CUSAT Integrated IPR Ph.D. 2024 Question Paper with Answers

The core elements of a dissertation are

Which of the following statements regarding the meaning of research are correct ?
(a) Research refers to a series of systematic activity or activities undertaken to find out the solution of a problem.
(b) It is a systematic, logical and an unbiased process wherein verification of hypothesis, data analysis, interpretation and formation of principles can be done.
(c) It is an intellectual enquiry or quest towards truth.
(d) It leads to enhancement of knowledge.

A researcher intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study ?

The Hague Agreement deals with

Who was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2024?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice
Robin rolled the marble through a small plastic pipe

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Bend over backwards

Vinay remembers that his brother Anupam’s birthday is after 20th August but before 28th of August, while Rita remembers that Anupam’s birthday is before 22nd of August but after 12th of August. On which date does Anupam’s birthday fall?

A school bus driver starts from the school, drives 2 km towards North, takes a left turn and drives for 5 km. He then takes a left turn and drives for 8 km before taking a left turn again and driving for 5 km. The driver finally takes a left turn and drives 1 km before stopping. How far and towards which direction should the driver drive to reach the school again?

Rahul and Robin are brothers. Pramod is Robin’s father. Sheela is Pramod’s sister. Prema is Pramod’s niece. Shubha is Sheela’s grand-daughter. How is Rahul related to Shubha?

Which of the following statements about the verification of truth is correct?

What role does critical thinking play in the process of verifying the truth of a statement?

Direction: Two statements are labelled as Assertion and Reason. In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?
Assertion: All metals conduct electricity
Reason: Electrons are free to move within the atomic structure of metals

Direction: Two statements are labelled as Assertion and Reason. Assume both statements are true. In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?
Assertion: The unemployment rate decreased significantly last quarter
Reason: The government's new economic policies created a large number of new jobs during that quarter

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Out for the count

Direction: Select the one which is different from the others.

Five friends – Amy, Ben, Chloe, Dan, and Emma – are sitting in a row. If Ben is sitting two seats to the right of Dan, Chloe is sitting two seats to the left of Amy, and Emma is sitting next to Dan, who is sitting in the middle?