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Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) 2020 Previous Year Question Paper With Answer Key

DU MPhil Phd in African Studies
Topic: AS MPHIL S2
1) Field research is collection of data outside
[Question ID = 5489]
1. (1) Laboratory
[Option ID = 21950]
2. (2) Library
[Option ID = 21951]
3. (3) Both of the 1 and 2
[Option ID = 21952]
4. (4) None of these
[Option ID = 21953]
Correct Answer :
(3) Both of the 1 and 2
[Option ID = 21952]
2) Research is
[Question ID = 5490]
1. Repeated searches [Option ID = 21954]
2. Merely rewriting facts [Option ID = 21955]
3. Scientifically searching solution of any problem [Option ID = 21956]
4. Rearranging facts [Option ID = 21957]
Correct Answer :
Scientifically searching solution of any problem [Option ID = 21956]
3) Questionnaire is a :
[Question ID = 5491]
1. Research question [Option ID = 21958]
2. Sampling technique [Option ID = 21959]
3. Tool for data collection [Option ID = 21960]
4. Research design [Option ID = 21961]
Correct Answer :
Tool for data collection [Option ID = 21960]
4) The interpretive research of the social sciences often:
[Question ID = 5492]
1. Believes that social reality is embedded in social context [Option ID = 21962]
2. Assumes that social reality is independent of the context [Option ID = 21963]
3. Sees researcher is external of social context and hence not biased [Option ID = 21964]
4. It is reductionist and isolationist [Option ID = 21965]
Correct Answer :
Believes that social reality is embedded in social context [Option ID = 21962]
5) Which one of the following is an indication of the quality of a research journal?
[Question ID = 5493]
1. Impact factor [Option ID = 21966]
2. hindex [Option ID = 21967]
3. gindex [Option ID = 21968]
4. i10index [Option ID = 21969]
Correct Answer :
Impact factor [Option ID = 21966]
6) Field work based research is classified as
[Question ID = 5494]
1. Empirical [Option ID = 21970]
2. Historical [Option ID = 21971]
3. Experimental [Option ID = 21972]
4. Biographical [Option ID = 21973]
Correct Answer :
Empirical [Option ID = 21970]

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7) Which come first, the theory or the research?
[Question ID = 5495]
1. Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark [Option ID = 21974]
2. Research, because that's the only way you can develop a theory [Option ID = 21975]
3. It depends on your point of view [Option ID = 21976]
4. The question is meaningless because you can't have one without the other [Option ID = 21977]
Correct Answer :
It depends on your point of view [Option ID = 21976]
8) The first step of research is
[Question ID = 5496]
1. Selecting a problem [Option ID = 21978]
2. Searching a problem [Option ID = 21979]
3. Finding a problem [Option ID = 21980]
4. Identifying a problem [Option ID = 21981]
Correct Answer :
Identifying a problem [Option ID = 21981]
9) Which of the following is not the method of research?
[Question ID = 5497]
1. Observation [Option ID = 21982]
2. Interview [Option ID = 21983]
3. Survey [Option ID = 21984]
4. Philosophical [Option ID = 21985]
Correct Answer :
Philosophical [Option ID = 21985]
10) Which of the following is not a type of research questions?
[Question ID = 5498]
1. Predicting an outcome [Option ID = 21986]
2. Evaluating a phenomenon [Option ID = 21987]
3. Developing good practice [Option ID = 21988]
4. A hypothesis [Option ID = 21989]
Correct Answer :
A hypothesis [Option ID = 21989]
11) Reference serves the purpose:
[Question ID = 5499]
1. Of providing ornamental value to the research [Option ID = 21990]
2. To exhibit the achievements of the research work [Option ID = 21991]
3. Of authencity of the given content [Option ID = 21992]
4. None of these [Option ID = 21993]
Correct Answer :
Of authencity of the given content [Option ID = 21992]
12) A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called
[Question ID = 5500]
1. Deductive Reasoning [Option ID = 21994]
2. Inductive Reasoning [Option ID = 21995]
3. Abnormal Reasoning [Option ID = 21996]
4. Transcendental Reasoning [Option ID = 21997]
Correct Answer :
Inductive Reasoning [Option ID = 21995]
13) The process in which the categories of data are transformed into symbols that may be tabulated and counted is called:
[Question ID = 5501]
1. Editing [Option ID = 21998]
2. Coding [Option ID = 21999]
3. Tabulation [Option ID = 22000]
4. None of these [Option ID = 22001]
Correct Answer :
Coding [Option ID = 21999]
14) The core elements of a dissertation are
[Question ID = 5502]
1. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations [Option ID = 22002]

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2. Executive Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography [Option ID = 22003]
3. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References [Option ID = 22004]
4. Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion [Option ID = 22005]
Correct Answer :
Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussion and Conclusion [Option ID = 22005]
15) The bibliography should be arranged:
[Question ID = 5503]
1. In accordance with time [Option ID = 22006]
2. Alphabetically [Option ID = 22007]
3. Logically [Option ID = 22008]
4. None of these [Option ID = 22009]
Correct Answer :
Alphabetically [Option ID = 22007]
16) What is a Research Design?
[Question ID = 5504]
1. A way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory [Option ID = 22010]
2. The choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods [Option ID = 22011]
3. The style in which you present your research findings e.g. a graph [Option ID = 22012]
4. A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data [Option ID = 22013]
Correct Answer :
A framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data [Option ID = 22013]
17) Research applicable to phenomena that can be expressed in terms of quality is:
[Question ID = 5505]
1. (1) Quantitative
[Option ID = 22014]
2. (2) Qualitative
[Option ID = 22015]
3. (3) Both
[Option ID = 22016]
4. (4) None of these
[Option ID = 22017]
Correct Answer :
(2) Qualitative
[Option ID = 22015]
18) A null hypothesis is
[Question ID = 5506]
1. When there is no difference between the variables [Option ID = 22018]
2. The same as research hypothesis [Option ID = 22019]
3. Subjective in nature [Option ID = 22020]
4. When there is difference between the variables [Option ID = 22021]
Correct Answer :
When there is no difference between the variables [Option ID = 22018]
19) What is true regarding collection of data through questionnaire?
[Question ID = 5507]
1. It is free from the bias of the interviewer [Option ID = 22022]
2. Respondents have adequate time to give well thought out answers [Option ID = 22023]
3. There is low cost even when the universe is large [Option ID = 22024]
4. All of these [Option ID = 22025]
Correct Answer :
All of these [Option ID = 22025]
20) What is true regarding personal interview method of data collection?
[Question ID = 5508]
1. More information and that too in greater depth can be obtained [Option ID = 22026]
2. It is a very expensive and timeconsuming method, especially when the sample is large [Option ID = 22027]
3. At times, it may also introduce systematic errors [Option ID = 22028]
4. All of these [Option ID = 22029]
Correct Answer :
All of these [Option ID = 22029]

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21) What is hypothesis?
[Question ID = 5509]
1. A supposition to be tested through study or experimentation
[Option ID = 22030]
2. Final conclusion of the research paper
[Option ID = 22031]
3. Collection of facts
[Option ID = 22032]
4. None of these
[Option ID = 22033]
Correct Answer :
A supposition to be tested through study or experimentation
[Option ID = 22030]
22) The central focus of a research proposal writing is:
[Question ID = 5510]
1. Theory [Option ID = 22034]
2. Objective [Option ID = 22035]
3. Research statement [Option ID = 22036]
4. Methodology [Option ID = 22037]
Correct Answer :
Objective [Option ID = 22035]
23) What is theory?
[Question ID = 5511]
1. Collection of facts [Option ID = 22038]
2. Final prove of the hypothesis [Option ID = 22039]
3. Research findings [Option ID = 22040]
4. None [Option ID = 22041]
Correct Answer :
Final prove of the hypothesis [Option ID = 22039]
24) What is the meaning of qualitative research?
[Question ID = 5512]
1. Research that collect and work on non numerical numbers
[Option ID = 22042]
2. Research that collect and work on numerical data
[Option ID = 22043]
3. Research that depend on data and census
[Option ID = 22044]
4. None of these
[Option ID = 22045]
Correct Answer :
Research that collect and work on non numerical numbers
[Option ID = 22042]
25) Which method of research is mostly used while indian scholars do research on Africa:
[Question ID = 5513]
1. Qualitative Method [Option ID = 22046]
2. Quantitative method [Option ID = 22047]
3. Participant observation [Option ID = 22048]
4. Survey method [Option ID = 22049]
Correct Answer :
Qualitative Method [Option ID = 22046]
26) Who was the brutal military dictator of Uganda that drove Indians out from the country?
[Question ID = 5514]
1. Idi Amin [Option ID = 22050]
2. Milton Obote [Option ID = 22051]
3. Muammar. alGaddafi [Option ID = 22052]
4. Yoweri Museveni [Option ID = 22053]

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Correct Answer :
Idi Amin [Option ID = 22050]
27) When was the slavery system abolished?
[Question ID = 5515]
1. 31th Dec. 1864 [Option ID = 22054]
2. 31th January 1865 [Option ID = 22055]
3. 31th March 1966 [Option ID = 22056]
4. 31th October 1867 [Option ID = 22057]
Correct Answer :
31th January 1865 [Option ID = 22055]
28) In which country the meeting for scramble of Africa was held?
[Question ID = 5516]
1. France [Option ID = 22058]
2. England [Option ID = 22059]
3. Portugal [Option ID = 22060]
4. Germany [Option ID = 22061]
Correct Answer :
Germany [Option ID = 22061]
29) Who is the author of the Book,' Things fall apart' and which country he belongs to?
[Question ID = 5517]
1. Jomo Kenyatta Kenya [Option ID = 22062]
2. Nelson Mandela South Africa [Option ID = 22063]
3. Chinua Achebe Nigeria [Option ID = 22064]
4. Meja Mwangi South Africa [Option ID = 22065]
Correct Answer :
Chinua Achebe Nigeria [Option ID = 22064]
30) When did the first Indian indenture labour go to Africa and which country?
[Question ID = 5518]
1. 1860 South Africa [Option ID = 22066]
2. 1870 Kenya [Option ID = 22067]
3. 1880 Mozambique [Option ID = 22068]
4. 1890 Zimbabwe [Option ID = 22069]
Correct Answer :
1860 South Africa [Option ID = 22066]
31) During colonial period Indians were popularly known by the name:
[Question ID = 5519]
1. Bharatiya [Option ID = 22070]
2. Indians [Option ID = 22071]
3. Asians [Option ID = 22072]
4. Hindus [Option ID = 22073]
Correct Answer :
Asians [Option ID = 22072]
32) David Livingstone, a Christian Missionary who explored Africa during the 19th century was from:
[Question ID = 5520]
1. England [Option ID = 22074]
2. Portugal [Option ID = 22075]
3. Scotland [Option ID = 22076]
4. USA [Option ID = 22077]
Correct Answer :
Scotland [Option ID = 22076]
33) Islam came to Africa during:
[Question ID = 5521]
1. 6th century [Option ID = 22078]
2. 7th century [Option ID = 22079]
3. 8th century [Option ID = 22080]
4. None [Option ID = 22081]
Correct Answer :
7th century [Option ID = 22079]
34) Highest numbers of Hindu population in Africa is found in:

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[Question ID = 5522]
1. South Africa [Option ID = 22082]
2. Nigeria [Option ID = 22083]
3. Kenya [Option ID = 22084]
4. Mauritius [Option ID = 22085]
Correct Answer :
Mauritius [Option ID = 22085]
35) The largest trading partner of India in African continent is?
[Question ID = 5523]
1. Nigerian [Option ID = 22086]
2. Kenya [Option ID = 22087]
3. Mauritius [Option ID = 22088]
4. South Africa [Option ID = 22089]
Correct Answer :
South Africa [Option ID = 22089]
36) Zambia was formerly known as:
[Question ID = 5524]
1. Northern Rhodesia [Option ID = 22090]
2. Zimbabwe [Option ID = 22091]
3. Mozambique [Option ID = 22092]
4. Southern Rhodesia [Option ID = 22093]
Correct Answer :
Northern Rhodesia [Option ID = 22090]
37) Africa Day is celebrated every year on:
[Question ID = 5525]
1. 15 August [Option ID = 22094]
2. 14 November [Option ID = 22095]
3. 25 May [Option ID = 22096]
4. 22 May [Option ID = 22097]
Correct Answer :
25 May [Option ID = 22096]
38) The Eighth Summit of `BRICS' was held at
[Question ID = 5526]
1. New Delhi [Option ID = 22098]
2. Moscow [Option ID = 22099]
3. Goa [Option ID = 22100]
4. Beijing [Option ID = 22101]
Correct Answer :
Goa [Option ID = 22100]
39) Pan African enetwork refers to
[Question ID = 5527]
1. eeducation
[Option ID = 22102]
2. emedicine
[Option ID = 22103]
3. Meteorological Services
[Option ID = 22104]
4. All of these
[Option ID = 22105]
Correct Answer :
All of these
[Option ID = 22105]
40) Who was the first black president of South Africa?
[Question ID = 5528]
1. Thabo Mbeki [Option ID = 22106]
2. Nelson Mandela [Option ID = 22107]
3. Jacob Zuma [Option ID = 22108]
4. Cyril Ramaphosa [Option ID = 22109]

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Correct Answer :
Nelson Mandela [Option ID = 22107]
41) Traditional African family practiced:
[Question ID = 5529]
1. Joint Family
[Option ID = 22110]
2. Nuclear Family
[Option ID = 22111]
3. '1' and '2' (Both)
[Option ID = 22112]
4. None of these
[Option ID = 22113]
Correct Answer :
Joint Family
[Option ID = 22110]
42) Nelson Mandela's nickname is
[Question ID = 5530]
1. Rohila [Option ID = 22114]
2. Madibaba [Option ID = 22115]
3. Madiba [Option ID = 22116]
4. Adiba [Option ID = 22117]
Correct Answer :
Madiba [Option ID = 22116]
43) Both White Nile and Blue Nile meet at
[Question ID = 5531]
1. Juba [Option ID = 22118]
2. Khartoum [Option ID = 22119]
3. Cairo [Option ID = 22120]
4. Luxor [Option ID = 22121]
Correct Answer :
Khartoum [Option ID = 22119]
44) Which of the following is not a tribal community of Africa
[Question ID = 5532]
1. Ashanti [Option ID = 22122]
2. Bushmen [Option ID = 22123]
3. Bhil [Option ID = 22124]
4. San [Option ID = 22125]
Correct Answer :
Bhil [Option ID = 22124]
45) Which of the following countries in Africa does not have monarchy?
[Question ID = 5533]
1. Swaziland [Option ID = 22126]
2. Morocco [Option ID = 22127]
3. Lesotho [Option ID = 22128]
4. Botswana [Option ID = 22129]
Correct Answer :
Botswana [Option ID = 22129]
46) When was Organisation for African Unity formed?
[Question ID = 5534]
1. 1963 [Option ID = 22130]
2. 1953 [Option ID = 22131]
3. 1943 [Option ID = 22132]
4. 1933 [Option ID = 22133]
Correct Answer :
1963 [Option ID = 22130]
47) The headquarters of East African Community is located in which of following cities:
[Question ID = 5535]

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1. Arusha [Option ID = 22134]
2. Nairobi [Option ID = 22135]
3. Kampala [Option ID = 22136]
4. Kigali [Option ID = 22137]
Correct Answer :
Arusha [Option ID = 22134]
48) The AsiaAfrica strategic partnership summit 2015 was held in
[Question ID = 5536]
1. Kampala [Option ID = 22138]
2. Jakarta [Option ID = 22139]
3. Mogadishu [Option ID = 22140]
4. Kuwait City [Option ID = 22141]
Correct Answer :
Jakarta [Option ID = 22139]
49) Which country rejoined the African Union after 33 years in 2017?
[Question ID = 5537]
1. Morocco [Option ID = 22142]
2. Algeria [Option ID = 22143]
3. South Africa [Option ID = 22144]
4. Sudan [Option ID = 22145]
Correct Answer :
Morocco [Option ID = 22142]
50) Health Minister of which country has recently joined as Chairmen of WHO Executive Board:
[Question ID = 5538]
1. India [Option ID = 22146]
2. Ethiopia [Option ID = 22147]
3. Germany [Option ID = 22148]
4. Brazil [Option ID = 22149]
Correct Answer :
India [Option ID = 22146]

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