UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D are correct, whereas C is incorrect. A is true because occasional code-switching can connect challenging concepts with learners’ existing linguistic resources. B is true as strategic shifts between languages may enhance rapport and engagement when not overused. D is true since sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity helps teachers choose examples and terms that respect learners’ backgrounds. C is false because limited and purposeful use of the first language does not automatically block learning of the target language; it can sometimes support it.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B only and omits D, ignoring the importance of broader cultural-linguistic awareness in guiding language choices. Without D, the picture of good practice is incomplete. Therefore A and B only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B groups A, B and C and mistakenly includes C, which portrays any first-language use as harmful. Because C is incorrect, this combination mixes truth with error and is not valid.

Option C:
Option C lists B and D only and leaves out A, failing to acknowledge the role of code-switching specifically in explaining complex ideas. Since A is also a correct statement, B and D only does not cover the full set of accurate ideas about code-switching. Hence this option cannot be chosen.

Option D:
Option D correctly assembles A, B and D, highlighting explanatory, relational and awareness aspects of code-switching while rejecting the absolutist stance in C. It captures the nuanced view of multilingual pedagogy expected in UGC NET. Thus A, B and D only is the correct answer.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because unfamiliar language prevents learners from attaching meaning to words. B is true as strategic code-switching can bridge understanding for bilingual learners. D is true since clarifying technical terms supports comprehension. C is false because using jargon merely to impress hinders communication, and E is false because visual aids can support understanding when language alone is insufficient. Hence, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A brings together A and B but leaves out D, which is also a correct way to address semantic barriers. Since providing definitions and examples is a key strategy, A and B only does not fully answer the question.

Option B:
Option B includes B and D but omits A, failing to acknowledge that unfamiliar language is itself a cause of semantic barriers. As such, B and D only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C combines A, B and D, covering sources of barriers and strategies to overcome them, and it excludes C and E, which encourage jargon and denial of visual support. Because it contains all and only the correct statements, A, B and D only is the right option.

Option D:
Option D lists A, D and E, but E incorrectly claims visual aids are useless in the presence of language barriers. Including E makes this combination a mix of true and false statements, so A, D and E only cannot be accepted.