UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

All four statements A, B, C and D are correct and together express the main objectives of instructional communication. A is true because teaching first involves providing new information and explanations. B is true since communication also seeks to arouse and sustain learners’ motivation. C is true as teaching often attempts to shape attitudes and values connected with the discipline. D is true because communication includes giving directions and norms that regulate classroom procedures and behaviour. Therefore the combination including all four statements is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it lists only A and B as correct and omits C and D. While informing and motivating are important, this option ignores the attitudinal and regulative functions of instructional communication. Hence it does not fully represent the objectives mentioned.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, B and C but leaves out D. It recognises informing, motivating and influencing attitudes but fails to acknowledge the role of communication in establishing and maintaining classroom routines. This omission makes the option incomplete.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups B, C and D only and excludes A. Even though motivation, attitude change and regulation are important, the basic informative function of teaching cannot be left out. Therefore this combination does not capture all correct statements.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes A, B, C and D, and in this item all four statements are valid objectives of instructional communication (informing, motivating, influencing attitudes/values, and regulating classroom behaviour/procedures). Therefore A, B, C and D is the correct combination.

The regulative function of communication is used to control or direct behaviour according to norms or rules. When a teacher explains classroom policies on punctuality and assignments,they are guiding what students should or should not do. This is a clear example of regulative communication.

Option A:
Regulative messages tell learners about expectations and consequences,helping maintain order,which aligns with the situation in the stem,making option A correct.

Option B:
Entertaining communication aims to amuse the audience and does not primarily focus on rule setting.

Option C:
Inspirational messages motivate and encourage,but may not specify concrete rules,so they are not the main type here.

Option D:
Exploratory communication seeks new information or ideas and is different from establishing discipline guidelines.