UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E correctly identify common listening barriers, while C is wrong. A is true because prejudging stops the listener from considering the message openly. B is true as noise competes for attention. D is true since strong emotions can distort what is heard, and E is true because disinterest leads to distraction and partial listening. C is false because taking brief notes is usually a helpful strategy and does not inherently block understanding; therefore C only is the wrong statement.

Option A:
Option A combines A and C, but A is actually a correct description of a psychological barrier. Treating A as wrong would deny the effect of prejudice on listening, so A and C only is an invalid set of wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B pairs B and C as wrong, yet B is a correct statement about environmental noise interfering with listening. Including B among wrong statements contradicts basic communication theory, making B and C only unacceptable.

Option C:
Option C selects C only and recognises that note-taking does not always prevent comprehension and often supports it. It leaves A, B, D and E as correctly identified barriers, so C only is the accurate answer.

Option D:
Option D groups C and E, but E is a true observation that lack of interest reduces effective listening. Misclassifying E as wrong creates a mixture of true and false judgments, so C and E only cannot be accepted.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C is the only wrong statement. A is true because prejudging the teacher or topic can lead learners to stop paying attention even before the message is delivered. B is true since fatigue, hunger or physical discomfort often reduce the capacity to concentrate. D is true because loud sounds or disturbances from outside function as external noise that interferes with listening. C is false as taking brief, focused notes usually supports rather than harms listening and retention when done appropriately.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it identifies C only as the wrong statement. It acknowledges that prejudgment, physical discomfort and external noise are genuine barriers, while recognising that note-taking can be helpful rather than inherently distracting. Thus this option accurately matches the set of wrong statements requested.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A and C as wrong, even though A correctly describes a psychological barrier. By treating A as wrong, this option misrepresents barriers to listening.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it pairs C and D as wrong statements. While C is indeed wrong, D is a correct example of external noise. Including D among wrong statements makes the combination inconsistent with the concept of listening barriers.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups A, C and D as wrong statements. A and D both describe genuine obstacles to effective listening. Therefore this option overstates the number of wrong statements and cannot be chosen.

Statements A, B and D accurately represent principles of effective listening, whereas C and E are incorrect. A is true because effective listeners attend to what is said and how it is said through non-verbal cues. B is true since paraphrasing reflects that the listener has processed and understood the message. D is true as appropriate eye contact generally conveys attention and interest. C is false because focusing on counter-arguments distracts from understanding, and E is false because frequent interruptions usually hinder, rather than demonstrate, effective listening; therefore A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B, both correct, but omits D, ignoring the contribution of eye contact to showing attentiveness. Without D, the description of effective listening is incomplete. Consequently, A and B only cannot be treated as the best answer even though it contains only true statements.

Option B:
Option B combines A, B and D and thus presents a fuller picture of effective listening that integrates attention to cues, paraphrasing and supportive eye contact. It also excludes C and E, which promote adversarial thinking and interruptions. Because it contains all the true statements and no false ones, A, B and D only is the correct option.

Option C:
Option C lists B, D and E, but E incorrectly portrays frequent interruptions as desirable in listening. This contradicts the need for allowing speakers to complete their thoughts. Since one of its components is false, B, D and E only cannot be considered correct.

Option D:
Option D groups A, C and D, but C is wrong because preoccupation with counter-arguments reduces genuine listening. Including C undermines the rest of the combination, making A, C and D only an invalid set of correct statements.

Statements A, C, D, E and F are correct, whereas B is incorrect. Being mentally preoccupied, harbouring prejudices and experiencing environmental noise all hinder effective listening. Multitasking during online lectures also undermines attention, and explicit training in listening strategies can help students cope better. Note-taking is useful, but it does not always prevent misunderstanding, so statement B overstates its effectiveness. Therefore the correct set of statements is A, C, D, E and F.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it leaves out F, failing to recognise the value of teaching listening strategies. While A, C, D and E correctly describe barriers, the possibility of reducing them through training is also important. Hence A, C, D and E only does not fully capture the true statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct since it groups A, C, D, E and F, capturing both the obstacles and one major remedy. It properly rejects B, which treats note-taking as a guarantee against misunderstanding. Thus this option includes all and only the correct statements in the item.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes B as though it were correct and omits F. In reality, note-taking alone does not ensure comprehension, and listening training is valuable. Adding B and dropping F makes A, B, C, D and E only an inaccurate combination.

Option D:
Option D is wrong because it omits A and includes only C, D, E and F, thereby ignoring the role of personal preoccupations. Since distraction by personal problems is a well-known barrier, the absence of A means C, D, E and F only cannot be accepted as correct.