UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C, D and F together capture a balanced view of GER expansion. A is correct because national policies link GER targets with quality and equity, not numbers alone. B is correct since physical and human resources are essential for sustainable expansion. C is correct as uncontrolled growth without accreditation and regulation can erode public trust. D is correct as it states the standard definition of GER, and F is correct because diversified delivery modes help reach new groups. E is incorrect because the intention is to increase participation of disadvantaged groups, not reduce it.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all the true statements about GER policy—quality and equity focus, resource needs, risks of unregulated growth, the definition of GER and the role of multi-mode delivery—while excluding E, which wrongly assumes that disadvantaged groups must lose out.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds E to an otherwise correct set, thereby accepting the false claim that expansion must reduce disadvantaged participation, which contradicts the idea of inclusive growth.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it omits B and therefore ignores the crucial requirement of infrastructure and faculty planning for GER expansion, even though it includes other true statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes E, which reverses the intent of equity-focused expansion, and omits A and F, thus failing to highlight policy emphasis on quality and the role of multiple delivery modes.