UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Near transfer occurs when learning is applied to contexts very similar to the original learning situation. Case studies that closely resemble real professional dilemmas provide such similar contexts. Students learn to apply concepts directly to situations they are likely to face. Therefore,this primarily supports near transfer.

Option A:
Near transfer is easier to achieve because the conditions and cues match closely,so learners can recognise when and how to use what they learned. The realistic cases in the stem are designed to create this closeness.

Option B:
Zero transfer suggests that learning does not carry over at all,which is opposite to the purpose of using authentic case studies.

Option C:
Negative transfer occurs when previous learning interferes with new tasks,leading to errors,rather than helping performance. The stem clearly describes an attempt to promote helpful application.

Option D:
Random transfer is not a standard category; effective teaching aims at predictable,not random,application of learning.