Social responsibility outreach role – UGC NET Question

When universities undertake outreach activities to improve literacy, health or environmental conditions in surrounding communities, they are fulfilling their social responsibility. These actions reflect a commitment to public welfare beyond teaching and research, so “social” responsibility completes the stem correctly.

Option A:
Option A is correct because social responsibility refers to institutions using their knowledge and resources to help society, which is precisely what such community-oriented projects demonstrate.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as “profit-making” highlights revenue generation, whereas the focus here is service to the community rather than financial gain.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because “military” responsibility would relate to defence and security functions, not community literacy or health camps.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since “electoral” responsibility concerns election conduct or political campaigning, which is not what the listed university projects are about.