UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C, D and F provide a sound framework for evaluating causal arguments, whereas E is false. Causal chains may involve remote and intermediate causes, and mixing up mere conditions with true causes can distort explanations. The post hoc fallacy warns against inferring causation from mere temporal sequence, and good arguments should check alternative hypotheses. UGC NET sometimes presents data scenarios where candidates must select the most plausible causal explanation. E is wrong because a single correlation rarely suffices to establish strong causation.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits F, failing to mention how these ideas are used in UGC NET data and reasoning items. While A, B, C and D are true, they do not reference the exam context, which the question invites by including F. Hence A, B, C and D only is not fully adequate.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it collects all the true statements and excludes E, which conflates correlation with causation. It captures both conceptual standards for evaluating causal arguments and their exam application. Therefore A, B, C, D and F only is the appropriate answer.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it includes E, which overstates the evidential power of a single correlation, and omits A, thereby leaving out the idea of multi-step causal chains. This mixture of omission and error makes B, C, D, E and F only unsuitable.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since it includes E and omits B, ignoring the crucial distinction between enabling conditions and genuine causes while accepting an over-strong claim about correlation. Thus A, C, D, E and F only cannot be chosen as correct.