People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Along with Jatropha, the seed oil of which among the following plants has been found to be useful in diesel generators being explored in hundreds of projects throughout India and other developing countries as feedstock for biodiesel? [A] Arachis hypogea[B] Pongamia pinnata[C] Butea monosperma[D] Pterocarpus santalinius SHOW ANSWER Answer2 Explanation: Pongamia pinnata is a […]
Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which of the following represents the mental aspects of crime? [A] Actus reus[B] Mens rea[C] Both of them[D] None of them SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Mens rea represents the wide range of mental aspects of crime. Their existence gives a criminal hue to the actus reus. ©navclasses 2.Which section of IPC says […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.When is the “International Day in Support of Victims of Torture” observed every year by UN? [A] 26 June[B] 29 June[C] 30 June[D] 31 July SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: Every year, the United Nations observes 26th June as “International Day in Support of Victims of Torture”. The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. Under Swachh Bharat Mission, how many districts are declared open defecation free till now? 1. 6062. 6183. 6304. 640 SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 ©navclasses 2. Which out of the following is/are true about Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana? a) It is launched by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gasb) The target is to […]
ICT for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.What does the number ’10’ depict in 10BASE-T? [A] 10 Kbps[B] 10 Mbps[C] 10 Gbps[D] 10 Tbps SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Traditional Ethernet uses 10BASE-T specifications. The number ’10’ depicts 10Mbps speed, BASE stands for baseband, and T stands for Thick Ethernet. ©navclasses 2.What is the bandwidth limit for CAT2 cable? [A] upto […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which type of Mahseer fish, has been moved out of the IUCN “Endangered Red List”? [A] Himalayan mahseer[B] Copper mahseer[C] Golden Mahseer[D] Blue Finned Mahseer SHOW ANSWER Answer 4 Explanation: The Tata Power group, which is involved in conservation of Blue Finned Mahseer and Golden Mahseer in Lonavala for the past 50 years, has […]
Indian Polity for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.All lands, minerals and other things of value under the waters of the ocean within the territorial waters of India, the continental shelf of India and the exclusive economic zone of India vests with which of the following? [A] Union[B] State[C] President[D] Prime Minister SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: All lands, minerals and […]
Indian States MCQ for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which public sector company has successfully developed a Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash? [A] NHPC Ltd[B] NTPC Ltd[C] GAIL[D] SAIL SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has successfully developed a Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash. Aggregates are commonly used in civil engineering projects […]
Important Days for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which disease is also called as the ‘Hansen’s’ disease? [A] Cholera[B] Polio[C] Leprosy[D] Cancer SHOW ANSWER Answer 3 Explanation: Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It is named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, who identified the bacterium. World Leprosy Day is celebrated […]
Important Government Schemes for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.What is the cost of LED bulbs under the GRAM UJALA Programme, launched by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL)? [A] Rs.100[B] Rs.50[C] Rs.10[D] Re.1 SHOW ANSWER Answer 3 Explanation: A new scheme GRAM UJALA Programme for providing LED bulbs at a price of Rs.10 per bulb has been launched by Power and New and […]
