Role of Higher Education Institutions in Scientific Research 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which organization primarily oversees higher education in Pakistan? (A) HEC (B) PARC (C) PCSIR (D) NEPRA 2. : What does HEC stand for? (A) Higher Education Commission (B) Human Ecology Council (C) Health Education Committee (D) Higher Engineering Council 3. : What is a key role of universities in scientific research? (A) Teaching only (B) Generating new knowledge and innovation (C) Producing textbooks (D) Managing sports events 4. : Which Pakistani university is known for its focus on scientific research? (A) Punjab University (B) Quaid-i-Azam University (C) Karachi University (D) Allama Iqbal Open University 5. : Which field receives the highest research funding in most Pakistani universities? (A) Arts and humanities (B) Science and technology (C) Law (D) Business studies 6. : What is the main objective of research conducted by higher education institutions? (A) Policy formulation (B) Knowledge expansion and societal development (C) Sports development (D) Political campaigning 7. : Which body evaluates the quality of research in Pakistani universities? (A) PEC (B) HEC (C) PMDC (D) PCB 8. : What type of research is mostly carried out by universities? (A) Basic and applied research (B) Manufacturing (C) Sales promotion (D) None of the above 9. : Which of the following is a common output of university scientific research? (A) Research papers and patents (B) Sports trophies (C) Magazines (D) Advertisements 10. : What is the role of PhD programs in scientific research? (A) Train researchers and innovators (B) Increase administrative staff (C) Organize events (D) None of the above 11. : Which Pakistani institution is leading in research output according to HEC rankings? (A) NUST (B) NIBGE (C) PCSIR (D) SUPARCO 12. : How do universities contribute to national development through research? (A) By developing technology and policies (B) By importing foreign goods (C) By hosting social events (D) By increasing tuition fees 13. : What is a major challenge faced by Pakistani higher education institutions in research? (A) Lack of funding and infrastructure (B) Too many students (C) Overqualified staff (D) Excessive collaboration 14. : How does international collaboration benefit university research? (A) It broadens knowledge and resource sharing (B) It causes delays (C) It increases costs only (D) It decreases research output 15. : What role do university research centers play? (A) Provide specialized facilities for advanced research (B) Manage student affairs (C) Conduct sports coaching (D) Publish novels 16. : Which sector often partners with universities for research and development? (A) Industry (B) Retail (C) Tourism (D) Media 17. : What is the significance of research grants in higher education? (A) Support for conducting research projects (B) Funds for campus parties (C) Sports team funding (D) Library subscriptions only 18. : What is a common method universities use to disseminate research findings? (A) Academic journals and conferences (B) Posters on campus walls (C) Flyers in markets (D) Radio ads 19. : Which program in Pakistani universities promotes entrepreneurship through research? (A) Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) (B) Sports clubs (C) Student unions (D) Cafeteria services 20. : What is the impact of research on university reputation? (A) Enhances academic standing and attracts talent (B) No impact (C) Lowers student enrollment (D) Increases administrative work 21. : What is a common funding source for university research? (A) Government grants (B) Tuition fees only (C) Sports tournaments (D) Alumni donations only 22. : What does peer review ensure in scientific research? (A) Validity and quality of research work (B) Publication delays (C) Higher costs (D) Marketing strategies 23. : What is the importance of multidisciplinary research in universities? (A) Solves complex societal problems by integrating multiple fields (B) Increases confusion (C) Limits research scope (D) Reduces funding opportunities 24. : Which of these is a key performance indicator for university research? (A) Number of publications (B) Number of sports events (C) Number of social clubs (D) Number of cafeterias 25. : How do higher education institutions support innovation? (A) By creating incubation centers for startups (B) Only teaching theory (C) Hosting sports tournaments (D) Providing scholarships only 26. : What is one outcome of collaboration between universities and industry? (A) Commercialization of research products (B) Decreased funding (C) Lower research quality (D) Reduced innovation 27. : How does research improve teaching in universities? (A) Integrates latest findings into curriculum (B) No effect on teaching (C) Reduces class time (D) Limits student enrollment 28. : What role do postgraduate students play in university research? (A) Conduct research projects and contribute to knowledge (B) Manage finances (C) Organize events only (D) None of the above 29. : Which digital platform helps in sharing research papers globally? (A) ResearchGate (B) Facebook (C) Twitter (D) Instagram 30. : What is the benefit of patents obtained by universities? (A) Protect intellectual property and generate revenue (B) Increase tuition fees (C) Reduce research collaboration (D) Increase administrative tasks 31. : How can universities increase their research output? (A) Providing better infrastructure and funding (B) Reducing faculty numbers (C) Closing research labs (D) Focusing only on teaching 32. : What is the role of research ethics committees in universities? (A) Ensure research is conducted ethically and responsibly (B) Approve budgets (C) Organize sports (D) Manage admissions 33. : What is the impact of research publications on a university’s ranking? (A) Higher rankings and global recognition (B) Lower rankings (C) No impact (D) Negative publicity 34. : Which sector benefits most from university scientific research? (A) Agriculture and industry (B) Sports (C) Entertainment (D) Tourism 35. : Which of the following is a major funding challenge for university research in Pakistan? (A) Limited government budget allocations (B) Too many donors (C) Excessive industry funding (D) High student fees 36. : What is the importance of research conferences for universities? (A) Sharing knowledge and networking (B) Hosting social events (C) Sports competitions (D) Fundraising only 37. : How do universities encourage student participation in research? (A) Offering research assistantships and grants (B) Increasing tuition fees (C) Reducing research courses (D) None of the above 38. : What is a common outcome of research collaboration between universities and government agencies? (A) Policy development and implementation (B) Sports event planning (C) Budget cuts (D) Staff layoffs 39. : What role do scientific journals play in research? (A) Disseminate research findings (B) Entertainment (C) Marketing (D) Fundraising 40. : What is the role of research clusters in universities? (A) Foster collaborative research among related disciplines (B) Organize sports teams (C) Manage libraries (D) Conduct admissions 41. : How does university research contribute to technological advancement? (A) Develops new technologies and innovations (B) Limits progress (C) Increases costs only (D) Has no effect 42. : What is the importance of research supervision in higher education? (A) Guide students to conduct effective research (B) Manage exams (C) Organize social events (D) None of the above 43. : What is a significant output of agricultural research in Pakistani universities? (A) Improved crop varieties (B) Fashion designs (C) Tourism plans (D) Sports programs 44. : How do universities promote sustainability through research? (A) Conduct environmental and energy studies (B) Ignore environmental issues (C) Focus only on economics (D) Avoid science subjects 45. : Which institution provides funding support for scientific research in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Science Foundation (B) Pakistan Cricket Board (C) Pakistan Television (D) Pakistan Railways 46. : What is the role of intellectual property rights in university research? (A) Protect inventions and promote commercialization (B) Limit research output (C) Reduce funding (D) None of the above 47. : How can universities improve research culture? (A) Encourage faculty and students through incentives and recognition (B) Reduce research workload (C) Limit publications (D) Cut research budgets 48. : Which Pakistani university is famous for its research in nuclear science? (A) PIEAS (B) NUST (C) Karachi University (D) LUMS 49. : How does research contribute to healthcare improvements? (A) Develops new drugs and treatment methods (B) Increases medical costs (C) Reduces healthcare access (D) None of the above 50. : What is the benefit of research-based learning for students? (A) Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills (B) Only increases workload (C) Reduces grades (D) Limits career opportunities