UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D represent commonly used collaborative research practices supported by ICT, while C is false. Shared online editors, version control repositories and collaboration platforms all facilitate co-authorship and joint data analysis. Reference managers can in fact be used by groups for shared libraries, so the restriction in C is incorrect. Hence, the combination including A, B and D but not C is the only fully correct option.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it mentions only A and B and leaves out D. While co-authoring and version control are central, ignoring shared datasets and protocol repositories underestimates how deeply ICT supports collaborative workflows.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it captures textual collaboration, change tracking and broader sharing of research artefacts. It explicitly rejects C, which ignores team-oriented features in many reference management tools.

Option C:
Option C is incomplete because it groups B and D only and omits A. Statement A concerns direct manuscript collaboration, which is a highly visible application of cloud editing tools in research communities.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes A and D but also accepts C. Since C wrongly denies team use of reference managers, this combination cannot be considered correct even though two of its statements are accurate.

Statements A, B, C and E describe common ICT-supported practices in research collaboration, whereas D and F dismiss useful tools. Cloud storage, version control, virtual meetings and project management are valuable regardless of physical proximity or discipline. Researchers in the same building may still use these tools to coordinate work, and interdisciplinary teams often depend on ICT to bridge institutional boundaries. Hence the correct set is A, B, C and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly claims ICT tools are irrelevant for interdisciplinary research, so this set is unacceptable.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it integrates storage, code and document management, online meetings and task coordination in one coherent set. It appropriately rejects D and F, which unrealistically restrict or undervalue ICT in collaboration.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds F and omits A. Including F suggests ICT tools are irrelevant for interdisciplinary work, which is opposite to common practice. Leaving out A ignores the central role of shared storage, so this combination is not correct.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B and adds F. It loses the mention of version control and adopts the view that ICT is irrelevant for interdisciplinary research, so the set cannot be accepted.

Statements A, B, C and E accurately describe capabilities and good practices for online collaboration, whereas D and F are exaggerated. Many courses use such platforms for group assignments, combining communication, document sharing and task management. Establishing norms around roles and communication helps teams use these tools effectively. Saying they can never be used for academic projects or that they always replace face-to-face meetings ignores contextual choices.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits A, which notes integration of chat, video and file sharing, and it includes F, which wrongly claims face-to-face discussion is never needed. Hence this combination is not correct.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it introduces F, suggesting that collaboration tools always remove the need for in-person discussion. While tools can reduce scheduling challenges, face-to-face discussions may still be valuable or necessary in some settings, so including F makes this option wrong.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it brings together integrated tools, task displays, version tracking and norms as essential parts of online group work. It excludes D and F, which overstate limitations or capabilities of collaboration platforms.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B and includes F. This removes the idea of task lists and deadlines and adds the claim that face-to-face discussion is never needed, so the set is incomplete and inaccurate.

Statements A, B and D accurately describe how online collaboration tools function, while statement C is false. Shared documents and wikis enable multiple users to co-author text, version histories show who changed what and commenting supports feedback. The claim that such tools cannot be used for group projects contradicts their widespread educational use. Thus, the combination A, B and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and B and omits D. While A and B are true, D is also correct in highlighting the significance of commenting and annotation tools for feedback. Excluding D means the set is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups A, B and C as correct statements. Including C is problematic because it denies the very purpose of collaboration tools in group work. Mixing a false statement with true ones prevents this option from being correct.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it lists B, C and D as correct. Statements B and D are accurate, but C is false, and any option that accepts C cannot be right. In addition, this combination leaves out statement A, which is also true.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it collects A, B and D, the three statements that fit real-world classroom use of collaboration platforms. It rejects C, which incorrectly restricts these tools, thereby giving a complete and accurate picture of their educational value.