UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Haptics is the study of communication through touch. A handshake conveys respect,warmth or formality depending on culture. Welcoming a guest speaker with a handshake uses touch as a meaningful sign. Therefore this is an example of haptics.

Option A:
Proxemics concerns distance and seating,not direct touch.

Option B:
The use of touch in greeting clearly fits haptics,making this option correct.

Option C:
Chronemics covers timing rather than physical contact.

Option D:
Verbalism would emphasise spoken words,which are not the focus of the stem.

Haptics is the study of communication through touch,such as handshakes,hugs or pats. A handshake during an award ceremony conveys congratulations,respect and recognition without words. The stem clearly describes such a touch based sign. Therefore it is an example of haptics.

Option A:
Kinesics would emphasise body movements and facial expressions,but here the key cue is physical contact.

Option B:
Haptics specifically concerns touch-based cues; a handshake conveys meaning through touch,so it fits this option.

Option C:
Proxemics concerns distance rather than actual touch.

Option D:
Mass communication refers to media messages sent to large audiences,not interpersonal physical gestures.