URL web address concept – UGC NET Question

A uniform resource locator provides a structured way to specify the location and access method for a web resource. It typically includes protocol, domain name and optionally path and query parameters. Browsers use URLs to request the correct resource from web servers. Therefore the web address described is known as a URL, or uniform resource locator.

Option A:
Option A, universal resource number, is not a standard technical term and does not appear in web standards. It loosely resembles the acronym but is incorrect.

Option B:
Option B, unified routing link, again sounds plausible but is not the accepted term in networking or web technologies. It lacks formal recognition.

Option C:
Option C, universal record locator, may suggest a database concept but is not what web protocols specify for addressing resources. It is a distractor.

Option D:
Option D is correct because uniform resource locator is the official name used in standards like RFCs to denote web addresses such as those beginning with http or https. This matches the example provided in the stem.