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UGC NET Computer Science General Paper 1 Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering General Paper 1 as it is examined in UGC NET Computer Science. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the General Paper 1 deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
What is a Venn diagram and what is it used for in reasoning?
A Venn diagram uses overlapping circles to represent logical relationships and set operations (union, intersection, complement) among groups/categories; used to test syllogisms and class relationships.
In Indian logic (Nyaya), what are the four accepted Pramanas (means/sources of valid knowledge)?
Pratyaksha (perception), Anumana (inference), Upamana (comparison/analogy), and Shabda (verbal/scriptural testimony).
In Nyaya philosophy, what are the three kinds of Anumana (inference)?
Purvavat (from cause to effect), Sheshavat (from effect to cause), and Samanyatodrishta (inference based on general/uniform correlation, not direct causation).
What are the five members (avayavas) of a Nyaya syllogism (Anumana)?
Pratijna (proposition), Hetu (reason), Udaharana (example/universal rule), Upanaya (application), and Nigamana (conclusion).
What is the difference between primary and secondary data?
Primary data is original data collected first-hand by the researcher for the specific study (surveys, experiments); secondary data is already-existing data collected by others (census, reports, journals, databases).
Name common methods of primary data collection.
Observation, interview, questionnaire/survey, schedules, experiments, and case studies.
Differentiate between qualitative data and quantitative data, with an example of each.
Qualitative data is descriptive/categorical (non-numeric), e.g., gender, colour, opinion; quantitative data is numerical and measurable, e.g., age, income, marks. Quantitative is further split into discrete and continuous.
List common graphical methods of representing data.
Bar diagram, histogram, frequency polygon, pie chart, line graph, ogive (cumulative frequency curve), pictogram, and scatter diagram.
What is meant by 'Data and Governance' / data-driven governance?
The use of data analytics and digital records to improve policy-making, transparency, service delivery, and accountability in administration (e.g., e-Governance dashboards, open data portals, Digital India initiatives).
What is the difference between the Internet and an Intranet?
The Internet is a global, public network connecting computers worldwide; an Intranet is a private, restricted network within an organisation accessible only to its authorised members.
What is the difference between audio-conferencing and video-conferencing?
Audio-conferencing connects three or more participants by voice only; video-conferencing transmits both audio and live video, allowing face-to-face interaction over distance.
Name three major digital initiatives in Indian higher education.
SWAYAM (online MOOCs), SWAYAM Prabha (educational TV channels), National Digital Library (NDL), e-PG Pathshala, NPTEL, and the National Academic Depository (NAD)/ABC.
What do the parts of an e-mail address signify, e.g., user@example.com?
'user' is the username/local part identifying the mailbox; '@' separates user from domain; 'example.com' is the domain name of the mail server/host. CC = carbon copy, BCC = blind carbon copy.
What is the difference between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
MDGs were 8 goals (2000–2015) focused mainly on developing countries; SDGs are 17 goals (2015–2030) under Agenda 2030, universal, broader, and integrate economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there and when were they adopted?
17 SDGs (with 169 targets), adopted by the UN in September 2015, to be achieved by 2030.
What are anthropogenic activities and give examples of their environmental impact.
Anthropogenic activities are human-caused actions; examples and impacts include deforestation (habitat loss), fossil-fuel burning (global warming, air pollution), industrialisation (water/soil pollution), and urbanisation (loss of biodiversity).
What are the main types of environmental pollution?
Air pollution, water pollution, soil/land pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, and radioactive pollution.
Name diseases/health effects caused by major air pollutants.
Carbon monoxide causes oxygen-deprivation/headaches; sulphur and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory disease and acid rain; particulate matter (PM2.5) causes asthma and lung disease; lead causes neurological damage; ozone causes lung irritation.
Classify natural energy resources into renewable and non-renewable, with examples.
Renewable: solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass, tidal. Non-renewable: coal, petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear (uranium). Forests are renewable if managed sustainably.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a disaster?
A hazard is a potentially damaging natural phenomenon (earthquake, cyclone); it becomes a disaster only when it strikes a vulnerable population and causes serious loss of life, property, or environment exceeding local coping capacity.
What are the four phases of the disaster management cycle?
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (rehabilitation/reconstruction).
What is the purpose of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, and what triggered it?
It is an umbrella legislation empowering the central government to protect and improve the environment and control pollution; enacted in the aftermath of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
Match the international environmental agreement to its purpose: Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement.
Montreal Protocol (1987) – phasing out ozone-depleting substances (CFCs); Kyoto Protocol (1997) – legally binding GHG-emission cuts for developed nations; Paris Agreement (2015) – limit global warming to well below 2°C (aim 1.5°C) via nationally determined contributions.
What were the Rio Summit (1992) and the Convention on Biological Diversity, and what is the International Solar Alliance?
The Rio 'Earth Summit' (1992) produced Agenda 21, UNFCCC, and the CBD. The CBD aims at conservation, sustainable use, and fair sharing of biodiversity benefits. The International Solar Alliance (2015, co-launched by India and France) promotes solar energy among sun-rich nations. India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (2008) runs eight national missions.
What this deck covers
The General Paper 1 deck follows the UGC NET Computer Science General Paper 1 syllabus — 10 chapters and 52 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 5.1 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 183 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
General Paper 1 flashcards FAQ
How many General Paper 1 flashcards are in this UGC NET Computer Science deck?
51 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
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Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 51-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the General Paper 1 cards cover?
They follow the UGC NET Computer Science General Paper 1 syllabus — 10 chapters and 52 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.