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1 Pearson is the world s learning company, with presence across 70 countries worldwide. Our unique insights and world-class expertise comes from a long history of working closely with renowned teachers, authors and thought leaders, as a result of which, we have emerged as the preferred choice for millions of teachers and learners across the believe learning opens up opportunities, creates fulfilling careers and hence better lives. We hence collaborate with the best of minds to deliver you class-leading products, spread across the Higher Education and K12 learning experience and improved outcomes are at the heart of everything we do. This product is the result of one such effort. Your feedback plays a critical role in the evolution of our products and you can contact us - We look forward to PearsonThis page is intentionally left blankNTAUGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1 Teaching and Research AptitudeThird EditionKVS MadaanFaculty cum , Chandigarh Former Associate Director Arni School of Business Management Arni University Himachal PradeshTomy revered gurus, my parents Smt.

2 Devika Rani and Late Shri. Prem Singh MadaanISBN 978-93-534-3374-1 Copyright 2019 Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd Published by Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd, CIN: U72200TN2005 PTC057128. No part of this eBook may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the publisher sprior written consent. This eBook may or may not include all assets that were part of the print version. The publisherreserves the right to remove any material in this eBook at any time. eISBN: Head Office: 15th Floor, Tower-B, World Trade Tower, Plot No. 1, Block-C, Sector-16,Noida 201 301,Uttar Pradesh, India. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Software Block, Elnet Software City, TS-140, Block 2 & 9,Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai 600 113, Tamil Nadu, India. Fax: 080-30461003, Phone: 080-30461060 website: , Email: ContentsPreface viiAbout NTA ixAbout the Author xSyllabus xiStrategy About NTA-UGC NET Exam xix 1 Teaching aptitude 2 Research aptitude 3 Comprehension 4 Communication 5 Mathematical Reasoning and aptitude 6 Logical Reasoning 7 Data Interpretation 8 Information and

3 Communication Technology (ICT) 9 People, Development and Environment Higher Education System UGC NET Paper 1 December 2012 UGC NET Paper 1 June 2013 UGC NET Paper 1 Reconduct June 2013 (in September, 2013) UGC NET Paper 1 December 2013 UGC NET Paper 1 June 2014 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2014 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 June 2015 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2015 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 July 2016 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 January 2017 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 November 2017 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 July 2018 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2018 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 2 December 2018 page is intentionally left blankPrefaceWith new frontiers of knowledge being explored every moment, the role of a teacher in the society can only get bigger. It is only a teacher who imparts knowledge, inculcates values, and teaches norms of the society to the youngsters. There has always been an insatiable demand for people who adopt teaching as a long-term career option.

4 NTA-UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I Teaching and Research aptitude has been written for students who aspire to eke out a career in academics and research. This book not only focuses on preparing the candidates for qualifying the NET Examination but also focuses on developing teaching and research aptitude in real terms. It is primar-ily designed to help students assess their reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general book has been divided into 10 units as per the prescribed syllabus . The discussion throughout the book has been supported by updated facts, figures, and diagrams as per the previous years examination pattern. A NET aspirant s Teaching and Research aptitude is tested through Papers I of NTA-UGC Net Exam and subject knowledge is assessed on the basis of performance in Paper II. Exam pattern was made totally objective in June 2012. Now the marks obtained in Paper 1 are counted for the preparation of final list of qualifying candidates.

5 Thus performance in this paper has become very genuine attempt has been made to incorporate concepts on which questions can be asked in the forthcoming examinations. The language is simple, short, and crisp. Each unit is followed by extensive practice questions, so as to instill candidates with the confidence. The solutions offered at the end of the papers actually come in handy. The variety and scope of probable questions is expanding with each examination, but, importantly, the level of difficulty has remained almost the suggestions and feedback you may write to: or contact at feel indebted to Prof. Surindra Lal (formerly Principal of Multani Mal Modi College , Patiala, and a renowned authority on Physics) who has always been a mentor and continuous source of inspiration to me at a personal level. I am thankful to my friends and faculty colleagues Dr Sukhwinder Kaur (Director Career Spot, Chandigarh), Dr Kiran Thakur (NIT, Hamirpur), Prof.

6 (Dr) Pankaj Thakur, School of Chemistry, Shoolini University, Solan (HP), and Mr Parveen Bansal (MD, Abhimanu IAS Visions, Chandigarh) who have always been forthcoming to offer their help and support. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Team Pearson , who have always been prompt in offering help during different stages of publishing. My special gratitude is due for Mr Vikas Sharma, who is actually the motivation behind the whole project, and like an elder brother to me, provided inputs that enabled me to come out with the improvised third edition as per requirements of the NET career aspirants. It is not possible for me to put his contribution into words. My younger brother Parminder Madaan also provided me motivational , but not the least, I am indebted to my better half Anshu Bala for keeping me motivated during all stages of project. I always feel a divine power supporting my efforts when kids Jiya, Srijan, and Jappan are around.

7 They actually made me work harder on the Madaan This page is intentionally left blankAbout NTA The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission or fellowship in higher educational institutions. It has been set up with the following specific objectives. 1. To conduct tests in an efficient, transparent and international standard in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission and recruitment purposes. 2. To undertake research on educational, professional and testing systems in order to identify gaps in the knowl-edge systems and take steps for bridging them. 3. To identify experts and institutions in formulating examination questions. 4. To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development NET exam is conducted on behalf of UGC for determining the eligibility of candidates opting for the post of Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor both in Indian universities and colleges.

8 The JRFs being selected will acquire essential stipend while pursuing PhD/Fellowship. Until recently, the CBSE conducted NET exam in 84 subjects at 91 selected cities spread across the country. From December 2018, the UGC-NET (Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for both Assistant Professor) is to be conducted by NTA. The NTA intends to create a question bank for all subjects using modern techniques. The administration of NTA has been entrusted to the governing body with Shri R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, MHRD, being its first chairman. eligibilityCandidates who have secured at least 55% marks in Master s Degree or equivalent examination from recog-nized universities in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, etc., are eligible to appear for this test.

9 A relaxation of 5% for other reserved categories has also been entitled to candidates. Candidates who are pursuing their Master s Degree or equivalent course should comply to all the eligibility criteria. It is essential for the candidates to complete their Master s Degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing to which they will be treated as Degree holders whose Master s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991 ( irrespective of the date of result declaration) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks, , from 55% to 50% for appearing in are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates, whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects, may appear in a related the AuthorKVS Madaan is Faculty cum Founder-director of a Mock Test platform for various prestigious competitive exams.

10 A post graduate in Business Administration from Haryana School of Business, GJUST, Hisar, he qualified for UGC-NET in the subject area of Management and is currently pursuing his With more than eighteen years of rich teaching and research experience, he has helped thousands of career aspirants to realise their goals. He has worked as Associate Director, School of Business Management, Arni University, Kathgarh (Himachal Pradesh); Director, Punjab Business School, Mohali and Head of Department Management, MM University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh; and also as Faculty for Management with Chandigarh University, SAS Nagar, Mohali. A trainer cum keynote speaker at many UGC and AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programmes; he has conducted training sessions with many renowned institutes across the GRANTS COMMISSIONNET BUREAUPAPER-ISubject: General Paper on Teaching and Research AptitudeThe main objective is to assess the teaching and research capabilities of the candidates.