UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Add-on courses in communication, digital literacy and entrepreneurship are intended to equip students with skills that enhance their chances of obtaining and retaining good jobs or starting enterprises. These programmes go beyond subject knowledge to strengthen practical competencies. The stem refers to such courses and asks which dimension is being strengthened, and that is primarily employability. Therefore, Option A is correct.

Option A:
Employability focuses on the blend of knowledge, skills and attitudes that make graduates ready for the labour market. Higher education policy increasingly stresses employability as a key outcome, which matches the description in the question.

Option B:
Purely recreational activities may be valuable for well-being but are not the core aim of skill-oriented add-on courses. These courses are generally designed with career relevance in mind, so Option B is not appropriate.

Option C:
Only political objectives are not the main rationale for communication and digital skills courses. While they may indirectly influence civic participation, their primary intent is to make students more effective in workplaces and professional contexts, making Option C incorrect.

Option D:
Solely sporting refers to physical and athletic activities, which are not the focus of communication or digital literacy courses. Hence, Option D does not capture the dimension highlighted in the stem.