In a research context, the act of plagiarism can be avoided by :

1.Giving proper citation of sources

2.Crediting only main author

3.Paraphrasing correctly and giving citation

4.Replacing the name of original author

5.Using a plagiarism checker tool

A1, 2 & 5 only

B2 & 3 only

C3 & 4 only

D1, 3 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 & 5 only

Explanation

Plagiarism is avoided by properly citing sources, paraphrasing correctly with citation, and running the text through a plagiarism-checking tool.

Crediting only the main author is wrong because every contributing author and source deserves acknowledgement.

Replacing the original author's name is itself an act of theft, not a remedy for plagiarism.

Options built on statement two or four therefore fail on ethical grounds.

Only the combination of citation, honest paraphrase and detection software genuinely prevents plagiarism.

Turnitin and Urkund are widely used similarity-detection tools in Indian universities.

Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.