Q.1-5)

Q.1) In the year 2020, per capita registered cars were maximum in the city :

[1] D

[2] C

[3] B

[4] A

Correct Answer: 2

Q.2) Which city has shown maximum percentage growth (%) in registered cars from 2017 to 2020?

[1] A

[2] B

[3] C

[4] D

Correct Answer: 3

Q.3) Based on the average growth percentage (%) of registered cars per year (in successive years during 2017 – 2020) in the city A, what will be the estimated number of registered cars in city A in the year 2021?

[1] 11225

[2] 10815

[3] 10415

[4] 10283

Correct Answer: 4

Q.4) What is the average of percentage growth (%) in registered cars across all the cities from the year 2017 to the year 2018?

[1] 18%

[2] 16%

[3] 14%

[4] 12%

Correct Answer: 2

Q.5) Taking all the cities together, what is the ratio of total number of registered cars in the year 2020 with respect to 2017?

[1] 284:197

[2] 149:154

[3] 142:79

[4] 53:41

Correct Answer: 1

Q.6) Which of the following computer memory types are volatile?

(A) CMOS memory

(B) Cache memory

(C) Flash memory

(D) Hard disk

(E) RAM

[1] ABE

[2] ACD

[3] BCE

[4] BE

Correct Answer: 4

Q.7) Statement I: A nuclear breeder reactor produces more fissile material than it consumes.

Statement II: Present share of nuclear energy in the energy mix of the country is more than that of renewable energy.

[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 II is incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.8) Statement (I) : It is envisaged that all higher education institutions shall aim to become autonomous and have an empowered Board of Governors (BoG).

Statement (II) : Institutional Development plan shall be the sole responsibility of the members of (BoG).

[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 II is incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.9) The automation element of online media has enabled the generation of :

[1] Limited quantity of quality information

[2] User specific information

[3] Complex philosophical information

[4] Non-specific general information

Correct Answer: 2

Q.10) Pick a correct observation from the following argument :

“All dogs are cats

All cats are whales

Therefore, all whales are dogs”

[1] It is valid argument and contains true premise and true conclusion

[2] It is invalid argument and contains false premise and true conclusion

[3] It is invalid argument and contains false premise and false conclusion

[4] It is invalid argument and contains true premise and false conclusion

Correct Answer: 3

Q.11) Analogy roughly corresponds to :

[1] Anumiti

[2] Upamiti

[3] Agama

[4] Pratyaksha

Correct Answer: 2

Q.12) Arrange the following universities in the chronological order of their establishment.

(A) Banaras Hindu University

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru University

(C) University of Allahabad

(D) University of Delhi

[1] CADB

[2] ACDB

[3] ADCB

[4] ACBD

Correct Answer: 1

Q.13) A researcher obtains the following p values for sample correlation coefficients of different samples. Which of these can be considered significant at 5 % level of significance?

(A) 0.5

(B) 0.04

(C) 0.95

(D) 0.002

(E) 0.995

[1] (A) and (E) Only

[2] (B) and (D) Only

[3] (C) and (E) Only

[4] (A), (C) and (B) Only

Correct Answer: 2

Q.14) Assertion (A) : In the less developed countries of the world indoor exposure to hazardous air pollutants is much more severe.

Reason (R) : Traditional methods of cooking often involve fuels such as coal, wood, animal, dung, kerosene etc.

[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: 1

Q.15) Two friends A and B live 140 km apart. They both drive in a straight line towards each other to meet. If A drives at 80 km/h and B drives at 40 km/hr, then how many kilometres apart will they be exactly 45 minutes before they meet?

[1] 70 km

[2] 90 km

[3] 100 km

[4] 80 km

Correct Answer: 2

Q.16) In order to know if the argument is deductive or inductive, out of the four given tests which one applies to the following example?

“Alan is a father. Therefore, Alan is a male”.

[1] The Indicator word test

[2] The Strict necessity test

[3] The Common pattern test

[4] The Principle of charity test

Correct Answer: 2

Q.17) In the light of syllogistic argument which of the following is/are incorrect?

(A) The predicate term of the conclusion is the major term.

(B) The subject term of the conclusion is the minor term.

(C) The middle term must occur only once in the premise.

(D) The middle term must be distributed at least once in the conclusion.

[1] B only

[2] BD

[3] C only

[4] CD

Correct Answer: 4

Q.18) The ratio of water and milk in a 27 litre mixture is 5 : 4. Find the quantity of water to be added to the mixture in order to make the ratio of water and milk as 3 : 1.

[1] 12 litres

[2] 15 litres

[3] 21 litres

[4] 36 litres

Correct Answer: 3

Q.19) Which commission/committee recommended that ‘the ordinary amenities and decencies of life should be provided for women in colleges ordinarily planned for men and that there should be no curtailment of opportunities for women’?

[1] Durgabai Deshmukh Committee (1959)

[2] Kothari Commission (1964 – 66)

[3] Bhaktavatsalam committee (1963)

[4] Radhakrishnan Commission (1948)

Correct Answer: 4

Q.20) Which of the following are the orders of signification in communication?

(A) Denotation

(B) Connotation

(C) Myth

(D) Credibility

(E) Attribution

[1] ABC

[2] BCD

[3] CDE

[4] ADE

Correct Answer: 1

Q21.) Statement (I) : Not every medium has its own grammar.

Statement (II) : Each media grammar has evolved over a period of time and continues to change.

[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 II is incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 4

Q.22) Assertion (A) : Coral reefs are threatened because of release of sewage in ocean waters near them.

Reason (R) : Release of sewage in oceans tends to reduce the clarity of ocean water.

[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: 1

Q.23) Which of the following are not the examples of a positive teacher-student relationship?

(A) A teacher who punishes students for asking questions.

(B) A teacher who provides students with positive feedback and constructive criticism.

(C) A teacher who fosters open communication and mutual respect.

(D) A teacher who humiliates his/her students.

(E) A teacher who ignores the needs and concerns of his/her students.

[1] BC

[2] ADE

[3] ABCD

[4] BE

Correct Answer: 2

Q.24) The systematic elimination of extraneous variables, other than those you are interested in, can be done in which of the following types of research?

[1] Qualitative research

[2] Longitudinal research

[3] Experimental research

[4] Correlational research

Correct Answer: 3

Q.25) The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a principal amount for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs 5431. Find the principal amount.

[1] Rs 54310

[2] Rs 108620

[3] Rs 453100

[4] Rs 543100

Correct Answer: 4

Q.26) Identify the correct sequence of the following technologies A-D used in first generation to fourth generation of computers.

(A) Integrated circuits

(B) Microprocessors

(C) Transistors

(D) Vacuum Tubes

[1] DCBA

[2] DCAB

[3] CDAB

[4] BACD

Correct Answer: 2

Q.27) (Online learning platforms)

A. Swayam

B. Udemy

C. Skillshare

D. Khan Academy

(Respective features)

I. Paid courses on creative and entrepreneurial topics

II. Free courses from Indian universities

III. Video lectures and interactive exercises for k-12 students

IV. Paid courses on various topics

[1] A-I B-II C-III D-IV

[2] A-II B-IV C-I D-III

[3] A-IV B-III C-II D-I

[4] A-III B-I C-IV D-II

Correct Answer: 2

Q.28) When the age of the researcher influences the behavior of the study participant, it is called:

[1] Sociological influence

[2] Biosocial impact

[3] Psychological effect

[4] Psychosocial impact

Correct Answer: 2

Q.29)

[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 II is incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 1

Q.30) The term ‘analog media’ was originally derived from :

[1] Folk performances

[2] Satellite communication

[3] Internet

[4] Audio recordings

Correct Answer: 4

Q.31) Which among the following is not a value as propounded by the Indian traditional concept of Purushartha :

[1] Dharma

[2] Artha

[3] Bhakti

[4] Moksha

Correct Answer: 3

Q.32) Match the column:

(Online Teaching Tools)

(A) Learning Management System (LMS)

(B) Video Conferencing

(C) Discussion Forums

(D) Online Assessment Platforms

(Advantages for Students)

(I) Collaborating with peers, sharing ideas and perspectives

(II) Receiving instant feedback on quizzes and assessments, tracking progress and performance

(III) Accessing course materials and assignments any time, any where

(IV) Participating in live online class sessions and discussions from remote locations also

[1] A-II B-IV C-III D-I

[2] A-IV B-III C-I D-II

[3] A-III B-IV C-I D-II

[4] A-I B-II C-III D-IV

Correct Answer: 3

Q.33) What number would replace question mark (?) in the series given below?

1,3,6,10,15,21,?, 36, . . .

[1] 32

[2] 28

[3] 29

[4] 30

Correct Answer: 2

Q.34) Which of the following are not the characteristics of conventional learning?

(A) Emphasis on self directed learning and independent study

(B) Students learn through listening and observation

(C) No fixed curriculum

(D) Learner oriented

(E) Require regular attendance

[1] BE

[2] AE

[3] ACD

[4] BC

Correct Answer: 3

Q.35) Which of the following is a potential drawback of teacher-centered instruction?

[1] It can be more engaging and interactive for students.

[2] It can limit opportunities for students’ creativity and critical thinking.

[3] It promotes students’ independence and self-direction.

[4] It is more efficient and saves time.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.36) Anil has an MP3 file stored on his computer. Which type of data is stored in an MP3 file?

[1] Video

[2] Sound

[3] Image

[4] Text

Correct Answer: 2

Q.37) Addressing nation on independence day 2019, Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi set a goal of tap water to every rural house hold by the year :

[1] 2024

[2] 2025

[3] 2027

[4] 2030

Correct Answer: 1

Q.38) In the context of communication, political socialisation is linked to social learning in terms of how?

(A) Power is attained.

(B) Certain sections of society should be left out of the mainstream.

(C) Social systems are ignored.

(D) Power is used and misused.

(E) Political and economic decisions are made.

[1] ABC

[2] BCD

[3] ADE

[4] BDE

Correct Answer: 3

Q.39) In a certain coded language, ‘RAM’ is coded as 32 and ‘SITA’ is coded as 49. How ‘SHYAM’ will be coded in that language?

[1] 73

[2] 49

[3] 66

[4] 32

Correct Answer: 3

Q.40) Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) was opened for signature during:

[1] Earth Summit

[2] Montreal Protocol

[3] Kyoto protocol

[4] Stockholm Convention

Correct Answer: 1

Q.41) Match the column:

(Storage Media)

(A) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

(B) USB Flash Memory

(C) Blu ray Disc

(Type of storage)

(I) Optical

(II) Magnetic

(III) Solid state

[1] A-II B-III C-I

[2] A-II B-I C-III

[3] A-III B-II C-I

[4] A-I B-III C-II

Correct Answer: 1

Q.42) Statement (I) : Arguments from analogy are generally deductive, weak or strong

Statement (II) : Arguments from analogy are generally inductive and neither valid nor invalid.

[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 II s incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 4

Q.43) Which of the following is an example of collaborative learning?

[1] A teacher assigns individually a reading assignment and students take notes

[2] A teacher gives lecture on a topic and students take notes individually

[3] A teacher assigns homework for students to complete independently

[4] A teacher assigns a group project and students work together to do research and present their findings

Correct Answer: 4

Q.44) Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in conducting a literature review for a research study :

(A) Locate literature

(B) Organize the literature

(C) Identify key terms for search

(D) Write a literature review

(E) Critically evaluate and select the literature relevant to research

[1] ABCED

[2] ACBED

[3] CAEBD

[4] CEABD

Correct Answer: 3

Q.45-49) Read RC Passage to Answer:

Fascist economics places itself in between free market capitalism and communism. It criticizes the former for prioritizing profits over collective goals, for promoting speculation, financial wizardry that is similar to usury. It agreed to some degree with communists that the capitalist class exploited the labour force and was insensitive to poor working conditions but disagreed on the solution. While communists prescribed a proletariat takeover of the means of production followed by a dictatorship of the proletariat as the panacea to the crisis of capitalism, fascism would choose instead to resolve class conflicts between labour and capital through state arbitration and corporate control over the economy. Corporatism is the theory and practice of organizing society into “corporations” subordinate to the state. These corporations would serve as organs of political consultations and take responsibility, to a large extent, for persons and activities within their jurisdiction. It differed from communism since it rejected classless egalitarianism. It can be described as a modern analogue of feudal guild societies. Thus, corporatism served to retain the social order and hierarchies of feudalism while infusing it with modern industrial methods more conducive for military competition and arms races.

Another aspect that fascism had in common with feudal economics is its emphasis on usury laws. Both considered charging interest on loans as being exploitative and immoral. This reinforced a certain worldview which saw tangible sectors such as agriculture and industry as value creating and finance as a sector that rested on tricks and manipulation.

Q.45) Fascist economics agreed with communists on the following :

(A) Capitalists are sensitive to the poor working conditions of the labour force.

(B) Capitalists promote speculation.

(C) Capitalists prioritize profits over collective goals.

(D) Capitalists indulge in financial wizardly.

[1] ACD

[2] B C

[3] BCD

[4] ABC

Correct Answer: 3

Q.46) Fascist economics is based on :

[1] Communism

[2] Capitalism

[3] A mix of communism and capitalism

[4] Feudalism

Correct Answer: 3

Q.47) Fascism :

(A) Considered charging interest as immoral

(B) Valued agriculture and Industry

(C) Rejected hierarchies of feudalism

(D) Believed in corporatism

[1] AD

[2] ABC

[3] ACD

[4] ABD

Correct Answer: 4

Q.48) Statement I : The communist solution to capitalism was the take over of the means of production by the proletariat.

Statement II : The fascist solution to capitalism was corporatism.

[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 II is incorrect

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

Correct Answer: 1

Q.49) Classless egalitarianism policy was followed by :

[1] Feudalism

[2] Capitalism

[3] Communism

[4] Fascism

Correct Answer: 3