Formal and informal channels – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is the only wrong statement. A is correct because circulars and notices are formal documents conveying official information. B is correct since gossip among students is a typical example of informal communication. C is correct as informal networks can sometimes spread important information quickly, though not always accurately. D is wrong because formal communication can also suffer from distortion due to multiple levels of transmission or misinterpretation.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists A and D as wrong statements. A is actually correct in describing circulars and notices as formal communication. Although D is wrong, pairing it with a correct statement makes this combination invalid.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it treats B and D as wrong. B is a correct example of informal communication in the form of gossip or corridor talk. Including B in the wrong set therefore misclassifies a true statement, so this option cannot be chosen.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups C and D as wrong statements. C correctly notes that informal communication can sometimes disseminate important information quickly. Even though D is wrong, adding C to the wrong set makes this combination incorrect.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it singles out D only as the wrong statement. D’s assertion that formal communication is always accurate and never distorts messages ignores the possibility of errors, delays and misinterpretation. By excluding A, B and C, which are all true, this option correctly captures the pattern of wrongness in the list.