UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Context refers to all the situational factors that influence communication,including physical setting,relationship patterns and prior interactions. The classroom culture,students' history with the subject and institutional norms all form part of this context. The stem summarises precisely these surrounding conditions,so context is the correct term.

Option A:
Message relates to the content of what is said,not the conditions around it. While message and context interact,they are conceptually distinct.

Option B:
Code refers to the symbol system such as language or diagrams used to express the message,not to the environment and relationships.

Option C:
Feedback is the receiver's response to the message and forms one element within the broader context,but it is not equivalent to the entire situational background.

Option D:
Context shapes how the same words may be interpreted differently in different situations. A casual remark may be acceptable among friends but inappropriate in a formal meeting. Recognising context is therefore crucial for accurate meaning making,which supports this option.