UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Chronemics studies how time is used to communicate messages,including pauses,waiting and pacing. Allowing silence after a difficult question signals patience and respect for thinking. This is a conscious use of time in interaction. The stem therefore illustrates chronemics.

Option A:
Chronemics highlights that silence can communicate encouragement rather than disinterest when used appropriately. This matches the teacher behaviour described.

Option B:
Oculesics relates to eye contact,not timing.

Option C:
Haptics involves touch based cues rather than temporal ones.

Option D:
Redundancy refers to repetition of content,not management of silence.

Chronemics studies how time is used in communication,including pauses,speed and timing. A deliberate pause after a question gives students processing time and signals the importance of reflection. This behaviour exemplifies conscious use of time,so it is chronemics.

Option A:
Oculesics concerns eye contact rather than timing.

Option B:
Chronemics is about timing and pauses,so wait time after questions is a direct example.

Option C:
Haptics involves communication through touch,which is not present in the scenario.

Option D:
Redundancy focuses on repetition of messages,not timing of silence.

Chronemics refers to how time is used in communication,including pauses,pace and timing of interactions. Waiting briefly after asking a question gives students time to think and signals that thoughtful responses are valued. This deliberate use of pause is a chronemic strategy. Therefore,"chronemics" is the correct term.

Option A:
Semantics is concerned with meanings of words,not with time intervals.

Option B:
Oculesics relates to eye contact and gaze,which is a different aspect of non verbal communication.

Option C:
Haptics involves communication through touch,such as handshakes,not timing.

Option D:
Proper use of chronemics can improve participation and quality of responses,making option D appropriate.