Interactive Assessment

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Paper I – General Paper
Question 1
Answer the following question based on environmental science concepts.
Among the following fuels of energy, which is the most environment friendly?
(A). Biogas / बायोगैस
(B). CNG / सी.एन.जी.
(C). Hydrogen / हाइड्रोजन
(D). Ethanol / इथेनॉल
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Question 2
Answer the question regarding international development goals.
What was the target year for achieving the ‘Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)’?
(A). 2009
(B). 2012
(C). 2015
(D). 2018
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Question 3
Match List I with List II and identify the correct code:
List I (Process)List II (Climate/Region)
(a) Podzolization(i) Warm and humid climate
(b) Laterization(ii) Cold and humid climate
(c) Salinization(iii) In arid and semi-arid regions
Match List I and List II and identify the correct code :
(A). (a) – (ii), (b) – (i), (c) – (iii)
(B). (a) – (i), (b) – (ii), (c) – (iii)
(C). (a) – (iii), (b) – (ii), (c) – (i)
(D). (a) – (iii), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii)
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Question 4
Answer based on general knowledge of natural disasters in India.
The cyclone ‘Hud-Hud’ hit the coast of which state?
(A). Andhra Pradesh / आन्ध्र प्रदेश
(B). Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(C). Kerala / केरल
(D). Gujarat / गुजरात
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Question 5
Answer based on international energy initiatives.
“One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)” is a part of :
(A). Paris Agreement (PA) / पेरिस समझौता
(B). Kyoto Protocol (KP) / क्योटो प्रोटोकॉल
(C). International Solar Alliance (ISA) / अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय सौर संगठन
(D). National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) / जलवायु परिवर्तन पर राष्ट्रीय कार्य योजना
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Question 6
Answer based on the history of Indian education.
Which of the following Acts was passed in 1904 based on the report of the Raleigh Commission?
(A). Indian Parliamentary Act / भारतीय संसदीय अधिनियम
(B). Indian Universities Act / भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय अधिनियम
(C). Indian Postal Services Act / भारतीय डाक सेवा अधिनियम
(D). Indian Police Services Act / भारतीय पुलिस सेवा अधिनियम
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Question 7
Answer based on the history of mathematics.
Which of the following is known as the discoverer of Vedic Mathematics?
(A). Bhaskaracharya / भास्कराचार्य
(B). Srinivasa Ramanujan / श्रीनिवास रामानुजन
(C). Shankaracharya Bharti Krishna Tirtha / शंकराचार्य भारती कृष्ण तीर्थ
(D). Satyendra Nath Bose / सत्येंद्रनाथ बोस
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Question 8
Answer based on environmental conservation programs in India.
Project Tiger was launched in India in the year :
(A). 1948
(B). 1957
(C). 1973
(D). 1978
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Question 9
Answer based on current affairs and statutory bodies in India.
The National Medical Commission was established on which date?
(A). 4th July, 2020 / 4 जुलाई, 2020
(B). 24th November, 2022 / 24 नवंबर, 2022
(C). 26th January, 2023 / 26 जनवरी, 2023
(D). 25th September, 2020 / 25 सितंबर, 2020
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Question 10
Analyze the statements regarding the National Education Policy-2020.
Which of the following is not an object of National Education Policy-2020? (i) Provision of multiple entry and multiple exit in higher education. (ii) To increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education including vocational education to 50% by 2035. (iii) The formulation of a new and Comprehensive National Curricular Framework for School Education. (iv) To establish a School Grants Commission for allocation and monitoring of the grants to schools in India.
(A). (i) and (iii) / (i) एवं (iii)
(B). (ii) and (iii) / (ii) एवं (iii)
(C). (iii) and (iv) / (iii) एवं (iv)
(D). (iv)
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Question 11
Answer based on teaching aptitudes.
In which of the following levels of teaching classroom environment required to be sufficiently ‘open and independent’?
(A). Memory level / स्मृति स्तर
(B). Understanding level / बोध स्तर
(C). Reflective level / चिंतनशील स्तर
(D). All of the above / उपर्युक्त सभी
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Question 12
Answer based on educational methodologies.
What is the primary focus of Traditional Education?
(A). Student centred learning / छात्र केंद्रित शिक्षा
(B). Teacher centred learning / शिक्षक केंद्रित शिक्षा
(C). Technology based learning / तंत्रज्ञान आधारित शिक्षा
(D). Project based learning / परियोजना आधारित शिक्षा
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Question 13
Answer based on theories of cognitive development.
According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development “children understand the new knowledge or concept with the help of old knowledge” is :
(A). Assimilation / आत्मसातीकरण
(B). Accommodation / समायोजन
(C). Equilibration / संतुलन
(D). Schemas / अवधारणा
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Question 14
Answer based on evaluation methods in education.
Which is the most significant approach of evaluation?
(A). Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation / सतत् और व्यापक मूल्यांकन
(B). Conducting objective term end examination / वस्तुनिष्ठ सत्रांत परीक्षा आयोजित करना
(C). Maintaining cumulative records of students / छात्रों के संचित रिकॉर्ड बनाये रखना
(D). Semester system evaluation / सेमेस्टर प्रणाली मूल्यांकन
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Question 15
Answer based on Indian legislation for persons with disabilities.
RPWD (Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Act-2016 replaces which Act?
(A). National Trust Act – 1999 / राष्ट्रीय न्यास अधिनियम – 1999
(B). Person with Disability Act – 1995 / विकलांग व्यक्ति अधिनियम – 1995
(C). Right to Education Act – 2009 / शिक्षा का अधिकार अधिनियम – 2009
(D). Rehabilitation Council of India Act – 1992 / भारतीय पुनर्वास परिषद अधिनियम – 1992
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Question 16
Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding research types.
Choose the wrongly matched pair from the following :
(A). When very less information about the research problem is available : Exploratory Research
(B). When there is a detailed study of a social situation, events, structure or system : Applied Research
(C). When there is application of statistical analysis and the measurement to calculate things : Quantitative Research
(D). When there is a detailed study of a social problem or event occurring in extended period of time : Longitudinal Research
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Question 17
Identify the incorrect statement about Positivism.
Choose the incorrect statement amongst the following :
(A). Positivism in social research means the study of social events on the basis of logic and religious principles.
(B). It is believed that Auguste Comte propounded positivism in social research.
(C). The Marxist ideology highly criticizes positivism.
(D). Some theories like symbolic interactionism, phenomenology and ethnomethodology were developed beyond positivist theory.
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Question 18
Answer based on research methodology.
‘Modern Language Association Format’ and ‘American Psychological Association Format’ are related to :
(A). Methods of report writing / प्रतिवेदन लेखन पद्धतियों से
(B). Research language and vocabulary / शोध-भाषा एवं शब्दकोश से
(C). Methods of data analysis / तथ्य विश्लेषण की पद्धतियों से
(D). Types of referencing and reference writing / उद्धरण या संदर्भ लेखन के तरीके से
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Question 19
Select the correct combination of challenges in research writing.
Which among the following are the challenges during research report writing? 1. Challenge of language 2. Identifying audience level 3. Expressing the truth 4. Hiding identity/objectives 5. Maintain objectivity
(A). 1, 2, 3, 4
(B). 1, 2, 3, 5
(C). 3, 4
(D). 1, 4, 5
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Question 20
Order the steps of the research process.
Choose the correct sequence of the steps of Social Research (Research Process) from the following : 1. Selection of variables 2. Sample determination 3. Data analysis 4. Literature review 5. Report writing 6. Research problem formulation 7. Hypothesis formulation 8. Data collection
(A). 6, 4, 7, 1, 2, 8, 3, 5
(B). 4, 7, 6, 1, 2, 8, 3, 5
(C). 4, 6, 7, 2, 1, 3, 8, 5
(D). 6, 7, 4, 2, 1, 8, 3, 5
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Question 21
Read the following passage and answer the question: “Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its constitution – a democratic, just, socially-conscious, cultured, and humane nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all. Higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable livelihoods and economic development of the nation. As India moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. Given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals. It must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service and 21st century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical and vocational subjects. For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning from pre-school to higher education. At the societal level, higher education must enable the development of an enlightened, socially conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled nation that can find and implement robust solutions to its own problems. Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy.”
The main objective of higher education is not :
(A). Disaster management / आपदा प्रबंधन
(B). To create thoughtful individuals / विचारशील व्यक्तियों को तैयार करना
(C). To create well-rounded and creative individuals / सर्वांगीण और रचनात्मक व्यक्तियों को तैयार करना
(D). Social welfare/well-being / समाज कल्याण
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Question 22
Read the following passage and answer the question: “Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its constitution – a democratic, just, socially-conscious, cultured, and humane nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all. Higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable livelihoods and economic development of the nation. As India moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. Given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals. It must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service and 21st century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical and vocational subjects. For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning from pre-school to higher education. At the societal level, higher education must enable the development of an enlightened, socially conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled nation that can find and implement robust solutions to its own problems. Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy.”
To attract youth towards higher education, it is necessary :
(A). To develop a capitalist economy / पूंजीवादी अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास
(B). To develop a knowledge based economy / ज्ञान आधारित अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास
(C). To develop a mixed economy / मिश्रित अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास
(D). To develop a communist economy / साम्यवादी अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास
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Question 23
Read the following passage and answer the question: “Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its constitution – a democratic, just, socially-conscious, cultured, and humane nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all. Higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable livelihoods and economic development of the nation. As India moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. Given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals. It must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service and 21st century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical and vocational subjects. For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning from pre-school to higher education. At the societal level, higher education must enable the development of an enlightened, socially conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled nation that can find and implement robust solutions to its own problems. Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy.”
Which of the following statements is false?
(A). The aim of higher education is to develop good and thoughtful humans / उच्च शिक्षा का उद्देश्य अच्छे और विचारशील मानव तैयार करना है
(B). The aim of higher education is to develop character and ethical values / उच्च शिक्षा का उद्देश्य चरित्र और नैतिक मूल्यों का विकास करना है
(C). The aim of higher education is intellectual development, not to provide livelihood / उच्च शिक्षा का उद्देश्य बौद्धिक विकास है, आजीविका प्रदान करना नहीं
(D). The aim of higher education is to develop scientific temper and spirit of service / उच्च शिक्षा का उद्देश्य वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण और सेवा भाव का विकास करना है
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Question 24
Read the following passage and answer the question: “Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its constitution – a democratic, just, socially-conscious, cultured, and humane nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all. Higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable livelihoods and economic development of the nation. As India moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. Given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals. It must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service and 21st century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical and vocational subjects. For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning from pre-school to higher education. At the societal level, higher education must enable the development of an enlightened, socially conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled nation that can find and implement robust solutions to its own problems. Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy.”
How does higher education contribute to the development of the national economy?
(A). By developing scientific temper / वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण विकसित करके
(B). By developing constitutional values / संवैधानिक मूल्यों को विकसित करके
(C). By developing creativity / रचनात्मकता को विकसित करके
(D). By knowledge creation and innovation / ज्ञान सृजन और नवाचार द्वारा
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Question 25
Read the following passage and answer the question: “Higher education plays an extremely important role in promoting human as well as societal well-being and in developing India as envisioned in its constitution – a democratic, just, socially-conscious, cultured, and humane nation upholding liberty, equality, fraternity and justice for all. Higher education significantly contributes towards sustainable livelihoods and economic development of the nation. As India moves towards becoming a knowledge economy and society, more and more young Indians are likely to aspire for higher education. Given the 21st century requirements, quality higher education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals. It must enable an individual to study one or more specialized areas of interest at a deep level, and also develop character, ethical and constitutional values, intellectual curiosity, scientific temper, creativity, spirit of service and 21st century capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as professional, technical and vocational subjects. For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning from pre-school to higher education. At the societal level, higher education must enable the development of an enlightened, socially conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled nation that can find and implement robust solutions to its own problems. Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy.”
What is necessary for the overall development of an individual?
(A). Incorporation of skills and values from pre-school to higher education / पूर्व-विद्यालय से उच्च शिक्षा तक कौशल और मूल्यों का समावेश
(B). Development of only scientific temper / केवल वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण का विकास
(C). Specialized study of one or more subjects / एक या अधिक विषयों का विशेष अध्ययन
(D). Development of 21st century capabilities / 21वीं सदी की क्षमताओं का विकास
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Question 26
Answer based on communication theory.
The facial expression of students is related to which element of the communication process?
(A). Message / संदेश
(B). Sender / प्रेषक
(C). Channel / चैनल
(D). Receiver / प्राप्तकर्ता
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Question 27
Answer based on non-verbal communication terminology.
Identify the technical term used to describe body language from the following :
(A). Proxemics / निकटता
(B). Chronemics / कालक्रम
(C). Kinesics / गैर-मौखिक
(D). Haptics / स्पर्शिक
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Question 28
Answer based on communication strategies.
Which of the following is considered as an effective form of verbal communication?
(A). Story-telling / कहानी सुनाना
(B). Sloganeering / नारेबाज़ी
(C). Use of high pitch of voice / ऊँची आवाज का प्रयोग
(D). Monologues / स्वगत भाषण
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Question 29
Answer based on the communication process model.
The encoded message is transmitted through :
(A). Symbol / प्रतीक
(B). Message / संदेश
(C). Channel / चैनल
(D). Sender / प्रेषक
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Question 30
Answer based on the impact of communication in education.
Effective communication can help the teachers to maximize the………………in the classroom.
(A). Teaching outcomes / अध्यापन परिणाम
(B). Teaching input / अध्यापन निवेश
(C). Learning outcomes / अध्ययन परिणाम
(D). Teaching-learning outcomes / अध्यापन-अध्ययन के परिणाम
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Question 31
Solve the mathematical expression.
What would be the value of the following? $$8\sqrt{15} \div 2\sqrt{3}$$
(A). 2\sqrt{5}
(B). 4\sqrt{15}
(C). 4\sqrt{5}
(D). 2\sqrt{15}
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Question 32
Find the next term in the number series.
Consider the following number series : 0, 6, 24, 60, 120, X What is the value of X?
(A). 180
(B). 210
(C). 240
(D). 156
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Question 33
Calculate the percentage profit or loss.
A book was sold for Rs. 27.50 with a profit of 10%. If it were sold for Rs. 25.75, then find the percentage of profit or loss.
(A). 4%
(B). 10%
(C). 5%
(D). 3%
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Question 34
Solve the time, speed, and distance problem.
Two boys A and B start at the same time to ride from Delhi to Meerut, 60 km away. A travels 4 km/hr slower than B. B reaches Meerut and at once turns back meeting A 12 km from Meerut. Find the speed of A.
(A). 8 km/hr / 8 किमी./घंटा
(B). 10 km/hr / 10 किमी./घंटा
(C). 9.7 km/hr / 9.7 किमी./घंटा
(D). 10.5 km/hr / 10.5 किमी./घंटा
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Question 35
Solve the coding-decoding problem.
If ‘RAJU’ is coded as 11-12-13-14 and ‘JUNK’ is coded as 13-14-10-9, then how will you code ‘RANK’?
(A). 9-10-11-12
(B). 10-11-12-9
(C). 11-12-10-9
(D). 12-11-10-9
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Question 36
Answer based on logical reasoning (Deductive Arguments).
A deductive argument is valid if and only if :
(A). The truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion.
(B). The conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
(C). Its premises are true and its conclusion logically follows.
(D). Its premises are true and its conclusion is false.
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Question 37
Answer based on the Venn diagram of a categorical syllogism. Diagram description: Intersection of S and M is shaded. ‘X’ is in the intersection of S and P.
Which of the following mood and figure of a categorical syllogism is represented by this Venn diagram?
(A). A00-4
(B). A11-2
(C). A10-3
(D). A11-3
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Question 38
Answer based on the functions of language.
Which of the following uses of language refers to the directive function?
(A). “Close the window.”
(B). “All humans are mortal.”
(C). “I feel happy today.”
(D). “Some dogs are friendly.”
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Question 39
Answer based on Indian Logic (Nyaya School).
Which of the following is not a necessary component of Anumana Pramana?
(A). Hetu (reason) / हेतु
(B). Pratyaksa (Perception) / प्रत्यक्ष
(C). Paksa (Subject) / पक्ष
(D). Vyapti (Universal relation) / व्याप्ति
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Question 40
Identify the Pramana based on the example.
“Devadatta who is alive is not in the house. His non-existence in the house leads to the presumption that he is some where outside the house.” The above example is the instantiation of which Pramana?
(A). Anupalabdhi / अनुपलब्धि
(B). Anumana / अनुमान
(C). Arthapatti / अर्थापत्ति
(D). Upamana / उपमान
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Question 41
Answer based on basic statistics.
What describes the difference between a population and a sample?
(A). A sample is the entire data set.
(B). A population is same as a sample.
(C). A population is a subset of a sample.
(D). A sample is a subset of population.
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Question 42
Answer based on statistical data classification.
Which of the following are methods of data classification?
(A). Numerical, Categorical and Ordinal / संख्यात्मक, श्रेणीबद्ध और क्रमिक
(B). Primary, Secondary and Tertiary / प्राथमिक, द्वितीयक और तृतीयक
(C). Discrete, Binary and Continuous / असतत्, बाइनरी और सतत्
(D). Class Intervals, Quantitative and Qualitative / वर्गान्तर, मात्रात्मक और गुणात्मक
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Question 43
Answer based on scales of measurement.
Nominal measurement can be understood better with the help of the following examples :
(A). Measuring weight in kg / वजन को किलोग्राम में मापना
(B). Classification of gender as a male and female / लिंग वर्गीकरण जैसे पुरुष और महिला
(C). Measuring temperature in degree celsius / तापमान डिग्री सेल्सियस में मापना
(D). Measuring height in inches / ऊँचाई इंच में मापना
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Question 44
Answer based on regression analysis.
The Regression equation of Y on X is :
(A). Y = a + b/X
(B). Y = a – bX
(C). Y = a + bX
(D). Y = ab + X
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Question 45
Answer based on hypothesis testing.
What does type I error indicate in testing of a hypothesis?
(A). The probability of rejecting a null hypothesis when it is true
(B). The probability of detecting a statistically significant effect when it does not exist.
(C). The probability of detecting a statistically significant effect when it exists.
(D). The probability of accepting a null hypothesis when it is false.
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Question 46
Answer based on computer networks.
Wi-Fi is an example of :
(A). Wireless WAN Technology / वायरलेस WAN टेक्नोलॉजी
(B). Wireless MAN Technology / वायरलेस MAN टेक्नोलॉजी
(C). Wireless LAN Technology / वायरलेस LAN टेक्नोलॉजी
(D). All of the above / उपर्युक्त सभी
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Question 47
Answer based on basic computer operations.
When a file is transferred from a server to a computer, it is called :
(A). Executing a file / एक फाइल का क्रियान्वयन
(B). Uploading a file / फाइल अपलोड करना
(C). Downloading a file / फाइल डाउनलोड करना
(D). Extracting a file / एक फाइल निकालना
Paper I – General Paper
Question 48
Answer based on Windows operating system utilities.
The windows utility program used for closing unresponsive program is :
(A). Task Manager / टास्क मैनेजर
(B). Disk Manager / डिस्क मैनेजर
(C). File Explorer / फाइल एक्सप्लोरर
(D). Library Explorer / लाइब्रेरी एक्सप्लोरर
Paper I – General Paper
Question 49
Answer based on MS-Word features.
In MS-Word a template :
(A). Provides a basic structure for a particular kind of document.
(B). Walks a user through the steps necessary to complete a complicated task.
(C). Groups a series of commands so that they will run as a single command.
(D). All of the above / उपर्युक्त सभी
Paper I – General Paper
Question 50
Answer based on computer security.
A worm is a computer program that :
(A). replicates itself.
(B). is a form of malware.
(C). creates an image of itself in a file or at a particular location on the disk.
(D). All of the above / उपर्युक्त सभी
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