UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A, B and C correctly present core characteristics of a profession applied to teaching. A is true because professional work rests on specialised knowledge and systematic preparation. B is true since teaching as a profession is guided by ethical codes that regulate responsibilities to learners, colleagues and society. C is true as professions emphasise service orientation rather than purely commercial motives. D is false because autonomy operates within a framework of accountability to institutions and society, and E is false because teaching demands continuous learning to keep pace with curricular and societal changes; therefore A, B and C only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B but omits C, failing to mention the essential service orientation that distinguishes professions from other occupations. Since C is also true, A and B only is incomplete and cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B groups A, B and C, capturing specialised knowledge, ethical regulation and service orientation as hallmarks of teaching as a profession. It correctly excludes D and E, which deny accountability and ongoing learning, so this option is the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C contains B, C and D but includes D, which wrongly states that professional autonomy removes accountability. Because accountability is integral to professionalism, this combination is not valid.

Option D:
Option D combines A, C and E, but E incorrectly asserts that teaching does not require continuous learning. As professional development is central to teaching, A, C and E only cannot be considered correct.

Option E lists A, B, C and D and again incorporates D, the false statement about lack of accountability. Including D undermines the professional view of teaching, so A, B, C and D only is not the right answer.