Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET December 2022 (28.02.2023) Shift-II
Given below are two statements. Statement I: Applied research is concerned with generalisation and formulation of theory. Statement II: Fundamental research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Applied research is concerned with generalisation and formulation of theory.
- Statement II: Fundamental research aims at finding a solution for an immediate problem facing a society.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect ✓ Correct
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect — Both statements are incorrect, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Explanation
★Both statements are incorrect, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
★The two definitions have been swapped in the statements.
★Applied research actually aims at solving an immediate practical problem.
★So describing applied research as generalisation and theory is wrong, making statement I incorrect.
★Fundamental research is concerned with generalisations and the formulation of theory.
★So describing fundamental research as solving an immediate problem is wrong, making statement II incorrect.
★Therefore both statements are incorrect.
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