UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements B, C and D correctly describe key features of Institutes of National Importance. Statement B is true because such institutions are normally created through Acts of Parliament conferring a special status. Statement C is correct as they are mandated to offer high-quality teaching and research in specialised and strategic areas. Statement D is also true since IITs and NITs are classic examples, whereas statement A is false because ordinary affiliated colleges do not automatically acquire this status.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only B and C and omits D. Although B and C are correct, ignoring the concrete examples of IITs and NITs leaves out an important clarifying statement. A fully correct combination should include all three true statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it takes C and D as the only correct statements and excludes B. Without mentioning their establishment through Acts of Parliament, the description of Institutes of National Importance is incomplete. Therefore this option does not reflect the full legal and functional picture.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it combines B and D but leaves out C. Statement C explains the high-quality education and research mandate of these institutions, which is central to their special status. Excluding this purpose-related statement makes the option partial and therefore wrong.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes B, C and D together, capturing the legal basis, mission and examples of Institutes of National Importance. By excluding statement A, it also avoids the mistaken claim that any affiliated college automatically gets this designation. This makes it the only option consistent with the statutory and functional characteristics of such institutions.