UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C together provide a realistic overview of research funding. Statement A is true because many calls for proposals explicitly reference national development priorities. Statement B is correct as peer review is standard practice for evaluating the quality and feasibility of research projects. Statement C is also true since acquiring funds from varied sources can reduce dependence on a single agency and widen research autonomy. Statement D is false because researchers often collaborate with and receive support from international agencies, subject to regulations. Therefore, A, B and C only form the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it limits the answer to A and B and omits C, thereby failing to capture the importance of diversifying funding streams for long-term sustainability.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it selects A and C but excludes B, overlooking the crucial gatekeeping role of peer review in ensuring that funded projects meet quality standards.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it recognises that funding priorities, peer review and diversified support all shape the research landscape, while excluding D, which wrongly denies the possibility of international funding.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes D along with B and C and omits A, accepting the false blanket prohibition on international funding and leaving out the significance of national priorities in public funding.