UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E present a balanced view of shared responsibility. A is true because standards of teaching and research matter irrespective of ownership. B is true as accreditation and regulatory norms cover both public and private HEIs. D is true since many public institutions have explicit commitments to equity. E is true because partnerships can pool strengths and resources. C is false because private institutions also have social obligations, and F is false because ethical codes apply to all institutions and professionals.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E and thus misses the potential of public–private collaboration for innovation and resource use.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it combines A, B, D and E, the four true statements on standards, regulation, equity roles and collaboration, while excluding C and F, which deny social responsibility or limit ethics to public HEIs.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly restricts ethical requirements to public institutions, and omits A, so it does not mention equal responsibility for academic standards.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C, which exempts private institutions from social responsibility, and therefore contradicts the idea of a common social mandate.

Statements A, B, C and F express core elements of teacher ethics. A is true because honesty, fairness and respect are foundational virtues. B is true as safeguarding student information protects privacy and trust. C is true since exchanging grades for favours breaches integrity, and F is true because professional bodies and institutions often codify ethical expectations. D is false because public ridicule harms dignity, and E is false as ethical obligations extend beyond classroom walls; therefore A, B, C and F only is correct.

Option A:
Option A collects A, B and C but omits F, neglecting the role of formal codes in guiding ethical behaviour. Thus A, B and C only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B brings together A, C and F, leaving out the important duty of confidentiality expressed in B, so A, C and F only is not fully correct.

Option C:
Option C includes A, B, C and F, capturing virtues, confidentiality, integrity and codified guidelines, while excluding D and E, which condone ridicule and limited responsibility. Hence A, B, C and F only is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D accepts D and E as if they were ethical, treating ridicule and narrow responsibility as acceptable, which is contrary to professional norms. Therefore B, C, D, E and F only is invalid.