UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statement C is the only wrong statement because modern search engines do not order results simply by alphabetical order of site names. They use complex ranking algorithms based on relevance, content and many other factors. Statements A, B and D correctly describe crawling, phrase searching and advanced filtering capabilities. Hence, the correct option is the one that chooses only statement C as wrong.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it groups A and C as wrong statements. Statement A is true since crawlers or spiders are indeed used for indexing pages. Labeling this as wrong contradicts how search engines build their indexes.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it isolates C as the sole wrong statement. It accepts that quotation marks can enforce phrase matching and that advanced search options enable filtering. Recognising C as the only incorrect claim aligns with actual search engine behaviour.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it combines A, B and C as wrong statements. Both A and B are accurate descriptions of search engine features, and only C is false. By including true statements in the wrong set, this combination fails.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it lists B, C and D as wrong, even though B and D are correct. Phrase searching and advanced search filters are standard features of modern search engines. Mixing correct statements with a wrong one makes the option invalid.

Statements A, B, D, E and F collectively describe good search practices, whereas C is poor scholarly behaviour. Exact phrase searches, Boolean operators and advanced filters enable more precise retrieval. Evaluating website credibility and avoiding unnecessary or unrelated keywords help maintain relevance. Depending solely on the first result can miss important sources and increases vulnerability to ranking biases, so C must be rejected.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F, which explains how adding unrelated keywords can harm search relevance. While A, B, D and E are true, neglecting the effect of poor keyword choice provides an incomplete view of search strategy. Therefore this combination does not include all correct statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it contains A, B, D, E and F, covering query formulation, filtering and critical evaluation. It also excludes C, appropriately rejecting overreliance on the top-ranked result. This combination best represents the full set of correct statements about academic web searching.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it leaves out B, which highlights the role of Boolean operators in refining searches. Without B, the set underrepresents how logical connectors enable complex queries. Thus it is not the complete set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits A, which specifies exact phrase searching as a useful technique. Although B, D, E and F are correct, leaving out A ignores a widely used and important search feature. Hence this option cannot be taken as correct.

Statements A, B, C and E correctly describe advanced digital library functions, while D and F are false. Modern digital libraries support filtered searching, authenticated access, recommendation services and data-driven collection management. They host diverse formats, including multimedia, and often provide remote access through institutional sign-in. Thus, the combination A, B, C and E only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E, so it fails to recognise how usage statistics guide librarians in selecting and renewing subscriptions. Without E, the role of analytics in collection development is underrepresented.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete because it includes only B, C and E and excludes A. Advanced filtering is a core discovery function of digital libraries, and leaving it out makes the description less comprehensive.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it unites search capabilities, access control, recommendations and usage-based decision-making. By excluding D and F, it rejects the idea that digital libraries are limited to print clippings or on-site use.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it accepts F, which denies remote access. Many academic libraries prioritise off-campus access for students and faculty, so any combination containing F cannot be considered accurate.