Teacher questioning and control – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct, whereas C and E are incorrect. A is true because authentic questions stimulate thinking and discussion. B is true as relying only on display questions keeps interaction at a low cognitive level. D is true since inviting student questions increases their ownership of learning. C is false because questions are not just tools for control, and E is false because constant interruptions disrupt students’ thought processes. Thus, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A groups A, B and D, emphasising deep questioning, limits of display questions and the empowering effect of student queries, while excluding C and E, which reduce questioning to control and interruption. Because it contains all and only true statements, A, B and D only is the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B combines A and B but omits D, ignoring the role of student questions in promoting autonomy. As learner autonomy is central to contemporary pedagogy, A and B only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C joins B, D and E, but E incorrectly praises frequent interruption, which undermines meaningful communication. Including E makes B, D and E only an invalid combination.

Option D:
Option D offers A, C and D, yet C is wrong because using questions only for strict control contradicts learner-centred teaching. Therefore, A, C and D only cannot be accepted.