UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D give a balanced view of ICT’s benefits and conditions, while C is too absolute and false. ICT can enhance access and engagement, but it can also introduce distractions and does not automatically guarantee success for every learner. Teacher planning and pedagogical design are still required to integrate technology meaningfully. Hence, the correct combination is A, B and D only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it includes A and B but omits D. While access and flexibility are important, stressing the continuing role of pedagogy and teacher judgement adds necessary nuance to ICT use.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, B and C as correct, thereby accepting C. Statement C ignores the reality that technology can distract and that impact varies with context, design and learner differences.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it selects B and D only and leaves out A. Statement A highlights the specific contribution of multimedia and simulations to deeper understanding, which is a key advantage that should not be excluded.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it acknowledges both strengths and limits of ICT and rejects the unrealistic claim in C. It reflects the UGC NET emphasis on critical integration of technology, rather than blind adoption.

Statement D is the only wrong statement because social media content is not inherently reliable and must be verified. Statements A, B and C correctly recognise potential distraction, privacy risks and the need for critical evaluation. Accepting everything posted online as true encourages misinformation and poor academic practice. Therefore the option that selects only D as wrong is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes A and D as wrong statements. A is true, since excessive social media use can reduce time and attention available for academic work. Mixing this correct statement with the false one in D invalidates the option.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it labels A, B and D as wrong. Both A and B accurately describe common risks relating to distraction and privacy. Only D suggests uncritical acceptance of content, so treating A and B as wrong misrepresents the issues.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it isolates D as the sole incorrect statement and affirms that A, B and C express legitimate concerns and skills. It reinforces the importance of verification in digital literacy.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups B, C and D as wrong statements. B and C are accurate in highlighting privacy dangers and the need for critical thinking, so this combination confuses good practice with bad.