UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because group discussion brings diverse viewpoints into the learning process. B is true since agreed rules prevent domination and ensure everyone’s voice is heard. D is true as discussion settings require learners to listen actively and articulate their ideas. C is false because teacher domination undermines genuine discussion, and E is false because structured discussion can deepen understanding beyond solitary reading; thus A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B, which correctly highlight multiple perspectives and the need for rules, but it omits D and therefore ignores the skill-building role of group discussion. As listening and speaking skills are central outcomes, A and B only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B brings together A, B and D, encompassing perspectives, norms and skill development, while rejecting C and E, which over-centralise the teacher and devalue discussion. Since it holds all and only the true statements, this option is correct.

Option C:
Option C groups B, D and E, but E wrongly claims that discussion is always a waste of time, contradicting its recognised pedagogic value. Including E makes B, D and E only an invalid answer.

Option D:
Option D assembles A, C and D, but C is incorrect since teacher domination contradicts the participatory nature of discussion. Therefore, A, C and D only cannot be accepted.

Statements A, C, D and F correctly represent strategies for promoting higher-order thinking. A is true because activities that require analysis and evaluation go beyond recall. C is true as problem-solving tasks demand application of knowledge in novel situations. D is true since asking learners to justify answers forces them to articulate reasoning. F is true because discussing multiple perspectives encourages critical comparison. B and E are false because rote memorisation and restricting higher-order thinking to advanced learners ignore the potential for deeper engagement in all students; therefore A, C, D and F only is correct.

Option A:
Option A includes A, C and D but omits F, and thus fails to highlight how exposure to diverse viewpoints strengthens critical thinking. Since F is also a correct statement, A, C and D only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B combines C, D and F but omits A, not explicitly acknowledging the role of analytical and evaluative tasks as defining features of higher-order thinking. Consequently C, D and F only does not fully address the concept.

Option C:
Option C assembles A, C, D and F, covering complex tasks, problem solving, justification and multi-perspective discussion, while excluding B and E, which limit higher-order thinking to rote or a narrow group of learners. This makes A, C, D and F only the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D introduces E, which wrongly claims that beginners cannot develop higher-order thinking, underestimating their capabilities. Including such a statement renders A, D, E and F only invalid.