UGC NET Paper1 Previous Year Solved Papers - 2nd December 2019 Evening Shift
41. Which of the following is a type of LAN?
- Option : A
- Explanation : Ethernet is the traditional technology for
connecting wired local area networks
(LANs), enabling devices to communicate
with each other via a protocol -- a set of
rules or common network language.
Token ring is a communication protocol in a local area network (LAN) where all stations are connected in a ring topology and pass one or more tokens for channel acquisition.
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) is a standard for data transmission in a local area network.
- Option : D
- Explanation : The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Some important SDGs are No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Action. Within these goals there are 169 targets, to put a bit of meat on the bones.
- Option : B
- Explanation : Association of Indian universities (AIU) is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with membership of Indian Universities. It provides a common forum for administrators and academicians of member universities to exchange views and discuss matters of common concern.
- Option : C
- Explanation : Traffic noise is probably the most rigorous and pervasive type of noise pollution. It is one of the major environmental pollutants that are encountered in daily life and has direct effects on human performance. Noise levels are measured on the logarithmic scale with units of decibel (dB). The Average decibels (dB) of Heavy traffic, window air conditioner, noisy restaurant, power lawn mower are 80-89 dB. The sounds above 85 dB are very harmful.
- Option : B
- Explanation : Cochin International Airport has been honoured by with the award 'Champions of the Earth' on 26th September 2018. The award has been given by UN in the category of Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy. A champion of the Earth is the UN's highest environmental honour. It was launched 2005.
