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Exam : PhD Admission Entrance Test
Subject: Research Methodology
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
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Guru Kashi PhD Research Methodology Sample Question Paper
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Instructions For the Students
Time : 2 Hours
Max. Marks : 100
1. All Questions are Compulsory.
2. Draw suitable diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
3. Assume suitable data if necessary
4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Sample Questions
Q.1 Research is:
(a) A fault activity
(b) An activity that helps in development
(c) An interesting activity
(d) An activity that adds to happiness of the people
Q.2 A researcher should always:
(a) Know everything in his area
(b) Know about sub-area
(c) Wait for an inspiration
(d) None of the above
Q.3 One undertakes research for which of the following purpose?
(a) To verify what has been established
(b) To refute some assumptions (c) To describe a new phenomenon
(d) Either of a, b or c
Q.4 Language is a (a) Instinctive development
(b) System of symbols for effective communication
(c) Medium to express experiences
(d) Medium for self enhancement
Q.5 An example of scientific knowledge is
(a) Social traditions and customs
(b) Authority of the prophet or great men
(c) Religious scriptures
(d) Laboratory and field experiments
Q.6 For doing external criticism (for establishing the authenticity of data) a researcher must verify
(a) the signature and handwriting of the author
(b) the paper and ink used in that period which is under study
(c) style of prose writing of that period (d) all of the above
Q.7 Survey study aims at
(i) knowing facts
(ii) comparing the present status with the standard norms
(iii) criticising the existing situation
(iv) identifying the means of improving the existing situation (a) (i) and
(ii) only (b) (i),(ii)and(iii) (c) (i),(ii),(iii)and(iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii) only
Q.8 Which of the following is not the characteristic of a researcher?
(a) He is industrious and persistent on the trial of discovery
(b) He is a specialist rather than a generalist
(c) He is objective
(d) He is not versatile in his interest and even in his native abilities
Q.9. The validity and reliability of a research will be at stake when
(a) The incident was reported after a long period of time from that of its occurrence
(b) The author who is the source of information is biased, incompetent or dishonest
(c) The researcher himself is not competent enough to draw logical conclusions
(d)All of the above.
Q.10 A researcher wants to study the future of the Congress I in India. For the study which tool is most appropriate for him ?
(a) Questionnaire
(b) Rating scale
(c) Interview
(d) Schedule
Q.11 Statement :
A maladjusted is a non- criminal who commits crime for the sake of adjustment.
Con. I: Some crimes have their root cause in adjustment problems.
Con.II: Maladjustment and delinquency go hand in hand.
A. only conclusion I follows B. only conclusion II follows. C. both I and II follow
D. neither I nor II follows
Q.12 Statement: No new tax has been proposed in the budget of 2011-12. It is still a surplus budget.
Con. I: The budget of 2011-12 may be considered a good budget.
Con.II: 2011-12 budget is a surplus budget because no new tax has been proposed.
A. only conclusion I follows B. only conclusion II follows.
C. both I and II follow D. neither I nor II follows
(d)All of the above.
Q.13 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. book
B. index
C. glossary
D. chapter
Q.14 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. unimportant
B. trivial
C.insignificant
D. familiar
Q.15 Window is to pane as book is to A. novel B. glass C. cover D. page
Q.16 Exercise is to gym as eating is to A. food B. dieting C. fitness D. restaurant
DIRECTION (For Q.17 to Q.21) Q. 17 Study the following table and answer the questions. Classification of 100 Students Based on the Marks Obtained by them in Physics and Chemistry in an Examination.
Q.17. What is the different between the number of students passed with 30 as cut-off marks in Chemistry and those passed with 30 as cut-off marks in aggregate?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Q.18. If at least 60% marks in Physics are required for pursuing higher studies in Physics, how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Physics?
A. 27
B. 32
C. 34
D. 41
Q.19. The percentage of number of students getting at least 60% marks in Chemistry over those getting at least 40% marks in aggregate, is approximately?
A. 21%
B. 27%
C. 29%
D. 31%
Q.20. The number of students scoring less than 40% marks in aggregate is?
A. 13
B. 19
C. 20
D. 27