UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E correctly summarise the role and design of digital badges and micro-credentials, whereas C and F are false. Badges can encode skills with metadata about issuer and criteria, and micro-credentials focus on specific competencies. Transparency and verifiability of criteria support trust in these credentials. Some badges may be shared in online profiles, but they are not automatically equivalent to degrees, so C and F must be excluded.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits D, which notes the competency-based nature of micro-credentials. Without D, the answer does not connect badges to the broader context of short focused learning programmes. This makes the set incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it leaves out E, and thus does not mention the need for transparent and verifiable criteria. Statements A, B and D are true, but ignoring E weakens the emphasis on credibility and trust.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it excludes A, which states that badges represent skills or achievements. B, D and E are accurate, yet without A, the very purpose of badges is not clearly stated.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes all true statements and leaves out the claims that badges cannot be shared or are automatically equal to degrees. It reflects how badges are actually designed, used and interpreted in educational contexts.