Tag: UGC NET PAPER 1

Q1 In research, when a hypothesis is stated in negative terms, it is referred to as: a) Alternative hypothesis b) Research hypothesis c) Null hypothesis d) Directional hypothesis Answer: c) Null hypothesis Explanation: The null hypothesis typically states that there is no effect or no difference, and it’s often the hypothesis that a researcher aims…

Q1 Which ancient Indian university was located in modern-day Bihar and was an important center of Buddhist studies? A) Vikramashila B) Nalanda C) Takshashila D) Mithila Answer: B) Nalanda Explanation: Nalanda was an ancient center of learning located in Bihar. It was particularly renowned for Buddhist studies but offered courses in various disciplines.   Q2…

Research Aptitude MCQs with answer & explanation Q1 Which of the following is not a type of research? a) Descriptive b) Exploratory c) Narrative d) Evaluative Answer: c) Narrative Explanation: Narrative is a method of presenting information, not a type of research. The other options are recognized types of research.   Q2 Which method is…

Q1 What is the primary source of outdoor air pollution? a) Industrial emissions b) Indoor cooking c) Natural wildfires d) All of the above Answer: a) Industrial emissions Explanation: Industrial activities release various pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to outdoor air pollution. Q2 Which of the following gases is a major component of smog? a)…

Anupalabdhi, or non-perception, is a significant concept in Indian logic. It is recognized as a Pramana (means of knowledge) in certain Indian philosophical schools such as the Nyaya and the Buddhist. Here are some multiple-choice questions about it: Q1 What does ‘Anupalabdhi’ mean in the context of Indian logic? A. Perception B. Inference C. Non-perception…

Arthapati, also known as presumption or postulation, is a significant concept in Indian logic. It’s one of the Pramanas (means of knowledge) acknowledged by certain schools of Indian philosophy like Mimamsa and Vedanta. Here are some multiple-choice questions about it: Q1 What does ‘Arthapati’ mean in the context of Indian logic? A. Rebirth B. Ultimate…

Shabada in Indian logic refers to the importance of language, words, and their meanings. It’s an essential concept in the philosophies of Indian logic, especially in the Nyaya and Mimamsa schools of philosophy. Here are some multiple choice questions about it: Q1 What is the Indian term for the logical philosophy of word meaning? A.…

Q1 What does the term ‘Upamana’ mean in Indian philosophy? a) Direct perception b) Inference c) Comparison/Analogy d) Divine revelation Answer: c) Comparison/Analogy Q2 Upamana is a significant concept in which of the following philosophies? a) Nyaya b) Vedanta c) Both Nyaya and Vedanta d) Neither Nyaya nor Vedanta Answer: a) Nyaya Q3 Which among…

Q1 What does the term ‘Anumana’ mean in Indian philosophy? a) Direct perception b) Comparison c) Inference d) Divine revelation Answer: c) Inference Q2 Anumana is a significant concept in which of the following philosophies? a) Nyaya b) Mimamsa c) Both Nyaya and Mimamsa d) Neither Nyaya nor Mimamsa Answer: c) Both Nyaya and Mimamsa…