1. A survey in which information is collected from each and every individual of the
population is known as:
A. Sample survey
B. Pilot survey
C. Random survey
D. Census survey
2. Research is
A. Searching again and again
B. Finding solution to any problem
C. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
D. None of the above
3. Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
A. Searching sources of information to locate problem.
B. Survey of related literature
C. Identification of problem
D. Searching for solutions to the problem
4. A common test in research demands much priority on
(A) Reliability
(B) Useability
(C) Objectivity
(D) All of the above
5. Action research means
A. A longitudinal research
B. An applied research
C. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
D. A research with socioeconomic objective
6. Information collected from online databases/Websites is an example of ________ data
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Observational
D. Experimental
7. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a
universal statement is called
A. Deductive Reasoning
B. Inductive Reasoning
C. Abnormal Reasoning
D. Transcendental Reasoning
8. The essential qualities of a researcher areA. Spirit of free enquiry
B. Reliance on observation and evidence
C. Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
D. All the above
9. In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed byA. Statement of Objectives
B. Analysis of Data
C. Selection of Research Tools
D. Collection of Data
10. A research paper is a brief report of research work based onA. Primary Data only
B. Secondary Data only
C. Both Primary and Secondary Data
D. None of the above
11. Questionnaire is a :
A. Research method
B. Measurement technique
C. Tool for data collection
D. Data analysis technique
12. Inductive logic proceeds from:
A. General to General
B. Particular to General
C. General to Particular
D. Particular to Particular
13. What is the purpose of doing research?
A. To identify problem
B. To find the solution
C. Both a and b
D. None of these
14. Which of the following is non-probability sampling?
A. Snowball
B. Random
C. Cluster
D. Stratified
15. A literature review helps toA. Bring clarity and focus to research problem
B. Improve the research methodology
C. Broaden your knowledge base in your research area
D. All of the above
16. Empirical Research can also be termed asA. Doctrinal Research
B. Pure Research
C. Non-Doctrinal Research
D. Qualitative Research
17. In the process of data-collection, the term “Open-ended” & “Close-ended” are
associated with which one of the following?
A. Questionnaire
B. Sampling
C. Tabulation
D. Analysis
18. Which one of the following does not includes in the stage of data analysis?
A. Classification of Facts
B. Testing of Hypothesis
C. Data Collection
D. Preparation of the questionnaire
19. Which one of the options is correct with respect to ‘random sampling’?
A. Reasonably accurate
B. An economical method of data collection
C. Free from personal biases
D. All of these
20. Plagiarism meansA. The practice of taking some else’s work or idea as one’s own
B. Providing wrong citation
C. Writing research work without citation
D. None of the these
21. Shodhganga isA. Useful software to detect plagiarism
B. A reservoir of Indian Theses
C. Subsidiaries of UGC to provide research rules/norms
D. Search engine for the theses across the World
22. The data collection from published reports is known as:
A. Citation Data
B. Secondary Data
C. Primary Data
D. Qualitative Data
23. The purpose of citation isA. To enable the reader to find the source
B. To evaluate the argument/s based on what author cite
C. To find the source referred by the research scholar
D. All of these
24. “Methodology and Techniques of Social Research” this book is authored byA. Dr. C. R. Kothari
B. Dr. G. P. Tripathi
C. Wilkinson and Bhandarkar
D. Prof. Pauling Young
25. What amongst the following cannot be treated as purpose of Legal Research?
A. Ascertaining the Law
B. Highlighting the ambiguities and gap in Legal System
C. Developing the skill of legal drafting
D. Social auditing of Law
26. A Primary data collection method that involves tracking behaviours over a period of time
is calledA. Scaling
B. Observation
C. Interview
D. Questionnaire
27. Socio-legal Research can also be termed asA. Fundamental Research
B. Realistic Research
C. Empirical Research
D. Non-Empirical Research
28. Which one of the following data collection technique further classified as participating
and non-participating?
A. Survey
B. Interview
C. Observation
D. Sampling
29. Hypothesis is..........
A. Conclusion drawn from existing literature
B. Interpretation of data
C. Relation between variables
D. Comparison of assumptions
30. What is opposite of sampling method?
A. Non-sampling
B. Universe
C. Census
D. None of these