UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, C and E are correct, linking green spaces with cooling, health, biodiversity and equity. Urban vegetation can moderate microclimates, provide recreational and psychological benefits, host species and, when unevenly distributed, contribute to unequal environmental quality. D is wrong because high-density cities often need deliberate green planning, and F is wrong as community involvement can improve maintenance and safety. Thus, the combination A, B, C and E only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is correct since it includes all the true statements and excludes D and F, which underestimate the importance of planning and community role. It reflects current thinking on green infrastructure and environmental justice in urban areas.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it omits E, ignoring how unequal access to green spaces can mirror broader socio-spatial inequalities. Without E, the equity dimension of urban greening is not captured.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it groups B, C, E and F and implicitly accepts F, which denies the impact of community participation. This contradicts evidence that engaged communities maintain greener and safer parks.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it accepts D and F as if planning and participation were irrelevant, while excluding B. This option significantly downplays both the need for deliberate green planning and the health benefits of green spaces.