UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C are correct, whereas D is incorrect. A is true because intrapersonal communication includes self-reflection, internal dialogue and self-questioning used by learners and teachers. B is true since interpersonal communication commonly appears in counselling or mentoring sessions involving two people. C is true as group communication covers small group interactions aimed at a shared assignment or project. D is false because mass communication usually addresses large, dispersed audiences through media, not small face-to-face classroom groups.

Option A:
Option A lists A and B only and omits C, ignoring the important level of group communication relevant to educational teamwork. Although A and B are correct, leaving out C means the answer does not cover all the correct statements given. Therefore A and B only is incomplete and cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B includes B and C but leaves out A, failing to mention intrapersonal communication which is fundamental for self-reflection and self-regulation in learning. Since A is also a correct statement, restricting the set to B and C only underrepresents the full range of levels mentioned. Consequently this option is not correct.

Option C:
Option C correctly groups A, B and C and excludes D, which misdefines mass communication as a small face-to-face situation. By including all the true statements about intrapersonal, interpersonal and group communication and rejecting the false one, this option accurately reflects the levels of communication in education. Hence A, B and C only is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D treats A, B, C and D as all correct, but D contradicts standard understanding of mass communication as a large-scale mediated process. Including D with the correct statements makes the combination internally inconsistent. For this reason, this option cannot be chosen.

In a panel discussion, several experts or knowledgeable persons sit together and exchange views on a topic before an audience. A moderator coordinates the discussion, and panelists may also respond to each other’s points. This format exposes the audience to multiple perspectives within a single session. The stem’s description clearly matches a panel discussion.

Option A:
A symposium consists of a series of formal speeches on different aspects of a topic, usually with limited interaction among speakers during the presentation phase. It is less conversational than a panel discussion.

Option B:
Panel discussions are particularly useful for exploring current issues where differing viewpoints exist, and the interaction among panelists adds depth. Because the stem highlights experts discussing a topic in front of an audience with interaction, panel discussion is the correct term.

Option C:
A workshop emphasises hands-on practice and participant activities rather than expert dialogue in front of an audience.

Option D:
A brainstorming session encourages uninhibited idea generation by all participants with minimal evaluation, which differs from the expert-focused and moderated nature of a panel discussion.

A staff meeting involves several individuals exchanging ideas, opinions and decisions in a shared space. This is group communication because more than two people are interacting with mutual awareness inside the institution.

Option A:
Option A, intrapersonal communication, refers to communication within an individual’s own mind, such as thinking or self-talk. A staff meeting involves several people, so it is not intrapersonal.

Option B:
Option B, mass communication, involves addressing large, anonymous audiences through mass media like TV, radio or newspapers, not a small internal meeting.

Option C:
Option C is correct because a staff meeting has a small group of participants interacting face to face within the institution, which is a form of group communication.

Option D:
Option D refers to communication with the external public or outside organizations. A routine staff meeting is internal, not extra-organizational.

Among the given statements, B alone is wrong while A, C and D are correct. A accurately defines intrapersonal communication as self-directed processes like self-reflection. C correctly states that group communication involves interaction among a small number of people working toward a common goal. D properly characterises mass communication as addressing large, heterogeneous audiences via media channels. B is wrong because interpersonal communication generally involves two people in direct interaction, not a minimum of three.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and B as wrong statements. In reality A is a correct description of intrapersonal communication as communication with oneself. Since the question asks for wrong statements and only B is wrong, grouping A with B makes this combination invalid.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it isolates B only as the wrong statement. B incorrectly claims that interpersonal communication always involves at least three people, whereas standard definitions emphasise communication between two individuals. By leaving A, C and D outside the set of wrong statements, this option matches the actual pattern of correctness among the items.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it identifies both B and C as wrong. While B is indeed wrong, C is a true statement describing group communication as interaction among a small number of individuals working toward a common goal. Treating C as wrong misrepresents group communication, so this option cannot be the answer.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it marks A, B and C as wrong statements. As explained, A and C are correct characterisations of intrapersonal and group communication. Including them in the set of wrong statements leads to an overinclusive combination that does not match the stem.

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 and C correctly describe intrapersonal, interpersonal and group communication, while D and E are incorrect. A is true because intrapersonal communication relates to internal dialogue and self-talk. B is true as interpersonal communication typically involves two or a few people in direct interaction. C is true since group communication focuses on coordinated interaction in small groups for shared purposes. D is false because mass communication is usually mediated and not primarily face-to-face, and E is false because organisational communication includes both formal and informal channels; hence A, B and C only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B, which are accurate statements about intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, but leaves out C, which correctly defines group communication. Since group communication is also an important level, excluding C makes the combination incomplete. Therefore, A and B only cannot be treated as fully correct.

Option B:
Option B brings together A, B and C, covering the three basic levels of intra-, inter- and group communication in an accurate way. It also excludes D, which wrongly insists on face-to-face interaction in mass communication, and E, which restricts organisational communication to informal talk. Because it includes all and only the correct statements, A, B and C only is the right answer.

Option C:
Option C adds D to the otherwise correct set of A, B and C, but D is incorrect because mass communication is characteristically mediated and often lacks direct face-to-face interaction. Including one false statement alongside true ones makes A, B, C and D only an invalid combination. It overgeneralisess the nature of mass communication.

Option D:
Option D assembles B, C, D and E, but both D and E are wrong. D misrepresents mass communication as always face-to-face, and E ignores formal communication structures like memos and official meetings. As this combination includes two incorrect statements and omits A, it cannot be accepted as correct.

Group communication takes place when several individuals interact together to share information,solve problems or make decisions. A staff meeting clearly involves multiple teachers exchanging views about timetables. This is more than a dyadic conversation and less than a mass broadcast. Hence it is best described as group communication.

Option A:
Mass communication would involve reaching a large,impersonal audience through media,which is not the case in a staff meeting.

Option B:
Intrapersonal communication is internal to a single individual,and therefore cannot describe a multi-person meeting.

Option C:
Downward communication refers to messages flowing from higher to lower levels in an organisation,such as orders from principal to teachers. In a staff meeting,discussion is usually more interactive and not purely top-down.

Option D:
Group communication allows members to negotiate decisions and clarify misunderstandings in real time,which matches the staff meeting situation described,making option D correct.

Group communication occurs when a small number of people interact face to face sharing information and opinions. Six students discussing a topic while seated together is a typical small group context. Each member can both speak and listen. Hence this is group communication.

Option A:
Mass communication involves media messages sent to very large audiences and not direct round table discussion.

Option B:
Group communication best captures the dynamics in the stem,making this option correct.

Option C:
Intrapersonal communication is thinking within one's own mind and does not involve others.

Option D:
Organisational communication describes flows within larger structures; here the focus is simply on the small group interaction.

Statements A, B and D are correct, whereas C and E are incorrect. A is true because individual conferences permit targeted guidance. B is true as group tasks encourage learners to construct knowledge together. D is true since group discussions require turn-taking and negotiation of meaning. C is false because group work has distinct benefits and cannot simply be dismissed, and E is false because one-to-one communication often deals with sensitive matters that demand trust. Hence, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A gathers A, B and D, integrating personalised feedback, collaborative learning and skill development, while excluding C and E, which reflect extreme and inaccurate claims. Since all included statements are correct, this option is the right answer.

Option B:
Option B combines A and B but omits D, ignoring the role of group discussions in developing social and communication skills. Without D, A and B only offers an incomplete view of group communication benefits.

Option C:
Option C presents B, D and E, but E wrongly asserts that confidentiality and trust are irrelevant in one-to-one exchanges. Including E makes B, D and E only an invalid set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D groups A, C and D, yet C is incorrect because dismissing group work contradicts collaborative learning principles. Therefore, A, C and D only cannot be accepted.