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

Explanation

Level 1 plagiarism covers similarity above 10% to 40%, so 12%, 28% and 37% qualify.

Level 1 is the mildest penalised band above the exempt 10%.

Statement 2 at 42% falls in Level 2, above 40% to 60%.

Statement 4 at 56% also lies in Level 2.

None of the given values reaches Level 3, which needs above 60%.

At Level 1 a student is asked to revise the script within six months.

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