Distance learner support and evaluation – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D give a correct account of learner support and evaluation in distance education. A is true because study centres and counselling provide essential academic contact. B is true since well-designed self-learning materials substitute for regular lectures and must guide learners step by step. D is also true because continuous evaluation via assignments, projects and quizzes is a common feature of ODL systems. Statement C is false; institutions have a responsibility to support distance learners rather than leaving them entirely on their own. Thus, A, B and D only are correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and B only and omits D, thereby ignoring the important role of ongoing assessment in keeping distance learners engaged and providing feedback on progress.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes B and D but leaves out A, failing to mention the crucial infrastructural and counselling support provided through study centres and learner support centres.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it pairs A and C, accepting C’s claim that no academic support is needed, which contradicts the entire rationale for learner support structures in distance education.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it integrates the three true statements about support centres, material design and continuous evaluation while excluding C, which misrepresents institutional responsibilities towards distance learners.