UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C, E and F together outline responsible research metric use. A is true because such metrics are widely used, though with caution. B is true as overemphasis on one metric can distort publishing behaviour. C is true since good practice combines quantitative indicators with peer judgement. E is true because many institutions now frame policies on responsible metrics. F is true as declarations like DORA warn against using journal metrics as proxies for individual quality. D is false because no single metric can capture research quality across diverse fields.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E and F, so it does not mention institutional policies or international declarations that guide responsible metric use.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it omits F and therefore leaves out the explicit caution from initiatives like DORA about misuse of journal-based indicators.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it includes A, B, C, E and F, the five true statements on current practice, risks, combined assessment, policy development and international guidance, while excluding D, which claims one metric is always enough.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits A and includes only B, C, E and F, so it fails to state explicitly that citation and impact metrics exist and are the subject of these responsible-use discussions.