ICT advantages and limits – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D give a balanced view of ICT’s benefits and conditions, while C is too absolute and false. ICT can enhance access and engagement, but it can also introduce distractions and does not automatically guarantee success for every learner. Teacher planning and pedagogical design are still required to integrate technology meaningfully. Hence, the correct combination is A, B and D only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it includes A and B but omits D. While access and flexibility are important, stressing the continuing role of pedagogy and teacher judgement adds necessary nuance to ICT use.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, B and C as correct, thereby accepting C. Statement C ignores the reality that technology can distract and that impact varies with context, design and learner differences.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it selects B and D only and leaves out A. Statement A highlights the specific contribution of multimedia and simulations to deeper understanding, which is a key advantage that should not be excluded.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it acknowledges both strengths and limits of ICT and rejects the unrealistic claim in C. It reflects the UGC NET emphasis on critical integration of technology, rather than blind adoption.