Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (23.08.2024) Shift-I
According to UGC Regulations 2018 on plagiarism, which of the following similarity percentages constitute Level 1 plagiarism? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. 12%
- 2. 42%
- 3. 28%
- 4. 56%
- 5. 37%
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D2, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3 and 5 only — Level 1 plagiarism is similarity above 10 up to 40 percent, so the answer is 1, 3 and 5.
Explanation
★Level 1 plagiarism is similarity above 10 up to 40 percent, so the answer is 1, 3 and 5.
★The UGC 2018 rules grade plagiarism into levels by similarity percentage.
★Level 1 is similarity above 10 percent and up to 40 percent.
★12, 28 and 37 percent all fall in this range, so statements 1, 3 and 5 apply.
★42 and 56 percent are above 40 percent, which is Level 2.
★So statements 2 and 4 are excluded, leaving 1, 3 and 5.
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