UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Communication competence is the ability to use language and non verbal behaviour effectively and appropriately in different contexts. Adapting examples and pace to suit diverse learner groups demonstrates this flexibility. The teacher is sensitive to audience needs,which is a hallmark of competence.

Option A:
Competent communicators monitor feedback and modify their messages accordingly,just as the teacher does in the stem. This supports learning and engagement.

Option B:
Authority refers to formal power,status or control,not necessarily skillful adaptation.

Option C:
Censorship involves suppression of information and is unrelated to audience centred adjustments.

Option D:
Dependence is about reliance on others rather than skilled communication.

Communication competence is the capacity to use communication behaviours effectively and appropriately across various contexts and audiences. Selecting suitable vocabulary,adjusting tone and choosing the right channel for a particular audience are classic indicators of this competence. The stem lists exactly these adaptive skills,so communication competence is the correct completion.

Option A:
Competent communicators are sensitive to cultural norms,relationship dynamics and situational demands. They monitor feedback and modify their messages to achieve goals without violating social expectations. This description fits the abilities mentioned.

Option B:
Authority refers to formal position or legitimacy and does not guarantee that the person can adapt communication skillfully. Many people with authority may still communicate poorly.

Option C:
Power denotes the ability to influence others or control resources,but it can be exercised with or without communicative finesse.

Option D:
Role refers to a set of expected behaviours attached to a position,not to the actual skill with which one performs communication tasks.