UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Spiral of silence theory explains why people may withhold minority views when they feel outnumbered and fear social isolation. The stem describes individuals who disagree but stay silent for this reason. This matches the central idea of the spiral of silence.

Option A:
Spiral of silence is about withholding minority opinions due to fear of isolation,exactly as described.

Option B:
Uses and gratifications is about active media use to satisfy needs,not silence.

Option C:
Cultivation theory looks at long term media exposure shaping perceptions of reality.

Option D:
Diffusion of innovations concerns adoption of new ideas,not suppression of opinions.