UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D accurately outline key aspects of curriculum development. Boards of Studies do initiate and recommend syllabi, stakeholder feedback is expected to inform revision, and outcome-based frameworks articulate learning outcomes that guide teaching and assessment. Statements C, E and F are wrong because curricula must be periodically updated, teacher consultation is essential and alignment with national and professional expectations is important.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes C (false) and omits B (true).

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes C (false) and omits A (true).

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes C (false) and thus mixes correct and incorrect statements.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes A, B and D and excludes C, E and F.

NEP 2020 suggests revising the National Curriculum Framework roughly every five to ten years through broad consultations so that curricula remain current and relevant.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because annual revision would be too frequent and destabilising for schools and teachers.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it reflects the moderate review cycle and emphasis on wide consultation described in the policy.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since a hundred year interval would leave curricula outdated for generations.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because saying curricula should never change contradicts the policy’s recognition that society and knowledge evolve.

Statements A and C correctly describe teacher participation in academic bodies. A is true because teachers commonly serve on Boards of Studies and Academic Councils, where they contribute to curricular design and revision. C is correct since faculty involvement ensures that programmes remain in tune with current disciplinary knowledge and practices. B is false because teachers often help frame assessment strategies and examination schemes. D is false as teacher engagement in governance usually strengthens, rather than violates, institutional autonomy by making it more participatory. Hence the correct combination is A and C only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it selects the two statements that accurately reflect the academic and disciplinary roles of teachers in governance structures. It excludes B and D, which deny teacher influence on assessment and misinterpret autonomy.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it accepts B as correct, implying teachers have no say in assessment methods. In practice, teachers design assignments, question papers and evaluation patterns, so including B misrepresents their role.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct, thereby endorsing D’s claim that teacher engagement violates autonomy. In fact, involving faculty is a key expression of institutional self-governance, not a violation of it.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups B, C and D, retaining both B and D, which are wrong. While C is correct, combining it with two false statements prevents this option from being valid.