UGC NET Paper1 Previous Year Solved Papers - 20th June 2019 Evening Shift
- Option : A
- Explanation :
For proposition "all milk is curd"; "some milk is curd" also is a true proposition. But 'No milk is curd' is definitely false.
17. Connotative communication inside the classroom is:
- Option : C
- Explanation : Denotation is the basic ingredient of a term,
a visual or a sign on which there is general
agreement, e.g., everyone can see the facial
features in a portrait.
The second layer contains the picture's implication, hint or connotation(s). Connotations are always multiple. As smiling face may connote friendliness, confidence and joy. A straight face may connote disinterestedness, disagreement or lack of happiness.
18. The sum of all even natural numbers between 1 and 81 is:
- Option : D
- Explanation : Even number between 1 to 81 are 2, 4, 6, 8,
...... 78,80.
Number of even number between 1 to 81
81-1/2 = 80/2 = 40
Sum of all even numbers = n/2[a+b] where,
n = number of numbers = 40
a = first number = 2
b = last number = 80
Sum = 40/2[2+80]
= 20 x 82 = 1640
19. Communication through colors can result in:
(a) Aesthetic codes
(b) Cultural codes
(c) Semantic codes
(d) Binary codes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option : D
- Explanation : Colour codes/symbols/meanings stern from
psychological effects, biological conditioning
and cultural developments. Some colour
associations are ingrained in us because
they're visible all around us, like red of lire
and warmth or green of nature and serenity.
We're biologically wired to be shocked!
alarmed by bright colours because bright
coloured animals! plants are often dangerous/
poisonous; and to be drawn to red or yellow
fruit as the colours indicate ripeness and
sweetness.
Colours carry deep meanings with them in every culture. Various nations/tribes have stark differences in the symbolism of colours within their cultures. For instance, in some cultures, white represents innocence, but in others, it may symbolise death. The symbolism of colours often stems from religious, spiritual, social, or historical events in a particular culture.
Aesthetics or beauty and art thrives on colour communication as follows:
Seasons (Spring = Red; Summer = Yellow; Autumn = Black; Winter = White) white - days of celebration, consecrations, coronations and important events; red - meaning blood, would be used for the Passion of Christ and martyrdoms of the Apostles and other Saints; green - moments defined before Lent and after the Holy Trinity; gold brocade - replaced white, red or green; black - meant mourning, being black for funerals and mass of the deceased violet- penance; and so on ...
20. The proposition ‘Some trees are green’ is equivalent to which of the following propositions?
(a) Many trees are green.
(b) Some green things are trees.
(c) Some green things are not non-trees.
(d) Trees are usually green.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option : A
- Explanation : 'Some trees are green'is equivalent to 'some
green things are trees' or 'some green things
are not non-trees' .
'Some trees are green' is also equivalent to 'many trees are green' or 'trees are usually green'.
Hence, all the given prepositions are equivalent.
