UGC NET June 2024 : UGC NET Research Aptitude Questions and Answers

Preparing for the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) exam? Here's a comprehensive set of research aptitude questions and answers to help you ace the exam. These questions cover various aspects of research methodology, including research types, research steps, research ethics, and more. Dive in and test your research knowledge!

Q1. The research that aims at immediate application is:

a) Action Research

b) Empirical Research

c) Conceptual Research

d) Fundamental Research

Answer: (a) Action Research

Q2. Deconstruction is a popular method of research in:

a) Basic Science

b) Applied Science

c) Social Science

d) Literature

Answer: (d) Literature

Q3. Identify the correct sequence of research steps:

a) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings

b) Review of literature, selection of topic, data collection, and interpretation of findings

c) Selection of topic, data collection, review of literature, interpretation of findings

d) Selection of topic, review of literature, interpretation of findings, data collection

Answer: (a) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings

 

Q4. The principles of fundamental research are used in:

a) action research

b) applied research

c) philosophical research

d) historical research

Answer: (b) applied research

Q5. The research stream of immediate application is:

a) Conceptual research

b) Action research

c) Fundamental research

d) Empirical research

Answer: (b) Action research

Q6. Which is the main objective of research?

a) To review the literature

b) To summarize what is already known

c) To get an academic degree

d) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts

Answer: (d) To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts

Q7. A research paper:

a) is a compilation of information on a topic

b) contains original research as deemed by the author

c) contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others

d) can be published in more than one journal

Answer: (c) contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others

Q8. In a thesis, figures and tables are included in:

a) the appendix

b) a separate chapter

c) the concluding chapter

d) the text itself

Answer: (d) the text itself

Q9. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a political party in an urban area. What tool should they prefer for the study?

a) Rating Scale

b) Interview

c) Questionnaire

d) Schedule

Answer: (d) Questionnaire

Q10. Research ethics do not include:

a) Honesty

b) Subjectivity

c) Integrity

d) Objectivity

Answer: (b) Subjectivity

Q11. Ethical Norms in research do not involve guideline for:

a) Thesis Format

b) Copyright

c) Patenting Policy

d) Data sharing Policy

Answer: (a) Thesis Format

Q12. A thesis statement is:

a) an observation

b) a fact

c) an assertion

d) a discussion

Answer: (c) an assertion

Q13. The core elements of a dissertation are:

a) Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations

b) Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography

c) Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References

d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion

Answer: (d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion

Q14. Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal?

a) Impact factor

b) h-index

c) g-index

d) i10-index

Answer: (a) Impact factor

Q15. When planning to do social research, it is better to:

a) approach the topic with an open mind

b) do a pilot study before getting stuck into it

c) be familiar with literature on the topic

d) forget about theory because this is a very practical

Answer: (c) be familiar with literature on the topic