UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 envisages NETF as an independent forum that studies educational technology, shares best practices and advises governments and institutions on effective, evidence-based edtech integration. It is meant to support informed decision-making, not to sell products or impose penalties.

Option A:
A commercial gadget-selling company focuses on profit and hardware sales, which is very different from the advisory and knowledge-sharing role described for NETF.

Option B:
This option is correct because it captures NETF as an autonomous, non-regulatory body that facilitates free exchange of ideas and offers guidance on the use of technology in education.

Option C:
A punitive regulator that “punishes” schools for using technology is not what NEP 2020 proposes; the policy emphasises supportive guidance rather than punishment.

Option D:
Handling only social media entertainment content is far too narrow and unrelated to the broad educational technology mandate given to NETF.

NEP 2020 recognises DIKSHA as core digital infrastructure for education, hosting curriculum-linked e-content for students and professional development modules for teachers in multiple languages and formats.

Option A:
This option is correct because it matches the described role of DIKSHA as a national educational content and training platform.

Option B:
Using DIKSHA only for informal social media interaction would ignore its instructional purpose and design.

Option C:
Financial monitoring is handled by other systems; DIKSHA is focused on teaching–learning materials and training.

Option D:
Reserving it solely for foreign universities contradicts its role as a national platform serving Indian learners and teachers.

NEP 2020 promotes blended learning as a balanced model in which rich classroom interactions and mentoring are complemented by high-quality online content, simulations and digital tools to enhance flexibility and engagement.

Option A:
Replacing classroom teaching entirely would remove important social and cognitive benefits of in-person learning that NEP values.

Option B:
This option is correct because it mirrors the policy’s description of blended learning as a thoughtful combination of offline and online modes.

Option C:
Avoiding technology would ignore opportunities for access, personalisation and innovation in teaching–learning.

Option D:
Using technology only for administration under-utilises its pedagogic potential, which the policy explicitly wants institutions to tap.