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UGC NET JUNE 2025 MOCK TEST
1. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
- A. Dual citizenship
- B. Division of powers
- C. Independent judiciary
- D. Supremacy of the Constitution
Correct! India has single citizenship, not dual citizenship.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Dual citizenship.
2. The term "Secular" was added to the Preamble by which amendment?
- A. 42nd Amendment
- B. 44th Amendment
- C. 52nd Amendment
- D. 73rd Amendment
Correct! The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Secular' to the Preamble.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. 42nd Amendment.
3. Communication through facial expressions is called:
- A. Oral communication
- B. Verbal communication
- C. Non-verbal communication
- D. Formal communication
Correct! Facial expressions are a form of non-verbal communication.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Non-verbal communication.
4. Which of the following is not a principle of teaching?
- A. Proceed from complex to simple
- B. Proceed from known to unknown
- C. Proceed from concrete to abstract
- D. Proceed from particular to general
Correct! Teaching should proceed from simple to complex, not vice versa.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Proceed from complex to simple.
5. Deductive reasoning proceeds from:
- A. General to particular
- B. Particular to general
- C. Concrete to abstract
- D. Known to unknown
Correct! Deductive reasoning moves from general principles to specific instances.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. General to particular.
6. ICT stands for:
- A. Information and Communication Technology
- B. Information and Common Technology
- C. Integrated Communication Technology
- D. Internal Communication Technique
Correct! ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Information and Communication Technology.
7. Which one of the following is not a search engine?
- A. Google
- B. Bing
- C. Yahoo
- D. Windows
Correct! Windows is an operating system, not a search engine.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Windows.
8. In which year was the University Grants Commission (UGC) established?
- A. 1948
- B. 1953
- C. 1956
- D. 1962
Correct! UGC was established in 1953.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. 1953.
9. What is the full form of MOOC?
- A. Massive Open Online Course
- B. Medium of Open Online Course
- C. Modern Open Online Course
- D. Multiple Online Open Course
Correct! MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Massive Open Online Course.
10. Teaching becomes effective when:
- A. Teacher is knowledgeable
- B. Teacher gives punishment
- C. Teacher is friendly with students
- D. Students are actively involved in learning
Correct! Active student involvement is key to effective teaching.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Students are actively involved in learning.
11. Which of the following is not a barrier to communication?
- A. Noise
- B. Language
- C. Feedback
- D. Prejudice
Correct! Feedback enhances communication rather than being a barrier.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Feedback.
12. The primary aim of education is to:
- A. Develop vocational skills
- B. Prepare students for exams
- C. Develop personality
- D. Impart bookish knowledge
Correct! The primary aim is holistic personality development.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Develop personality.
13. Which of the following is not a type of research?
- A. Basic research
- B. Applied research
- C. Action research
- D. Superficial research
Correct! Superficial research is not a recognized research type.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Superficial research.
14. A hypothesis is:
- A. A universal truth
- B. A proven fact
- C. A proposed explanation
- D. A statistical technique
Correct! A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for further investigation.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. A proposed explanation.
15. Plagiarism refers to:
- A. Ethical research writing
- B. Proper referencing
- C. Copying someone else's work without credit
- D. Conducting original experiments
Correct! Plagiarism is using others' work without proper attribution.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Copying someone else's work without credit.
16. Which of the following is a quantitative research method?
- A. Ethnography
- B. Case study
- C. Survey
- D. Phenomenology
Correct! Surveys are a quantitative research method.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Survey.
17. Which of the following is an online learning platform?
- A. Moodle
- B. Windows
- C. Adobe
- D. Excel
Correct! Moodle is a popular online learning platform.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Moodle.
18. A seminar is:
- A. A group discussion
- B. A one-way lecture
- C. An examination
- D. A reading session
Correct! A seminar involves group discussion and interaction.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. A group discussion.
19. The major objective of value education is to:
- A. Prepare for competitive exams
- B. Train for jobs
- C. Inculcate moral values
- D. Develop physical strength
Correct! Value education aims at moral development.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Inculcate moral values.
20. Formative evaluation is conducted:
- A. At the end of a course
- B. Before the course starts
- C. During the course to improve learning
- D. For promotion purposes
Correct! Formative evaluation occurs during instruction for improvement.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. During the course to improve learning.
21. Which of the following comes under Open Source Software?
- A. MS Word
- B. Adobe Photoshop
- C. LibreOffice
- D. CorelDRAW
Correct! LibreOffice is open source software.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. LibreOffice.
22. The primary purpose of formative assessment is:
- A. Certification
- B. Grading
- C. Feedback for improvement
- D. Selection for job
Correct! Formative assessment provides feedback for learning improvement.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Feedback for improvement.
23. What does the term "Inclusive Education" mean?
- A. Separate schools for disabled children
- B. Education for all in the same setting
- C. Coaching classes for meritorious students
- D. Free education for girls only
Correct! Inclusive education means educating all students together.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Education for all in the same setting.
24. One of the characteristics of research is:
- A. Randomness
- B. Subjectivity
- C. Objectivity
- D. Guesswork
Correct! Objectivity is a key characteristic of research.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Objectivity.
25. Which one of the following sampling techniques gives every element an equal chance of being selected?
- A. Stratified sampling
- B. Purposive sampling
- C. Random sampling
- D. Quota sampling
Correct! Random sampling gives equal selection chance to all elements.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Random sampling.
26. The term 'Meta Analysis' refers to:
- A. Detailed qualitative review
- B. Statistical analysis of several studies
- C. Simple comparison of studies
- D. Analysis of philosophical texts
Correct! Meta-analysis statistically combines results from multiple studies.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Statistical analysis of several studies.
27. A teaching method where students learn through exploration and discovery is:
- A. Lecture method
- B. Project method
- C. Drill method
- D. Dictation method
Correct! The project method emphasizes learning through exploration.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Project method.
28. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
- A. Testability
- B. Simplicity
- C. Vagueness
- D. Specificity
Correct! A good hypothesis should be clear, not vague.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Vagueness.
29. The most important quality of a good teacher is:
- A. Strictness
- B. Good communication skills
- C. High academic degree
- D. Handsome salary
Correct! Effective communication is most crucial for teaching.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Good communication skills.
30. Communication is a process that is:
- A. One-way
- B. Two-way
- C. Three-way
- D. Four-way
Correct! Communication involves two-way interaction.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Two-way.
31. The main purpose of summative evaluation is:
- A. Diagnosing learning difficulties
- B. Giving regular feedback
- C. Certification or grading
- D. Motivating students
Correct! Summative evaluation aims at certification/grading.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Certification or grading.
32. A variable that is manipulated in an experiment is called:
- A. Dependent variable
- B. Extraneous variable
- C. Independent variable
- D. Intervening variable
Correct! The independent variable is manipulated in experiments.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Independent variable.
33. In research, reliability refers to:
- A. Relevance of results
- B. Consistency of results
- C. Novelty of the study
- D. Ethical practices
Correct! Reliability means consistency in measurement.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Consistency of results.
34. Teaching at the memory level is:
- A. Most thoughtful
- B. Least thoughtful
- C. Moderate thoughtful
- D. Independent of thinking
Correct! Memory-level teaching requires the least thought.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Least thoughtful.
35. Identify the correctly matched pair:
- A. Likert Scale - Qualitative data
- B. Interview - Quantitative data
- C. Observation - Qualitative data
- D. Questionnaire - Descriptive theory
Correct! Observation typically yields qualitative data.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Observation - Qualitative data.
36. A teacher's effectiveness is best judged by:
- A. Number of students passing the exam
- B. Subject command
- C. Regular attendance
- D. Students' achievement and interest
Correct! Student achievement and interest best reflect teaching effectiveness.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Students' achievement and interest.
37. Which of the following devices is used for data storage?
- A. Printer
- B. Mouse
- C. Hard Disk
- D. Monitor
Correct! Hard disks are used for data storage.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Hard Disk.
38. The process of arriving at a conclusion based on observation is known as:
- A. Induction
- B. Deduction
- C. Abduction
- D. Refutation
Correct! Induction moves from specific observations to general conclusions.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Induction.
39.A structured questionnaire is used to:
- A. Collect qualitative data
- B. Explore emotions
- C. Quantify opinions
- D. Interpret narratives
Correct! C. Quantify opinions.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Quantify opinions.
39.Which one of the following is not an e-learning platform?
- A. SWAYAM
- B. NPTEL
- C. DIKSHA
- D. MS Word
Correct! D. MS Word.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. MS Word
41. Which type of research is focused on solving an immediate problem?
- A. Basic research
- B. Pure research
- C. Applied research
- D. Historical research
Correct! Applied research focuses on solving immediate problems.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Applied research.
42. The interaction between teacher and students creates a:
- A. One-way process
- B. Two-way process
- C. Linear model
- D. Transactional model
Correct! The teacher-student interaction is best represented by a transactional model.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Transactional model.
43. In classroom communication, noise refers to:
- A. Physical disturbances only
- B. Barriers in understanding
- C. Teacher’s voice
- D. Students’ clapping
Correct! Noise in communication refers to barriers in understanding.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Barriers in understanding.
44. The effectiveness of communication can be judged by:
- A. Use of AV aids
- B. Attentiveness of audience
- C. Appropriate vocabulary
- D. Change in receiver’s behavior
Correct! The effectiveness of communication is judged by the change in the receiver's behavior.
Wrong! The correct answer is D. Change in receiver’s behavior.
45. In educational research, the term “population” refers to:
- A. Total number of cities
- B. Number of teachers
- C. Entire group of individuals of interest
- D. All government institutions
Correct! In educational research, the "population" refers to the entire group of individuals of interest.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Entire group of individuals of interest.
46. A good research report should be:
- A. Lengthy and detailed
- B. Descriptive and flowery
- C. Clear, concise, and objective
- D. Confusing and technical
Correct! A good research report should be clear, concise, and objective.
Wrong! The correct answer is C. Clear, concise, and objective.
47. The process of checking similarity between student submissions and existing sources is called:
- A. Summarization
- B. Plagiarism detection
- C. Peer review
- D. Formatting
Correct! This process is known as plagiarism detection.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Plagiarism detection.
48. “Teaching is a tripolar process” means it includes:
- A. Teacher, Student, and Content
- B. School, Teacher, and Guardian
- C. Knowledge, Wisdom, and Power
- D. Student, Guardian, and Society
Correct! Teaching is a tripolar process, involving the Teacher, Student, and Content.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Teacher, Student, and Content.
49. UGC is a statutory body under which ministry?
- A. Ministry of Home Affairs
- B. Ministry of Education
- C. Ministry of Science and Technology
- D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Correct! The University Grants Commission (UGC) is under the Ministry of Education.
Wrong! The correct answer is B. Ministry of Education.
50. Which of the following is a Web 2.0 tool?
- A. Wikipedia
- B. MS Excel
- C. Notepad
- D. Paint
Correct! Wikipedia is a Web 2.0 tool, allowing collaborative content creation.
Wrong! The correct answer is A. Wikipedia.
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