UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Horizontal communication occurs between individuals at the same hierarchical level,often to coordinate tasks or share information. Two teachers of the same department are peers,so their project discussion is horizontal communication. It supports cooperation without changing authority lines. Therefore,the correct term is horizontal.

Option A:
Downward communication would involve instructions from a higher authority to these teachers,which is not described in the stem.

Option B:
Upward communication would move from these teachers to a higher authority,such as the head of department.

Option C:
Diagonal communication crosses both functional units and levels,for example between a teacher and an administrator in another unit; the stem does not show such crossing.

Option D:
Horizontal communication is vital for teamwork and reduces duplication of effort,exactly as when teachers coordinate a project,making option C appropriate.