Media literacy and misinformation – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, whereas C and F are incorrect. Media literacy emphasises verifying information, understanding how algorithms shape content exposure, and modelling responsible sharing. Emotional appeals are frequently used to manipulate audiences, so claiming they are never used that way is false. Likewise, checking source credibility remains crucial in the digital age. Therefore A, B, D and E constitute the correct set of statements.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E, thereby ignoring the teacher’s role in modelling responsible behaviour. Although A, B and D are correct, the absence of E makes the description incomplete. Hence A, B and D only cannot be chosen.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as it adds F to the set, treating source credibility checks as irrelevant. F contradicts the very foundations of media literacy education. Including F makes the combination logically inconsistent.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it groups A, B, D and E, all of which align with goals of media literacy and responsible communication. It excludes C and F, which downplay manipulation and credibility concerns. This combination therefore accurately reflects the set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it leaves out A and wrongly includes F. A correctly highlights the need for cross-checking sources, while F dismisses credibility checks. Consequently, B, D, E and F only does not match the intended correct statements.