Ugc net Held on 26 December 2021, paper-1

 Question 1:

• Calculations:

  • Total female athletes in 2017: 2.9 + 1.7 + 1.9 + 3.8 = 10.3

  • Total athletes in 2017: 4.3 + 2.9 + 3.8 + 1.7 + 3.2 + 1.9 + 4.8 + 3.8 = 26.4

  • Percentage of female athletes: (10.3 / 26.4) * 100 ≈ 39.01%

• Answer: C. 39%

Question 2:

To determine which country has the best 'Total Male-Female ratio' from 2016 to 2020, we need to calculate the total number of males and females for each country and then find the country with the highest male-to-female ratio.
Let's calculate the total number of male and female athletes for each country:

For country A:
Total Male = 3.6 + 4.3 + 5.3 + 6.7 + 8.3 = 28.2
Total Female = 3.2 + 2.9 + 3.9 + 4.3 + 7.2 = 21.5

For country B:
Total Male = 4.2 + 3.8 + 5.4 + 6.7 + 6.9 = 27
Total Female = 3.7 + 1.7 + 3.7 + 5.6 + 5.4 = 20.1

For country C:
Total Male = 3.4 + 3.2 + 3.7 + 3.1 + 4.1 = 17.5
Total Female = 2.8 + 1.9 + 2.2 + 1.8 + 2.5 = 11.2

For country D:
Total Male = 5.6 + 4.8 + 6.4 + 5.6 + 5.4 = 27.8
Total Female = 4.2 + 3.8 + 4.2 + 2.8 + 2.7 = 17.7
Now, let's calculate the Total Male-Female Ratio for each country:

Ratio of A = 28.2 / 21.5 ≈ 1.31
Ratio of B = 27 / 20.1 ≈ 1.34
Ratio of C = 17.5 / 11.2 ≈ 1.56
Ratio of D = 27.8 / 17.7 ≈ 1.57

Therefore, Country D has the highest Total Male-Female ratio.

• Answer: D. D

Question 3:

• Calculations:

  • Total male athletes in 2016: 3.6 + 4.2 + 3.4 + 5.6 = 16.8

  • Total male athletes in 2017: 4.3 + 3.8 + 3.2 + 4.8 = 16.1

  • Difference: 16.8 - 16.1 = 0.7

• Answer: B. 0.7

Question 4:

• By inspecting the table, Country C has the minimum number of male athletes during 2016 to 2020

• Answer: C. C

Question 5:

• By inspecting the table, Country A has the highest number of female athletes during 2016 to 2020

• Answer: A. A

Question 6:

• Explanation: When creating a survey using ICT applications like Google Forms, the logical sequence of steps is: first, name the survey form and save it; then, configure the settings; make questions mandatory or keep them optional; select the question type and create the questions; finally, share the survey with the respondents.

• Answer: B. (b), (e), (c), (a), (d)

Question 7:

• Explanation: AIU is an inter-university organization that maintains quality and standards of universities. It also facilitates communication and mutual consultation among universities.

• Answer: A. (a), (b), (c), (d)

• Okay, here's the blog post, breaking down those answers with explanations to help understand the logic:

  Decoding the Exam: Answer Explanations & Insights

  Hey everyone! I recently tackled a set of questions and wanted to share my thought process and explanations for the answers. Hopefully, this will be helpful for anyone studying similar material. Let's dive in!

  Question 7: The University-Government Liaison Role

  • The Answer: B. (a), (b), (c) and (d) only.

  • Why? The question focused on the responsibilities of a liaison between universities and government bodies. Options (a) through (d) all represent typical and valid duties for such a role – think facilitating communication, advocating for research funding, translating academic work for policymakers, etc. Option (e), referencing "liaism," is a non-standard term and therefore invalid. The key here is understanding the general function of a liaison as a bridge-builder and communicator.

  Question 8: Cracking the Coding: Grounded Theory Methods

  • The Answer: A. I, III, II, IV.

  • Explanation: This was a matching question relating to Grounded Theory coding techniques. Let’s break down the matches:

    • Selective Coding (I): The best match is "To discover the most significant or frequent initial code..." Selective coding aims to identify a core category around which other categories revolve.

    • Initial Coding (III): "It specifies possible relationships between categories..." Initial coding is about starting to see how different themes and ideas might connect.

    • Focused Coding (II): "The procedure of selecting the core category..." Focused coding refines and concentrates on the most salient aspects.

    • Theoretical Coding (IV): "Comparing data with data..." This emphasizes the iterative process of building a theoretical framework by comparing insights.

  Question 9: Computer Systems and Key Terms

  • The Answer: C. III, IV, I, II.

  • Why? This matched computer system elements to related concepts:

    • Network System (III): Matches with "Email." Email is a fundamental application of networks.

    • Operating System (IV): Matches with "Firewall." Firewalls are often part of or managed by the OS for security.

    • Memory (I): Matches with "ROM." ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of memory.

    • Communication (II): Matches with "IV." As mentioned in your post, this is ambiguous without the original image.

  Question 10: Delving into Indian Logic: Sheshavat Anumana

  • The Answer: D. Sheshavat Anumana.

  • The Logic: This question tests your understanding of Nyaya, or Indian logic. "Sheshavat Anumana" refers to inference by elimination. You consider all possibilities, rule out the incorrect ones, and the remaining possibility becomes your conclusion.

  Question 11: Spotting the Number Pattern

  • The Answer: B. 2.

  • How I Got There: This one involved some pattern recognition. The key is that each number is divided by an increasing number.

    • 19648 / 11.4 = 1728

    • 1728 / 15.4 = 112

    • 112 / 56 = 2

  Question 12: The Money Distribution Problem

  
  

  • The Answer: D. ₹2500.

  • The Math:

    • Let the total sum be 'x'.

    • A gets 35% of x = 0.35x

    • B gets ₹1500

    • C gets 1/20 of x = 0.05x

    • Total sum: 0.35x + 1500 + 0.05x = x

    • 0.4x + 1500 = x

    • 1500 = x - 0.4x

    • 1500 = 0.6x

    • x = 1500 / 0.6 = 2500

  Question 13: Communication Paradigms Explained

  • The Answer: A. I, II, III, IV.

  • The Matching Logic:

    • (a) Encoding-decoding (I): Matches with "Realistic imitation of other's actions." Encoding and decoding represent the process of taking an idea and converting it to something that can be understood by others, who can then decode it.

    • (b) Intentionalist (II): Matches with "Participants are autonomous information processors." Intentionalism focuses on the mental states and intentions of communicators, who make their own inferences and decisions.

    • (c) Perspective taking (III): Matches with "Conceiving communication as a process that uses language." Perspective-taking involves trying to understand the other person's point of view, which is crucial for effective communication.

    • (d) Dialogism (IV): Matches with "Purposeful language." Dialogism emphasises the importance of language in communication.

  Key Takeaways

  Hopefully, these explanations provide some clarity. Remember, understanding the underlying concepts and principles is just as important as knowing the answer itself! Good luck with your studies!