UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, C and D correctly describe teaching support systems and how they contribute to learning. A is true because libraries, laboratories and ICT tools provide structured resources that support instruction. C is true since these systems are most effective when thoughtfully planned into teaching–learning activities. D is true as resources like labs and simulations create concrete, experiential learning opportunities. B is wrong because support systems are designed for use by both teachers and learners, and E is wrong because mere availability does not guarantee appropriate or effective use. Hence the wrong statements are B and E only, making B and E only the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A singles out B as the only wrong statement and ignores E, which is also wrong. Hence B only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B identifies only E as wrong and overlooks B. Hence E only cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C includes A (true) among wrong statements, so A, B and E only is invalid.

Option D:
Option D correctly groups B and E as wrong and leaves A, C and D as correct. Thus B and E only is the correct answer.

Option E includes D (true) among wrong statements, so B, D and E only cannot be chosen.

A common convention in CBCS-based regulations is that one credit for practical or laboratory work corresponds to about two hours of lab engagement per week. This recognises that practical classes often require more time for set-up and hands-on work than lecture hours. The stem refers specifically to credit equivalence for practical work, and “two” hours is the widely used norm in many universities. Hence, Option C is the best answer.

Option A:
Half an hour per week would be far too little to justify one full credit of practical learning and does not reflect actual practice. Therefore, Option A is not reasonable in the context of higher education norms.

Option B:
One and a half hours might be used in some alternative schemes, but the commonly cited CBCS norm for practicals is two hours per credit. Thus, Option B is less accurate than Option C.

Option C:
Option C is correct because (in many CBCS implementations) 1 practical credit is conventionally mapped to around 2 laboratory contact hours per week.

Option D:
Allocating five hours of laboratory work to a single credit would distort the balance between practical and theory courses in students’ overall workload and is rarely used in CBCS norms. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.