the social sciences.

Statement II: According to the National Policy on Education (1986), the idea of rural universities was illogical.

[1] Both statement (I) and statement (II) are correct.

[2] Both statement (I) and statement (II) are wrong.

[3] Statement (I) is correct but statement (II) is wrong

[4] Statement (I) is wrong but statement (II) is correct

Correct Answer: 3

Q.44-48) Read RC Passage to Answer:

Saving energy means saving money. Landlords and tenants know this basic truth but often they don’t know what adjustments they can make to their homes and flats that will result in savings.

For those who want to reap the benefits of long-term energy savings by investing some time and money, an energy audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come to your home and assess its energy efficiency. The auditor will identify the areas of your home that use the most energy and present solutions to reduce your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for and can find many faults that are causing energy inefficiency. These include inadequate electrical insulation, construction defects and uneven heat distribution.

Along with this, there are quick and less expensive solutions also. One way to save money is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescent lights. This can result in savings of more than 50% in your monthly expenses on lights. When it’s time to replace old appliances, it’s wise to spend a little more on an energy-efficient model, and also make sure you’re taking advantage of the energy-saving settings your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.

Windows provides another opportunity to cut energy costs. Caulk old windows to block drafts, and if you’re adding an addition or replacing old windows, choose double-pane windows.

Most parts of your home or flat offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are worthwhile and it’s worth the effort.

Q.44) The passage shows that the old equipment-

[1] Consume more energy

[2] Consume less energy

[3] work well

[4] Long walks

Correct Answer: 1

Q.45) According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor do?

(A). Locate a variety of flaws that may result in energy inefficiency and fix them.

(B). Check for construction flaws

(C). Look for problems with heat distribution

(D). Offer solutions to lower your energy costs

[1] A only

[2] B and C

[3] C and D

[4] B, C and D

Correct Answer: 4

Q.46) According to the passage double panel windows/windows-

[1] Should never be used to replace old windows or make new windows in homes.

[2] Cannot be repaired.

[3] Will reduce your heating costs by 50%

[4] Are energy efficient.

Correct Answer: 4

Q.47) Which of the following ideas is not included in the passage?

[1] You can reduce your monthly lighting costs by more than 50% by using fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent.

[2] Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.

[3] Energy audit for every home and apartment should be mandatory in India.

[4] Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

Correct Answer: 3

Q.48) With reference to the fourth paragraph of the passage, the meaning of the word ‘Caulk’ is-

[1] to shut

[2] to make more attractive

[3] to fill the holes

[4] to find the cause of a problem

Correct Answer: 3