UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A spreadsheet program provides a grid of cells where users can enter numbers, text and formulas, enabling automatic calculations and summaries. It is widely used for budgeting, data analysis and simple modelling tasks. Functions and charts within spreadsheets support decision-making in many domains. Thus the software described in the stem is accurately called a spreadsheet program.

Option A:
Option A is correct because "spreadsheet" is the standard term for this type of application and is recognised across office suites. The specific examples of Excel and Google Sheets are flagship products in this category. Their structure of rows, columns and formulas embodies the spreadsheet model.

Option B:
Option B, presentation, refers to slide-based software designed for visual talks rather than numerical calculation. While it can embed tables, it lacks the computational engine of spreadsheets.

Option C:
Option C, database, manages large structured datasets with powerful querying but usually requires different interfaces such as forms and SQL rather than cell-based grids. The stem emphasises row-and-column calculations typical of spreadsheets, not full-fledged database management.

Option D:
Option D, drawing, is focused on creating graphics and diagrams and does not revolve around numeric cells and formulas.