Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET 05th Jan 2026 Shift 2
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Assertion (A): Quantitative research has been subjected to many criticism by qualitative researchers.
Reason (R): A natural science model is not appropriate for studying the social world.
ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) ✓ Correct
BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Answer: A
Explanation
★Qualitative researchers have indeed criticised quantitative work, so the assertion is true. Their core objection is that a natural science model treats the social world like physical matter, which they find unsuitable, so the reason is true and it directly explains the criticism. Both are correct and the reason explains the assertion.
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