UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

An interactive whiteboard or smart board integrates digital technology with projection and touch-sensitive input. It requires a computer and projector and allows teachers to display,write and manipulate content electronically. Such a device is clearly an information and communication technology tool. Therefore,it is best described as an ICT based teaching aid.

Option A:
Improvised aids are locally made low-cost materials,such as handmade charts or models,and do not usually include advanced electronic features.

Option B:
ICT based aids use hardware and software to enhance instruction through multimedia,interactivity and connectivity,which fits the description in the stem.

Option C:
Community aids are drawn from local environment or community resources,like field visits or guest speakers,and are quite different from electronic boards.

Option D:
Textual aids focus on printed materials like textbooks or handouts,rather than interactive electronic displays.

Interactive whiteboards or smart boards rely on computers,projectors and specialised software to display and manipulate digital content. They allow touch input and interaction with multimedia resources. Such devices clearly belong to the category of information and communication technology based teaching aids. Hence,ICT based is the correct completion.

Option A:
Traditional aids include chalkboards and printed charts without digital features,which is not what the stem describes.

Option B:
Community aids draw on local people and institutions,not on electronic boards.

Option C:
Improvised aids are handmade from local materials such as cardboard and waste items and usually are not electronic.

Option D:
ICT based tools integrate hardware and software to enrich instruction,exactly like the interactive system described in the question.