UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is the only wrong statement. A is true because concrete examples help students visualise and understand abstract principles. B is true as analogies connect unfamiliar ideas to known situations, aiding comprehension. C is true since irrelevant or poorly chosen examples can mislead or confuse learners. D is false because examples and analogies, when used appropriately, enrich rather than detract from understanding of the main content.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it marks A and D as wrong statements, even though A is a correct description of the value of examples. Including A among wrong statements misrepresents good teaching practice. Hence this option cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups C and D as wrong. While D is indeed wrong, C is correct in warning against irrelevant examples. Treating C as wrong conflicts with the need for relevance in instructional design.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists A, C and D as wrong statements. Both A and C are accurate descriptions of how examples function in teaching. Adding them to D in the wrong set makes this combination highly inconsistent with pedagogical principles.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it singles out D only as the wrong statement. D unreasonably advises avoiding all examples and analogies, ignoring their proven role in deepening understanding. By leaving A, B and C outside the wrong set as correct statements, this option accurately identifies the single incorrect statement.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because unfamiliar language prevents learners from attaching meaning to words. B is true as strategic code-switching can bridge understanding for bilingual learners. D is true since clarifying technical terms supports comprehension. C is false because using jargon merely to impress hinders communication, and E is false because visual aids can support understanding when language alone is insufficient. Hence, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A brings together A and B but leaves out D, which is also a correct way to address semantic barriers. Since providing definitions and examples is a key strategy, A and B only does not fully answer the question.

Option B:
Option B includes B and D but omits A, failing to acknowledge that unfamiliar language is itself a cause of semantic barriers. As such, B and D only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C combines A, B and D, covering sources of barriers and strategies to overcome them, and it excludes C and E, which encourage jargon and denial of visual support. Because it contains all and only the correct statements, A, B and D only is the right option.

Option D:
Option D lists A, D and E, but E incorrectly claims visual aids are useless in the presence of language barriers. Including E makes this combination a mix of true and false statements, so A, D and E only cannot be accepted.