UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NEP 2020 conceives MERUs as exemplary universities that combine strong teaching with cutting-edge research across disciplines. They are meant to serve as benchmarks and role models for other institutions, helping raise the overall quality of higher education.

Option A:
Small local tuition centres for primary school children do not match the description of large, high-quality multidisciplinary universities given in the policy.

Option B:
This option is correct because it captures MERUs as flagship multidisciplinary institutions that set standards for teaching and research.

Option C:
The policy does not suggest replacing all existing colleges with a single mega-university; instead, it promotes a diverse ecosystem of HEIs.

Option D:
Focusing only on sports-related education would neglect the multidisciplinary character and research emphasis that define MERUs in NEP 2020.