{"id":28018,"date":"2026-06-05T08:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=28018"},"modified":"2026-06-05T08:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:49:15","slug":"ugc-net-paper-1-most-expected-questions-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-paper-1-most-expected-questions-2026","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Paper 1 Most Expected Questions 2026: Practice High-Probability Questions for JRF Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparing for the UGC NET 2026 examination requires more than just memorizing previous year questions. While PYQs remain an essential part of preparation, aspirants must also practice concept-based expected questions that can appear in the upcoming examination. As the exam approaches, solving fresh and challenging questions helps candidates strengthen conceptual understanding, improve problem-solving skills, and boost confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this article, we have compiled some of the most expected UGC NET Paper 1 questions for 2026 based on important topics from Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, ICT, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Environment Studies, and Higher Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Attempt Free UGC NET 2026 Mock Test Series<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Should You Practice Expected Questions?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many students repeatedly solve previous year questions but struggle when the exam presents a new variation of a familiar concept. The purpose of expected questions is to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improve conceptual clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enhance analytical thinking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare for new question patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increase mock test scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Develop exam temperament and confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your mock test score is currently between 60\u201370 marks in Paper 1, your goal should be to push it beyond 80 marks through consistent practice of advanced and expected questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download \" rel=\"nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most Expected Question 1: Communication<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Assertion (A):<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Radio, cinema, and photographs are examples of hot media.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Reason (R):<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot media provide a high degree of information and require relatively low audience participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Marshall McLuhan&#8217;s theory:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hot Media<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High-definition information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rich and detailed content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low audience participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Radio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cinema<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photographs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Printed media<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Paper 1 Most Expected Questions | Paper 1 UGC NET PYQs Solution | Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-6xzKNwlc9Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Cool Media<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Low-definition information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Require active audience participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Television<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interactive discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Check UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers (2020\u20132026) Here<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Most Expected Question 2: Research Aptitude<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Question:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An academic journal reviewer wants to assess whether the authors have provided a sound theoretical basis for their study. Which section should the reviewer examine most closely?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Introduction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">B. Results<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C. Discussion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">D. References<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A. Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Introduction section contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Background of the study<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Theoretical framework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Literature review<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research objectives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hypotheses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Results section focuses on findings, while References contain cited sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3 \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"2560\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 3: ICT<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Fill in the blanks:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ______ is a unique numerical label assigned to devices connected to a network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ______ protocol is responsible for reliable end-to-end communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data is transmitted over the internet in the form of ______.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A ______ converts digital signals into analog signals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A ______ connects multiple devices within a Local Area Network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IP Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TCP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Packets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Modem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Switch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Attempt Free UGC NET 2026 Mock Test Series<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Important Concept:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students should revise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OSI Model<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TCP\/IP Model<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Network Devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Packet Switching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Circuit Switching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LAN Topologies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 4: Research Aptitude<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Question:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A policy analyst examines a cross-sectional study based on a random sample of households. The study accurately represents the target population but cannot confidently establish cause-and-effect relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This study is characterized by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Strong Internal Validity and Strong External Validity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">B. Weak Internal Validity and Strong External Validity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C. Strong Internal Validity and Weak External Validity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">D. Weak Internal Validity and Weak External Validity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> B. Weak Internal Validity and Strong External Validity<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Internal Validity measures cause-and-effect relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">External Validity measures generalizability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since causation is weak but population representation is strong, the correct answer is Option B.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 5: Logical Reasoning<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Question:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is a necessary condition for the validity of a categorical syllogism?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The middle term must be distributed at least once.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Rules to Remember:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Middle term must be distributed at least once.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two negative premises cannot produce a valid conclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a term is distributed in the conclusion, it must be distributed in the premise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These rules frequently appear in UGC NET Logical Reasoning questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 6: Cyber Security<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Match the Following<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Attack Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Characteristic<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phishing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tricks users into revealing credentials<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DoS Attack<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Floods a service with excessive requests<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Man-in-the-Middle Attack<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intercepts communication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ransomware<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encrypts files and demands payment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Answer:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phishing \u2192 Credential Theft<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DoS \u2192 Service Flooding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MITM \u2192 Communication Interception<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ransomware \u2192 File Encryption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download \" rel=\"nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 7: Measurement Scales<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Question:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify the variables according to their scales of measurement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Economic Status<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Temperature in Kelvin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Answer:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gender \u2192 Nominal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caste \u2192 Nominal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Economic Status \u2192 Ordinal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Temperature in Kelvin \u2192 Ratio Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Important Revision:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always revise:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nominal Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ordinal Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interval Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ratio Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These concepts are repeatedly tested in UGC NET examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Most Expected Question 8: Logical Fallacies<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Question:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A researcher argues:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;The research institute has an excellent reputation; therefore, every research paper published by its members must also be excellent.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which fallacy is being committed?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fallacy of Division<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">B. Equivocation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C. Appeal to Ignorance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">D. Red Herring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A. Fallacy of Division<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The quality of the whole is incorrectly assumed to apply to all individual parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 9: Environment Studies<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Match the Pollutants<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pollutant<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Effect<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carbon Monoxide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of blood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sulphur Dioxide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Causes acid rain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ozone layer depletion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Particulate Matter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Respiratory disorders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Important Fact:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acid rain mainly contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sulphuric Acid (H\u2082SO\u2084)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nitric Acid (HNO\u2083)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Attempt Free UGC NET 2026 Mock Test Series<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Most Expected Question 10: NEP 2020<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Assertion:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NEP 2020 emphasizes curriculum, pedagogy, and continuous assessment as key components of quality education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Reason:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quality education can be achieved solely by increasing institutional fees and infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assertion is true, but Reason is false.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Explanation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NEP 2020 promotes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holistic learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continuous assessment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Competency-based education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inclusive and accessible education<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It does not suggest that increasing fees alone improves educational quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Preparation Strategy for UGC NET Paper 1 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the examination approaches, follow this strategy:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Complete Previous Year Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand concepts instead of memorizing answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Solve Expected Questions Daily<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice fresh questions from every unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Take Mock Tests Regularly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Analyze mistakes after every test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Revise One-Liner Notes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quick revision improves retention and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Focus on Weak Areas<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify topics where you consistently lose marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Target 80+ Marks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A score above 80 in Paper 1 significantly strengthens your chances of qualifying for JRF and Assistant Professor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The final phase of UGC NET preparation is not about studying more books but about applying concepts in new situations. Most expected questions help bridge the gap between theory and examination practice. By combining previous year questions, mock tests, revision notes, and concept-based expected questions, candidates can maximize their performance in UGC NET Paper 1 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay consistent, focus on conceptual understanding, and make every mock test count. The next 20 days can make a significant difference in your final result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join UGC NET Online Test Series<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Paper 1 Most Expected Questions 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h3>\n<style>#sp-ea-28022 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-28022{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-28022 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-28022{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: 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class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-280220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse280220\" aria-controls=\"collapse280220\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why should I practice expected questions for UGC NET Paper 1 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse280220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28022\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-280220\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expected questions help improve conceptual understanding, expose you to new question patterns, and increase your chances of scoring higher in the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-280221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse280221\" aria-controls=\"collapse280221\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are previous year questions enough for UGC NET Paper 1 preparation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse280221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28022\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-280221\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. While previous year questions are important, candidates should also solve expected and concept-based questions to prepare for unseen questions in the actual exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-280222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse280222\" aria-controls=\"collapse280222\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which topics are most important for UGC NET Paper 1 in 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse280222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28022\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-280222\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, ICT, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Environment Studies, and Higher Education are among the most important topics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-280223\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse280223\" aria-controls=\"collapse280223\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should be the target score in UGC NET Paper 1 for JRF aspirants?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse280223\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28022\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-280223\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aspirants should aim for 80+ marks in Paper 1, as a higher score can significantly improve their overall chances of qualifying for JRF.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-280224\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse280224\" aria-controls=\"collapse280224\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I improve my Paper 1 score in the last few weeks before the exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse280224\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-28022\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-280224\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 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