UGC NET Paper 1 — Communication

What is the name of the process in which the listener provides feedback to the speaker about the message heard and the emotion conveyed and lets the speaker realize how he or she i...

The 4Rs approach to conflict resolution comprises: A. Reading B. Writing C. Respect D. Reprimand E. Resolution Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In communication, connotative words have

In a classroom context, when innumerable meaningful messages emanate from a finite number of linguistic signals, it is called

The Gandhian method of communication is known as:

In the transactional type of communication, the elements are:

Which of the following is an example of physical barrier to communication?

Diagonal communication is

The least contributor to noise in communication system by the audience is

Which of the following is considered unethical communication?

Colour, as a means of communication, has meanings that mostly emanate from one's own

More and more informal exchanges within a group to resolve conflicts is an example of

Modern mass communication has the characteristics of being A. Sporadic B. Continuous C. Based on a schedule D. Not much dependent on technology E. Dependent on the use of media Cho...

The means of non-verbal communication are: A. Spoken language B. Time language C. Sign language D. Space language E. Written language Choose the correct answer from the options giv...

Which of the following are parameters of an effective communication? A. Freedom to see and hear. What is here? B. Freedom to say. What one thinks and feels? C. Freedom to decide. W...

Which of the following influence non-verbal communication? A. Avoidance of signals B. Invisible incongruence C. Culture D. Geographical location E. Contextuality Choose the correct...

Which of the following are barriers to understand the communicated message? A. Pre - judgement B. Source credibility C. Length of communication D. Source creation E. Existing knowl...

Which of the following are identified as verbal communication skills? A. Use of aggressive language B. Assertiveness C. Opening feedback channels D. Taking credit for oneself E. Us...

The advantages of diagonal communication are: A. Resistance B. Side-tracking C. Anomie D. Morale boosting E. Co-ordination Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In communication, a major barrier to reception of a message is

Communication means _________ of information. A. Suppression B. Exchange C. Understanding D. Contextualization E. Abstraction Choose the correct answer from the options given below...

Human communication involves A. Patterned social interactions B. Use of abstract meanings only C. Conflict-oriented actions only D. Neural activities of the brain E. Psychological...

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: Agenda building is a collective communication process in which me...

A notice about the auction of a car in a newspaper is an example of

Why do we communicate? A. For social interaction. B. For happiness sake. C. For messages to be understood. D. For sharing of experience. E. For protection of traditions. Choose the...

Given below are two statements Statement I: The primary act of communication begins when an individual decides to use a particular language symbol, susceptible to standardised inte...

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Communication must include the transfer and understanding of messa...

Given below are two statements Statement I: The semiotics of Charles Pierce cannot be called a Theory of Communication. Statement II: Charles Pierce prepared a system of concepts w...

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Communication reflects the dimension of power. Statement II: Power and unethical communication are strongly inter-related. In light of...

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The art of Mass Communication is much more simple than of face to face communication or any type of communication. Statement II: Each o...

Given below are two statements Statement I: A two-way communication takes place when the encoding and decoding are in operation with equal frequency by two or more individuals. Sta...

Given below are two statements Statement I: Body language is the basis of deceptive communication. Statement II: Non-verbal cues have their own shared meanings.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Statement I: Communication is the process of transmitting a message from a sou...

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Smiles and laughter should be avoided when messages are serious. R...

Which of the following are determinants in transactional communication? A. Social context B. Cultural context C. Relational context D. Legal context E. Delayed context Choose the c...

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: Western communication tradition emphasizes the cognitive ability...

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The more performative broadcast is also more cohesive and popular...

According to Robbins et al, the sequence of communication functions is : A. Control B. Motivation C. Emotional expression D. Information Choose the correct answer from the options...

Identify the CORRECT sequence of categories of grapevine communication A. Cluster chain B. Probability chain C. Gossip chain D. Single strand chain Choose the correct answer from t...

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Effective communication creates identity for individuals and group...

Match List I with List II List I Styles that impede communications A. Placating B. Blaming C. Computing D. Distracting List II Characteristic feature I. Doing or saying what is irr...

The correct sequence of communication contexts is: A. Temporal B. Physical C. Social

For emerging field of mass communication researcher Paul Lazarsfeld proved to be seminal thinker and researcher in what way? A. For exploring the potential of Social Science method...

Identify the correct sequence of the following types of visual communication. A. Objects B. Maps C. Graphs D. Photographs E. Models Choose the correct answer from the options given...

Identify the sequence of cultural barriers in communication as listed by experts: A. Methods of conflict resolution B. Difference in tolerance of conflicts C. Semantic D. Tone diff...

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In communication, language ambiguity takes place because of the incorrect use of words. Statement II: Informal time terms lead to diffe...

The sequence of communication zones based on individual distances is A. Public zone B. Intimate zone C. Personal zone D. Social zone Choose the correct answer from the options give...

Feedback reflects the reactions of the audience when: A. One knows the effects of communication. B. One knows the quality of content of the message. C. One knows the future prospec...

Match List I with List II List I Types of communication A. Mass communication B. Intrapersonal communication C. Group communication D. Interpersonal communication List II Function...

Identify the sequence of human communication skills. A. Public speaking B. Group interaction C. Relationship D. Feed forward E. Self - presentation Choose the correct answer from t...