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Directions (Next Ten Questions) : In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, five words are suggested. One of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
……(Question 1)….late there is an unusual enthusiasm in creating a research culture in many institutions of higher learning in India. This is …(Question 2)….due to the growing awareness that educational institutions must focus on research if they want to be on….(Question 3)….Added to this awareness are the strict directions from MHRD and UGC to strengthen the research outputs in the deemed to be universities. Many reputed institutions have embarked on programmes like research linked incentives. Recently a top-notch University has introduced a performance measurement system, in which research will be given as much weightage as teaching in the annual.....(Question 4)....of its faculty. Most IIMs in India have recognized the importance of research and want their faculty to……(Question 5)….as much time to research as they do to teaching.
Research should be at the core and must be….(Question 6)….in generating a major interface with the academic and business world it must provide a new theoretical framework that….(Question 7)…reassessment and refinement of current practices and thinking. Research is used to establish or…..(Question 8)…..facts, reaffirm the results of previous work solve new existing problems, support theorems or….(Question 9)….new theorems. It empowers the faculty for an in depth approach in teaching. It has the…(Question 10)…to enhance the consultancy capabilities or the researcher.