UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because communication apprehension is defined as fear or anxiety related to communication situations. B is true as such learners often remain silent even when they know the answer. D is true since a supportive, non-threatening climate reduces fear of judgement. C is false because teachers can design gradual participation opportunities and give encouragement, and E is false because anxiety can also occur in written communication tasks. Therefore, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A brings together A, B and D, recognising definition, behavioural manifestations and the role of climate. It leaves out C and E, which wrongly deny teacher influence and restrict apprehension to oral contexts. Because it includes all and only the true statements, this option is correct.

Option B:
Option B contains A and B but omits D, failing to note the importance of classroom climate in reducing fear. As climate is central to communication experiences, A and B only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C groups B and D but leaves out A, so it does not explicitly define communication apprehension, which is crucial in the item. Consequently, B and D only cannot be the best answer.

Option D:
Option D mixes A, C and D, but C incorrectly states that teachers have no role in reducing apprehension. Including C makes A, C and D only a mixture of true and false statements and therefore invalid.

Communication apprehension refers to an individual’s level of fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others. Students who avoid speaking in class despite having ideas often suffer from this condition. The stem directly mentions intense fear of communication,so it clearly describes communication apprehension.

Option A:
Communication apprehension reduces classroom participation and can distort feedback to the teacher,making option A the correct barrier.

Option B:
Semantic overload would involve too much complex information or jargon,not emotional fear about speaking.

Option C:
Cultural shock is confusion or stress experienced when entering a new culture,which may affect communication but is not the specific classroom fear described.

Option D:
Mechanical failure refers to breakdowns in equipment,such as microphones,and cannot explain a student’s reluctance to speak.

Communication apprehension is a psychological trait or state involving nervousness about speaking in groups, public settings or even interpersonal situations. It can cause students to avoid speaking even when they know the answer.

Option A:
Option A describes a temporary physical hearing problem, which is different from the psychological fear of communicating.

Option B:
Option B is correct because communication apprehension refers to fear or anxiety about real or anticipated communication with others, especially in speaking situations.

Option C:
Option C focuses on language comprehension difficulties, which may hinder understanding but are not the same as anxiety about speaking.

Option D:
Option D mentions the use of complex technical terms by the teacher, which may create cognitive difficulty but not necessarily communication fear in students.

Communication apprehension is the fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others,especially in public speaking situations. Sweating and trembling before class presentations are typical physical symptoms. Therefore the learner is experiencing communication apprehension.

Option A:
Immediacy is a positive relational quality indicating closeness,not fear.

Option B:
Thus apprehension is the correct answer because the symptoms reflect fear/anxiety about speaking before others.

Option C:
Redundancy refers to repetition of information,not emotional states.

Option D:
Literacy concerns skill in reading and writing,not anxiety about speaking.

Communication apprehension is an individual's level of fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others. The stem describes intense fear and physical tension when speaking in class,which matches this construct. Such anxiety can hinder participation and learning. Thus apprehension is the correct answer.

Option A:
Overload refers to receiving too much information,not fear of speaking.

Option B:
Therefore communication apprehension best explains the student's experience.

Option C:
Immediacy is a positive relational quality,not anxiety.

Option D:
Literacy is about skills in processing information,not emotional reaction.

Statements A, B and D are correct, whereas C is incorrect. A is true because communication apprehension is defined as fear or anxiety about actual or anticipated communication. B is true since anxious students often avoid volunteering answers or participating in discussions. D is true because supportive teacher behaviour and step-by-step exposure to communication tasks can gradually build confidence. C is false because ridiculing students typically increases anxiety and avoidance rather than reducing apprehension.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B, both correct, but leaves out D, which accurately describes a positive strategy for helping learners cope with communication apprehension. Without D, the option does not fully capture effective teacher responses. Therefore A and B only is incomplete and cannot be the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B combines A, B and D, covering definition, behavioural consequences and supportive management strategies. It also excludes C, which promotes a harmful practice. Since it contains all and only the correct statements, A, B and D only is the right answer.

Option C:
Option C lists B and D only and omits A, thereby overlooking the conceptual definition of communication apprehension. While B and D describe effects and remedies, leaving out A means the set is not complete with respect to the stem. Consequently this option is not valid.

Option D:
Option D groups A, C and D, but C is incorrect because ridicule worsens anxiety rather than building resilience. Including C with accurate statements makes this combination internally inconsistent and thus unacceptable.