UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statement D is the only wrong statement because instructional design principles discourage overloading slides with text. Slides should support, not replace, verbal explanation and should be concise. Statements A, B and C correctly describe the benefits and cautions of multimedia use, including combining media types, avoiding overuse of effects and maintaining consistent design. Therefore, the option that chooses only D as wrong is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it groups A and D as wrong statements. Statement A is correct in describing how multimedia can integrate different forms of content to enhance understanding. Including this true statement in the wrong set makes the option conceptually unsound.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it isolates D as the sole wrong statement. It acknowledges that text-heavy slides are not recommended and that slides should complement the presenter. By accepting A, B and C as accurate, this option matches good practice in multimedia presentations.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists A, B and D as wrong statements. Both A and B are valid descriptions of multimedia use and potential distractions. Since only D is actually wrong, this combination misclassifies true statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups B, C and D as wrong statements. Statements B and C are correct in warning against excessive effects and in promoting consistent design. Including them with the false statement D prevents this option from being the right answer.

Statements A and C are correct, while B, D and E are incorrect. A is true because multimedia by definition integrates multiple modes such as text, audio and visuals. C is true as alignment with objectives prevents multimedia from becoming a distraction. B is false since overcrowding slides usually reduces clarity. D is false because learners often need scaffolding to interpret complex visuals, and E is false because teacher–student interaction remains crucial even when multimedia is used. Therefore, A and C only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A selects A and C, accurately capturing the integrative nature of multimedia and the need for alignment with objectives, while excluding faulty views about overloading, unguided interpretation and replacing interaction. Since all included statements are true and all excluded statements are false, this option is correct.

Option B:
Option B adds D to A and C, but D incorrectly claims that learners never need guidance for complex multimedia, which underestimates cognitive load. Including D makes A, C and D only an invalid set of correct statements.

Option C:
Option C combines B and C, but B is wrong because more text does not automatically improve clarity; it often overwhelms learners. Therefore, B and C only cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D groups A, B and C, but again B is false, so A, B and C only mixes accurate and inaccurate claims. This prevents it from being the correct answer.