UGC NET Paper1 Previous Year Solved Papers - 20th June 2019 Morning Shift
46. In Internet terminology, what does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for?
- Option : B
- Explanation : The acronym 'WYSIWYG' in internet technology stands for 'What You See Is What You Get'. WYSIWYG is used to refer to computer editing systems that make it as easy as possible for users to create and edit documents, presentations and other types of digital works. A WYSIWYG editor accomplishes this by providing users with an interface that allows them to visually see what their final result would look like as they create it or make changes to it.
- Option : B
- Explanation : The acronym 'SWAYAM' stands for 'Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' . SWAYAM is the indigenous platform of the MHRD, GOI providing an integrated portal and platform for hosting Massive open online courses (MOOCS) developed under the aegis of 'The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT)'.
48. Oligotrophic lakes are characterized by:
- Option : B
- Explanation : Standing bodies of fresh water are often
divided into categories that reflect levels
of biological production. On the basis of
biological production the water bodies are
divided into Oligotrophic lakes, Eutrophic
lakes and Mesotrophic lakes.
Oligotrophic lakes are those that are unproductive: net primary production is only between 50 and 100 milligrams of carbon per square metre per day, nutrients are in poor supply, and secondary production is depressed.
49. With the increase in temperature, the dissolved oxygen content in a water body will:
- Option : A
- Explanation : Dissolved oxygen refers to the level of free, non·compound oxygen present in water or other liquids. It is an important parameter in assessing water quality because of its influence on the organisms living within a body of water. The actual amount of dissolved oxygen (in mg/L) will vary depending on temperature, pressure and salinity. The solubility of oxygen decreases as temperature increases. This means that warmer surface water requires less dissolved oxygen to reach 100% air saturation than does deeper, cooler water.
- Option : A
- Explanation : National Education Commission (1964· 1966), popularly known as Kothari Commission was set up on 14th July 1964. It aimed at examining all aspects of the educational sector across the country. The Commission advised the Government on national pattern of education and on the general principles and policies for the development of education at all stages and in all its aspects.
