Barriers to classroom listening – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C is the only wrong statement. A is true because prejudging the teacher or topic can lead learners to stop paying attention even before the message is delivered. B is true since fatigue, hunger or physical discomfort often reduce the capacity to concentrate. D is true because loud sounds or disturbances from outside function as external noise that interferes with listening. C is false as taking brief, focused notes usually supports rather than harms listening and retention when done appropriately.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it identifies C only as the wrong statement. It acknowledges that prejudgment, physical discomfort and external noise are genuine barriers, while recognising that note-taking can be helpful rather than inherently distracting. Thus this option accurately matches the set of wrong statements requested.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A and C as wrong, even though A correctly describes a psychological barrier. By treating A as wrong, this option misrepresents barriers to listening.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it pairs C and D as wrong statements. While C is indeed wrong, D is a correct example of external noise. Including D among wrong statements makes the combination inconsistent with the concept of listening barriers.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups A, C and D as wrong statements. A and D both describe genuine obstacles to effective listening. Therefore this option overstates the number of wrong statements and cannot be chosen.