Research Aptitude Test - PART (A) - (Research Methodology and Quantitative Aptitude)

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Research Aptitude Test model paper for entrance-style assessment focusing on research methodology and quantitative aptitude. The paper covers concepts such as action-research, experimental research processes, sampling cases and non-probability sampling. It also includes problem-solving items involving coding, analogies, numerical counting, logical sequences, graph interpretation, relationships, and direction questions, alongside research evaluation, feasibility, and generalization of conclusions. It tests both conceptual understanding and calculation skills through multiple-choice questions.

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Research Methodology and Quantitative Aptitude

Part (A)

Multiple-choice Questions

Research Aptitude Test Model Test Paper PART (A) [Common for all Candidates] (Research Methodology and Quantitative Aptitude) 1. Action-research can be understood as a. A longitudinal Research b. An applied Research c. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem d. All of the above. 2. The process not needed in experimental research is a. Controlling b. Observation c. Reference collection d. Manipulation and replication 3. If FRIEND is coded as HUMJTK, how is CANDLE written in that code ? a. EDRIRL b. DCQHQK c. ESJFME d. DEQJQM 4. "Sampling Cases" can be defined as a. Sampling using a sampling frame b. Identifying people who are suitable for research c. Literally the researcher's brief case d. A sampling of people, newspapers, television programs etc. 5. Biped : Quadruped :: Ostrich : ? a. Cat b. Kangaroo c. Penguin d. Duck 6. If you write down all the numbers from 1 to 100, then how many times do you write 3? a. 11 c. 20 d. 21 7. What are the core elements ofa dissertation? a. Introduction; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations b. Executive Summary; Literature Review; Data Gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography c. Research Plan; Research Data; Analysis; References d. Introduction; Literature Review; Research Methodology; Results; Discussions and Conclusions 8. In a town of 500 people, 285 read Hindu and 212 read Indian Express and 127 read Times of India, 20 read Hindu and Times of India and 29 read Hindu and Indian Express and 35 read Times of India and Indian express. 50 read no newspaper. Then how many read only one paper? a. 123 b. 231 c. 312 d. 32 9. On what basis did Jean Piaget give his theory of cognitive development of humans? a. Evaluation Research b. Fundamental Research c. Applied Research d. Action Research 10. Which one is called non-probability sampling? a. Quota sampling b. Cluster sampling c. Systematic sampling d. Stratified random sampling 11. Authenticity of a research finding is its a. Validity b. Objectivity c. Originality d. All of the above. 12. Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence. 1.Presentation 2.Recommendation 3. Arrival 4.Discussion 5. Introduction a. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2 b. 3, 5, 4, 2, 1 c. 3, 5, 1, 4, 2 d. 5, 3, 1, 2, 4 13. a. b. c. d. 14. Circle graphs are used to show a. How is one part related to other parts? b. How various sections share in the whole? c. How is one whole related to another whole? d. How are various parts related to the whole? 15. Pointing to a photograph, Vipul said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son."How is Vipul related to the girl in the photograph? a. Father b. Brother c. Cousin d. Uncle 16. A research problem is feasible only when a. It has utility and relevance b. It is new and adds something to knowledge c. It is researchable d. All of the above 17. Which of the following is not the method of Research? a. Survey b. Historical c. Observation d. Philosophical 18. One morning after sunrise, Suresh was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell exactly to his right. To which direction was he facing? a. East b. West c. South d. Data is inadequate 19. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 20. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 21. Four usual dice are thrown on the ground. The total of numbers on the top faces of these four dice is 13 as the top faces showed 4, 3, 1 and 5 respectively. What is the total of the faces touching the ground? a. 12 c. 15 d. Cannot be determined 22. How to judge the depth of any research? a. By research title b. By research duration c. By research objectives d. By total expenditure on research 23. The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations? a. Casual Comparative Research b. Historical Research c. Descriptive Research d. E

FAQs

What is the best definition of action-research among the options?

Action-research can be understood as an applied kind of research carried out to solve a specific problem, and the question expects selecting the option that matches all three ideas (all of the above).

Which research processes are not needed in experimental research according to the paper?

The question asks for the process not needed in experimental research; the options include controlling, observation, reference collection, and manipulation and replication.

What is meant by non-probability sampling in this test?

The paper asks which sampling method is called non-probability sampling, with options such as quota sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified random sampling.

Sep 17, 2026

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