Institutional data dashboards – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E describe how ICT dashboards support institutional planning. Dashboards aggregate key indicators, visualisation reveals patterns, triangulation checks findings across sources and governance frameworks define how data are managed. Statement C is false because ignoring context can lead to misinterpretation, and F is false since data accuracy should be regularly verified. Thus the correct combination includes A, B, D and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E and so does not mention data governance, which is essential for responsible use of dashboards. A, B and D are true but insufficient.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it adds F, which wrongly claims that accuracy checks are unnecessary once a dashboard exists. Including this false assumption invalidates the option.

Option C:
Option C is incomplete because it leaves out A and includes only B, D and E. Without A, there is no explicit mention of the dashboard’s role in aggregating institutional data.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it integrates the descriptive, analytic and governance aspects of dashboard use while rejecting simplistic views that ignore context or data quality. It represents a sound approach to data-informed decision-making.