UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C, D and F are correct, whereas E is the only wrong statement. Effective feedback is concrete, focuses on performance, is timely, allows clarifying questions and points out both what was done well and what needs improvement. Delivering feedback in a humiliating manner damages students’ dignity and usually harms motivation. Therefore E alone contradicts recognised principles of constructive feedback. Selecting E only correctly identifies the wrong statement.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it singles out E as the statement recommending a harmful approach. It respects the importance of specificity, timeliness, dialogue and balance between strengths and weaknesses. As a result, E only is the accurate response.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it also labels A, a correct statement on specificity, as wrong. Vague comments like “good” or “bad” do not help students improve. Including A in the wrong set makes A and E only inconsistent with feedback theory.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it treats C and F, both correct statements, as wrong along with E. Timely feedback and highlighting strengths plus weaknesses are widely recommended practices. Therefore C, E and F only cannot be chosen as the set of wrong statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it adds B and F to the wrong set, undermining the role of performance focus and balanced comments. Publicly attacking students or withholding positive feedback reduces effectiveness. Hence B, E and F only is not a valid answer.