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UGC NET Political Science General Paper 1 Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering General Paper 1 as it is examined in UGC NET Political 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 the basic concept of a 'code' in coding-decoding reasoning?
A code substitutes letters/numbers/symbols for the original letters of a word using a fixed pattern (such as shifting positions), which must be identified to decode.
What is the structure of an argument in logic?
An argument consists of premises (statements offering support/evidence) and a conclusion (the claim being supported). The link is the inference from premises to conclusion.
What is an analogy in reasoning?
An analogy is a comparison identifying a similar relationship between two pairs of items, e.g., 'Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : School.'
What is a Venn diagram used for in logical reasoning?
A Venn diagram uses overlapping circles to represent logical relationships, class inclusion/exclusion, and intersections among sets or categories.
In Indian logic, what is a 'Pramana'?
A Pramana is a valid means or source of knowledge (valid cognition) by which true knowledge is acquired.
Name the four Pramanas accepted in the Nyaya school of Indian logic.
Pratyaksha (perception), Anumana (inference), Upamana (comparison/analogy), and Shabda (verbal/authoritative testimony).
What is 'Anumana' in Indian logic?
Anumana is inference — knowledge of an object derived through a sign/mark (linga) based on its invariable concomitance (vyapti), e.g., inferring fire from smoke.
What are the two kinds (classifications) of Anumana?
Svartha (inference for oneself) and Parartha (inference for others, stated formally); also classified as Purvavat, Sheshavat, and Samanyatodrishta.
What are the parts of the Nyaya syllogism (structure of Parartha Anumana)?
Five members: Pratijna (proposition), Hetu (reason), Udaharana (example), Upanaya (application), and Nigamana (conclusion).
Distinguish primary data from secondary data.
Primary data is collected first-hand by the researcher for the specific study; secondary data is pre-existing data collected earlier by others for other purposes.
Distinguish quantitative data from qualitative data.
Quantitative data is numerical and measurable (counts, measurements); qualitative data is descriptive, non-numerical, capturing qualities, attributes, or categories.
Name three common methods of graphical representation of data.
Bar graph, Histogram, Pie chart, Line graph, and Frequency polygon/ogive.
What is meant by 'Data and Governance' (data-driven governance)?
It refers to using data collection and analysis to inform policy-making, improve public service delivery, ensure transparency, and enable evidence-based decision-making in governance.
Differentiate the Internet from an Intranet.
The Internet is a global, public network connecting computers worldwide; an Intranet is a private, restricted network within an organization using internet technologies.
What is video-conferencing?
Video-conferencing is real-time, two-way audio and visual communication between people at different locations using telecommunication/internet technology.
Name two major digital initiatives in Indian higher education.
SWAYAM, NPTEL, e-PG Pathshala, SWAYAM PRABHA, National Digital Library (NDL), and Shodhganga.
What is the difference between the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
MDGs (2000–2015) had 8 goals focused on developing nations; SDGs (2015–2030) have 17 goals that are universal, broader, and integrate economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there and what is their target year?
17 SDGs (with 169 targets), to be achieved by 2030.
What are 'anthropogenic activities' and their environmental impact?
Anthropogenic activities are human-caused actions (deforestation, industrialization, fossil-fuel burning) that cause environmental impacts like pollution, global warming, and biodiversity loss.
Name two pollutants and their impact on human health.
Particulate matter/SO2 cause respiratory diseases; Lead causes neurological damage; Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen transport; Arsenic/fluoride in water cause poisoning.
Which renewable natural energy resources are derived from the sun, wind, and Earth's internal heat respectively?
Solar energy (sun), Wind energy (wind), and Geothermal energy (Earth's internal heat). Other renewables include hydro, biomass, and tidal.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a disaster, and name a mitigation strategy?
A hazard is a potentially damaging natural event; a disaster is a hazard that causes serious loss/disruption. Mitigation: early warning systems, building codes, afforestation, and disaster preparedness/awareness.
Match these environmental agreements to their focus: Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, Convention on Biodiversity.
Montreal Protocol (1987) — phasing out ozone-depleting substances; Kyoto Protocol (1997) — binding GHG emission cuts for developed nations; Paris Agreement (2015) — limit global warming below 2°C (aim 1.5°C); CBD (Rio 1992) — conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
What was the Environmental Protection Act of India enacted in 1986, and what triggered it?
An umbrella act empowering the central government to protect and improve environmental quality and control pollution; it was enacted in the aftermath of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The International Solar Alliance (launched 2015 at Paris/Rio context) promotes solar energy among sun-rich nations.
What this deck covers
The General Paper 1 deck follows the UGC NET Political 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 5.0 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 158 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 Political Science deck?
50 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 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the General Paper 1 cards cover?
They follow the UGC NET Political Science General Paper 1 syllabus — 10 chapters and 52 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
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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.