ICT integration in higher education – UGC NET Question

Statements A and B correctly describe major benefits of ICT integration. ICT platforms facilitate blended learning by combining face-to-face and online experiences, and they provide access to open resources and digital libraries. Statement C is false because ICT can complement, not completely eliminate, meaningful teacher–student interaction. Statement D is false as well since many LMS and online tools support quizzes, assignments and timely feedback. Thus, the correct combination is A and B only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it notes blended learning but does not mention the significant role of ICT in expanding access to open educational resources described in B. Without B, the resource dimension of ICT is under-emphasised.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it combines the two true statements about instructional support and resource access, while rejecting C and D, which misrepresent ICT as replacing interaction and excluding assessment.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes C, implying that ICT always reduces interaction, which ignores models where ICT is used to enhance engagement through forums, live sessions and feedback.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it combines B and C and thereby accepts C’s claim about reduced interaction, while also omitting A, which clearly explains blended learning supported by ICT.