Teacher participation in academic bodies – UGC NET Question

Statements A and C correctly describe teacher participation in academic bodies. A is true because teachers commonly serve on Boards of Studies and Academic Councils, where they contribute to curricular design and revision. C is correct since faculty involvement ensures that programmes remain in tune with current disciplinary knowledge and practices. B is false because teachers often help frame assessment strategies and examination schemes. D is false as teacher engagement in governance usually strengthens, rather than violates, institutional autonomy by making it more participatory. Hence the correct combination is A and C only.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it selects the two statements that accurately reflect the academic and disciplinary roles of teachers in governance structures. It excludes B and D, which deny teacher influence on assessment and misinterpret autonomy.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it accepts B as correct, implying teachers have no say in assessment methods. In practice, teachers design assignments, question papers and evaluation patterns, so including B misrepresents their role.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it treats all four statements as correct, thereby endorsing D’s claim that teacher engagement violates autonomy. In fact, involving faculty is a key expression of institutional self-governance, not a violation of it.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups B, C and D, retaining both B and D, which are wrong. While C is correct, combining it with two false statements prevents this option from being valid.