(As per NTA–UGC NET Paper-I Syllabus and Latest 2024–25 Pattern)
Each question has four options, one correct answer, and a short concept explanation — just like the official NTA exam format.
🧠 Section A — ICT Basics (Q.1–10)
Q1. ICT stands for:
A) Information and Communication Technology
B) Information and Computer Technology
C) Integrated Communication Technique
D) Interconnected Communication Transfer
✅ Answer: A
Explanation: ICT = Integration of information technology and communication technology.
Q2. Which of the following best defines “Information”?
A) Raw facts and figures
B) Processed, meaningful data
C) Unstructured data
D) Graphical representation only
✅ Answer: B
Q3. Which of these is not an input device?
A) Keyboard
B) Mouse
C) Printer
D) Scanner
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Printer is an output device.
Q4. The physical components of a computer are called:
A) Software
B) Hardware
C) Firmware
D) Shareware
✅ Answer: B
Q5. Which memory is volatile?
A) ROM
B) Flash memory
C) RAM
D) Hard disk
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Data in RAM is erased when power is turned off.
Q6. Which of the following is not system software?
A) Windows OS
B) MS Excel
C) Linux Kernel
D) Device Driver
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: MS Excel is an application software.
Q7. The smallest unit of digital information is:
A) Bit
B) Byte
C) Kilobyte
D) Megabyte
✅ Answer: A
Q8. Which one is an example of secondary storage?
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Hard Disk
D) Cache
✅ Answer: C
Q9. The term “firmware” refers to:
A) Temporary storage
B) Software embedded in hardware
C) Internet application
D) Peripheral device
✅ Answer: B
Q10. Which component converts data into human-readable form?
A) CPU
B) Input device
C) Output device
D) Software
✅ Answer: C
🌐 Section B — Networking & Internet (Q.11–20)
Q11. Full form of LAN is:
A) Local Area Network
B) Large Access Network
C) Linear Array Node
D) Linked Access Network
✅ Answer: A
Q12. The Internet is an example of a:
A) LAN
B) MAN
C) WAN
D) PAN
✅ Answer: C
Q13. Which protocol is used for sending emails?
A) SMTP
B) POP
C) IMAP
D) HTTP
✅ Answer: A
Q14. The device that connects a LAN to the Internet is:
A) Switch
B) Router
C) Hub
D) Bridge
✅ Answer: B
Q15. Which of these is a secure protocol for websites?
A) HTTP
B) HTTPS
C) FTP
D) POP3
✅ Answer: B
Q16. IP stands for:
A) Internet Process
B) Internal Protocol
C) Internet Protocol
D) Interconnected Program
✅ Answer: C
Q17. IPv4 address uses how many bits?
A) 16
B) 32
C) 48
D) 64
✅ Answer: B
Q18. A private network within an organization is called:
A) Extranet
B) Intranet
C) Internet
D) VPN
✅ Answer: B
Q19. The “Firewall” in computer networks is used to:
A) Prevent virus infections only
B) Control network traffic and security
C) Store data permanently
D) Speed up Internet
✅ Answer: B
Q20. The function of DNS is to:
A) Encrypt data
B) Convert domain names into IP addresses
C) Store cookies
D) Manage databases
✅ Answer: B
☁️ Section C — ICT Tools & Applications (Q.21–30)
Q21. Which of the following is an LMS (Learning Management System)?
A) Moodle
B) Turnitin
C) Canva
D) MS Word
✅ Answer: A
Q22. MOOCs stand for:
A) Massive Open Online Courses
B) Modular Open Online Curricula
C) Managed Online Objective Courses
D) Multi-Organization Online Classes
✅ Answer: A
Q23. Which platform is India’s national MOOC portal?
A) SWAYAM
B) Coursera
C) edX
D) Udemy
✅ Answer: A
Q24. INFLIBNET functions under:
A) MHRD
B) UGC
C) NCERT
D) AICTE
✅ Answer: B
Q25. “e-ShodhSindhu” is a:
A) Digital library for school students
B) Consortium for e-journals and e-books
C) Repository for PhD theses
D) National MOOCs portal
✅ Answer: B
Q26. “Shodhganga” is primarily meant for:
A) Research proposals
B) Online viva
C) Repository of Ph.D. theses
D) Government reports
✅ Answer: C
Q27. “NPTEL” is associated with:
A) School education
B) Engineering & Technology MOOCs by IITs
C) Administrative reforms
D) Social science research
✅ Answer: B
Q28. The platform that broadcasts educational channels via DTH is:
A) SWAYAM
B) SWAYAM PRABHA
C) DIKSHA
D) NDL
✅ Answer: B
Q29. “e-GyanKosh” is developed by:
A) IGNOU
B) AICTE
C) NPTEL
D) IIT Bombay
✅ Answer: A
Q30. “Virtual Labs” project is coordinated by:
A) UGC
B) IIT Delhi and MHRD
C) NCERT
D) NIOS
✅ Answer: B
🔐 Section D — ICT Security & Ethics (Q.31–40)
Q31. Which of these is a malicious software?
A) Router
B) Virus
C) Firewall
D) Switch
✅ Answer: B
Q32. “Phishing” is:
A) Email fraud to steal personal data
B) Encryption method
C) Computer hardware theft
D) Data backup process
✅ Answer: A
Q33. Which is not a cyber threat?
A) Worm
B) Trojan Horse
C) Antivirus
D) Spyware
✅ Answer: C
Q34. Which among the following protects from unauthorized network access?
A) Firewall
B) Hard disk
C) Mouse
D) Modem
✅ Answer: A
Q35. Strong passwords should include:
A) Only alphabets
B) Only numbers
C) Combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
D) Simple names
✅ Answer: C
Q36. The act of copying others’ digital content without credit is:
A) Hacking
B) Piracy
C) Phishing
D) Spoofing
✅ Answer: B
Q37. A “Trojan Horse” is:
A) Hardware virus
B) Software disguised as a legitimate program
C) Password locker
D) Memory device
✅ Answer: B
Q38. The process of converting data into coded form for security is:
A) Encoding
B) Encryption
C) Compression
D) Decryption
✅ Answer: B
Q39. “Digital Divide” refers to:
A) Division of digital circuits
B) Gap between technology users and non-users
C) Data transmission error
D) Internet partitioning
✅ Answer: B
Q40. Which of the following is ethical ICT behaviour?
A) Spamming
B) Plagiarism
C) Cyberbullying
D) Citing online sources properly
✅ Answer: D
☁️ Section E — Cloud & Emerging Technologies (Q.41–45)
Q41. Cloud computing provides services over the:
A) Local server
B) Internet
C) WAN only
D) Intranet
✅ Answer: B
Q42. “SaaS” in Cloud Computing stands for:
A) Storage as a System
B) Software as a Service
C) System as a Service
D) Solution as a Software
✅ Answer: B
Q43. Example of SaaS is:
A) Gmail
B) Amazon EC2
C) Microsoft Azure
D) Oracle VM
✅ Answer: A
Q44. The technology that enables smart devices to connect and exchange data is:
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Internet of Things (IoT)
C) Blockchain
D) Virtual Reality
✅ Answer: B
Q45. “Blockchain” is primarily used for:
A) Image editing
B) Secure transaction records
C) Artificial vision
D) Network routing
✅ Answer: B
🇮🇳 Section F — Indian ICT Initiatives & Policies (Q.46–50)
Q46. “DIKSHA” is a platform for:
A) School teachers and students
B) Ph.D. researchers
C) UGC faculty
D) Engineering colleges
✅ Answer: A
Q47. “National Academic Depository (NAD)” stores:
A) Student digital certificates
B) Research data
C) Patents
D) Attendance records
✅ Answer: A
Q48. “National Digital Library (NDL)” is developed by:
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Kharagpur
C) IGNOU
D) UGC
✅ Answer: B
Q49. “e-PG Pathshala” provides:
A) Postgraduate e-content modules
B) Teacher training videos
C) School lessons
D) Data analysis software
✅ Answer: A
Q50. The nodal agency managing SWAYAM PRABHA is:
A) NCERT
B) ISRO
C) INFLIBNET
D) IGNOU
✅ Answer: C