UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

D and F are the wrong statements because they misrepresent the purpose and regulatory use of digital initiatives. Digital platforms are created primarily for teaching-learning, not mere entertainment, and MOOCs can be used for credit transfer within approved regulatory frameworks. In contrast, A, B, C and E correctly describe SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA, National Digital Library and virtual labs. Therefore the combination that selects only D and F as wrong is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it assumes only D is wrong and ignores F, which wrongly asserts a blanket ban on the use of MOOCs for credit transfer. Since both D and F misrepresent policy, this option is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it selects exactly D and F, the two statements that wrongly portray digital initiatives as non-academic and legally unusable for credit transfer, while excluding A, B, C and E, which are factually accurate.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds A, which is a correct description of SWAYAM, into the set of wrong statements. Including a true statement makes the combination logically inconsistent with the question requirement.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes B, which correctly describes SWAYAM PRABHA as an educational DTH initiative, thereby mixing one true statement with the two false ones.

Statements A, B and C correctly describe major Indian ICT initiatives in higher education, while D is incorrect. SWAYAM and NPTEL widen access to quality online courses, and NDLI serves as a digital repository for diverse learning materials. These platforms are intended for broad use by students, teachers and self-learners, not exclusively for teachers. Hence, the combination A, B and C only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it includes A and B but leaves out C. Recognising NDLI is important in portraying the ecosystem of national digital resources, so excluding it gives an incomplete picture.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it lists B and C only and omits A. SWAYAM is a flagship MOOC initiative and must be included when discussing key national platforms. Without A, the answer underrepresents the scope of Indian digital initiatives.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it gathers all three true statements and excludes D, which wrongly limits access to teachers. It reflects the inclusive design of these initiatives meant to benefit a wide range of learners.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it combines A and C with D and implicitly accepts D as correct. Since students are central beneficiaries of these platforms, this option mischaracterises their intended audience.