UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C is incorrect. A is true because in a chain network information passes from one person to the next in sequence. B is true since the wheel network centralises communication through one hub person. D is true as more centralised networks may be fast but less satisfying, and vice versa. E is true because informal networks like the grapevine often operate alongside formal structures. C is false because in a circle network each member is connected to two neighbours, not to everyone without restriction. Thus, A, B, D and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A lists A, B and D only, omitting E and therefore ignoring the coexistence of informal and formal networks in real organisations. Because E is a correct and important statement, A, B and D only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B includes A, B, D and E, summarising linear, centralised, performance-related and informal aspects of networks while excluding C’s inaccurate description of the circle pattern. Since it contains all and only the true statements, this option is correct.

Option C:
Option C groups B, D and E only but leaves out A, failing to mention the chain network that the question explicitly references. Without A, the portrayal of networks is partial, so B, D and E only is not the best answer.

Option D:
Option D offers A, C and E, but C incorrectly claims unrestricted linkage in the circle network. Including a false statement within the combination makes A, C and E only invalid.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C is the only wrong statement. A is true because in a wheel network information typically passes through a central figure who links the others. B is true as a chain network resembles a line where each member is connected to neighbours in sequence. D is true since in an all-channel network every member can communicate with every other, allowing high participation. C is false because a circle network connects members to their immediate neighbours, not solely to the teacher.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and C as wrong statements, even though A correctly defines a wheel network. Including A among wrong statements misrepresents established network types. Therefore this option cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups B and C as wrong. B is a correct description of a chain network, so treating it as wrong contradicts network theory. Although C is wrong, pairing it with B makes this combination invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it identifies C and D as wrong statements. D accurately describes an all-channel network where all members can interact freely. By labelling D as wrong, the option conflicts with the basic definition of this network type.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it isolates C only as the wrong statement while acknowledging the accuracy of A, B and D. It reflects the fact that a circle network links members horizontally to one another, not just vertically to the teacher. Thus this option matches the pattern of correct and incorrect statements.