2017 November NTA UGC NET Solved Question Paper-1

The UGC NET Examination 2017 November was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) on 5th November, 2017. The following are the answer keys of Test Booklet Series B, Paper-1 of UGC NET
/ CBSE NET held on 5th November, 2017. The answer keys are as per the answer keys released by CBSE on behalf
of UGC. It is to be noted that the UGC NET Examination 2017 June and 2017 December was not held.

Answer the question 1 to 5 based on the data given in the table below.

Table: Number of registered vehicles in India and India’s population.

Year Total Two Cars, Buses Goods Other Population
vehicles wheelers Jeeps, (Lakhs) vehicles (Lakhs) (India)
(Lakhs) (Lakh) Taxis (Lakhs) (Millions)
(Lakh)
1961 6.65 0.88 3.1 0.57 1.68 0.42
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439.23
1971 18.65 5.76 6.82 0.94 3.43 1.70 548.15
1981 53.91 26.18 11.60 1.62 5.54 8.97 683.32
1991 213.74 142.00 29.54 3.31 13.56 25.33
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846.42
2001 549.91 385.56 70.58 6.34 29.48 57.95 1028.73
2011 1417.58 1018.65 191.23 16.04 70.64 121.02 1210.19

1. What was the per capita ownership of two wheelers in India in the year 2011?

(1) ~0.0084%

(2) ~0.84%

(3) ~0.068%

(4) ~0.084%

Answer: (Wrong Question)

2. What was the average decadal growth in the number of cars during 1961 – 2011?

(1) ~68%

(2) ~217%
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(3) ~157%

(4) ~131%

Answer: (4)

3. In the year 2001, out of total number of vehicles, the number of passenger vehicles (4 wheelers) accounted for:
(1) ~24%

(2) ~31%

(3) ~43%

(4) ~14%

Answer: (4)

4. The maximum decadal growth in population of India is registered in the period:

(1) 1991 – 2001

(2) 2001 – 2011

(3) 1981 – 1991

(4) 1961 – 1971

Answer: (4)

5. In which year the decadal growth (%) in number of car surpassed that of the two wheelers?

(1) 2001

(2) 1981

(3) 2011

(4) 1991

Answer: (3)

6. The next term in the series ABD, DGK, HMS, MTB … is:

(1) SBL

(2) PSK

(3) RUH

(4) NSA

Answer: (1)
7. Given below are four statements. Among them, two are related in such a way that they can both be true but they
cannot both be false. Select the code that indicates those two statements:

Statements:

(a) Honest people never suffer.

(b) Almost all honest people do suffer.

(c) Honest people hardly suffer.

(d) Each and every honest person suffers.

Code:

(1) (a) and (c)

(2) (a) and (d)

(3) (b) and (c)

(4) (a) and (b)

Answer: (3)

8. In a classroom probability of message reception can be enhanced by:

(1) Exposing the ignorance of students

(2) Increasing the information load

(3) Using high decibel audio tools

(4) Establishing a viewpoint

Answer: (4)

9. It is Truism to say that no one was there when life first appeared on earth. Any assertion about life’s origin thus,
should be treated as a theory.

The above two statements constitute:

(1) A narrative

(2) An argument

(3) A conjecture

(4) A historical explanation

Answer: (2)
10. The spatial audio reproduction in a classroom can reduce the students’:

(1) Respect for the teacher

(2) Motivation for excellence

(3) Interest in technology - orientation

(4) Cognitive load in understanding

Answer: (4)

11. A deductive argument is invalid if:

(a) Its premises and conclusion are all false

(b) Its premises are all false but its conclusion is true.

(c) Its premises are all true but its conclusion is false.

(d) Its premises and conclusion are all true.

Answer: (3)

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12. A good communicator begins his/her presentation with a:

(a) Non-sequitur

(b) Repetitive phrase

(c) Ice-breaker

(d) Complex question

Answer: (3)

13. In certain code, “COVALENT” is code as BWPDUOFM. The code of “ELEPHANT” will be:

(a) QMUBIADH

(b) QFMFUOBI

(c) EPHNTEAS

(d) MFUIQRTW
Answer: (2)

14. In the series 1, 6, 15, 28, 45 … the next term will be:

(a) 76

(b) 56

(c) 84

(d) 66

Answer: (4)

15. Ajay is a friend of Rakesh, Pointing to an old man Ajay asked Rakesh who is he? Rakesh said “His son is my
son’s uncle”. The old man is related to Rakesh as:

(a) Father-in law

(b) Father

(c) Uncle

(d) Grandfather

Answer: (2)

16. The interaction between a teacher and students creates a zone of proximal:

(a) Confusion

(b) Development

(c) Distortion

(d) Difference

Answer: (2)

17. Given below are two premises (a and b), from those two premises four conclusions (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are
drawn. Select the code that states the conclusion/conclusions drawn validity (taking the premises singularly or
jointly).

Premises:

(a) All bats are mammals.

(b) No birds are bats.

Conclusions:

(i) No birds are mammals.

(ii) Some birds are not mammals.

(iii) No bats are birds.

(iv) All mammals are bats.

Code:

(1) (i) and (ii) only

(2) (iii) only

(3) (iii) and (iv) only

(4) (i) only

Answer: (2)

18. A postman walked 20 m straight from his office, turned right and walked 10 m. After turning left he walked 10
m and after turning right walked 20 m. He again turned right and walked 70m. How far he is from his office?

(1) 40 m

(2) 60 m

(3) 20 m

(4) 50 m

Answer: (4)

19. Just melting ice-cubes do not causes a glass of water to overflow, melting sea – ice does not increase ocebic
volume. What type of argument is it?

(1) Hypothetical

(2) Psychological

(3) Statistical

(4) Analogical

Answer: (4)

20. The classroom communication should essentially be:

(1) Empathetic

(2) Abstract

(3) Non-descriptive

(4) Contrived

Answer: (1)

21. Which of the following set of statements best represents the nature and objective of teaching and learning?
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(a) Teaching is like selling and learning is like buying.

(b) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal act.

(c) Teaching implies learning whereas learning does not imply teaching.

(d) Teaching is a kind of delivery of knowledge while learning is like receiving it.

(e) Teaching is an interaction and is triadic in nature whereas learning is an active engagement in a subject domain.

Code:

(1) (b), (c) and (e)

(2) (a), (b) and (c)

(3) (a), (b) and (d)

(4) (a), (d) and (e)

Answer: (1)

22. From the list given below identify the learner characteristics which would facilitate teaching-learning system to
become effective. Choose the correct code to indicate your answer.

(a) Prior experience of learner

(b) Learner’s family lineage

(c) Aptitude of the learner

(d) Learner’s stage of development

(e) Learner’s food habit and hobbies

(f) Learner’s religious affiliation

Code:
(1) (d), (e) and (f)

(2) (a), (d) and (e)

(3) (b), (c) and (f)

(4) (a), (c) and (d)

Answer: (4)

23. In finalizing a thesis writing format which of the following would form part of supplementary pages?

(1) Table of contents

(2) Conclusions of the study

(3) Bibliography and Appendices

(4) List of tables and figures

Answer: (3)

24. Which of the following is a key behaviour in effective teaching?

(1) Structuring

(2) Instructional variety

(3) Questioning

(4) Using student ideas and contribution

Answer: (2)

25. Which of the following research types focuses on ameliorating the prevailing situations?

(1) Applied Research

(2) Action Research

(3) Experimental Research

(4) Fundamental Research

Answer: (2)

26. A researcher attempts to evaluate the effect of method of feeding on anxiety – proneness children. Which
method of research would be appropriate for this?
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(1) Experimental method

(2) Ex-post-facto method

(3) Survey method

(4) Case study method

Answer: (2)

27. Which of the following is susceptible to the issue of research ethics?

(1) Faulty research design

(2) Choice of sampling technique

(3) Reporting of research findings

(4) Inaccurate application of statistical techniques

Answer: (3)

28. On the basis of summative tests, a teacher is interpreting his/her students, performance in terms of their
wellness life style evident in behaviour. This will be called:

(1) Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

(2) Norm – referenced testing

(3) Criterion – referenced testing

(4) Formative testing

Answer: (3)

29. In which of the following arrangements a wider spectrum of ideas and issues may be made possible?

(1) Workshop mode

(2) Conference

(3) Symposium

(4) Research Article

Answer: (2)
30. Assertion (A): All teaching implies learning.

Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be derived from teaching.

Choose the correct answer from the following:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Answer: (2)

31. Occurrence of natural hazards is affected by:

(a) Land use changes

(b) Drainage and construction

(c) Ozone depletion

(d) Climate change

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

(1) (a), (b) and (c)

(2) (a), (b) and (d)

(3) (b), (c) and (d)

(4) (a), (c) and (d)

Answer: (2)

32. What is the name of a webpage address?

(1) Directory

(2) Protocol

(3) URL

(4) Domain

Answer: (3)

33. Which of the following universities has received the Visitor’s Award for the best Central
University in India in Feb, 2017?

(1) Banaras Hindu University

(2) Tezpur University

(3) University of Hyderabad

(4) Jawaharlal Nehru University

Answer: (4)

34. Which of the following has been ranked the best college in the country (2017) as per the

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)?

(1) St. Stephen’s College, Delhi

(2) Fergusson College, Pune

(3) Maharaja’s College, Mysore

(4) Miranda House, Delhi

Answer: (4)

35. Which of the following are the goals of higher education in India?

(a) Access

(b) Equity

(c) Quality and Excellence

(d) Relevance

(e) Value based Education

(f) Compulsory and free education

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(1) (a), (b), (e) and (f)

(2) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)

(3) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f)

(4) (a), (b) and (e) only

Answer: (2)
36. Among the following fuels of energy, which is the most environments friendly?

(a) Biogas

(b) CNG

(c) Hydrogen

(d) Ethanol

Answer: (3)

37. Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a result of industrial activity?

(a) Nitrous oxide

(b) Methane

(c) Carbon dioxide

(d) Chlorofluoro carbons

Answer: (4)
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38. Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term ‘corruption’?

(a) Misuse of official position

(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms

(c) Non-action when action is required

(d) Harm to public good

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(1) (a) and (b) only

(2) (a), (b) and (d)

(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d)

(4) (a) only

Answer: (3)
39. Who among the following can be removed by the President without Parliament’s resolution?

(a) Governor of a State

(b) Chief Election Commissioner

(c) Comptroller and Auditor – General

(d) Judge of a High Court

Answer: (1)

40. Assertion (A): In urban areas, smog episodes occur frequently in winters.

Reason (R): In winters, a lot of biomass is burnt by people for heating purposes or to keep themselves warm.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(2) (A) is true and (R) is false

(3) Both (A) and (R) are false

(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Answer: (1)

41. Which of the following represents billion characters?

(1) Megabytes

(2) Kilobytes

(3) Gigabytes

(4) Terabytes

Answer: (3)

42. Which of the following pollutants is the major cause of respiratory disease?

(1) Nitrogen oxides

(2) Carbon monoxide

(3) Volatile organic compounds

(4) Suspended fine particles

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Answer: (4)

43. Which of the following domains is used for – profit businesses?

(1). net

(2). edu

(3). com

(4). org

Answer: (3)

44. The data storage hierarchy consists of:

(1) Bits, bytes, fields, records, files and databases

(2) Bits, bytes, records, fields, files and databases

(3) Bits, bytes, fields, files, records and databases

(4) Bytes, bits, fields, records, files and databases

Answer: (1)

45. What is the full form of USB as used in computer related activities?

(1) Universal Security Block

(2) Universal Serial Bus

(3) United Serial Bus

(4) Ultra Security Block

Answer: (2)

Read the passage carefully and answer question numbers from 46 to 50

Climate change is considered to be one of the most serious threats to sustainable development, with adverse
impacts on the environment, human health, food security, economic activity, natural resources and physical
infrastructure. Global climate varies naturally. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC), the effects of climate change have already been observed, and scientific findings indicate that
precautionary and prompt action is necessary. Vulnerability to climate change is not just a function of geography or
dependence on natural resources; it also has social, economic and political dimensions which influence how climate
change affects different groups. Poor people rarely have insurance to cover loss of property due to natural
calamines i.e. drought, floods, super cyclones etc. The poor communities are already struggling to cope with the
existing challenges of poverty and climate variability and climate change could push many beyond their ability to
cope or even survive. It is vital that these communities are helped to adapt to the changing dynamics of nature.
Adaptation is a process through which societies make themselves better able to cope with an uncertain future.
Adapting to climate change entails taking the right measures to reduce the negative effect of climate change (or
exploit the positive ones) by making the appropriate adjustments and changes. These range from technological
options such as increased sea defences or – flood - proof houses on stilts-to behavioural change at the individual
level, such as reducing water use in times of drought. Other strategies include early warning systems for extreme
events, better water management, improved risk management, various insurance options and biodiversity
conservation. Because of the speed at which climate change is happening due to global temperature rise, it is urgent
that the vulnerability of developing countries to climate change is reduced and their capacity to adapt is increased
and national adaptation plans are implemented, Adapting, to climate change will entail adjustments and changes at
every level from community to national and international. Communities must build their resilience, including
adopting appropriate technologies while making the most of traditional knowledge, and diversifying their
livelihoods to cope with current and future climate stress. Local coping strategies and knowledge need to be used in
synergy with government and local interventions. The need of adaptation interventions depends on national
circumstances. There is a large body of knowledge and experience within local communities on coping with
climatic variability and extreme weather events. Local communities have always aimed to adapt to variations in
their climate. To do so, they have made preparations based on their resources and their knowledge accumulated
through experience of past weather patterns. This includes times when they have also been forced to react to and
recover from extreme events, such as floods, drought and hurricanes. Local coping strategies are an important
element of planning for adaptation. Climate change is leading communities to experience climatic extremes more
frequently, as well as new climate conditions and extremes. Traditional knowledge can help to provide efficient,
appropriate and time – tested ways of advising and enabling adaptation to climate change in communities who are
feeling the effects of climate changes due to global warming.

46. To address the challenge of climate change developing countries urgently requires:

(1) Implementation of natural adaptation policy at their level

(2) Adoption of short term plans

(3) Adoption of technological solutions

(4) Imposition of climate change tax

Answer: (1)

47. Given below are the factors of vulnerability of poor people to climate changes. Select the correct that contains
the correct answer.

(a) Their dependence on natural resources

(b) Geographical attributes

(c) Lack of financial resources

(d) Lack of traditional knowledge

Code:
(1) (b), (c) and (d)

(2) (a), (b), (c) and (d)

(3) (c) only

(4) (a), (b) and (c)

Answer: (4)

48. Adaption as a process enables societies to cope with:

(a) An uncertain future

(b) Adjustments and changes

(C) Negative impact of climate change

(d) Positive impact of climate change

Select the most appropriate answer from the following code:

(1) (a) and (c)

(2) (b), (c) and (d)

(3) (c) only

(4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)

Answer: (4)

49. The main focus of the passage is on:

(1) Co-ordination between regional and national efforts

(2) Adaptation to climate change

(3) Social dimensions of climate change

(4) Combining traditional knowledge with appropriate technology

Answer: (2)

50. The traditional knowledge should be used through

(1) Improvement in national circumstances

(2) Synergy between government and local interventions

(3) Modern technology

(4) Its dissemination

Answer: (2)