UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, C, D and F describe key features of a good research problem. Statement A is true because a problem must be researchable given methods and resources. Statement C is correct since significance for theory or practice justifies the effort, and statement D is right that clear delimitation in terms of variables and context is necessary. Statement F is also true because many problems emerge from field experience or theoretical gaps, whereas B is false since the solution should not be known in advance and E is false because problems should be clearly, not vaguely, stated.

Option A:
Option A includes A, C and D, which are correct, but leaves out F. Since F correctly notes that research problems may arise from practice or theory gaps, omitting it makes the combination incomplete. A correct option must contain all the true statements identified in the list.

Option B:
Option B focuses on C, D and F and leaves out A. While C, D and F are true, A is also correct because feasibility in terms of methods and resources is an essential criterion. By excluding A, this option offers only a partial description of a good research problem.

Option C:
Option C correctly combines A, C, D and F and excludes the false statements B and E. It captures feasibility, significance, clear delimitation and genuine origin of problems, which together reflect sound research practice. Because it contains all and only the true statements, this is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D brings in E alongside the otherwise correct statements. However, E is false because vagueness in problem statement leads to conceptual confusion and weak design. Including an incorrect statement makes this combination unacceptable.

Statements A, B and D together describe core qualities of a good research problem. Clarity and lack of ambiguity help readers and the researcher understand exactly what is being studied, feasibility ensures that the problem can realistically be investigated and significance justifies why the study matters. Statement C is false because trivial problems contribute little to knowledge, and E is false because overly broad and unrelated issues reduce focus and coherence. Thus the correct combination must include only A, B and D.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits D, even though the significance of a problem is a crucial criterion for deciding whether research is worthwhile. Without D, the option does not fully represent what makes a problem “good” in research terms.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it includes the three statements that simultaneously emphasise clarity, feasibility and significance. It excludes C and E, both of which misrepresent desirable qualities by calling for trivial or overly broad problems. This combination therefore reflects standard guidance on problem formulation.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it incorporates C, which wrongly suggests that triviality is desirable. Although B and D are true, including C corrupts the set of statements and makes the option unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it brings in E, which proposes an excessively broad and unfocused problem, and omits B, which focuses on feasibility. A correct option cannot mix such a false requirement with true ones.

Option E is also wrong because it retains C, the triviality statement, within an otherwise partly correct set. The presence of C means the option no longer represents an acceptable description of a good research problem.