UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C and E are correct, whereas D and F are incorrect. Effective teachers listen to words and body language, show empathy, and communicate expectations assertively but respectfully. Paraphrasing students’ answers demonstrates attention and helps verify meaning. Frequent interruptions usually harm rapport, and relying only on closed questions does not promote extended student responses. Therefore the true statements are A, B, C and E.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E, which correctly highlights the role of paraphrasing in checking understanding. Although A, B and C are accurate, leaving out E makes the description of interpersonal skills incomplete. Thus this option cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it includes D as if it were correct. D suggests that interrupting students improves rapport, which conflicts with principles of respectful interaction. Including D with true statements produces an inconsistent combination.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it brings together A, B, C and E, capturing listening, empathy, clear expression and paraphrasing as core interpersonal skills. It properly excludes D and F, which recommend practices that discourage rich student communication. This combination fully matches the set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits A and includes F. A is a key statement about active listening, while F wrongly claims that closed questions are best for extended talk. Mixing a false statement with true ones and ignoring a crucial skill makes this option invalid.

Statements A, B and D accurately represent principles of effective listening, whereas C and E are incorrect. A is true because effective listeners attend to what is said and how it is said through non-verbal cues. B is true since paraphrasing reflects that the listener has processed and understood the message. D is true as appropriate eye contact generally conveys attention and interest. C is false because focusing on counter-arguments distracts from understanding, and E is false because frequent interruptions usually hinder, rather than demonstrate, effective listening; therefore A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B, both correct, but omits D, ignoring the contribution of eye contact to showing attentiveness. Without D, the description of effective listening is incomplete. Consequently, A and B only cannot be treated as the best answer even though it contains only true statements.

Option B:
Option B combines A, B and D and thus presents a fuller picture of effective listening that integrates attention to cues, paraphrasing and supportive eye contact. It also excludes C and E, which promote adversarial thinking and interruptions. Because it contains all the true statements and no false ones, A, B and D only is the correct option.

Option C:
Option C lists B, D and E, but E incorrectly portrays frequent interruptions as desirable in listening. This contradicts the need for allowing speakers to complete their thoughts. Since one of its components is false, B, D and E only cannot be considered correct.

Option D:
Option D groups A, C and D, but C is wrong because preoccupation with counter-arguments reduces genuine listening. Including C undermines the rest of the combination, making A, C and D only an invalid set of correct statements.

Statement C is the only wrong statement because paraphrasing without acknowledging the source is also a form of plagiarism. Statements A, B and D correctly describe plagiarism and the importance of citation and detection tools. Even in ICT-rich environments, ethical norms apply equally to copied and paraphrased material. Therefore, the option that selects only C as wrong is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it treats both A and C as wrong statements. Statement A is a standard description of plagiarism involving unacknowledged copying. Including A in the wrong set denies a basic principle of academic integrity.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups C and D as wrong statements. While C is false, D is correct in stressing the role of proper referencing in maintaining integrity. Mixing a true statement with a false one makes this option invalid.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it isolates C as the only incorrect statement. It recognises that paraphrasing without citation is still plagiarism and affirms that A, B and D conform to accepted academic norms. This precisely matches the intent of the question.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it lists A, C and D as wrong. A and D accurately capture how plagiarism occurs and how referencing combats it. Misclassifying them as wrong shows a misunderstanding of academic ethics.