Features of two way communication – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct, whereas C is incorrect. A is true because feedback from the receiver back to the sender is a defining feature of two-way communication. B is true since opportunities to ask questions and respond help clarify doubts and reduce misunderstandings. D is true because classroom discussions allow both teacher and students to speak, listen and respond, making them classic two-way situations. C is false because although two-way communication may take more time, it is often more effective for teaching since it allows interaction and correction of errors.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B only and omits D, failing to recognise classroom discussion as a practical example of two-way communication. The option correctly highlights feedback and clarification but ignores the illustrative instance mentioned in the statements. Because it leaves out one correct statement, A and B only is incomplete and cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B correctly gathers A, B and D, identifying feedback, clarification and classroom discussion as central aspects of two-way communication. It excludes C, which wrongly labels two-way communication as ineffective simply because it may take longer. Since this option includes all and only the correct statements, A, B and D only is the right answer.

Option C:
Option C lists B and D only and leaves out A, neglecting the explicit role of feedback in defining two-way communication. While B and D are accurate, the absence of A means the description of two-way communication is not conceptually complete. Therefore B and D only is not the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D treats all four statements as correct, but C overgeneralises by calling two-way communication ineffective, which contradicts pedagogic practice. Including C with the true statements A, B and D makes this combination logically inconsistent. Hence A, B, C and D cannot be chosen.