UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

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.

Statements A, B, C, D and F are correct, while E is the only wrong statement. Different forms of listening serve different purposes: discriminative for sound cues, comprehensive for meaning, empathetic for feelings, and critical for evaluation. In classrooms, teachers need students to employ several of these types as learning tasks vary. Statement E is wrong because effective teaching requires more than just discriminative listening; it demands comprehension, critical thinking and sometimes empathy.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes A along with E as wrong, but A correctly describes discriminative listening. Discriminative listening genuinely focuses on distinguishing sounds and tones, so labelling it wrong contradicts the definitions of listening types. Therefore A and E only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it isolates E as the single wrong statement. It acknowledges that limiting student listening only to discriminative aspects ignores deeper understanding and evaluation needs. By treating all other statements as accurate descriptions, this option matches the intended pattern.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it also treats C as wrong alongside E. C accurately states the goal of empathetic listening, which is to grasp feelings and attitudes. Misclassifying C undermines the accepted taxonomy of listening types.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups D, E and F as wrong. D correctly defines critical listening, and F rightly notes that different types may be needed at various times. Including those as wrong along with E produces an inconsistent combination.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C is incorrect. A is true because active listening demands attention to what is said and how it is said. B is true as nods and facial expressions signal presence and interest. D is true since clarifying questions help ensure correct understanding. E is true because summarising checks comprehension. C is wrong because active listening requires focusing on the speaker’s message rather than primarily planning one’s own reply. Therefore, C only is the wrong statement.

Option A:
Option A correctly identifies C only as wrong and leaves A, B, D and E as true components of active listening. This aligns with listening theory, so C only is the correct option.

Option B:
Option B groups A and C as wrong, but A is actually a core element of active listening, and marking it wrong contradicts basic communication principles. Hence A and C only cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C lists C and D as wrong, yet D is a correct description of how active listeners clarify meaning. Including D in a set of wrong statements makes C and D only invalid.

Option D:
Option D combines B, C and E, but both B and E are accurate behaviours associated with active listening. As a result, B, C and E only mixes correct and incorrect statements and cannot be treated as the right answer.