UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements B and D are wrong, while A and C are correct, so the correct combination of wrong statements is B and D. A is true because formal communication follows official channels defined in the organisational structure. C is true since informal networks can often circulate information quickly, though not always accurately, thereby supplementing formal messages. B is false because informal communication does not always transmit false information; it may be accurate or inaccurate. D is false because formal communication can be slower than informal communication due to multiple levels and procedures.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it groups B and D, the two statements that misrepresent formal and informal communication. It recognises that informal networks do not inherently deal in falsehoods and that formal channels are not always the fastest. By excluding A and C, which are accurate, this option correctly identifies the wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it identifies only B as wrong and ignores D. While B is indeed incorrect, D also makes an absolute claim about speed that does not hold in practice. Thus this option does not capture all the wrong statements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it marks D only as wrong and omits B. D is certainly false, but B also wrongly portrays the grapevine as always unreliable. Since both B and D are wrong, an option containing only D is incomplete.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats A, B and D as wrong, even though A correctly describes formal communication. Including A among wrong statements makes this combination inconsistent with organisational communication principles.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C and F are wrong and therefore form the correct combination of wrong statements. Communication audits are equally relevant in educational settings to diagnose strengths and gaps. They may involve various tools and examine flows among multiple stakeholder groups. Claiming that audits are only for business or that results must never be shared ignores their developmental purpose. Hence C and F misrepresent the scope and use of communication audits.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it identifies C only as wrong and omits F, though F also contradicts the developmental intent of audits. While C wrongly restricts audits to business, F wrongly insists on secrecy. Selecting only C gives an incomplete set of wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it groups C and F, the two statements that inaccurately limit or distort communication audits. It accepts A, B, D and E as valid descriptions of what audits are and how they operate. As a result, this option accurately captures all and only the incorrect statements.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it includes A as wrong along with C and F. A correctly defines a communication audit as a systematic assessment, so misclassifying it undermines the basic concept. Therefore A, C and F only cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it labels E as wrong as well, even though E correctly notes that audits in educational institutions examine communication among key groups. Treating E as wrong diminishes understanding of the audit’s scope, so this combination is invalid.

Upward communication flows from lower levels of an organisation to higher levels. Lecturers are subordinate to the principal,so a report they send upwards about student issues is a classic example of upward communication. This direction allows management to receive feedback and suggestions. Hence,the stem describes upward communication.

Option A:
Upward channels are important for conveying problems and proposals from ground-level staff to decision makers,which fits the example given,making option A correct.

Option B:
Downward communication would involve instructions or policies coming from the principal to lecturers,which is the opposite direction.

Option C:
Horizontal communication occurs between people at the same hierarchical level,such as between two lecturers.

Option D:
Grapevine is an informal network that can flow in any direction,not necessarily as an official report to the principal.