ASSISTANT PROFESSORS SCREENING TEST PAPER-1 (Paper Code: R101)

OBJECTIONS ON FINAL KEY

1. Question ID: 79840734546
Which letter replaces the question mark?

Ans 1. I
2. J
3. K
4. H
FINAL Answer: 3 & 4 (K & H) Correct Answer: 3 Only (K Only)
B-2
C- 3
E–5
G – 7. All are prime numbers. Next prime number is 11. So the letter 11 is “K”
https://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/teaser.php?op=2&id=11098&comm=0

https://www.eileenslounge.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=19130

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2. Question ID: 79840734504

Choose the most widely accepted sequential flow of research process
I. Select ion of a problem and formulating research question
II. Preparation of research synopsis
III. Stating and defining the problem
IV. Formulation of Hypothesis
V. Literature review of the existing knowledge in the area
Ans 1. I, II, III, IV, V
2. I, V, III, II,IV
3. I, III, V , IV, II
4. I, V, III, IV, II
Final Answer: 4 (I, V, III, IV, II) Correct Answer: 3 (I, III, V , IV, II)
EXPL: It was a most basic question. The steps involved in research are
I. Selection of a problem and formulating research question
III. Stating and defining the problem
V. Literature review of the existing knowledge in the area
IV. Formulation of Hypothesis
II. Preparation of research synopsis
After ‘Select ion of a problem and formulating research question’ immediately we should define the problem i.e. ‘Stating
and defining the problem’.
So the correct order was: I, III, V, IV, II. It was not matching with any options, but the most logical steps involved were
under the option. 3
http://universalteacher.com/1/5-steps-of-research-process/

http://acqnotes.com/acqnote/careerfields/5-steps-in-the-reasearch-process

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3. Question ID: 79840734590
Volcanic erruptions affect
Ans 1. Atmosphere and hydrosphere
2. Hydrosphere and biosphere
3. Lithosphere and biosphere
4. Lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere
Final Answer: Deleted Correct Answer: 4 (Lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere)
Volcanoes effect the all the spheres viz. atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, anthroposphere. Please see
the link.
Correct answer is: Lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere and correct option is: 4
https://sites.google.com/site/adelaidegeohazardsa1641528/template/mount-gambier
How does the volcanoes effect the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, anthroposphere?
1. Atmosphere:
Gases surrounding a celestial body make up its atmosphere
· For short term speaking, when the volcano eruption, all the ash particles would throw up into the atmosphere. The
volcanic ash can be a threat to aircraft, in particular those with jet engines where ash particles can be melted by the high
operation temperature.
· For long term speaking, volcanoes eruption could produce about 5*10^11kg of CO2 per year. For the research and the
calculation show that the volcanism produced about 3% of the total CO2 with the other 97%coming from the other
anthropogenic sources.
2. Hydrosphere:
The part of the earth composed of water id called the hydrosphere.
Volcanoes can affect the hydrosphere through the eruption, the lava and volcanic ash could cause the air pollution also
through the raining go in to the water cycle ad pollute the water as well. Also, the ocean’s water temperature will rise.
3. Biosphere:

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The volcano eruption could kill the plants and the animals live nearby because of the hot lava and poisonous gases.
Therefore, the raining water which contains the volcano ash could influence the plants growth in long term.
4. Lithosphere:
The earth’s crust and the upper layer of its mantle make up the system call lithosphere. The force due to the eruption can
change, destroy or create the new type of rock and landform such as igneous rocks. Volcanic eruption often happens near
the boundaries of tectonic plates.
5. Anthroposphere:
Volcanoes can affect people in many different ways, the hot lave could destroy the building, road and field even the people.
On the other hand, volcanism can produce very rich soil for farming and spectacular range. Also it can show as a tourism
view such as Fuji Mountain in Japan.
https://prezi.com/ayhcj7o-10_w/how-volcanoes-affect-the-earths-spheres/
Transcript of How Volcanoes affect the Earth's Spheres
Volcanoes
Volcano eruptions and after-effects, can greatly impact our environment. Each of the Earths spheres-the Biosphere,
Atmosphere, Hydrosphere and Lithosphere are affected in different ways.

4. Question ID: 79840734582

One of the major government initiatives to monitor air pollution is
Ans 1. National environmental committee
2. System of air quality and weather forecasting
3. Odd even formulae
4. Tropical meteorology
Final Answer: Deleted Correct Answer: System of air quality and weather forecasting
*Tropical meteorology will look after all weather forecasting’s. It does not deal with air pollution
*Odd even formulae was introduced in Delhi for few days to control air pollution.
*National environmental committee is not there. Commission is there to look after all the environmental problems.
So the correct answer was: System of air quality and weather forecasting.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=124460
Government Has Taken Several Measures to Minimise the Impact of Air Pollution: Javadekar
Air pollution is known to be one of the aggravating factors for many respiratory ailments and cardiovascular diseases.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had conducted an epidemiological study on ambient air quality, respiratory
systems and lung functions of children in association with the Chittranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata.
To minimize the impact of environmental pollution particularly air pollution, the Government has inter alia taken the
following actions:
· Notification of National Ambient Air Quality Standards 2009, envisaging 12 pollutants;
· Formulation of regulations/statutes;
· Setting up of monitoring network for assessment of ambient air quality;
https://www.india-briefing.com/news/india-air-pollution-problem-government-initiatives-and-investment-
opportunities-13305.html/
Government Initiatives
While there are several factors that contribute to smog including weather, the burning of crops, wind and temperatures,
India’s economic growth has been the main factor. The Indian government in 2015 launched the Air Quality Index (AQI) to
better communicate and monitor air pollution levels. This also helps people understand the levels of pollution. Public
anger has also forced the government to act. In October, after the Indian festival of Diwali (where firecrackers are used),
Delhi faced its worst smog in 17 years for around two weeks.

5. Question ID: 79840734557

Mass communication is
Ans 1. Interpersonal communication
2. Apersonal communication
3. Intrapersonal communication
4. Communication between the masses
Final Answer: 2 (Apersonal communication) Correct Answer: 1 (Interpersonal communication)
EXPL: There is no term called “Apersonal communication”.
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Related question was asked in CBSE UGC NET Solved Paper 1 Dec 2014 question number: 33
33. The mode of communication that involves a single source transmitting information to a large number of receivers
simultaneously, is called
(A) Group Communication (B) Mass Communication
(C) Intrapersonal Communication (D) Interpersonal Communication Answer: (B)
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introductiontocommunication/chapter/defining-mass-communication/
Littlejohn and Foss define mass communication as “the process whereby media organizations produce and transmit
messages to large publics and the process by which those messages are sought, used, understood, and influenced by
audience” .
McQuail states that mass communication is, “only one of the processes of communication operating at the society-wide
level, readily identified by its institutional characteristics”
https://thebusinesscommunication.com/what-is-mass-communication/
Mass communication is a process of transmitting message to a large number of scattered audiences. Through mass
communication, information can be transmitted quickly to a large number of people who generally stay far away from the
sources of information. Mass communication is done through radio, television, newspaper, magazine, leaflets etc. some
*According to R. P. Molo, “Mass communication is a process through which an individual, organization or govt.
communicates with the general people.”
Sydney Head 1976 suggests that mass communication contains at least following five things:

-Large audience
-Similar audience exists
-Some form of message reproduction
-Quick distribution of message
-Low unit cost to the customers.
-The Flow Of Mass Communication
Mass communication is "the process by which a person, group of people, or organization creates a message and
transmits it through some type of medium to a large, anonymous, heterogeneous audience."
By analysing these definitions it is a kind of Interpersonal communication.

6. Question ID: 79840734519

Which of the following characteristics of adolescents makes it difficult to teach them?
Ans 1. Development of independence
2. Full liberty out of restrictions
3. Understands education as vocational preparation
4. Thinks education is for promotion of social relations
Final Answer: 1. Development of independence
Correct Answer: 2. Full liberty out of restrictions
It was a basic question.

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https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/455/Developmental-
Characteristics-of-Young-Adolescents.aspx
Schools play a key role in providing young adolescents with educative programs that promote freedom and
independence within a safe space. Organizational structures such as teaming and service learning advance positive places
for young adolescent's growth. School districts need to support programs that interrupt negative peer interactions,
particularly bullying, that impedes the healthy development of youth. Schools can also ensure young adolescents'access to
student government,…..
http://download.nos.org/srsec321newE/321-E-Lesson-20.pdf PAGE NO: 101, 105
20.7 ROLE OF PARENTS During this period, the adolescents want independence from their parents and yet they are
dependent on them for their needs. They do not like to be told “Do this” and “Don’t do this”. Parents still want to control
them while the adolescents want freedom and this leads to a tussle between the parents and adolescents. Here, the
parents have to decide how much control they should exercise on their adolescent children, how much freedom is to be
given, in which area they can let the adolescent have his/her say and in which they need to put their foot down.
(4) Achieving emotional independence from parents and other adults.
(5) Achieving a set of values, i.e., an ideology.
(6) Preparing for a career.
(7) Prepare for marriage and family life.

7. Question ID: 79840734555

Major elements of communication are
Ans 1. Encoder, Encoding, Channel, Decoding, receiver, feedback
2. Source, message, channel, symbol, encoding, decoding, feedback
3. Source, encoder, symbol, decoder, feedback
4. Source, channel, symbol, decoding, receiver
Final Answer: Deleted Correct Answer: 2 (2. Source, message, channel, symbol, encoding, decoding, feedback)
In option 2 all components of communication are there. It was most basic question. Please don’t delete.
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/business-communication/7-major-elements-of-communication-process/25815
Seven major elements of communication process are: (1) sender (2) ideas (3) encoding (4) communication channel (5)
receiver (6) decoding and (7) feedback.
http://cape-commstudies.blogspot.com/2011/10/communication-process.html
In option 2 all components of communication are there. It was most basic question. Please don’t delete.
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/business-communication/7-major-elements-of-communication-process/25815
Seven major elements of communication process are: (1) sender (2) ideas (3) encoding (4) communication channel (5)
receiver (6) decoding and (7) feedback.
http://cape-commstudies.blogspot.com/2011/10/communication-process.html

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8. Question ID: 79840734532
In question below, a conclusion is made out of two assumptions.
Your task is to consider each assumption first and decide about the conclusion offered
(i) LPG is a gas. (ii) This cylinder contains gas.
Conclusion: So this cylinder contains LPG
Ans 1. True
2. False
3. Irrelevant
4. May not be true
Final Answer: 4 (May not be true) Correct Answer: NO CORRECT OPTION. Correct answer is “UNCERTAIN”. It was
not there.
The same question was there in the following picture
***Please see the question number 1 in the given scanned copy. From the given copy three questions were copied
as it is copied. Please see continuously.

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9. Question ID: 79840734533
In question below, a conclusion is made out of two assumptions. Your task is to consider each assumption first and decide
about the conclusion offered
(i) Aeroplanes have no wings (ii) Animals have no wings.
Conclusion: Therefore aeroplanes are animals.
Ans 1. True 2. False 3. Irrelevant 4. May not be true
Final Answer: 4 (May not be true) Correct Answer: 2 False.
The same question was there in the following picture
***Please see the question number 2 in the given scanned copy. From the given copy three questions were copied
as it is copied. Please see continuously.