UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E express core components of responsible data protection, whereas C and F conflict with privacy principles. Shared passwords weaken accountability and security, rather than strengthening them. Privacy obligations apply to both digital and physical records, so F is also false. Therefore, the correct set consists of A, B, D and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it ignores E, which emphasises transparency through consent forms. While safeguarding, limiting collection and secure disposal are essential, informing learners about data use is also a key requirement.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it unites statements that highlight protection, necessity, disposal and transparency. By excluding C and F, it rejects insecure authentication practices and the misconception that paper records are outside privacy concerns.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes C, which advocates sharing credentials. Doing so obscures who performed which action and increases the risk of misuse, so it is inconsistent with accountability.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it accepts F, which restricts data protection to online systems. As physical files can also be lost or misused, any set including F fails to capture the full scope of privacy obligations.