UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C is incorrect. A is true because in a chain network information passes from one person to the next in sequence. B is true since the wheel network centralises communication through one hub person. D is true as more centralised networks may be fast but less satisfying, and vice versa. E is true because informal networks like the grapevine often operate alongside formal structures. C is false because in a circle network each member is connected to two neighbours, not to everyone without restriction. Thus, A, B, D and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A lists A, B and D only, omitting E and therefore ignoring the coexistence of informal and formal networks in real organisations. Because E is a correct and important statement, A, B and D only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B includes A, B, D and E, summarising linear, centralised, performance-related and informal aspects of networks while excluding C’s inaccurate description of the circle pattern. Since it contains all and only the true statements, this option is correct.

Option C:
Option C groups B, D and E only but leaves out A, failing to mention the chain network that the question explicitly references. Without A, the portrayal of networks is partial, so B, D and E only is not the best answer.

Option D:
Option D offers A, C and E, but C incorrectly claims unrestricted linkage in the circle network. Including a false statement within the combination makes A, C and E only invalid.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C is the only wrong statement. A is true because in a wheel network information typically passes through a central figure who links the others. B is true as a chain network resembles a line where each member is connected to neighbours in sequence. D is true since in an all-channel network every member can communicate with every other, allowing high participation. C is false because a circle network connects members to their immediate neighbours, not solely to the teacher.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and C as wrong statements, even though A correctly defines a wheel network. Including A among wrong statements misrepresents established network types. Therefore this option cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups B and C as wrong. B is a correct description of a chain network, so treating it as wrong contradicts network theory. Although C is wrong, pairing it with B makes this combination invalid.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it identifies C and D as wrong statements. D accurately describes an all-channel network where all members can interact freely. By labelling D as wrong, the option conflicts with the basic definition of this network type.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it isolates C only as the wrong statement while acknowledging the accuracy of A, B and D. It reflects the fact that a circle network links members horizontally to one another, not just vertically to the teacher. Thus this option matches the pattern of correct and incorrect statements.

In an all channel network,each member is connected to every other member and information can flow freely in any direction. There is no single central person who controls message distribution. The stem describes exactly this pattern of unrestricted mutual communication,so all channel is the correct label.

Option A:
All channel networks are well suited for democratic groups where participation,creativity and shared decision making are valued. Everyone can contribute and receive information directly,which matches the team situation mentioned.

Option B:
Wheel networks have a central member through whom all communication passes,limiting direct links between others. This contradicts the idea of each member freely contacting every other member.

Option C:
Chain networks transmit information sequentially from one person to the next,which slows down mutual sharing and does not provide the full set of direct links described.

Option D:
Y networks combine elements of chain and wheel and still involve unequal access to central positions,so they do not match the fully connected pattern in the stem.

Statements A, B, D and F are correct, whereas C and E are incorrect. Formal communication indeed uses official structures, while informal talk often arises spontaneously in social moments. Informal networks can clarify or reinterpret formal messages, and in most institutions both systems operate side by side. Formal communication often produces written records, and informal interactions also influence institutional climate, so C and E are false. Thus A, B, D and F make up the correct set of statements.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it leaves out F, ignoring the fact that formal and informal networks usually coexist within the same institution. Though A, B and D are accurate, the omission of F means the option does not give a full picture of institutional communication. Therefore A, B and D only cannot be the correct answer.

Option B:
Option B is wrong since it includes E as if it were correct, claiming that only formal communication affects climate. In practice, gossip, informal support and hallway conversations strongly shape how people feel about the institution. Including E makes this combination inconsistent with organisational communication realities.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it omits A and treats B, D, E and F as correct, thereby accepting E and ignoring the definition of formal communication. Without A, the option fails to define formal channels, and with E it underestimates the impact of informal networks. This combination therefore cannot be chosen.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it gathers A, B, D and F, reflecting both the dual-channel nature of institutions and the roles each channel plays. It excludes C, which denies written records, and E, which sidelines informal influence. Hence A, B, D and F only is the appropriate answer.