UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Non verbal communication uses signals other than words,such as gestures,facial expressions and posture. Nodding the head is a common gesture that expresses agreement or understanding. The stem highlights a silent physical movement conveying meaning. Thus it is non verbal communication.

Option A:
Verbal communication would require spoken or written words and is not necessary when nodding.

Option B:
Non verbal acts like nodding complement verbal messages and provide feedback,making this option correct.

Option C:
Written communication uses text and symbols on paper or screens,which is absent here.

Option D:
Mass communication is aimed at large anonymous audiences through media and does not describe one person nodding to another in conversation.