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

This post was last modified on 27 December 2020

DUET Last 10 Years 2011-2021 Question Papers With Answer Key || Delhi University Entrance Test conducted by the NTA


Topic:- AS MPHIL S2

  1. Field research is collection of data outside
    [Question ID = 5489]
    1. (1) Laboratory [Option ID = 21950]
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    3. (2) Library [Option ID = 21951]
    4. (3) Both of the 1 and 2 [Option ID = 21952]
    5. (4) None of these [Option ID = 21953]
    Correct Answer :-
    • (3) Both of the 1 and 2 [Option ID = 21952]
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  3. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Scientifically searching solution of any problem [Option ID = 21956]
  4. Questionnaire is a :
    [Question ID = 5491]
    1. Research question [Option ID = 21958]
    2. Sampling technique [Option ID = 21959]
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    4. Tool for data collection [Option ID = 21960]
    5. Research design [Option ID = 21961]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Tool for data collection [Option ID = 21960]
  5. The interpretive research of the social sciences often:

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    [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]
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  6. 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. h-index [Option ID = 21967]
    3. g-index [Option ID = 21968]
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    5. i-10-index [Option ID = 21969]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Impact factor [Option ID = 21966]
  7. Field work based research is classified as
    [Question ID = 5494]
    1. Empirical [Option ID = 21970]
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    3. Historical [Option ID = 21971]
    4. Experimental [Option ID = 21972]
    5. Biographical [Option ID = 21973]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Empirical [Option ID = 21970]
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  9. Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
    1. Theory, because otherwise you are working in the dark
    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]
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  10. 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]
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    5. Identifying a problem [Option ID = 21981]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Identifying a problem [Option ID = 21981]
  11. Which of the following is not the method of research?
    [Question ID = 5497]
    1. Observation [Option ID = 21982]
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    3. Interview [Option ID = 21983]
    4. Survey [Option ID = 21984]
    5. Philosophical [Option ID = 21985]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Philosophical [Option ID = 21985]
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  13. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • A hypothesis [Option ID = 21989]
  14. 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]
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    4. Of authenticity of the given content [Option ID = 21992]
    5. None of these [Option ID = 21993]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Of authenticity of the given content [Option ID = 21992]
  15. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called

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    [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]
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  16. 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]
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    5. None of these [Option ID = 22001]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Coding [Option ID = 21999]
  17. 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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    3. Summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography [Option ID = 22003]
    4. References [Option ID = 22004]
    5. 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]
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  19. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Alphabetically [Option ID = 22007]
  20. 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]
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    4. The style in which you present your research findings e.g. a graph [Option ID = 22012]
    5. 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]
  21. Research applicable to phenomena that can be expressed in terms of quality is:

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    [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]
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  22. 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]
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    5. When there is difference between the variables [Option ID = 22021]
    Correct Answer :-
    • When there is no difference between the variables [Option ID = 22018]
  23. 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]
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    3. Respondents have adequate time to give well thought out answers [Option ID = 22023]
    4. There is low cost even when the universe is large [Option ID = 22024]
    5. All of these [Option ID = 22025]
    Correct Answer :-
    • All of these [Option ID = 22025]
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  25. 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 time-consuming 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • All of these [Option ID = 22029]
    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]
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    5. None of these [Option ID = 22033]
    Correct Answer :-
    • A supposition to be tested through study or experimentation [Option ID = 22030]
  26. The central focus of a research proposal writing is:
    [Question ID = 5510]
    1. Theory [Option ID = 22034]
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    3. Objective [Option ID = 22035]
    4. Research statement [Option ID = 22036]
    5. Methodology [Option ID = 22037]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Objective [Option ID = 22035]
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  28. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Final prove of the hypothesis [Option ID = 22039]
  29. 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]
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    4. Research that depend on data and census [Option ID = 22044]
    5. None of these [Option ID = 22045]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Research that collect and work on non numerical numbers [Option ID = 22042]
  30. Which method of research is mostly used while indian scholars do research on Africa:

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    [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]
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  31. 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 al-Gaddafi [Option ID = 22052]
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    5. Yoweri Museveni [Option ID = 22053]
  32. When was the slavery system abolished?
    [Question ID = 5515]
    1. 31th Dec. 1864 [Option ID = 22054]
    2. 31th January 1865 [Option ID = 22055]
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    4. 31th March 1966 [Option ID = 22056]
    5. 31th October 1867 [Option ID = 22057]
    Correct Answer :-
    • 31th January 1865 [Option ID = 22055]
  33. In which country the meeting for scramble of Africa was held?

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    [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]
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  34. 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]
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    5. Meja Mwangi- South Africa [Option ID = 22065]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Chinua Achebe- Nigeria [Option ID = 22064]
  35. When did the first Indian indenture labour go to Africa and which country?
    [Question ID = 5518]
    1. 1860 -South Africa [Option ID = 22066]
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    3. 1870- Kenya [Option ID = 22067]
    4. 1880- Mozambique [Option ID = 22068]
    5. 1890- Zimbabwe [Option ID = 22069]
    Correct Answer :-
    • 1860 -South Africa [Option ID = 22066]
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  37. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Asians [Option ID = 22072]
  38. 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]
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    4. Scotland [Option ID = 22076]
    5. USA [Option ID = 22077]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Scotland [Option ID = 22076]
  39. Islam came to Africa during:

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    [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]
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  40. Highest numbers of Hindu population in Africa is found in:
    1. Nigeria [Option ID = 22082]
    2. South Africa [Option ID = 22083]
    3. Kenya [Option ID = 22084]
    4. Mauritius [Option ID = 22085]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Mauritius [Option ID = 22085]
  41. The largest trading partner of India in African continent is?
    [Question ID = 5523]
    1. Nigerian [Option ID = 22086]
    2. Kenya [Option ID = 22087]
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    4. Mauritius [Option ID = 22088]
    5. South Africa [Option ID = 22089]
    Correct Answer :-
    • South Africa [Option ID = 22089]
  42. Zambia was formerly known as:

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    [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]
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  43. 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]
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    5. 22 May [Option ID = 22097]
    Correct Answer :-
    • 25 May [Option ID = 22096]
  44. The Eighth Summit of 'BRICS' was held at
    [Question ID = 5526]
    1. New Delhi [Option ID = 22098]
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    3. Moscow [Option ID = 22099]
    4. Goa [Option ID = 22100]
    5. Beijing [Option ID = 22101]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Goa [Option ID = 22100]
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  46. Pan African e-network refers to
    [Question ID = 5527]
    1. e-education [Option ID = 22102]
    2. e-medicine [Option ID = 22103]
    3. Meteorological Services [Option ID = 22104]
    4. All of these [Option ID = 22105]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • All of these [Option ID = 22105]
  47. Who was the first black president of South Africa?
    [Question ID = 5528]
    1. Thabo Mbeki [Option ID = 22106]
    2. Nelson Mandela [Option ID = 22107]
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    4. Jacob Zuma [Option ID = 22108]
    5. Cyril Ramaphosa [Option ID = 22109]
  48. Traditional African family practiced:
    [Question ID = 5529]
    1. Joint Family [Option ID = 22110]
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    3. Nuclear Family [Option ID = 22111]
    4. '1' and '2' (Both) [Option ID = 22112]
    5. None of these [Option ID = 22113]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Joint Family [Option ID = 22110]
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  50. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • Madiba [Option ID = 22116]
  51. Both White Nile and Blue Nile meet at
    [Question ID = 5531]
    1. Juba [Option ID = 22118]
    2. Khartoum [Option ID = 22119]
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    4. Cairo [Option ID = 22120]
    5. Luxor [Option ID = 22121]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Khartoum [Option ID = 22119]
  52. Which of the following is not a tribal community of Africa

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    [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]
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  53. 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]
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    5. Botswana [Option ID = 22129]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Botswana [Option ID = 22129]
  54. When was Organisation for African Unity formed?
    [Question ID = 5534]
    1. 1963 [Option ID = 22130]
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    3. 1953 [Option ID = 22131]
    4. 1943 [Option ID = 22132]
    5. 1933 [Option ID = 22133]
    Correct Answer :-
    • 1963 [Option ID = 22130]
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  56. The headquarters of East African Community is in following cities:
    [Question ID = 5535]
    1. Dala [Option ID = 22136]
    2. Kigati [Option ID = 22137]
    3. Arusha [Option ID = 22134]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Arusha [Option ID = 22134]
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  57. The Asia-Africa 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]
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    5. Kuwait City [Option ID = 22141]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Jakarta [Option ID = 22139]
  58. Which country rejoined the African Union after 33 years in 2017?
    [Question ID = 5537]
    1. Morocco [Option ID = 22142]
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    3. Algeria [Option ID = 22143]
    4. South Africa [Option ID = 22144]
    5. Sudan [Option ID = 22145]
    Correct Answer :-
    • Morocco [Option ID = 22142]
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  60. 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]
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    Correct Answer :-
    • India [Option ID = 22146]

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