UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A, B and D are correct because they show how knowledge of learners informs planning. A is true as understanding prior knowledge prevents repetition or gaps and helps set an appropriate entry level. B is true since socio-cultural background affects examples, metaphors and language that will be meaningful for students. D is true because knowing learners’ aspirations and goals helps in selecting strategies and tasks that are relevant and motivating. C is false because ability and pace differences are central to planning differentiation, and E is false because learner information is crucial throughout planning, teaching and evaluation; hence A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B but leaves out D, even though learners’ goals and aspirations significantly influence the design of tasks and activities. Omitting D means that an important dimension of learner characteristics is not considered, making this option incomplete.

Option B:
Option B correctly combines A, B and D, covering prior knowledge, socio-cultural context and learner aspirations as key planning inputs. It properly excludes C and E, which wrongly claim that individual differences and ongoing knowledge of learners are unimportant. Therefore A, B and D only is the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C groups B, D and E and treats E as though knowledge of learners is needed only at evaluation. Because E ignores the importance of learner data during planning and teaching, this option mixes true and false statements and cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D contains A, C and D, but C suggests that individual differences do not matter in planning, which contradicts learner-centred pedagogy. Including C as a correct statement makes this combination logically unsound.

Option E brings together A, B, D and E but again accepts E, which wrongly limits the use of learner information to evaluation. Since this denies the role of learner data in planning and instruction, A, B, D and E only cannot be considered correct.

NEP 2020 recommends that assessments use contexts, examples and texts drawn from learners’ own environment so they can meaningfully apply what they have learnt and demonstrate real understanding.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because relying only on foreign contexts can alienate students and make assessment less fair and less meaningful.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it directly reflects the NEP emphasis on local, familiar and culturally relevant situations in both teaching and assessment.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since purely abstract questions with no real-life connection may not capture applied understanding or higher-order skills.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because highly technical language that is unrelated to students’ experiences can become a barrier instead of supporting valid assessment.