UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because communication apprehension is defined as fear or anxiety related to communication situations. B is true as such learners often remain silent even when they know the answer. D is true since a supportive, non-threatening climate reduces fear of judgement. C is false because teachers can design gradual participation opportunities and give encouragement, and E is false because anxiety can also occur in written communication tasks. Therefore, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A brings together A, B and D, recognising definition, behavioural manifestations and the role of climate. It leaves out C and E, which wrongly deny teacher influence and restrict apprehension to oral contexts. Because it includes all and only the true statements, this option is correct.

Option B:
Option B contains A and B but omits D, failing to note the importance of classroom climate in reducing fear. As climate is central to communication experiences, A and B only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C groups B and D but leaves out A, so it does not explicitly define communication apprehension, which is crucial in the item. Consequently, B and D only cannot be the best answer.

Option D:
Option D mixes A, C and D, but C incorrectly states that teachers have no role in reducing apprehension. Including C makes A, C and D only a mixture of true and false statements and therefore invalid.

Written communication involves the use of written or printed words to convey messages that can be read and stored. A typed announcement on a notice board uses text to inform students and remains available for repeated reference. Therefore it is best classified as written communication.

Option A:
Oral communication would occur if the announcement were read aloud rather than displayed as text.

Option B:
Non verbal communication focuses on gestures and other non linguistic signals,which are not central here.

Option C:
The permanence and text based form of the notice support the choice of written communication.

Option D:
Intrapersonal communication concerns internal thinking,not public announcements.

Urgent information such as last-minute exam timing changes must reach students quickly and reliably. Oral announcements in classrooms and at common spaces can spread the message immediately to those present and allow brief clarification questions on the spot.

Option A:
Option A is correct because oral announcements are fast, direct and suitable for time-sensitive updates affecting many students at once.

Option B:
Option B, a textbook chapter, is prepared long in advance and cannot reflect sudden changes in schedule. It is inappropriate for last-minute updates.

Option C:
Option C, a research article, is unrelated to routine administrative communication and would not reach students in time or in an accessible form.

Option D:
Option D, emailing only one random student, is unreliable and inequitable because it does not ensure that all affected students receive the information.

Written communication creates documents (emails, reports, handouts) that can be stored, retrieved and reviewed over time. Because sender and receiver are often separated in time and space, feedback usually occurs after a delay rather than immediately. These features help documentation and careful reflection.

Option A:
Option A is correct because permanence of record and typically delayed feedback are widely recognised as key characteristics that distinguish written from oral communication.

Option B:
Option B claims that written communication always allows immediate face-to-face clarification, which is actually a feature of oral interaction where people are co-present.

Option C:
Option C is the opposite of reality: written messages can normally be stored, archived and referred to later, which is one of their main advantages.

Option D:
Option D states that written communication is always informal and conversational, but many written academic texts are formal, structured and carefully edited.

Written communication uses written symbols such as letters,emails,notices or reports to convey messages. An email announcing a change in exam date is text based and can be read later by recipients. Hence it falls clearly in the category of written communication.

Option A:
Oral communication would occur if the teacher announced the change verbally in class or over a microphone,which is not described.

Option B:
Non verbal communication uses gestures,facial expressions or posture and does not rely on written words.

Option C:
Written messages create a record that can be referred to again,which is one advantage of the email example given,making option C correct.

Option D:
Mass communication refers to broadcasting messages to very large audiences through media like TV,and is not the main feature highlighted in the stem.

Written communication uses printed or written words to convey messages that can be read later. A notice about assignment dates is prepared in text form and displayed for students. It also serves as a record that can be checked again. Hence it is written communication.

Option A:
Oral communication would occur if the teacher simply announced the dates verbally in class. That is not what the stem describes.

Option B:
Written is the only option that correctly reflects the nature of the notice because the information is provided as printed text that can be read and revisited.

Option C:
Mechanical communication is not a standard label for this form of message transmission.

Option D:
Non verbal communication involves gestures or expressions without words,which is different from a printed notice relying on language.

A notice board message is a written document issued by an authority such as the principal or office. It is addressed to a larger student body rather than a single individual. The language and format are typically formal, following institutional norms. This makes it a written, formal, largely downward communication from higher to lower levels.

Option A:
Option A correctly identifies the notice as written and formal. It is a structured message disseminated officially to inform students about rules, events or deadlines, and it is typically one to many communication from administration to students.

Option B:
Option B describes informal oral communication, which might occur spontaneously among students or staff in corridors or canteens. A printed notice on a board is neither oral nor informal chit chat.

Option C:
Option C, upward communication from students to the principal, would involve reports, petitions or suggestions sent from lower to higher levels of authority. A notice board item usually flows in the opposite direction.

Option D:
Option D refers to interpersonal communication between two close friends, which is a private, face to face exchange and not an institutional announcement to a large group.

Written communication involves the use of written or printed words to convey messages that can be read and stored. An official email contains text and provides a permanent record of instructions. It is therefore an example of written communication. The contrast with spoken instructions in the stem supports this classification.

Option A:
Non verbal communication would involve gestures or tone,which are not central to reading an email.

Option B:
Written communication uses text and can be stored and reread; an official email is therefore written communication.

Option C:
Mass communication targets large anonymous audiences and usually involves media organisations,not single official emails in an institution.

Option D:
Intrapersonal communication is internal thinking and cannot describe a message sent to others.

Statements A, B and C are correct, whereas D and E are incorrect. A is true because in face-to-face interaction, listeners can respond immediately with words or expressions. B is true as written messages often receive responses after some time. C is true since mass communicators gauge audience reactions using tools like surveys and online metrics. D is false because feedback timing clearly varies across contexts, and E is false because lack of feedback prevents checking understanding and may reduce effectiveness. Therefore, A, B and C only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A correctly includes A, B and C, capturing immediate, delayed and large-scale feedback modes. It rejects D and E, which wrongly claim identical timing and irrelevance of feedback. Because all included statements are accurate, this option is correct.

Option B:
Option B presents A and B only, omitting C, thus failing to mention how feedback works in mass communication. As the question explicitly refers to different contexts, A and B only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C lists B and C only, leaving out A, and therefore does not address the immediate feedback characteristic of face-to-face communication. Consequently, B and C only cannot be the best answer.

Option D:
Option D combines A, C and D, but D is incorrect because feedback does not occur at the same time in all contexts. Including D among correct statements makes A, C and D only invalid.

Written communication uses written or printed words that can be seen and referred to later. When a teacher records key points on the board,students can read and copy them,creating a visual record of the lesson. This clearly falls under written communication,even though it occurs alongside speech.

Option A:
On the board,the teacher encodes meanings into words and phrases,just as in a handout or textbook. The permanence of the text for the duration of the class distinguishes it from purely oral explanations. Hence written is the most accurate label.

Option B:
Oral communication would refer to the spoken explanation,which is another aspect of the lesson but not the focus of the stem.

Option C:
Non verbal communication includes gestures and facial expressions rather than explicit written words,so it does not capture the main point here.

Option D:
Visual only is an imprecise description that does not highlight the linguistic nature of the written words and is not a standard classification in UGC NET communication theory.

Written communication uses printed or typed language to convey messages that can be read and stored. A circular pinned on a notice board uses written words to inform students and staff about holidays. It also creates a record that people can refer to later. Thus,this example clearly represents written communication.

Option A:
This option fits because the message exists as text on paper,independent of any speaker's presence. Anyone who can read the language can access the information. Therefore,it is correctly classified as written.

Option B:
Non verbal communication would focus on gestures or symbols without words,which is not the case here because the circular relies on text.

Option C:
Oral communication would involve speaking the notice aloud rather than displaying it in written form.

Option D:
Intrapersonal communication is internal thinking and does not involve public notice boards.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because oral explanations permit students to ask questions immediately. B is true as written formats create documented records that can be revisited. D is true since rules and notices are commonly communicated in written form. C is false because complex policies may require careful written articulation, and E is false because written communication is an integral part of educational communication. Consequently, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A lists A and B, both true, but omits D, which also accurately describes the use of written communication for official purposes. Without D, A and B only does not cover all correct statements in the set.

Option B:
Option B includes A, B and D, giving a full and accurate picture of how oral and written communication complement each other in teaching. It rightly rejects C and E, which present extreme positions. Therefore, A, B and D only is the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C groups B and D, which are correct, but excludes A, failing to mention the important advantage of immediate clarification through oral communication. As such, B and D only provides an incomplete response.

Option D:
Option D combines A, D and E, but E incorrectly claims that written communication has no role in education. Including E leads to a mix of true and false statements, so A, D and E only cannot be accepted.