Research parks and innovation hubs – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and F together summarise the role of research parks and innovation hubs. A is correct because such parks commonly host start-ups and industry labs. B is correct as innovation hubs bring multidisciplinary teams together. D is correct since shared infrastructure enhances research quality. F is correct because co-located industry and start-ups often provide internships and jobs. C and E are false because students are key participants and social sciences and humanities can also contribute to innovation ecosystems.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F and thus fails to highlight the role of research parks in creating internship and employment opportunities for students.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes E, which wrongly excludes social sciences and humanities from innovation hubs, limiting their scope.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it combines A, B, D and F, the four true statements about hosting, interdisciplinarity, infrastructure and student opportunities, while excluding C and E, which narrowly restrict participants and disciplines.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes E and omits A, so it fails to stress the hosting of start-ups and industry labs while still excluding important disciplines.