About this mock test

UGC NET Paper 1 Mock Test 3 is a free, timed practice paper for UGC NET Paper 1: 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, 100 marks in all, with no negative marking. 50 questions, 5 from each of the 10 Paper 1 units, in 60 minutes: the real Paper 1 pattern. Difficulty mix: 41 easy, 9 moderate. Your answers and result stay in your browser; there is no sign-up.

What the paper covers

Questions by unit
UnitQuestions
Communication5
Higher Education System5
ICT5
People, Development & Environment5
Comprehension5
Teaching Aptitude5
Data Interpretation5
Mathematical Reasoning5
Logical Reasoning5
Research Aptitude5

Sample questions from this test

Try these five before you start. They are part of the paper, so you may prefer to skip the answers until after you have attempted it.

1Horizontal communication occurs between:

  1. Boss and staff
  2. Strangers
  3. Customers only
  4. People at the same level
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Answer: D. People at the same level

Peer-to-peer.

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2RUSA stands for:

  1. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
  2. Research University Standards Authority
  3. Rural Universities Scheme for All
  4. Regional University Support Agency
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Answer: A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

Funding scheme for state higher education.

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3Phishing is:

  1. A backup
  2. A search technique
  3. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
  4. A video format
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Answer: C. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

Often through fake emails.

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4Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) indicates:

  1. Soil fertility
  2. Organic pollution in water
  3. Air quality
  4. Noise level
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Answer: B. Organic pollution in water

Higher BOD means more organic pollution.

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5The word 'meticulous' means:

  1. Careful and precise
  2. Careless
  3. Rude
  4. Lazy
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Answer: A. Careful and precise

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.

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