UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, C and D are correct, while B is the only wrong statement. A is true because sharing assessment criteria in advance promotes transparency and fairness. C is true as ethical feedback avoids personal attack and focuses on helping students improve. D is true since keeping individual performance data private when appropriate respects students’ dignity and privacy. B is false because public humiliation can damage self-esteem, harm the learning climate and violates ethical responsibilities of teachers.

Option A:
Option A groups A and B as wrong statements and thereby misclassifies A, which correctly advocates prior communication of criteria. Including A among wrong statements contradicts basic principles of fair assessment. Therefore A and B only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B lists B and C as wrong, but C is a correct description of ethical feedback practices. Treating C as wrong undermines the idea of constructive, respectful communication with learners. Hence B and C only is not a valid option.

Option C:
Option C combines B and D as wrong statements and thus incorrectly labels D, which recognises the importance of confidentiality, as false. Since D is correct, this combination does not match the pattern of wrong statements in the question. Consequently B and D only cannot be chosen.

Option D:
Option D correctly identifies B only as the wrong statement. It affirms that humiliation is not an acceptable motivational strategy and leaves A, C and D outside the wrong set as appropriate ethical guidelines. For this reason, B only is the correct answer.

Statements A, C and E are correct in describing NAAC accreditation. A is true because NAAC uses a multi-criteria framework covering curriculum, teaching–learning, research and governance. C is true as NAAC outcomes provide diagnostic information for institutional improvement plans. E is true since student and stakeholder feedback is a recognised input in the assessment process. B is false because NAAC accreditation is valid only for a specified period and requires reaccreditation. D is false because both colleges and universities are eligible for NAAC assessment. F is false because internal quality assurance like IQAC remains necessary even after accreditation.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it adds B, implying permanent validity of accreditation, which contradicts NAAC norms that require periodic reassessment.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it selects A, C and E, the three statements that accurately reflect NAAC’s evaluation scope, improvement orientation and use of feedback, while excluding B, D and F which misrepresent validity, coverage and internal quality roles.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it links correct statements C and E with F, which wrongly suggests that NAAC makes internal mechanisms unnecessary; this creates a mixed and therefore invalid combination.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes D and F, both of which are false, and omits C, giving a distorted view of NAAC’s institutional coverage and relationship with internal quality systems.