UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E outline common ICT support for research. Reference managers handle citations, spreadsheets and statistics software analyse quantitatively, online surveys gather data and cloud storage supports collaboration. Statement C is false because qualitative analysis software exists, and F is false because backups remain critical regardless of tools used. Therefore A, B, D and E only are correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E and so does not mention the collaborative benefit of cloud storage for research teams. A, B and D are true but the set is not comprehensive.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds F, which wrongly suggests that backups are unnecessary when using ICT. This contradicts best practices in research data management, making the option invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it leaves out A and includes only B, D and E. Without A, the role of reference management software is not represented, so the combination does not contain all correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it groups citation management, analysis tools, survey platforms and shared storage as essential ICT supports in research, while rejecting misconceptions about qualitative tools and backup needs.