UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C correctly distinguish LAN, WAN and MAN by their geographical coverage. LANs serve limited areas like buildings, WANs can span entire countries or continents, and MANs typically cover metropolitan regions. Statement D is false because LANs can be implemented using wired, wireless or mixed technologies. Thus, the combination that includes A, B and C but excludes D is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it mentions only A and B as correct and omits C. While A and B are true, statement C is also correct in associating MAN with city-wide networks. Leaving out a true statement means this option does not present the full set of correct statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it brings together A, B and C, all of which are accurate descriptions of common network types. It rightly excludes D, which wrongly claims that LANs must always be wireless. Therefore this option aligns with standard ICT classifications of networks by scope.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes D alongside B and C. Although B and C are true, D is false because LANs may be wired, wireless or a combination. Including a false statement invalidates the combination.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it assumes all four statements are correct. Statement D misrepresents the nature of LAN technologies and should not be included among correct statements. A valid answer must exclude that incorrect statement.