Lecture method strengths and limits – UGC NET Question

Lecture method has strengths and limitations, and statements (A), (B) and (D) describe its legitimate features, whereas (C) and (E) are misleading. A is correct because lectures allow a teacher to present a large volume of information quickly, and B is correct since questioning and illustrative examples can increase participation. Statement D accurately notes that a pure lecture can lead to passive listening if not balanced with other strategies. C is wrong because lecture alone cannot guarantee higher-order skills in all learners, and E is wrong because no single method, including lecture, is equally suitable for all learners and subjects, so C and E are the wrong statements.

Option A:
Option A treats only C as wrong and ignores E. While C does exaggerate the potential of lecture for developing higher-order skills, E is equally problematic because it claims that lecture suits all learners and subjects without modification. By overlooking the error in E, this option fails to include all wrong statements and is therefore not correct.

Option B:
Option B correctly identifies C and E as the two statements that misrepresent lecture method. C overstates the guarantee of higher-order skill development, ignoring the need for learner activities and other methods, and E wrongly asserts universal suitability. Since A, B and D are valid descriptions of the method's strengths and limitations, selecting only C and E as wrong makes this the accurate combination.

Option C:
Option C considers A, C and E to be wrong, but statement A is a recognised strength of lecture method. Lecturing is commonly used precisely because it enables coverage of large amounts of content efficiently. Labelling A as wrong along with C and E shows a misunderstanding of lecture's advantages and invalidates the combination.

Option D:
Option D groups B, C, D and E as wrong statements, yet B and D are actually correct. B emphasises that learner participation can be increased through thoughtful use of questioning and illustrations, and D highlights a genuine limitation of over-reliance on lecture. By classifying these accurate statements as wrong, this option is inconsistent and cannot be chosen.

Option E includes C and E, which are wrong, but also adds D to the set. D, however, is a correct statement because it accurately cautions that a pure lecture may lead to passivity. Since this option labels a valid caution as wrong and still omits A and B from consideration, it does not represent the correct grouping of wrong statements.