Top PYQ FOR UGC NET Research Methodology Part 1

Here are some UGC NET Research Methodology multiple-choice questions

1. The research that aims at immediate application is:

a) Action Research
b) Empirical Research
c) Conceptual Research
d) Fundamental Research.

Answer: a) Action Research.

2. Deconstruction is a popular method of research in:

a) Basic Science
b) Applied Science
c) Social Science
d) Literature

Answer: d) Literature.

3. Identify the correct sequence of research steps:

a) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings
b) Review of literature, selection of topic, data collection, and interpretation of findings
c) Selection of topic, data collection, review of literature, interpretation of findings
d) Selection of topic, review of literature, interpretation of findings, data collection

Answer: a) Selection of topic, review of literature, data collection, interpretation of findings.

4. The principles of fundamental research are used in:

a) Action research
b) Applied research
c) Philosophical research
d) Historical research

Answer: b) Applied research.

5. The main objective of research is to:

a) Review the literature
b) Summarize what is already known
c) Get an academic degree
d) Discover new facts or make fresh interpretations of known facts.

Answer: d) Discover new facts or make fresh interpretations of known facts

6. A research paper:

a) Is a compilation of information on a topic
b) Contains original research as deemed by the author
c) Contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others
d) Can be published in more than one journal

Answer: c) Contains peer-reviewed original research or evaluation of research conducted by others.

7. In a thesis, figures and tables are included in:

a) The appendix
b) A separate chapter
c) The concluding chapter
d) The text itself

Answer: d) The text itself 

8. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a political party in an urban area. What tool should they prefer for the study?

a) Rating Scale
b) Interview
c) Questionnaire
d) Schedule

Answer: c) Questionnaire

9. Research ethics do not include:

a) Honesty
b) Subjectivity
c) Integrity
d) Objectivity

Answer: b) Subjectivity 

10. Ethical norms in research do not involve guidelines for:

a) Thesis format
b) Copyright
c) Patenting policy
d) Data sharing policy

Answer: a) Thesis format

11. A thesis statement is:

a) An observation
b) A fact
c) An assertion
d) A discussion

Answer: c) An assertion 

12. The core elements of a dissertation are:

a) Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations
b) Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography
c) Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References
d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion

Answer: d) Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion.

13. Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal?

a) Impact factor
b) h-index
c) g-index
d) i10-index

Answer: a) Impact factor 

14. When planning to do social research, it is better to:

a) Approach the topic with an open mind
b) Do a pilot study before getting started
c) Be familiar with literature on the topic
d) Forget about theory because this is very practical

Answer: c) Be familiar with literature on the topic 

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