Community colleges and local skills – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and F accurately characterise community colleges. A is true because these colleges are designed to respond to local skill demands. B is true since they usually offer short-cycle qualifications with flexible exits. D is true as they provide pathways for disadvantaged groups to gain employable skills. F is true because internships and on-the-job training are central to their pedagogy. C is false because strong community and industry linkages are encouraged, and E is false because progression and credit transfer to universities are important features.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits F, underplaying the importance of internships and work-based components in community college design.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it includes A, B, D and F, the four true statements about local relevance, flexible exits, social mobility and work-based learning, while excluding C and E, which deny linkages and progression.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes E, which wrongly prohibits collaboration with universities, and mixes it with some correct ideas, creating an invalid combination.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C, which denies the need for community linkages, and omits B, thus failing to mention multiple entry and exit provisions.