UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A database management system provides mechanisms for defining data structures, storing records, querying information and enforcing integrity constraints. It is widely used in institutions to manage student records, library catalogues and research data. Because it manages databases rather than just individual files, it is called a database management system.

Option A:
Option A is correct because the phrase database management system matches the acronym DBMS and accurately describes software used to organise and retrieve structured data.

Option B:
Option B, e mail client, handles messages and not general purpose structured datasets.

Option C:
Option C, operating system, manages hardware and other software but does not specialise in database operations.

Option D:
Option D, graphics editor, is designed for image creation and editing, not for tabular or relational data management.