UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, C and E correctly describe learner-centred teaching because they emphasise active involvement, use of prior knowledge and collaborative, problem-based activities. B is false as a purely lecture-based class without interaction is typically teacher-centred, not learner-centred. D is false because in learner-centred classrooms the teacher still guides, scaffolds and structures learning rather than remaining a mere observer. Therefore, the correct set of statements is A, C and E only, making option B the right answer.

Option A:
Option A includes A and C, which are true, but omits E, even though collaborative and problem-based activities are strong examples of learner-centred approaches. Because it leaves out one true statement, this combination is incomplete and cannot be correct.

Option B:
Option B contains A, C and E, all of which highlight active engagement, attention to learners’ backgrounds and use of collaborative tasks, so it captures the full set of true statements. It correctly excludes B and D, which misrepresent lecture reliance and teacher passivity. Hence A, C and E only is the correct combination.

Option C:
Option C adds B to A and C, but B incorrectly labels exclusive, non-interactive lecture as learner-centred, which clashes with the principle of active learner participation. Since it mixes a false statement with true ones, A, B and C only is not valid.

Option D:
Option D groups C, D and E, but D wrongly suggests that learner-centred teaching eliminates teacher guidance entirely. Including D as if it were true, and omitting A, results in an inaccurate description of learner-centred approaches. Thus C, D and E only cannot be accepted.

Statements A and B are correct as constructivism emphasises learners actively constructing meaning through inquiry and dialogue. D is also true because problem-based and project-based learning are common constructivist strategies that require learners to investigate and create. C is false since constructivism explicitly foregrounds prior knowledge, and E is false because teachers still scaffold, question and support learners rather than withdrawing entirely. Therefore, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A combines A and B but leaves out D, overlooking typical constructivist strategies such as projects and problem-based tasks. As D is true, A and B only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B includes B and D but omits A, which provides the core view of learners as knowledge constructors. Without A, the theoretical foundation is missing, so B and D only is not sufficient.

Option C:
Option C groups A, B and D, capturing the constructivist view of active learners, inquiry and problem-based learning while excluding the two false statements C and E. This makes A, B and D only the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D adds C to A, B and D, but C wrongly claims that prior knowledge is unimportant in constructivism. Including C makes A, B, C and D only logically inconsistent.