UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Distance learning involves planned teaching activities conducted with learners who are not physically present in the same place as the teacher. ICT tools such as learning management systems, video lectures and discussion forums enable communication and content delivery across distances. This allows flexible access to education for diverse learners. Thus, the mode described in the stem is distance learning.

Option A:
Option A, face to face, assumes that teachers and learners are co-located in the same physical classroom, which contradicts the geographical separation emphasised.

Option B:
Option B is correct because ICT-supported courses that reach learners beyond campus boundaries are routinely classified as open and distance learning in higher education policies.

Option C:
Option C, remedial, refers to support for learners who need additional help and can be offered either face to face or at a distance; it is not defined by geographical separation.

Option D:
Option D, incidental, learning occurs informally and unintentionally and is not a structured mode of delivery using ICT tools.