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Question Paper Name : Ph.D in Chemistry Set 2 Newv2
Subject Name : Ph.D in Chemistry
Creation Date : 2020-10-04 13:31:29
Duration : 180
Number of Questions : 100
Total Marks : 100
Display Marks: Yes

Ph.D in Chemistry

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Group Number : 1
Group Id : 92862789
Group Maximum Duration : 0
Group Minimum Duration : 150
Show Attended Group? : No
Edit Attended Group? : No
Break time : 0
Group Marks : 100
Is this Group for Examiner? : No

SECTION A RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Section Id : 928627186
Section Number : 1
Section type : Online
Mandatory or Optional : Mandatory
Number of Questions : 50
Number of Questions to be attempted : 50
Section Marks : 50
Mark As Answered Required? : Yes
Sub-Section Number : 1
Sub-Section Id : 928627448
Question Shuffling Allowed : Yes

Question Number : 1 Question Id : 92862710069 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

Which of the following is not part of a research design ?

Options:

  1. Developing a questionnaire
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  3. Formulation of hypothesis
  4. Data analysis
  5. Formulation of objectives

Question Number : 1 Question Id : 92862710069 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 2 Question Id : 92862710070 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

A research model does not

Options:

  1. give a description of a phenomenon
  2. create a research design
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  4. develop a scientific theory
  5. involve review of literature

Question Number : 2 Question Id : 92862710070 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 3 Question Id : 92862710071 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

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Ethical neutrality is a distinctive feature of

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  1. inductive method
  2. scientific method
  3. observations of the researcher
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  5. experiences of the researcher

Question Number : 3 Question Id : 92862710071 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

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Options:

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  3. ? ? ?
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Question Number : 4 Question Id : 92862710072 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

Publishing someone else's work as one's own is called

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Options:

  1. an abstract
  2. a foot-note
  3. an index
  4. plagiarism
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Question Number : 4 Question Id : 92862710072 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

  1. ? (Abstract)
  2. ? ?-? (?-?)
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  4. ? (Index)
  5. ? ? (Plagiarism)

Question Number : 5 Question Id : 92862710073 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

The first page in a research report generally is

Options:

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  1. appendices related to research work
  2. bibliography
  3. table of contents
  4. research title page

Question Number : 5 Question Id : 92862710073 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  5. ? ? ?

Question Number : 6 Question Id : 92862710074 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

One of the essential characteristics of hypothesis is

Options:

  1. accessibility
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  3. durability
  4. testability
  5. rigidity

Question Number : 6 Question Id : 92862710074 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 7 Question Id : 92862710075 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

FFP in research means misconduct based on

Options:

  1. fabrication, falsification, plagiarism
  2. falsification, fabrication, publication
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  4. fictional, forged, publication
  5. forged, fictional, plagiarism

Question Number : 7 Question Id : 92862710075 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  1. ?, ?, ? ?
  2. ?, ?, ?
  3. ? (?), ?, ?
  4. ?, ? (?), ? ?

Question Number : 8 Question Id : 92862710076 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

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The hypothesis which explains the relationship between two variables is

Options:

  1. causal
  2. relational
  3. casual
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  5. tentative

Question Number : 8 Question Id : 92862710076 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Question Number : 9 Question Id : 92862710077 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 1 Wrong Marks : 0

What is essential in ethics and ethical standards?

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Options:

  1. A good understanding of research
  2. A good understanding of financial dealing
  3. The ability to distinguish between right and wrong
  4. The capacity to conduct good research
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Question Number : 9 Question Id : 92862710077 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  4. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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Question Number : 10 Question Id : 92862710078 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

Every research project should make a contribution to

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  1. economy
  2. national assets
  3. knowledge domain
  4. the researcher's development

Question Number : 10 Question Id : 92862710078 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  5. ? ? ? ?

Question Number : 11 Question Id : 92862710079 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

Softwares to check plagiarism are

  1. Plag Scan
  2. Copyleaks
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  4. Plag Tracker
  5. Paper Rater

Options:

  1. I and III
  2. II and IV
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  4. I, II and III
  5. I, II, III and IV

Question Number : 11 Question Id : 92862710079 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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  1. ? ? (Plag Scan)
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  3. ? (Copyleaks)
  4. ? ? (Plag Tracker)
  5. ? ? (Paper Rater)

Options:

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  3. II ? IV
  4. I, II ? III
  5. I, II, III ? IV

Question Number : 12 Question Id : 92862710080 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

What is the disadvantage of deceiving respondents?

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Options:

  1. It makes it more difficult to gain access to hidden populations
  2. It can damage the professional reputation of the researcher
  3. The personal data of the participants cannot be made public
  4. It may lead to financial loss
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Question Number : 12 Question Id : 92862710080 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 13 Question Id : 92862710081 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

What problem does a research organisation face in designing an ethical code

Options:

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  1. Incorporating assessment for the ethical behaviour of participants
  2. Identifying relevant rules that should guide a researcher's behaviour
  3. Ascertaining truly ethical behaviour
  4. Outlining in implementation strategies

Question Number : 13 Question Id : 92862710081 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  5. ? ? ? ? ? ?

Question Number : 14 Question Id : 92862710082 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

Formulation of hypothesis is followed by

Options:

  1. listing of objectives
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  3. analysis of data
  4. selection of research tools
  5. collection of data

Question Number : 14 Question Id : 92862710082 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 15 Question Id : 92862710083 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

What should be obtained from respondents to participate in a research study?

Options:

  1. A commitment
  2. Guidelines
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  4. Private information
  5. Informed consent

Question Number : 15 Question Id : 92862710083 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  4. ? ?

Question Number : 16 Question Id : 92862710084 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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The principle to guide researchers in deciding goals and in reconciling conflicting value

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  1. research ethics
  2. deontology
  3. utilitarianism
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  5. universalism

Question Number : 16 Question Id : 92862710084 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  3. ? ? (?)
  4. ?
  5. ?

Question Number : 17 Question Id : 92862710085 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

In an experiment, the researcher tests variables to determine their effect on

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Options:

  1. an independent variable
  2. the dependent variable
  3. an indefinite variable
  4. a test variable
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Question Number : 17 Question Id : 92862710085 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  2. ? ?
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  4. ? ?
  5. ? ?

Question Number : 18 Question Id : 92862710086 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The consistency of data is measured by

Options:

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  1. Mean
  2. Standard deviation
  3. Mode
  4. Median

Question Number : 18 Question Id : 92862710086 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  5. ? ? ?

Question Number : 19 Question Id : 92862710087 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

After data collection from the respondents, the researcher

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  1. can disclose it to anyone
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  3. cannot disclose it to anyone without permission of respondents
  4. can sell this data to private agency
  5. can publish it without consent

Question Number : 19 Question Id : 92862710087 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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Question Number : 20 Question Id : 92862710088 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

In a graph within a research report, the variables on y and x axes respectively, are

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  1. Independent, dependent
  2. Dependent, independent
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  4. Interdependent, infinite
  5. Infinite, dependent

Question Number : 20 Question Id : 92862710088 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  1. ?, ?
  2. ?, ?
  3. ?, ?
  4. ?, ?

Question Number : 21 Question Id : 92862710089 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Which of the following is best for preparing a research report?

Options:

  1. MS Excel
  2. MS PowerPoint
  3. MS Word
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  5. MS Outlook

Question Number : 21 Question Id : 92862710089 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

  1. ?.?. ? (MS Excel)
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  3. ?.?. ? (MS PowerPoint)
  4. ?.?. ? (MS Word)
  5. ?.?. ? (MS Outlook)

Question Number : 22 Question Id : 92862710090 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The respondents identity is generally not known to the researcher. This is called

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Options:

  1. confidentiality
  2. desensitising
  3. deception
  4. anonymity
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Question Number : 22 Question Id : 92862710090 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  4. ?
  5. ?

Question Number : 23 Question Id : 92862710091 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The first step of scientific method is to

Options:

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  1. make observations
  2. ask questions about observations
  3. form a hypothesis
  4. test the hypothesis

Question Number : 23 Question Id : 92862710091 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  5. ? ? ? ?

Question Number : 24 Question Id : 92862710092 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The logical and systematic procedure is called a/an

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  1. experiment
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  3. observation
  4. deduction
  5. scientific method

Question Number : 24 Question Id : 92862710092 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  2. ?
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Question Number : 25 Question Id : 92862710093 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

One of the formal methods of logical reasoning process is called

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  1. Inductive
  2. Deductive
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  4. Subjective
  5. Analogical

Question Number : 25 Question Id : 92862710093 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Question Number : 26 Question Id : 92862710094 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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A scientific law does not explain

Options:

  1. the existence of phenomenon
  2. the result of the phenomenon
  3. observation of the phenomenon
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  5. the experimental procedure

Question Number : 26 Question Id : 92862710094 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  3. ? ? ? ?
  4. ? ? ? ?
  5. ? ? ?

Question Number : 27 Question Id : 92862710095 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The computer instructions use the following system:

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  1. Decimal
  2. Heximal
  3. Fraction
  4. Binary
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Question Number : 27 Question Id : 92862710095 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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  4. ?
  5. ?-? (?)

Question Number : 28 Question Id : 92862710096 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

Which of the following is not a portal facilitating online teaching-learning of massive scale

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  1. SWAYAM
  2. SWAYAM PRABHA
  3. EDX
  4. COURSERA

Question Number : 28 Question Id : 92862710096 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

  1. ? (SWAYAM)
  2. ? ? (SWAYAM PRABHA)
  3. ?.?.?. (EDX)
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  5. ? (COURSERA)

Question Number : 29 Question Id : 92862710097 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

The original source from which a researcher collects the information is

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  1. Primary source
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  3. Secondary source
  4. Tertiary source
  5. Quaternary source

Question Number : 29 Question Id : 92862710097 Question Type : MCQ Option Shuffling : Yes Is Question Correct Marks : 0

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Options:

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