10 PYQ related to the types of research

10 previous year questions (PYQ) related to the types of research from the UGC NET exam:

1. UGC NET June 2023
Question: Which of the following is an example of applied research?
A) Developing a new theory of motivation
B) Investigating the relationship between stress and performance
C) Designing a new teaching method to improve student learning
D) Studying the historical development of educational policies
Answer: C) Designing a new teaching method to improve student learning
Description: Applied research aims to solve practical problems or improve existing practices.

2. UGC NET December 2022
Question: Qualitative research is characterized by:
A) Numerical data analysis
B) Subjective interpretation
C) Experimental manipulation
D) Statistical testing
Answer: B) Subjective interpretation
Description: Qualitative research focuses on understanding phenomena through subjective analysis rather than numerical data.

3. UGC NET June 2022
Question: What is the primary goal of exploratory research?
A) To establish causal relationships
B) To investigate and identify new insights
C) To test a hypothesis
D) To predict future trends
Answer: B) To investigate and identify new insights
Description: Exploratory research is conducted to explore new areas where little is known.

4. UGC NET December 2021
Question: Which of the following is a non-experimental research method?
A) Survey
B) Laboratory Experiment
C) Field Experiment
D) Randomized Control Trial
Answer: A) Survey
Description: Surveys collect data without manipulating variables, making them non-experimental.

5. UGC NET June 2021
Question: The primary purpose of descriptive research is to:
A) Explore new concepts
B) Test hypotheses
C) Describe characteristics of a population
D) Establish causal relationships
Answer: C) Describe characteristics of a population
Description: Descriptive research focuses on describing the characteristics or behavior of a subject.

6. UGC NET December 2020
Question: What is the main characteristic of experimental research?
A) Manipulation of variables
B) Descriptive analysis
C) Observational study
D) Historical interpretation
Answer: A) Manipulation of variables
Description: Experimental research involves deliberately changing variables to observe the effects.

7. UGC NET June 2020
Question: Longitudinal research primarily focuses on:
A) Studying data at one point in time
B) Analyzing data over an extended period
C) Comparing groups at a single time
D) Conducting experimental studies
Answer: B) Analyzing data over an extended period
Description: Longitudinal research tracks the same subjects over a long time.

8. UGC NET December 2019
Question: Action research is best suited for:
A) Developing new theories
B) Solving practical problems while contributing to knowledge
C) Analyzing historical data
D) Predicting future trends
Answer: B) Solving practical problems while contributing to knowledge
Description: Action research aims to address an immediate problem while generating practical knowledge.

9. UGC NET June 2019
Question: What type of research aims to validate existing theories?
A) Fundamental Research
B) Applied Research
C) Evaluative Research
D) Exploratory Research
Answer: A) Fundamental Research
Description: Fundamental research is aimed at building and validating theories.

10. UGC NET December 2018
Question: Historical research is primarily concerned with:
A) Analyzing future trends
B) Studying past events to understand the present
C) Conducting experiments
D) Creating new software tools
Answer: B) Studying past events to understand the present
Description: Historical research analyzes past events to gain insights into current or future contexts.