Teacher as guide and counsellor – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and D together present a responsible view of teachers as guides and counsellors. A is true because teachers often help students with academic and basic career decisions. B is true since knowing one’s limits prevents harm. C is true as serious issues require specialised professional help, and D is true because trust and confidentiality encourage students to seek support. E and F are false because mocking or publicly disclosing personal issues violates ethical practice; therefore A, B, C and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A lists A, B and C but omits D, failing to mention the central need for trust and confidentiality in sensitive conversations. As D is also correct and essential, A, B and C only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B includes A, C and D but drops B, overlooking the importance of recognising one’s own limitations in counselling. Without this awareness, A, C and D only does not fully describe the teacher’s responsibility.

Option C:
Option C groups B, C and D but excludes A, so it omits the fundamental idea that teachers do provide some level of guidance in academic and career areas. Thus B, C and D only cannot be accepted as fully correct.

Option D:
Option D brings together A, B, C and D, covering appropriate guidance, competence limits, referral and confidentiality while excluding E and F, which are unethical. Hence A, B, C and D only is the correct combination.