UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Chronemics refers to the study of how time is used in communication. It includes punctuality,the length of pauses and the perceived speed of interaction. These time patterns can signal respect,urgency or power relations. Therefore,the behaviours described in the stem fall under chronemics.

Option A:
Proxemics deals with physical space and distance,not with timing or pauses.

Option B:
Paralanguage involves vocal qualities such as tone and pitch,which are related but distinct from the temporal structure of speech.

Option C:
Semantics focuses on meanings of words and symbols,rather than on timing in delivery.

Option D:
Chronemics reminds teachers that coming late,allowing or denying wait time for answers and speaking too fast all send important non verbal messages,making option D correct.