Factors influencing effective teaching – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C and D are correct because they highlight physical, learner-related and institutional factors that shape teaching. A is true as classroom size, seating and facilities can support or hinder interaction. C is true since motivated learners are more attentive and persistent, which enhances learning. D is true because supportive policies, workload norms and resources affect how effectively a teacher can work. B is false because subject mastery is a key component of teaching competence, and E is false because socio-cultural background strongly influences expectations, examples and communication; therefore A, C and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and C but leaves out D, even though institutional support and policies clearly influence working conditions and effectiveness. Since it omits a true statement, the set of correct statements is incomplete. Thus A and C only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B lists C and D and omits A, but the physical environment and class size are widely recognised as important contextual factors in teaching. Excluding A leads to an incomplete description of influences on effectiveness. Hence C and D only is not sufficient.

Option C:
Option C adds E to A, C and D, but E is a false statement that denies the role of socio-cultural context in learning. By including E, the option mixes correct statements with an incorrect one and therefore becomes invalid.

Option D:
Option D correctly combines A, C and D, all of which refer to central factors shaping classroom teaching. It excludes B and E, which incorrectly minimise subject mastery and socio-cultural context. Therefore A, C and D only is the correct answer.

Option E includes B, which wrongly claims that subject mastery is irrelevant. Although it contains A, C and D, the inclusion of B makes the collection partly wrong. Thus A, B, C and D only cannot be considered correct.