UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

One way communication is characterised by messages flowing from sender to receiver without meaningful feedback. In the described lecture,the teacher speaks continuously and students do not respond with questions. This pattern shows a one directional flow of information. Therefore one way communication is the most appropriate label.

Option A:
Two way communication would require students to ask questions or comment,and the teacher to respond,which is not happening.

Option B:
Transactional views emphasise simultaneous mutual influence,which is limited when only one side speaks.

Option C:
One way communication has no active feedback loop during transmission,so a silent-listener lecture matches this option.

Option D:
Dialogic communication foregrounds genuine dialogue and exchange,not silent listening.

Aristotle's model of communication focuses on the speaker delivering a speech to an audience in a one directional manner. The emphasis is on how the speaker organises the message to persuade listeners. There is little explicit attention to feedback from the audience. Therefore the process is best described as linear in nature.

Option A:
Linear communication involves a straight flow of messages from sender to receiver without a built in feedback loop. Aristotle's focus on rhetoric and persuasive speech matches this pattern. The model suits formal speeches where audience response is limited.

Option B:
Transactional models see communication as simultaneous mutual influence,which goes beyond Aristotle's one way emphasis. They highlight co creation of meaning rather than simple transmission. They therefore do not accurately describe Aristotle's basic view.

Option C:
Circular models such as Osgood Schramm represent repeated encoding and decoding cycles,where roles constantly shift. Aristotle did not depict this continuous loop in his simple diagram. Hence circular is not the best term here.

Option D:
Interactive models explicitly incorporate feedback as a separate stage,which is not highlighted in Aristotle's original formulation. They evolved later to address limitations of linear views. Thus interactive is not the correct choice.

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, whereas C is incorrect. A is true because honesty is a basic ethical principle in teaching. B is true since confidentiality protects student dignity and privacy. D is true as plagiarism violates norms of credit and originality. E is true because proper citation is central to ethical academic communication. C is false because humiliation damages self-esteem and does not constitute ethical discipline. Therefore, C only is the wrong statement.

Option A:
Option A marks both A and C as wrong, but A correctly asserts that information should be presented honestly. Calling A wrong contradicts the fundamental ethical expectation from teachers, so A and C only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B correctly isolates C as the sole unethical statement. It recognises that humiliating students publicly is harmful, while all other statements express accepted ethical responsibilities in educational communication. Hence, C only is the correct answer.

Option C:
Option C labels C and D as wrong, but D accurately describes the negative impact of plagiarism. Misclassifying D as incorrect undermines the importance of academic integrity, so C and D only is invalid.

Option D:
Option D includes B, C and D as wrong, but both B and D articulate core ethical norms regarding confidentiality and plagiarism. Combining these true statements with C in a set of “wrong” statements makes B, C and D only logically inconsistent.

Feedback is information from receivers that tells the sender how the message has been interpreted. Short quizzes reveal how much students have understood at that point in time. This allows the teacher to adjust pace and explanations. Therefore quizzes function mainly as feedback.

Option A:
Feedback closes the communication loop and turns one way transmission into a more interactive process. This improves teaching quality.

Option B:
Noise would interfere with messages,not inform the teacher about learning.

Option C:
Censorship involves suppressing information,which is unrelated to quizzes.

Option D:
Redundancy refers to repeating parts of the message,not assessing responses.

Statements A, C and D are correct, while B and E are incorrect. A is true because communicative competence involves context-sensitive language use. C is true as recognising and valuing cultural identities encourages all students to participate. D is true since flexible adjustment of language and examples is crucial in diverse classrooms. B is false because ignoring cultural norms can create misunderstandings, and E is false because all subject teachers need communicative competence to reach diverse learners. Therefore, A, C and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A includes A and C but omits D, failing to mention the need for flexibility in language and interaction styles. As adaptability is central to competence, A and C only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B groups C and D but leaves out A, ignoring the core definition that competence means knowing what is appropriate in a given context. Thus, C and D only does not fully capture the construct.

Option C:
Option C assembles A, D and E, but E mistakenly limits communicative competence to language teachers, disregarding the needs of other disciplines. Including E makes A, D and E only an invalid set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D brings together A, C and D, uniting contextual knowledge, cultural sensitivity and flexibility, and excludes B and E, which promote colour-blindness and narrow applicability. Because it contains all and only the true statements, A, C and D only is the correct option.

Paralanguage refers to vocal characteristics that accompany spoken words,such as pitch,volume and rate. These features influence how listeners interpret emotions,attitudes and emphasis. The stem lists exactly these vocal variations. Therefore they belong to paralanguage.

Option A:
Paralanguage helps distinguish sarcasm,enthusiasm or boredom even when the same words are used. This aligns with the idea of changing the impact of a message.

Option B:
Proxemics concerns space and distance,not voice quality.

Option C:
Semantics is about the meaning of words,not how they are spoken.

Option D:
Haptics focuses on touch and is unrelated to vocal modulation.

Statements A, B and D are correct, while C and E are incorrect. A is true because SMCR explicitly focuses on characteristics of the source, message, channel and receiver. B is true as Schramm emphasises overlapping fields of experience in interpretation. D is true since transactional models see participants as simultaneously sending and receiving. C is false because traditional linear models often minimise feedback and context, and E is false because models are analytical tools rather than rigid classroom rules. Thus, A, B and D only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A lists A and B only, omitting D and therefore neglecting the transactional idea that both parties send and receive messages. As this is a key perspective in educational communication, A and B only is incomplete.

Option B:
Option B combines B and D but leaves out A, not acknowledging the widely used SMCR model that foregrounds message components. Consequently, B and D only does not cover the main models mentioned in the item.

Option C:
Option C includes A, B and C, but C wrongly claims that linear models fully incorporate feedback and context. Because C misrepresents linear models, A, B and C only is an invalid set of correct statements.

Option D:
Option D groups A, B and D together and rejects C and E, which either overstate linear-model coverage or treat models as strict prescriptions. Since it contains all and only the true statements, A, B and D only is the correct answer.