June 2025: Paper 1 (Conducted on 26th June 2025 : Morning Shift)

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Q.1) What is the average of the number of students who scored 50 or more than 50 marks but less than 60 marks in Punjabi and the number of students who scored 50 or more than 50 marks but less than 60 marks in Hindi ?

[1] 180

[2] 150

[3] 200

[4] 140

Correct Answer: 2

Q.2) What is the difference between the number of students who scored 70 or more than 70 marks but less than 80 marks in Punjabi and the number of students who scored 40 or more than 40 marks but less than 50 marks in Hindi ?

[1] 20

[2] 16

[3] 14

[4] 30

Correct Answer: 3

Q.3) The number of students who scored 80 and above marks in Hindi is ___ % less than the number of students who scored 60 or more than 60 marks but less than 70 marks in Punjabi.

[1] 46

[2] 54

[3] 44

[4] 52

Correct Answer: 1

Q.4) What is the sum of the number of students who scored 70 or more than 70 but less than 80 marks in Hindi and the number of students who scored 80 or more than 80 marks in Punjabi?

[1] 330

[2] 228

[3] 272

[4] 284

Correct Answer: 2

Q.5) What is the ratio of the number of students who scored 50 or more than 50 marks but less than 60 marks in Hindi to the number of students who scored 40 or more than 40 marks but less than 50 marks in Punjabi ?

[1] 12 : 11

[2] 8 : 7

[3] 3 : 1

[4] 13 : 5

Correct Answer: 4

Q.6) Match the column:

(Meaning)

A. Who

B. Says what

C. In which channel

D. To whom

(Terms)

I. Receiver

II. Communicator

III. Message

IV. Medium

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.7) What is Explanatory research ?

[1] It studies subject about which either no information or the limited information is available.

[2] It describes social situations, social events, social systems, social structures etc. The researcher observes/studies and then describes what did he find?

[3] It explains the causes of social phenomena. Describing the magnitude and nature of crimes committed by females in India is one aspect of female crime but why do they commit crime is its explanatory aspect.

[4] It is based on common sense knowledge based on the accumulated experiences and beliefs of the people.

Correct Answer: 3

Q.8) The CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) in higher education promotes :

[1] Rigid Curriculum structure

[2] Flexibility in course selection

[3] Limited student choices

[4] Only theoretical learning

Correct Answer: 2

Q.9) Which of the following statement(s) is/are wrong ?

A. A man runs at a speed of 20 km/hr and covers a distance of 400 m. The time taken by the man to cover 400 m is 8 minutes.

B. A person covers a certain distance at x km/hr and an equal distance at y km/hr. The average speed during the whole journey is 2xy/(x+y) km/hr.

C. A Cyclist covers a distance of 750 m in 2 1/2 minutes. The speed of the cyclist is 18 km/hr.

D. A speed of x km/hr is equal to 5x/18 m/sec

[1] A Only

[2] A and B Only

[3] A and C Only

[4] B, C and D Only

Correct Answer: 1

Q.10) Arrange the problem-solving strategy.

(A) Generate many possible solutions

(B) Determine how to implement the solution and evaluate the success of the solution

(D) Evaluate each solution

(E) Define the problem

[1] BEADC

[2] EADCB

[3] ABCDE

[4] CABED

Correct Answer: 2

Q.11) A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 3 years, Had it been put at 1% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs 5100 more. Find the sum.

[1] 170,000

[2] 150,000

[3] 175,000

[4] 200,000

Correct Answer: 1

Q.12) Which of the following are true about coliform bacteria ?

A. They are used to test water contamination.

B. Coliform bacteria are harmless and cause no disease.

C. They are found naturally in human intestinal tract.

D. Their presence in water is an indication of fecal contamination.

[1] A and D Only

[2] B and C Only

[3] A, C and D Only

[4] A, B C and D

Correct Answer: 4

Q.13) As per National Education Policy 1986, the major functions of the National Apex Body are:

A. To allocate resources

B. To evaluate the examination system

C. To advise government on policy

D. To encourage inter-disciplinarily and promotion of interfaces among different areas.

E. To conduct research in higher education

[1] ACE

[2] BDE

[3] CDE

[4] ACD

Correct Answer: 4

Q.14) What among the following films are directed by Satyajit Ray ?

A. Madhumati

B. Apur Sansar

C. Sujata

D. Aparajito

E. Pather Panchali

[1] BDE

[2] AC

[3] ABCD

[4] ABC

Correct Answer: 1

Q.15) Learning for all implies :

(A) Inclusive Education

(B) Equitable Education

(D) Quality Education

(E) Categorized-Based Education

[1] A, B and D only

[2] A and E only

[3] C only

[4] D only

Correct Answer: 3

Q.16) Which of the following are differences between Modified Mercalli Scale (MMS) and Richter Scale (RS)?

A. RS measures the energy released while MMS measures both energy and devastation

B. RS uses linear scale while MMS uses logarithmic scale

C. Value of RS is constant in an earthquake while MMS varies depending upon distance

D. Level in RS is more than MMS

[1] AB

[2] BC

[3] CD

[4] AC

Correct Answer: 4

Q.17) Which international organization co-ordinates the education for all programme at the global level?

[1] UNDP

[2] UNESCO

[3] IMF

[4] UNEP

Correct Answer: 2

Q.18) Match the column:

(Learning style)

A. Convergent

B. Divergent

C. Assimilation

D. Accommodative

(Strengths)

I. Creating theoretical model

II. Practical Application of ideas

III. Carrying out plans and tasks that involve students in new experiences

IV. Imaginative ability and generation of ideas

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.19) Arrange the following events in the correct chronological sequence.

A. Establishment of the University of Madras

B. Introduction of the Indian Universities Act

C. Establishment of UGC

D. First National Education Policy of India

[1] ABCD

[2] ADCB

[3] BCAD

[4] CBAD

Correct Answer: 1

Q.20) Who directed the first talkie feature film made in India ?

[1] Ardeshar Irani

[2] Ritwik Ghatak

[3] Dada Saheb Phalke

[4] Bimal Roy

Correct Answer: 1

Q.21) Who directed the first film made in India?

[1] Satyajit Ray

[2] Dada Saheb Phalke

[3] Prithvi Raj Kapoor

[4] Ardeshar Irani

Correct Answer: 2

Q.22) Match the column:

(Name of the institutions)

A. NIEPA

B. RUSA

C. QAA

D. HEFA

(Function)

I. Ensuring Quality

II. Providing loans to higher education institutions

III. Infrastructure development for upgrading the existing colleges into model colleges

IV. Promoting Research in planning and management

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 4

Q.23) Why is the concentration of CO2 is more in the Northern Hemisphere than the Southern Hemisphere?

A. Land mass is more in the Northern Hemisphere.

B. Ocean body is more in the Southern Hemisphere.

C. Fossil fuel is burnt more in the Northern Hemisphere.

D. Northern Hemisphere is colder than the Southern Hemisphere.

[1] AC

[2] BCD

[3] ABC

[4] BD

Correct Answer: 3

Q.24) Which of the following statements contradict each other?

A. All ducks are birds.

B. Some ducks are birds.

C. Some ducks are not birds.

D. No ducks are birds.

[1] AD

[2] BC

[3] BD

[4] CD

Correct Answer: 3

Q.25) Which of the following are the risks of plagiarism for the researcher who plagiarises?

A. Losing of the Inspiration

B. Losing of the obtained titles

C. Destruction of obtained solutions

D. Destroying the public image

[1] A and C Only

[2] B and C Only

[3] B and D Only

[4] C and D Only

Correct Answer: 3

Q.26) Find the number that can replace question mark (?) in the series given below.

7, 12, 32, 122, ?, 3602, 25202

[1] 602

[2] 610

[3] 702

[4] 622

Correct Answer: 1

Q.27) The role of a teacher in the simulation model is that of-

[1] Explaining

[2] Designing

[3] Describing

[4] Choosing activity

Correct Answer: 1

Q.28) In an ancient period, the Diksha Guru performed his duty as :

[1] Guru of secular subjects

[2] Spiritual guide for both girls and boys

[3] Spiritual guide of boys

[4] Tutor

Correct Answer: 3

Q.29) Which of the following is correct sequence of increasing access time of storage/memory devices?

A. Magnetic tape

B. RAM

C. Cache memory

D. Hard disk

E. Registers

[1] ABCDE

[2] BECAD

[3] ECBDA

[4] CEBAD

Correct Answer: 3

Q.30) What is Exploratory Research?

[1] It describes social situations, social events, social systems, social structures etc. The researcher observes/studies and then describes what did he find.

[2] It studies subject about which either no information or the limited information is available.

[4] It is based on common sense knowledge based on the accumulated experiences and beliefs of the people.

Correct Answer: 2

Q.31) Standard deviation (S) and coefficient of Variation (CV Expressed as a percentage) of different datasets are given in A-D, below. Compute the mean of each dataset and arrange in ascending order.

A. S=4, CV=40/9

B. S=5, CV=6.25

C. S=14, CV=70/3

D. S=16, CV = 160/7

[1] CBDA

[2] CDBA

[3] ADBC

[4] DBCA

Correct Answer: 2

Q.32) According to the classical Indian school of logic, which of the following instruments of knowledge is defined as the knowledge of the relation between a word and its denotation and is produced by the knowledge of resemblance or similarity?

[1] Pratyaksa (perception)

[2] Anumana (inference)

[3] Upamana (comparison)

[4] Sabda (verbal testimony)

Correct Answer: 3

Q.33) Match the column:

(Population mean µ and 1/N ∑ xᵢ²)

A. µ=9, 1/N ∑ xᵢ² = 117

B. µ=10, 1/N ∑ xᵢ² = 200

C. µ=11, 1/N ∑ xᵢ² = 202

D. µ=12, 1/N ∑ xᵢ² = 160

(Population standard deviation)

I. 10

II. 4

III. 6

IV. 9

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.34) Match the column:

(Operating system)

A. UNIX

B. MS-DOS

C. Android OS

D. Utility programs

(Task)

I. Assist users in system maintenance task

II. Mobile device

III. Single user operating system

IV. Multi user operating system

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer: 3

Q.35) When a producer allows 36% commission on the retail price of his product, he earns a profit of 8.8%. What would be his profit if the commission is reduced by 24%?

[1] 36.6%

[2] 49.6%

[3] 59.6%

[4] 45.6%

Correct Answer: 2

Q.36) In a certain code language :

‘NOIDA’ is written as : 1, 4, 9, 15, 14

‘INDIA’ is written as: 1, 9, 4, 14, 9

How ‘HELLO’ will be written in this language ?

[1] 15,12,12,5,8

[2] 5,12,12,15,8

[3] 8,5,12,12,15

[4] 12,5,12,8,15

Correct Answer: 1

Q.37) If the statement “No birds are animals” is given as false, which of the following statements can be inferred to be true?

A. Some animals are not birds.

B. Some birds are not animals.

C. Some animals are birds.

D. Some birds are animals.

[1] A and B Only

[2] C and D Only

[3] B Only

[4] A B C and D

Correct Answer: 2

Q.38) With reference to cyber attacks, which of the following statements are correct?

A. Malware is a malicious software designed to cause damage to a single computer, server or computer network.

B. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

C. Pegasus is a malicious software classified as Ransomware.

D. India is not a signatory to the Budapest convention on cybercrime.

[1] ABC

[2] BCD

[3] ABCD

[4] ABD

Correct Answer: 4

Q.39) What is the correct chronological order of the following television programmes released on Doordarshan in India (from earliest to latest)?

A. Mahabharatha

B. Chandrakanta

C. HumlLog

D. Ramayana

E. Buniyad

[1] ABCDE

[2] CEDAB

[3] BCADE

[4] BADEC

Correct Answer: 2

Q.40) Which of the following technologies is used in second generation of computer?

[1] Vacuum tubes

[2] Transistors

[3] Integrated Circuits

[4] VLSI

Correct Answer: 2

Q.41) “This is the richest fraternity on the campus; therefore Mr. X who is a member of this fraternity must be one of the richest young man on the campus.” Which fallacy is involved in this argument?

[1] Fallacy of division

[2] Fallacy of irrelevant conclusion

[3] Red Herring

[4] Slippery slope

Correct Answer: 1

Q.42) Which of the following is an example of IEEE 802.3?

[1] LAN

[2] MAN

[3] WAN

[4] PAN

Correct Answer: 1

Q.43) Arrange the following in order of increasing extension.

A. Social Science

B. Political Science

C. Sciences

D. Politics of International Relations

[1] CABD

[2] ACBD

[3] BDAC

[4] DBAC

Correct Answer: 4

Q.44) What is the correct sequence, from initial to final, of surface waste water treatment ?

A. Disinfection

B. Sedimentation

C. Filtration

D. Screening

[1] ABCD

[2] ABDC

[3] DBAC

[4] DBCA

Correct Answer: 4

Q.45) Increasing the ratio of fissile Uranium (U-235) in natural uranium is known as:

[1] Enhancement

[2] Concentration

[3] Accumulation

[4] Enrichment

Correct Answer: 4

I.46-50) Forced by circumstances and in search of success and status, educated young men and women settle far away from their parents. Some go abroad. The very education that the parents manage to give to their children turns against them in the end. Their children go away in search of green pastures leaving them alone. International community as well as our government is aware of their problems. The UNO proclaimed the year 1999 as ‘International Year for the Aged’. In our own country too the year 2000 was proclaimed ‘The Year for the Aged’.

Article 41 of our constitution clearly makes it incumbent on the state to look after the aged. There is a social welfare ministry responsible for the welfare of the aged. Laws are made from time-to-time to protect the rights of senior citizens. For example under law parents cannot be evicted from a house without due process of law under section 105 of the Criminal Procedure Code. A magistrate can order a person to maintain his/her old parents under the Maintenance of Parents Act. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance act says that the aged parents can demand for maintenance from their children. The Domestic Violence Act also provides parents with the rights to seek relief from any kind of abuse.

Q.46) Who is empowered to give order to the concerned for the maintenance of their parents ?

[1] A retired judge

[2] The judge of the High-Court

[3] Local Sarpanch

[4] A magistrate

Correct Answer: 4

Q.47) The year 1999 was proclaimed as :

[1] National Year for the Aged

[2] Universal Year for the Aged

[3] International Year for the Aged

[4] SAARC Year for the Aged

Correct Answer: 3