UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D present genuine functions of teaching: diagnosing and remedying difficulties, supporting holistic development and motivating learners. C is wrong because information transmission is only one function; teaching also nurtures understanding, skills, values and attitudes. E is wrong because teaching contributes to socialisation by introducing learners to cultural norms and social values. Therefore C and E are the wrong statements and C and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A selects C only and ignores E, even though E also misrepresents the socialising role of teaching. Since both C and E are incorrect, C only does not capture the full set of wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B correctly identifies C and E as the two statements that reduce or deny important functions of teaching. It recognises that teaching goes beyond information delivery and that socialisation is a key educational function. Hence C and E only is the correct option.

Option C:
Option C treats E only as wrong and overlooks C, which unrealistically narrows teaching to a single function. Because it fails to include all incorrect statements, E only is not a valid answer.

Option D:
Option D adds B to C and E, but B is a true statement describing the developmental function of teaching. Including this correct statement among the wrong ones makes the combination logically inconsistent.

Option E combines A, C and E, but A is correct because diagnostic and remedial roles are widely recognised in teaching. Treating A as wrong along with C and E leads to an inaccurate classification.