UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C, E and F are correct, whereas D is false. Statement A is true because statistical packages automate many calculations and reduce manual errors. Statement B is correct since reference managers store and format citations, and statement C rightly states that qualitative software aids coding and retrieval. Statement E is accurate because plagiarism-detection tools reveal textual overlaps, and statement F is true as data privacy is a key ethical concern, while D is false because software cannot replace researcher judgement in interpreting results.

Option A:
Option A lists A, B and C but omits E and F, thereby ignoring issues of plagiarism detection and data privacy. While the included statements are correct, the set does not cover all true statements from the list and is thus incomplete.

Option B:
Option B contains B, C and E but leaves out A and F. Excluding the role of statistical software and privacy concerns means the combination fails to present a comprehensive account of computer use in research. Therefore it cannot be considered correct.

Option C:
Option C correctly groups A, B, C, E and F and excludes D, which wrongly denies the essential role of researcher judgement. It addresses computational support, referencing, qualitative analysis, plagiarism checking and privacy. Because it contains all and only the true statements, this option is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D includes D along with the correct statements and so becomes invalid. By implying that software can replace researcher judgement, it contradicts responsible research practice. Any option containing D cannot represent a fully correct set of statements.