Nonverbal communication channels – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is incorrect. A is true because paralanguage covers vocal features such as tone, pitch, volume and rate that modify meaning. B is true since proxemics deals with how physical distance and spatial arrangement communicate relational messages. C is true as chronemics focuses on how timing, pauses and punctuality shape interpretations. D is false because much non-verbal behaviour is habitual or unconscious rather than fully controlled by the sender.

Option A:
Option A includes A and B but omits C, overlooking the role of time in non-verbal communication. Since C is also a correct statement, A and B only gives an incomplete list of channels. Therefore this option cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B groups B and C only and leaves out A, ignoring the important channel of paralanguage which strongly influences how spoken messages are interpreted. Because A is correct, excluding it means B and C only does not contain all true statements. Hence this option is not valid.

Option C:
Option C correctly gathers A, B and C and excludes D, which wrongly claims that non-verbal behaviour is always consciously controlled. By listing all the accurate descriptions of channels and rejecting the false one, A, B and C only is the correct answer.

Option D:
Option D treats A, B, C and D as all correct, but D contradicts research showing that many non-verbal cues are unintentional. Including D alongside correct statements makes this option inconsistent. Consequently, it cannot be chosen.