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UGC NET Paper 1 Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) covering logical reasoning, data interpretation, computer awareness, averages & statistics. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
UGC NET Paper 1 mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 2:45?
Answer: D — 172.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×2 − 5.5×45| = 187.5°; the smaller angle is 360 − that = 172.5°.
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Q2.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 780 · 2022: 670 · 2023: 540 · 2024: 310 · 2025: 710. What was the percentage change in 2022 over 2021?
Answer: C — -14.1%
Change = 670 − 780 = -110; ÷ 780 × 100 = -14.1%.
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Q3.Computer AwarenessWhich of these is an operating system?
Answer: B — Linux
Linux is an operating system kernel (with distributions such as Ubuntu).
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Q4.Averages & StatisticsFind the median of: 38, 28, 16, 30, 6, 38, 37
Answer: A — 30
Sorted: 6, 16, 28, 30, 37, 38, 38. The middle (4th) value is 30.
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Q5.Logical ReasoningFind the next letter: B, D, F, H, ?
Answer: A — J
The letters advance by 2 each time (skip 1).
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Q6.Data InterpretationThe price of an item changes from ₹850 to ₹956.25. What is the percentage change?
Answer: B — 12.5% increase
Change = 106.25 on a base of 850: 106.25/850 × 100 = 12.5% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q7.Computer AwarenessPhishing is:
Answer: A — A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Phishing tricks users into revealing passwords or financial details.
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Q8.Averages & StatisticsFind the mean of: 26, 9, 31, 36, 7, 12, 19
Answer: D — 20
Sum = 140, ÷ 7 = 20.
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Q9.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 19, 23, 31, 65?
Answer: A — 65
19, 23, 31 are prime; 65 is composite (65 = 5 × 13).
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Q10.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 830 · 2022: 870 · 2023: 230 · 2024: 850 · 2025: 830. What was the percentage change in 2025 over 2024?
Answer: B — -2.35%
Change = 830 − 850 = -20; ÷ 850 × 100 = -2.35%.
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Q11.Computer AwarenessRAM is a type of:
Answer: B — Volatile memory
RAM loses its contents when power is off — it is volatile.
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Q12.Averages & StatisticsFind the median of: 24, 32, 25, 10, 29, 38, 25
Answer: A — 25
Sorted: 10, 24, 25, 25, 29, 32, 38. The middle (4th) value is 25.
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Q13.Logical ReasoningFind the next letter: C, E, G, I, ?
Answer: D — K
The letters advance by 2 each time (skip 1).
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Q14.Data InterpretationThe average of 10 numbers is 26. If 37 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: D — 27
Old total = 10 × 26 = 260. New total = 260 + 37 = 297; new average = 297/11 = 27.
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Q15.Computer AwarenessThe full form of HTTP is:
Answer: B — HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP transfers web pages.
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Q16.Averages & StatisticsFind the mean of: 2, 6, 15, 40, 25, 35, 26
Answer: D — 21.29
Sum = 149, ÷ 7 = 21.29.
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Q17.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 31, 49, 51, 65?
Answer: B — 31
65, 51, 49 are composite; 31 is prime.
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Q18.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 530 · 2022: 780 · 2023: 250 · 2024: 260 · 2025: 300. What was the percentage change in 2022 over 2021?
Answer: C — 47.17%
Change = 780 − 530 = 250; ÷ 530 × 100 = 47.17%.
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Q19.Computer AwarenessWhich shortcut copies selected text in most applications?
Answer: A — Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C copies; Ctrl + V pastes; Ctrl + X cuts; Ctrl + Z undoes.
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Q20.Averages & StatisticsFind the median of: 13, 17, 31, 26, 29, 24, 4
Answer: B — 24
Sorted: 4, 13, 17, 24, 26, 29, 31. The middle (4th) value is 24.
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Q21.Logical ReasoningRavi walks 4 m north, turns right and walks 7 m, then turns right again and walks 1 m. How far is he from the start?
Answer: B — 7.62 m
Net: 3 m north and 7 m east. Distance = √(3² + 7²) = 7.62 m.
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Q22.Data InterpretationThe price of an item changes from ₹650 to ₹455. What is the percentage change?
Answer: B — 30% decrease
Change = -195 on a base of 650: -195/650 × 100 = 30% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q23.Computer AwarenessWhich protocol is used to send email?
Answer: D — SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends email.
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Q24.Averages & StatisticsFind the mean of: 38, 31, 18, 13, 8, 30, 35
Answer: C — 24.71
Sum = 173, ÷ 7 = 24.71.
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Q25.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:15?
Answer: C — 67.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×5 − 5.5×15| = 67.5°.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (many Indian exams deduct ¼ or ⅓ of a mark — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
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.
UGC NET Paper 1 practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |