UGC NET Hypothesis Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 6 previous-year questions on Hypothesis from UGC NET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), filed under Unit 2: Research Aptitude, drawn from 6 of the 130 exam papers in the bank (2019–2025). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.
What is asked in Hypothesis
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Characteristics of a good hypothesis | 1 |
| What makes a hypothesis scientific | 1 |
| Criteria for hypothesis construction | 1 |
| Sources of hypothesis formulation | 1 |
| Definition of a hypothesis | 1 |
| Qualities of a hypothesis | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Hypothesis appears in 6 of 130 papers (5%), which JRFSmart rates as low frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
Which among the following are correct in the light of hypothesis? A. It is proved assumption B. It should be capable of being tested C. It should be inconsistent with the most known facts D. It should state the relationship between variables E. It should be…
Which of the following statements could be considered as a valid scientific hypothesis?
Criteria for Hypotheses construction are A. It should describe one issue only. B. It should describe many issues. C. It should specify variables between which the relationship is to be established. D. It should be specific and precise. E. It should be…
Identify the sources of hypothesis formulation. A. Sampling method used for research B. Reports of earlier research C. Beliefs prevailing in the area of selected problem D. Prior-experience of researcher in the area of selected problem E. Type of population…
A hypothesis should be conceptually
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