Q.1-5)

Q.1) If the sumber of people in city-A belonging to the age group of (19-35] years is 31680, then how many people are there in the age group of more than 60 years?

[1] 21120

[2] 24280

[3] 23680

[4] 19350

Correct Answer: 1

Q.2) If the total population of City-B and City-E are 96000 and 130000, respectively, then the population of City-E in the age group of (0,13] years is approximately ___% more than the population of City-B in the same age group.

[1] 47.24

[2] 49.67

[3] 52.34

[4] 57.5

Correct Answer: 3

Q.3) If the population of City-A and City-B in the age group of (19,35] years are 17280 and 21120, respectively, then what is the ratio of the total population of City-A to that of City-B?

[1] 2:3

[2] 3:4

[3] 4:5

[4] 5:6

Correct Answer: 2

Q.4) If the population of City-E in the age group of (0,13) years is 16200, then the population in the age group of (0,13) years of City-E is ___% of population in the age group of (13,19] years of City-E.

[1] 60

[2] 75

[3] 90

[4] 120

Correct Answer: 4

Q.5) If the population of City-C and City-D in the age group of more than 60 years is equal to 24000 each, then what is the sum of the total population of City-C and City-D?

[1] 2.4 lakh

[2] 2.8 lakh

[3] 3.2 lakh

[4] 4.8 lakh

Correct Answer: 2

Q.6) Match the column:

(word)

A. QUAKE

B. OFTEN

C. PEACH

D. DRIVE

(unique code)

I. QDBBI

II. EQJUF

III. RTBJF

IV. PEUDO

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 4

Q.7) Which of the following teaching techniques do not represent modern and ICT based teaching method.

A. Recitation and Memorization

B. Flipped Classroom

C. Mind maps

D. Chalk and Talk Method

E. Gamification

[1] B and C Only

[2] C and D Only

[3] A and D Only

[4] D and E Only

Correct Answer: 3

Q.8) Groundwater is specially prone to excessive hardness due to.

[1] Calcium and Sodium ions

[2] Calcium and Magnesium ions

[3] Sodium and Magnesium ions

[4] Potassium and Calcium ions

Correct Answer: 2

Q.9) Match the column:

A. e-ShodhSindhu

B. e-Yantra

C. e-Vidwan

D. e-Kalpa

I. Subscription-based scholarly information (e-books and e-journals) at lower rates

II. Robotics outreach project run by IIT, Mumbai

III. Expert database and National Researcher’s Network

IV. Digital-learning environment for design

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.10) Arrange the following events in the order of their occurrence starting from oldest to the recent.

A. Bhopal gas tragedy

B. Fukushima disaster

C. Chernobyl disaster

D. California Smog

E. London Smog

[1] D,E,B,A,C

[2] E,C,A,B,D

[3] D,E,A,C,B

[4] E,D,A,B,C

Correct Answer: 3

Q.11) What can be correctly claimed about the following?

“I ate because I was hungry”

[1] Its an argument.

[2] Its a Non-argument

[3] Its a non-argument, it’s an Explanation

[4] Its a non-argument, it’s an Illustration

Correct Answer: 3

Q.12) Match the column:

A. High sensation seeker

B. Goal oriented achievers

C. Emotionally Intelligent Achiever

D. Conscientious Achiever

I. Responsible, rational learners, endowed with an urge to explore the world so that positive goals can be achieved

II. Learns from their mistakes, possess a scientific, detached and autonomous learning style, processes information in an emotionally intelligent-manner

III. Gets involved in new challenging activities

IV. One who sets learning goal which are generally hard and specific and has confidence to achieve the goals.

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 2

Q.13) Which of the following recommended the linkages of Universities with outside autonomous research organisations?

[1] Indian Council of Medical Research

[2] Education Commission (1964-66)

[3] Indian Council of Agricultural Research

[4] Calcutta university Commission

Correct Answer: 2

Q.14) Arrange the datasets with the following pairs of mean (x) and standard deviation (σ) in increasing order of their coefficient of variation.

A. x=14, σ=2.8

B. x=9, σ=1.5

C. x =12, σ=2.1

D. x=8, σ=1.2

[1] A,B,C,D

[2] B,C,D,A

[3] D,B,C,A

[4] C,D,A,B

Correct Answer: 3

Q.15) In cloud computing which of the following are the advantages of using Cloud Storage?

A. Data files of customers stores on the cloud can be accessed at any time from any device anywhere in the world provided internet access is available.

B. There is no need for customers to carry an external storage device with them or use same computer to store and retrieve information

C. If the computers have slow internet connection, then they would not face any problem accessing or downloading their data files

D. Cloud storage is typically delivered by a cloud service provider

[1] A, B and C Only

[2] A.B and D Only

[3] A and C Only

[4] B and C Only

Correct Answer: 2

Q.16) Match the column:

A. Nominal

B. Ordinal

C. Interval

D. Ratio

I. Happiness level

II. Height

III. Blood group

IV. Year of birth

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.17) Which of the following is incorrect claim in the context of Vyapti?

[1] For Carvakas, it is possible to ascertain that smoke is invariably and universally attended with fire all the time

[2] For Buddhists, the universal relation between smoke and fire can be ascertained even without examining all the possible cases

[3] For Vedantins, Vyapti between smoke and fire is known to co-exist and at the same time it is never known not to accompany smoke

[4] For Naiyayikas, it is neither easy nor necessary for the formation of a universal proposition to ascertain any relation of causality or identity between the two phenomenon

Correct Answer: 1

Q.18) Identify the correct order of the following computer storage capacities A-E from largest to smallest capacity (1 K= 1024)

A. 1000000 K Bytes

B. 100000 M Bytes

C. 1 T Bytes

D. 10000000000 Bytes

E. 100 G Bytes

[1] E.C,B,D.A

[2] A,E,B,D,C

[3] D,C,E,B,A

[4] C,E,B,D,A

Correct Answer: 4

Q.19) Microsoft PowerPoint comes with several categories of built-in transition effects. Which of the following is not a type of transition effect supported by Microsoft PowerPoint?

[1] Subtle

[2] Speed

[3] Exciting

[4] Dynamic Content

Correct Answer: 2

Q.20) The cost price of two articles is same, one of them is sold at a profit of 13% while the other one is sold at a profit of 19%. If the difference between their selling price is Rs. 126, the cost of price of each article is

[1] Rs.1800

[2] Rs.1900

[3] Rs. 2000

[4] Rs. 2100

Correct Answer: 4

Q.21) Identify the numbers that occur in the given series:- 0,3,10,21,36…….

A. 55

B. 78

C. 99

D. 105

E. 136

[1] A, B, C and D Only

[2] B, C and E Only

[3] C, D, E and A Only

[4] D, E, A and B Only

Correct Answer: 4

Q.22) In qualitative research, which of the following criteria is concerned with the question ______do the findings apply to other contexts?

[1] Transferability

[2] Credibility

[3] Internal validity

[4] Confirmability

Correct Answer: 1

Q.23) The main purpose of establishing Television in India at the initial stage was:

[1] News

[2] Entertainment

[3] Education and awareness among the rural population

[4] Scientific development

Correct Answer: 3

Q.24) In the context of sentence meaning relationship which of the following refers to ‘Expectancy’

[1] Asatti

[2] Akamksa

[3] Yogyata

[4] Tatparya Jiana

Correct Answer: 2

Q.25) Arrange the following fractions in increasing order-

A. 7/11

B. 11/17

C. 9/13

D. 13/21

[1] A,B,C,D

[2] A,D,B,C

[3] D,A,B,C

[4] B,D,C,A

Correct Answer: 3

Q.26) Identify the fallacy committed in the following:

“Ford cars are lemons, I have owned two and they gave me nothing but trouble”.

[1] Inappropriate appeal to authority

[2] False alternative

[3] No fallacy

[4] Hasty Generalization

Correct Answer: 4

Q.27) Match the column:

A. FM

B. Newspaper

C. TV Channel

D. Internet

I. The Tribune

II. Rediff.com

III. Radio Mirchee

IV. CNBC

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 2

Q.28) The amount of rainfall required to saturate the soil is known as.

[1] Field Capacity

[2] Soil Moisture content

[3] Soil Moisture deficit

[4] Wilting Coefficient

Correct Answer: 3

Q.29) According to National Credit Framework (NCrF), the credit level earned after obtaining Bachelor’s degree (three years of undergraduate programme) will be-

[1] 7

[2] 5.5

[3] 6.5

[4] 5

Correct Answer: 2

Q.30) A major defect of the Sargent plan was-

[1] Integration of education with economic institutions

[2] Emphasis on social sector

[3] Too much importance to technical education

[4] Highly selective admission to colleges

Correct Answer: 4

Q.31) If (L)16 represents a number L in base – 16 number system, then (4AC)16 + (9BF)16=

[1] (E6B)16

[2] (A7BF)16

[3] (CFO)16

[4] (D6S)16

Correct Answer: 1

Q.32) A ship is approaching towards a shore, when it is 32 miles from the shore, a plane having speed 15 times that of the ship is sent to deliver supplies. How far from sea shore does the sea plane catches up with the ship?

[1] 30 miles

[2] 25 miles

[3] 15 miles

[4] 10 miles

Correct Answer: 1

Q.33) First printing press in India was established at:

[1] Goa

[2] Kerala

[3] Tamil Nadu

[4] Bengal

Correct Answer: 1

Q.34) According to UGC regulations 2018 on plagiarism, a faculty will be denied two successive annual increments for which of the following similarities in research publications?

A. 2%

B. 58%

C. 76%

D. 62%

E. 52%

[1] ABE

[2] BCD

[3] ABDE

[4] CD

Correct Answer: 4

Q.35) Name the fallacy committed in the following:

“All the textbooks are books intended for careful study. Some reference books are books intended for careful study. Therefore, some reference books are textbooks”

[1] Fallacy of Illicit Minor

[2] Fallacy of Illicit Major

[3] Undistributed Middle

[4] Fallacy of four terms

Correct Answer: 3

Q.36) Arrange the sequence the 5 Cs (Elements) of communication-

A. Compassionate

B. Curious

C. Compelling

D. Concise

E. Clear

[1] A,B,C,D,E

[2] B,A,C,D,E

[3] E,D,C,B,A

[4] D,E,C,A,B

Correct Answer: 3

Q.37) Match the column:

A. Academic year

B. Credit Point

C. Credit

D. Course

I. A unit by which the course work is measured. It defines the number of hours of instruction required per week

II. Papers taught under the programme duly defining the learning objectives and outcomes

III. Two consecutive (one odd and one even) semesters

IV. The product of grade point and number of credits for a course

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

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

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

[4] A-II, B-III, C-IIV, D-I

Correct Answer: 3

Q.38) Basic factors of listening are:

A. Self interest

B. Speaker

C. Facts

D. Style of speaking

E. Atmosphere

[1] ABD

[2] ACE

[3] BCE

[4] BDE

Correct Answer: 1

Q.39) Match the column:

A. Lion

B. Trees

C. Fish

D. Grasshopper

I. First Trophic level

II. Second Trophic Level

III. Third Trophic level

IV. Fourth Trophic level

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 2

Q.40) Which of the following National missions come under the National Action Plan for climate change?

A. National Solar mission

B. National Water mission

C. National Green Hydrogen mission

D. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

E. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

[1] A,B,C and D Only

[2] B,C and E Only

[3] C,D,E and A Only

[4] D,E,A and B Only

Correct Answer: 4

Q.41) The process of telling research participants of any deception or ruses used in a study is known as

[1] Active deception

[2] Passive deception

[3] Dehoaxing

[4] Desensitization

Correct Answer: 3

Q.42-46)

Read RC Passage to Answer:

Assamese or ‘Asomiya’ is the most commonly spoken language in the state of Assam. Besides, it also serves the purpose of a link language in the whole region. As a language, it is considered to have evolve out of Magadhi, a form of old Prakrit language. However, on account of various influences over the years the language has come to acquire some variations in its form of speech. These are called the groups of dialects of Assamese. Of these, the eastern group of dialects is spoken mainly in the Sibsagar district and its adjoining areas. Similarly, the central group of dialects is mostly spoken in the Nagaon district and the areas adjacent to it. In the west, on the other hand, there are two distinct groups of dialects. These are called the Goalparia and the Kamrupi groups.

Bodo or ‘Bo-Ro’ is another important spoken language of the state. It belongs to the Tibeto- Burman language family and is mostly spoken in the areas coming under the Bodoland Territorial Council, where it is the official language. By the 92nd Amendment of the Constitution of India 2003, Bodo has also become one of the 22 scheduled languages of the country.

Q.42) What is the link language of the region as mentioned in the passage?

[1] Asomiya

[2] Bodo

[3] Nagamese

[4] Kamrupi

Correct Answer: 1

Q.43) What is the official language of the areas under the Bodoland Territorial council?

[1] Rava

[2] Asomiya

[3] Bo-Ro

[4] Garo

Correct Answer: 3

Q.44) Which group of dialects is spoken in Sibsagar and adjoining areas?

[1] Southern

[2] Eastern

[3] Western

[4] Northern

Correct Answer: 2

Q.45) From which language is Asomiya considered to have evolved?

[1] Tibetan

[2] Magadhi

[3] Angika

[4] Thai

Correct Answer: 2

Q.46) Which groups of dialects are spoken in the western regions of Assam?

[1] Goalparia and Dimasa

[2] Kamrupi and Karbi

[3] Goalparia and Nalbaria

[4] Goalparia and Kamrupi

Correct Answer: 4