Objectives and nature of research – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C, D and E represent core objectives and characteristics of research. Statement A is true because research either creates new knowledge or confirms existing knowledge systematically. Statement C is correct since clear objectives guide the choice of methods and tools. Statement D is true because operationally stated objectives make variables measurable, and statement E is valid as many educational studies aim to improve practice, while B is false because research should not simply confirm personal beliefs and F is false because objectives should never be omitted.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it includes all the true statements (A, C, D and E) and excludes the false ones (B and F). It recognises that research must be objective, operationally defined and often practice-improving. By omitting B and F, it maintains a conceptually sound set of objectives.

Option B:
Option B is incomplete, as it leaves out statement E, which emphasises the practical improvement goal of educational research. Although A, C and D are true, missing E reduces the completeness of the description of research objectives. Therefore this combination cannot be accepted as fully correct.

Option C:
Option C wrongly includes statement B in addition to the correct statements. Since B incorrectly portrays research as always seeking to confirm personal beliefs, any combination containing B becomes conceptually flawed. Thus this option mixes true and false statements and is not acceptable.

Option D:
Option D includes statements A, C, D and E but also brings in F, which is false. Statement F is incorrect because clear objectives are needed even when the problem appears obvious. The presence of F alongside the correct statements makes this overall combination wrong.