UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C and E correctly summarise how pie charts work. A states that sector angles reflect relative shares. B is true because a full circle corresponds to 360 degrees. C is correct as pie charts emphasise contribution to a whole rather than precise comparisons between many categories. E is true since the total proportion is fixed at 100%, so increasing one share must reduce some other share. D is false because if the total quantity is known, one can estimate or compute numeric values from the percentages shown. Hence A, B, C and E only are correct.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all the valid properties of pie charts and excludes D, which overstates the limitation of estimating values from them.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete as it omits E and thus fails to stress the compensating changes between categories when one sector grows, which is central to understanding proportions.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it leaves out A and therefore misses the fundamental encoding rule (angles proportional to shares).

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B and does not include all the true statements together, so it cannot be correct.

Statements A, B, D and E describe how ICT dashboards support institutional planning. Dashboards aggregate key indicators, visualisation reveals patterns, triangulation checks findings across sources and governance frameworks define how data are managed. Statement C is false because ignoring context can lead to misinterpretation, and F is false since data accuracy should be regularly verified. Thus the correct combination includes A, B, D and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E and so does not mention data governance, which is essential for responsible use of dashboards. A, B and D are true but insufficient.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds F, which wrongly claims that accuracy checks are unnecessary once a dashboard exists. Including this false assumption invalidates the option.

Option C:
Option C is incomplete because it leaves out A and includes only B, D and E. Without A, there is no explicit mention of the dashboard’s role in aggregating institutional data.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it integrates the descriptive, analytic and governance aspects of dashboard use while rejecting simplistic views that ignore context or data quality. It represents a sound approach to data-informed decision-making.

Chart creation in a spreadsheet involves selecting data and generating graphical representations such as bar charts or pie charts. This helps users visualise trends and comparisons more easily than raw numbers. ICT literacy includes understanding how to create and interpret such charts. Therefore, the appropriate term is chart creation.

Option A:
Option A is correct because creation describes the process of generating new charts from data, which is the focus of the stem.

Option B:
Option B, sorting, rearranges data according to certain criteria but does not produce graphs.

Option C:
Option C, filtering, temporarily hides certain rows to focus on subsets of data, again without generating visuals.

Option D:
Option D, validation, ensures that data entry follows rules and is not concerned with graphing.

Statements A, B, C, E and F all describe typical and useful aspects of spreadsheet use in education, while D is incorrect. Spreadsheets do organise data in tabular form, can calculate and recalculate values and can generate charts. Clear labels improve interpretation, and careless copying of formulas is a common source of mistakes. It is false to claim that spreadsheets can never exchange data with other tools, so D must be excluded, leaving A, B, C, E and F as the correct set.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes every true statement and excludes the single false one. It recognises both the strengths of spreadsheets and a common pitfall related to formula handling. This combination therefore matches the complete set of correct statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it omits E and F, ignoring readability and error risks. While A, B and C are accurate, they do not cover all aspects of good spreadsheet practice mentioned in the question. Hence this option is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it leaves out A, which refers to the basic tabular structure that underpins spreadsheet work. Even though B, C, E and F are true, excluding A means the fundamental organisational role of spreadsheets is not acknowledged.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B, thereby failing to recognise the importance of automatic recalculation using formulas. Without B, the computational power of spreadsheets is underrepresented, making the combination incomplete.