Research and innovation ecosystems – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and D correctly describe research and innovation ecosystems. A is true because universities generate knowledge and may translate it into patents and start-ups. B is true as partnerships with industry and government provide resources and real-world problems. C is true since innovation cells and incubators nurture entrepreneurial initiatives. D is true because universities must consider ethical and social impacts of innovation. E is false because innovation is relevant across disciplines, including social sciences and humanities. F is false as basic research is essential for long-term knowledge advancement and need not be abandoned.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits D and therefore misses the crucial dimension of ethical and socially responsible innovation in higher education.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes E, which wrongly limits innovation to certain disciplines, conflicting with the cross-disciplinary nature of research impact.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F, which rejects basic research, and omits A, thus ignoring the broader research and publication contributions of universities.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it selects all four accurate statements about knowledge creation, collaboration, incubation and ethical responsibility, and rejects E and F, which narrow or distort the role of research.