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UGC NET Paper 1 Practice Questions
Original practice questions for the UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) (National Testing Agency (NTA)), mixed across 4 topics with instant answers and explanations. Practise by topic below or take the timed mock test.
UGC NET Paper 1 mixed practice
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Q1.Logical ReasoningWhat day of the week was 23 May 2026?
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Answer: A — Saturday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 23 May 2026 falls on a Saturday.
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Q2.Data InterpretationThe average of 12 numbers is 74. If 110 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: A — 76.77
Old total = 12 × 74 = 888. New total = 888 + 110 = 998; new average = 998/13 = 76.77.
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Q3.Computer AwarenessWhich protocol is used to send email?
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Answer: D — SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends email.
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Q4.Averages & StatisticsFind the range of: 28, 31, 31, 11, 31, 39, 13
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Answer: A — 28
Range = max − min = 39 − 11 = 28.
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Q5.Logical ReasoningIf DOG is coded as GRJ, how is STAR coded?
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Answer: B — VWDU
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (DOG → GRJ), so STAR → VWDU.
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Q6.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 770 · 2022: 490 · 2023: 420 · 2024: 570 · 2025: 890. What was the percentage change in 2023 over 2022?
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Answer: C — -14.29%
Change = 420 − 490 = -70; ÷ 490 × 100 = -14.29%.
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Q7.Computer AwarenessA firewall is used to:
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Answer: D — Monitor and control network traffic for security
Firewalls filter incoming and outgoing traffic.
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Q8.Averages & StatisticsThe average of 5 numbers is 48. If 69 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: A — 51.5
Old total = 5 × 48 = 240. New total = 240 + 69 = 309; new average = 309/6 = 51.5.
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Q9.Logical ReasoningWhat day of the week was 4 August 1995?
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Answer: C — Friday
Using odd days (or Zeller’s rule), 4 August 1995 falls on a Friday.
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Q10.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 630 · 2022: 580 · 2023: 840 · 2024: 460 · 2025: 290. What was the percentage change in 2025 over 2024?
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Answer: B — -36.96%
Change = 290 − 460 = -170; ÷ 460 × 100 = -36.96%.
About UGC NET Paper 1
UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor and JRF; Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
Practise by topic
- Logical Reasoning questions — For coding questions write the letter positions (A = 1 … Z = 26).
- Data Interpretation questions — Read the table title, units and years before calculating.
- Computer Awareness questions — Revise hardware vs software, memory types, number systems, common shortcuts, networking devices and internet protocols.
- Averages & Statistics questions — Average × count = total: most average questions are really about totals.
- UGC NET Paper 1 mock test — 25 timed questions with negative marking.
UGC NET Paper 1 practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| Averages & Statistics | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |