UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E correctly describe higher education responses to Industry 4.0. A is true because automation, AI, IoT and data analytics are central to Industry 4.0. B is true as curricula need updating to include new technologies and skills. D is true since combining computing with other disciplines helps address complex Industry 4.0 demands. E is true because industry partnerships inform curriculum relevance and provide practical exposure. C is false because Industry 4.0 fundamentally changes skill expectations, and F is false because ethical and social implications are important considerations in technology education.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E and therefore fails to emphasise the importance of active collaboration with industry in designing relevant curricula.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it excludes B, meaning it does not clearly state that curricula themselves must be revised, even though that is a major expectation under Industry 4.0 reforms.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it ignores A and includes only B, D and E, thus omitting the core description of what Industry 4.0 actually involves.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes all four true statements (A, B, D and E), capturing the nature of Industry 4.0 and the curricular and partnership responses needed, while excluding C and F, which deny skill implications and ethical concerns.