UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statement C is the only wrong statement because sharing passwords with anyone increases the risk of unauthorised access and identity theft. Statements A, B and D describe recommended security practices such as strong unique passwords, two-factor authentication and updated antivirus software. Good cybersecurity emphasises keeping credentials private and systems updated. Therefore the correct option is the one that identifies only C as wrong.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it groups A and C as wrong, even though statement A is clearly a good practice. Using strong and unique passwords is a core guideline in all security frameworks. Treating A as wrong contradicts basic cybersecurity principles.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it marks C and D as wrong. While C is indeed wrong, D is correct in stating that antivirus updates are important for defending against evolving malware. Including D in the wrong set undermines the accuracy of this option.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it selects only C as the wrong statement and acknowledges that the others describe sound practices. It recognises that password sharing is inherently risky, even with people one might trust otherwise. This aligns with recommended online safety behaviour.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it lists A, B and C as wrong and omits D. Both A and B support stronger security, so combining them with the false statement C misrepresents cybersecurity recommendations.

Statement C is the only wrong statement because even with digital payment systems, robust cybersecurity measures remain essential. UPI does support instant mobile-based transfers, digital wallets store card details or balances and PoS terminals accept card and mobile payments, so A, B and D are correct. Cyberattacks, fraud and phishing continue to be threats, so it is misleading to say that cybersecurity is no longer needed. Hence the option that selects only C as wrong is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it treats both A and C as wrong statements. Statement A is accurate and describes a core feature of UPI as used in India. Grouping a true statement with a false one makes this combination invalid.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it isolates C as the single wrong statement and implicitly accepts A, B and D as correct. It reflects the reality that digital payment systems still require encryption, authentication and user awareness for safe use.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it considers both C and D as wrong. While C is false, D correctly recognises that PoS terminals support card and mobile-based payments. Including a true statement in the wrong set makes the option unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it takes B and C as wrong statements. B is true since digital wallets commonly store card details or balances for easy transactions. Combining this true statement with the false claim in C produces a logically inconsistent option.