UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Interpersonal communication is the exchange of information,ideas and emotions between two or a few persons in direct contact. In face to face interaction,people can use verbal as well as non verbal cues to co create meaning. The stem clearly refers to two persons sharing ideas and feelings,which matches the standard definition of interpersonal communication.

Option A:
Interpersonal communication involves mutual sharing and response between individuals in close psychological and often physical proximity. Because the situation describes two people interacting face to face,this option accurately captures the level and type of communication involved.

Option B:
Intrapersonal communication occurs within a single individual,such as self talk or internal reflection,so it cannot describe interaction between two persons.

Option C:
Mass communication refers to one to many messages transmitted through media like TV or radio to large,heterogeneous audiences,not a dyadic conversation.

Option D:
Group communication involves several people interacting together rather than just two in a dyad,so it does not precisely fit the stem.

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is incorrect. A is true because mass communication typically provides limited scope for immediate, individual feedback. B is true since classroom communication usually involves direct face-to-face interaction between teacher and learners. C is true because classroom settings allow easier adaptation of messages to a specific group’s needs than broad mass communication. D is false because mass communication rarely provides personalised instruction tailored to each learner.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it contains A and B but omits C. Without C, the option fails to mention the greater adaptability of classroom communication to specific learner groups. Thus A and B only does not fully answer the question.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it groups B and C while leaving out A. Excluding A ignores a defining feature of mass communication, namely restricted opportunities for immediate feedback. Therefore B and C only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it combines A, B and C, summarising the key differences between mass and classroom communication in terms of feedback, interaction and personalisation. It also implicitly rejects D, which overstates the personalisation possible in mass media. Consequently, A, B and C only is the correct option.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats A, B, C and D as correct, including D’s misleading claim that mass communication always provides personalised instruction. Since D is false, this combination mixes correct and incorrect statements and cannot be accepted.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because interpersonal communication is typically direct and personal. B is true since such exchanges generally permit immediate verbal or non-verbal feedback. D is true as interpersonal exchanges shape and reflect the quality of relationships. C is false because large, heterogeneous audiences are characteristic of mass communication, and E is false because interpersonal communication often occurs without technological mediation; therefore A, B and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B and recognises face-to-face interaction and feedback as key features, but it omits D, which notes the relational impact of interpersonal exchanges. Since relationships are central to interpersonal communication, A and B only provides an incomplete picture.

Option B:
Option B groups B and D but leaves out A, failing to mention the usual direct, face-to-face nature of interpersonal encounters. Without this defining characteristic, B and D only does not fully describe interpersonal communication.

Option C:
Option C brings together A, B and D, capturing directness, feedback and relational influence while excluding C and E, which wrongly tie interpersonal communication to large audiences or mass media. Because it contains all and only the true statements, A, B and D only is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D combines A, D and E, but E incorrectly claims that interpersonal communication is always mediated by mass media technologies. Including E leads to a mix of true and false ideas, so A, D and E only cannot be accepted.

Interpersonal communication occurs directly between individuals who can see and respond to each other in real time. Classroom teaching typically involves such face-to-face exchanges,with immediate feedback through verbal and non-verbal cues. Therefore,the stem describes interpersonal communication.

Option A:
Interpersonal messages are influenced by relational factors like trust,attentiveness and respect,which are central in classrooms. Because the teacher directly interacts with specific students,this option is correct.

Option B:
Mass communication operates through media such as radio or television and addresses large,anonymous audiences without direct feedback,which is not the case in a classroom.

Option C:
Organisational communication refers to formal and informal channels within institutions,like memos and meetings,not everyday teacher–student dialogue.

Option D:
Written communication relies on text-based messages like notices or emails and does not capture the live oral interaction mentioned in the question.