UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D and E are incorrect. A is true because linear models conceptualise communication as a one-directional flow from sender to receiver. B is true since the Shannon–Weaver model is concerned with signal transmission and the effect of noise in the channel. C is true as transactional models highlight that participants are simultaneously senders and receivers. D is false because traditional linear models do not give central place to feedback and context, and E is false because models provide practical frameworks that teachers can use to plan and analyse communication; therefore A, B and C only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A correctly gathers A, B and C, which jointly explain the linear, Shannon–Weaver and transactional perspectives. It deliberately excludes D and E, which either overstate the features of linear models or dismiss the usefulness of models. Because it contains all and only the true statements, A, B and C only is the correct option.

Option B:
Option B adds D to the otherwise correct set, but D mistakenly claims that linear models explicitly incorporate feedback and context. This contradicts their original design, which emphasises one-way transmission. The presence of D makes A, B, C and D only an invalid combination.

Option C:
Option C includes B, C and D, omitting A but retaining the false statement D. While B and C are accurate, including D, which misrepresents linear models, means this combination cannot be accepted as correct.

Option D:
Option D pairs A and C with E, but E is incorrect because communication models are widely used in teaching and media analysis. Treating models as having no practical relevance ignores their role in understanding and improving communication, so A, C and E only is not a valid answer.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because gestures can depict shapes, directions or processes that words alone may not convey. B is true as congruent facial expressions strengthen interpretative cues. D is true since modulation and movement help sustain attention. C is false because speaking with one’s back to the class reduces clarity, and E is false because excessive rigidity often signals disinterest or anxiety. Hence, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A presents A, B and D, including all the helpful non-verbal practices and excluding unhelpful ones. It recognises the benefit of gesture, expression and vocal variation together, so this option correctly captures the set of accurate statements.

Option B:
Option B lists A and B only and leaves out D, overlooking the important contribution of voice modulation to learner engagement. Therefore, A and B only is incomplete.

Option C:
Option C joins B and D only, omitting A and thus neglecting how illustrative gestures concretise explanations. As a result, B and D only does not fully represent non-verbal support strategies.

Option D:
Option D brings together A, C and D, but C is incorrect as turning one’s back usually obstructs sound and visibility. Including C prevents A, C and D only from being a valid set of correct statements.

The informative function of communication focuses on supplying facts,figures and descriptions so that receivers become aware of events or conditions. News bulletins aim primarily to provide such up to date information about current events. Thus they best exemplify the informative function.

Option A:
Persuasive communication tries to change attitudes or behaviour,which may occur in editorials or advertisements but is not the main aim of neutral bulletins.

Option B:
Informative messages allow citizens to make decisions based on knowledge of events; this matches the primary goal of news bulletins,making option B correct.

Option C:
Entertaining communication centres on enjoyment and amusement,as in comedy shows,which is not highlighted here.

Option D:
Regulative function involves controlling or guiding behaviour through rules or instructions,rather than simply reporting facts.

Statements A, C, D and E are correct, while B is incorrect. A is true because LMS platforms provide messaging, announcements and discussion features that extend communication beyond class hours. C is true as video conferencing tools enable real-time interaction between geographically separated participants. D is true since asynchronous forums let learners respond at their own convenience. E is true because lack of access to devices or networks can prevent some learners from benefiting from ICT. B is false because merely using ICT tools does not automatically ensure effectiveness; pedagogy and design matter, so A, C, D and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A lists A, C and D but omits E, thereby overlooking the important constraint posed by the digital divide. Since unequal access affects who can participate in ICT-based communication, failing to include E makes A, C and D only incomplete, even though the included statements are true.

Option B:
Option B brings together A, C, D and E, accurately capturing the potential of LMS, video conferencing, asynchronous interaction and the limitations due to access. It excludes B, which wrongly assumes technology use by itself guarantees success. Because it comprises all the correct statements and no incorrect ones, A, C, D and E only is the correct option.

Option C:
Option C includes C, D and E but leaves out A, ignoring the central role LMS can play in structuring teacher–student communication. Although the three statements are correct, the combination does not reflect the full range of important ICT tools discussed in the question and so is incomplete.

Option D:
Option D adds B to A, C and D, but B incorrectly suggests that effectiveness is automatic with ICT, ignoring the need for proper instructional design. Including this false statement makes A, B, C and D only an invalid answer set.

Diagonal communication cuts across both functional departments and vertical levels in an organisation. A registrar normally works in administration,while students belong to academic units. When the registrar emails students directly,bypassing heads,this communication is diagonal. Hence,the stem describes diagonal communication.

Option A:
Grapevine is an informal network based on personal contacts and rumours,not necessarily official emails from administrators.

Option B:
Horizontal communication would be between people at the same level,such as between two registrars or between two student leaders.

Option C:
Upward communication flows from lower to higher levels,such as students writing to the registrar,not the other way round.

Option D:
Diagonal communication can speed up information flow by linking different parts of the organisation,making option D the correct answer.

In an all channel network,each member is connected to every other member and information can flow freely in any direction. There is no single central person who controls message distribution. The stem describes exactly this pattern of unrestricted mutual communication,so all channel is the correct label.

Option A:
All channel networks are well suited for democratic groups where participation,creativity and shared decision making are valued. Everyone can contribute and receive information directly,which matches the team situation mentioned.

Option B:
Wheel networks have a central member through whom all communication passes,limiting direct links between others. This contradicts the idea of each member freely contacting every other member.

Option C:
Chain networks transmit information sequentially from one person to the next,which slows down mutual sharing and does not provide the full set of direct links described.

Option D:
Y networks combine elements of chain and wheel and still involve unequal access to central positions,so they do not match the fully connected pattern in the stem.

Connotative meaning refers to the feelings,attitudes and associations that a word evokes in people,which go beyond its literal dictionary meaning. Words like “home” or “cheap” carry emotional tones that differ among individuals. The stem clearly points to these personal and emotional associations. Hence,the term is connotative meaning.

Option A:
Literal meaning is close to denotative meaning and refers to the basic dictionary definition,not the emotional colouring.

Option B:
Technical meaning is a specialised,precise sense used within a particular field,such as “work” in physics,which is not the broad associative meaning described.

Option C:
Connotative meanings can cause misunderstandings when sender and receiver attach different associations to the same word,making option C correct.

Option D:
Referential meaning usually points to the actual object or concept that a word stands for,again close to denotative sense,rather than emotional overtones.

Computer mediated communication (CMC) refers to human interaction occurring through the use of computers and digital networks. Online forums where learners post messages,reply and share resources are typical CMC environments. The stem describes such technology based interaction,so computer mediated is the correct classification.

Option A:
Intrapersonal communication happens within one person's mind and does not involve networked forums.

Option B:
Therefore computer mediated communication best captures the situation described.

Option C:
Mass communication would involve institutional media targeting broad publics,not peer discussion spaces.

Option D:
Grapevine communication is informal and often oral within organisations,not necessarily digital.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, while C and F are incorrect. Good practice requires advance notice of schedules, clear explanation of criteria and weightage, and the use of sample questions or model papers to clarify expectations. Communicating via several reliable channels reduces the risk that students miss crucial information. Failing to announce last-minute changes or deliberately sending ambiguous messages about deadlines undermines fairness and clarity, so C and F are wrong. Therefore A, B, D and E form the correct set of statements.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E, underestimating the value of multiple channels in ensuring all students receive assessment information. Although A, B and D are correct, excluding E makes the communication strategy less robust. Hence A, B and D only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as it leaves out A and includes only B, D and E, thereby ignoring the importance of early scheduling information. While criteria, model papers and multiple channels are vital, timing of communication is also critical. Therefore B, D and E only is not the full set of correct statements.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since it adds F to an otherwise correct group and treats it as true. Encouraging independence does not justify unclear or ambiguous deadlines, which can cause stress and inequity. Including F in A, B, D, E and F only makes the combination logically inconsistent.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it collects A, B, D and E, all of which contribute to transparent and fair assessment communication, and excludes C and F, which recommend poor practices. This option therefore aligns with ethical and effective communication in educational assessment.

Horizontal communication takes place between individuals at the same hierarchical level within an organisation. When teachers of the same rank coordinate a joint project,they are sharing information and decisions sideways rather than up or down. This fits the definition of horizontal communication.

Option A:
This option is correct because the interaction helps in coordination and collaboration among peers. It does not involve authority differences,but mutual planning.

Option B:
Upward communication would involve messages from teachers to higher authorities,such as heads or principals.

Option C:
Diagonal communication crosses both department and level,for example between a teacher and a non academic administrator.

Option D:
Mass communication refers to media reaching large anonymous audiences,not peer collaboration in a department.

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.

Intrapersonal communication refers to communication that occurs within a single person. It includes self-talk,mental rehearsal and silent reflection. When someone talks silently to themselves while planning,they are engaging in intrapersonal communication. So the behaviour in the stem fits this concept.

Option A:
Mass communication targets large audiences through media and does not describe a private inner conversation. It is the opposite of a solitary mental process.

Option B:
Group communication involves interaction among several people who exchange messages with each other,which is not the case when one person is silently planning.

Option C:
Organisational communication concerns formal and informal message flow within institutions,such as notices or meetings,not an individual’s inner dialogue.

Option D:
Intrapersonal communication plays a key role in decision-making and self regulation,which is exactly what happens during silent planning,making option C correct.

Hearing is simply the physiological process of sound reception,whereas listening involves active attention and mental processing. The student in the stem not only hears but also takes notes and organises ideas,which are actions of effective listening. Therefore listening is the appropriate completion.

Option A:
Hearing may occur even when attention is low,but the behaviours described show high engagement,so hearing alone is insufficient.

Option B:
Listening is a crucial part of communication competence because it ensures accurate understanding of messages,making option C correct.

Option C:
Speaking is productive communication and is not the main activity here.

Option D:
Encoding describes message formulation by a sender,rather than reception by a student.

Physical context refers to the tangible surroundings in which communication occurs,such as room size,lighting and furniture. These factors shape how easily participants can see,hear and interact. The elements mentioned in the stem all belong to this physical environment. Therefore,they form part of the physical context of communication.

Option A:
This option is correct because the arrangement of space and resources affects attention and participation. For example,a cramped room or poor lighting can hinder communication even if the message is clear.

Option B:
Semantic code relates to the system of meanings in language,not to seating or lighting.

Option C:
The channel is the medium that carries the message,such as sound waves or printed text,and is distinct from the broader environment.

Option D:
Feedback is the receiver's response and is not part of the physical setting itself.

In mass communication,a single sender reaches a large,anonymous audience through media like TV. Audience reactions usually come through ratings,letters or social media after some time. This feedback is not immediate or fully representative,so it is limited and delayed.

Option A:
Immediate and direct feedback occurs more in face-to-face or interactive online communication than in traditional broadcasting.

Option B:
Limited and delayed feedback explains why mass communicators must rely on indirect measures of audience response,making option C correct.

Option C:
Rich and simultaneous feedback belongs to highly interactive situations,such as live seminars or video conferences.

Option D:
Two way and continuous feedback characterises transactional interpersonal communication more than one-to-many broadcasting.