Funding and project proposals – UGC NET Question

Statement C is wrong because ethical responsibility continues throughout a funded project; approval of funding does not remove the obligation to follow ethical guidelines. Statements A, B, D and E are correct: proposals must state objectives and methods, include budgets, often require periodic progress reports and demonstrate potential impact or significance. Therefore, C alone is the incorrect statement.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it labels A, C and D as wrong, even though A and D correctly describe key proposal and funding requirements. This option thus misrepresents basic expectations of funding agencies.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it isolates C, the statement that denies ongoing ethical accountability, and implicitly confirms that the other statements reflect real components of funded research projects.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it adds E to the set of wrong statements, implying that showing significance is not necessary. In practice, demonstrating significance is central to convincing funders of a project's value.

Option D:
Option D is also incorrect because it includes B and D alongside C as wrong, despite B and D accurately describing proposal budgeting and progress reporting. This mixture confuses obligations with misbehaviour.