UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and F give a coherent picture of ESG in higher education. A is true because ESG frameworks broaden the lens beyond financial aspects. B is true as embedding ESG can improve sustainability and trust. D is true since diversity and community work fall under social dimensions. F is true because many HEIs map ESG reporting to SDG commitments. C and E are false because universities and colleges can meaningfully adopt ESG reporting and governance clearly includes transparency and accountability.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F and thus misses the specific linkage between ESG reporting and SDG-oriented initiatives in institutions.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it joins A, B, D and F, the four true statements on environmental, social, governance and SDG alignment, while excluding C and E, which wrongly limit ESG to corporates or deny governance issues.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes E, which claims governance aspects ignore transparency and accountability, and omits A, so it does not indicate the broad scope of ESG.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C, which excludes HEIs from ESG relevance, and therefore conflicts with growing adoption of ESG principles in education.

Statements A, B, C and D summarise good financial governance. A is true as internal audits examine whether transactions follow rules. B is true because early detection of irregularities supports timely correction. C is true since audited statements are central to transparency. D is true because governing bodies oversee budgets and financial decisions. E and F are false because internal audits do not remove the need for statutory external audits and sound financial governance strongly affects institutional reputation and trust.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes the four true statements on internal review, early detection, transparent reporting and governance oversight, while excluding E and F, which deny external accountability and the importance of trust.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds E, claiming that external audits are unnecessary, contrary to statutory requirements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it omits A, thus not explicitly stating the role of internal audits in checking compliance.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly disconnects financial governance from credibility and stakeholder confidence.

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is the only wrong statement. A is true because informing stakeholders about policy changes in a timely and open manner respects their right to know and plan. B is true since hiding information that can seriously affect students’ futures violates ethical duties of care and honesty. C is true as providing false or inflated placement or ranking data to attract admissions is a form of deception. D is false because institutions are not ethically free to ignore truthfulness for reputational gain; such behaviour undermines trust and can have legal consequences.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it groups A and D as wrong statements, even though A is a correct principle of ethical transparency. Treating A as wrong misrepresents responsible institutional communication. Hence this option cannot be chosen.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it lists C and D as wrong. While D is indeed wrong, C is correct in labelling inaccurate promotional claims as deceptive. This combination therefore mixes a true statement with a false one.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it treats A, C and D as wrong statements, though A and C are accurate ethical guidelines. Including them with D in the wrong set makes the combination internally inconsistent and unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it singles out D only as the wrong statement. It recognises that ignoring truthfulness for reputational benefits is contrary to ethical communication. By leaving A, B and C outside the wrong set as correct principles, this option properly answers the question.