UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Among the given statements, A, B, C and E correctly describe aspects of non-verbal communication, whereas D is incorrect. A is true because facial expressions, gestures and posture are standard components of non-verbal behaviour. B is true since paralanguage refers to voice qualities such as tone and pitch, which carry meaning beyond words. C is true because non-verbal cues can reinforce, contradict or even replace verbal messages, and E is true as proxemics concerns the use of space. D is wrong because non-verbal communication is highly significant in professional settings and cannot be ignored; hence the wrong statement is D only.

Option A:
Option A, which states D only, accurately identifies the sole incorrect statement. It recognises that dismissing non-verbal communication in professional contexts contradicts research and practice. Because all other statements reflect accepted principles and only D misrepresents the importance of non-verbal cues, selecting D only is the correct way to answer a “select the wrong statement(s)” item here.

Option B:
Option B suggests that both A and D are wrong, but A is actually a correct and basic definition of non-verbal communication elements. Treating A as wrong would mean denying that facial expressions and gestures are non-verbal, which is clearly false. Therefore, A and D only is an invalid combination.

Option C:
Option C labels C and D as wrong, but C is correct because non-verbal behaviours do indeed complement, contradict or substitute verbal messages. By misclassifying C as incorrect, this combination undermines a widely accepted function of non-verbal communication. Hence C and D only cannot be the right answer.

Option D:
Option D groups B, D and E together as wrong statements, but both B and E are accurate: paralanguage relates to vocal features and proxemics deals with physical space. Including two correct descriptions in a set of supposed wrong statements makes this option logically inconsistent. Consequently, B, D and E only is not acceptable.

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 and B are correct, while C, D and E are incorrect. A is true because transactional communication highlights mutual influence between teacher and students. B is true since classroom communication relies on continuous feedback through words, expressions and gestures. C is false because meaning is co-constructed by all participants, not solely by the teacher. D is false as transactional concepts apply well to interactive classrooms, and E is false because roles and power relations still shape interactions even when they are transactional. Therefore, A and B only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A selects A only, acknowledging mutual influence but omitting B, which stresses the continuous feedback that is central to transactional views. Without recognising ongoing feedback, A only does not capture all correct aspects mentioned in the item.

Option B:
Option B pairs A and B, showing both mutual influence and constant feedback, and excludes C, D and E, which misrepresent who creates meaning and whether classrooms can be transactional. Since it includes all and only the true statements, A and B only is the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C combines B and C, but C incorrectly asserts that only the teacher creates meaning. Including C makes B and C only an unacceptable set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D brings together A, B and C, but the presence of C, which contradicts the co-constructive nature of transactional communication, invalidates this combination even though A and B are accurate.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C is incorrect. A is true because active listening demands attention to what is said and how it is said. B is true as nods and facial expressions signal presence and interest. D is true since clarifying questions help ensure correct understanding. E is true because summarising checks comprehension. C is wrong because active listening requires focusing on the speaker’s message rather than primarily planning one’s own reply. Therefore, C only is the wrong statement.

Option A:
Option A correctly identifies C only as wrong and leaves A, B, D and E as true components of active listening. This aligns with listening theory, so C only is the correct option.

Option B:
Option B groups A and C as wrong, but A is actually a core element of active listening, and marking it wrong contradicts basic communication principles. Hence A and C only cannot be accepted.

Option C:
Option C lists C and D as wrong, yet D is a correct description of how active listeners clarify meaning. Including D in a set of wrong statements makes C and D only invalid.

Option D:
Option D combines B, C and E, but both B and E are accurate behaviours associated with active listening. As a result, B, C and E only mixes correct and incorrect statements and cannot be treated as the right answer.