Comparing face to face and online – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is the only wrong statement. A is true because in-person teaching enables the use of facial expressions, gestures and immediate discussion. B is true as many online tools allow recording of lectures, chats and shared documents for later access. C is true since educators should select modes and mixes of communication based on pedagogic aims, learner needs and resource constraints. D is false because online communication can be highly effective for many learning purposes; it is not inherently inferior in all cases.

Option A:
Option A groups A and D as wrong, though A correctly describes the richness of face-to-face interaction. Treating A as wrong contradicts established communication theory about non-verbal cues. Therefore A and D only is not a valid answer.

Option B:
Option B lists B and D as wrong, misclassifying B, which accurately notes the recordability of online sessions and messages. Including B among wrong statements makes this option inconsistent with common features of online platforms. Hence B and D only cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C combines C and D as wrong, even though C makes a balanced statement about choosing modes according to goals and constraints. Since C is a correct perspective on instructional design, grouping it with D as wrong is logically flawed. Consequently C and D only is not the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D correctly selects D only as the wrong statement. It accepts that both face-to-face and online communication have strengths and weaknesses and that online learning can be very effective when thoughtfully designed. By leaving A, B and C outside the wrong set as correct statements, D only is the right answer.