All analysis PaperOne Pyq • October 26, 2026

PYQ-3 :PAPER-ONE COMMUNICATION

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UGC NET Paper 1 · Communication · Mock Test 3
Computer-based test style practice · previous-year questions with answer key
Questions: 50Maximum Marks: 100Suggested Time: 60 minutesMarking: +2 correct, 0 wrong
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  2. Mark your choice on paper. Each question carries 2 marks; there is no negative marking.
  3. Use the Question Palette to jump to any question. Colours show the section of each question.
  4. Questions tagged PYQ were asked in an actual UGC NET exam (month and year shown).
  5. Tap an option to see instantly whether it is right or wrong (the right answer appears automatically if you pick a wrong one). Use Short Explanation for a one-line reason. At the end, open the Answer Key and count your score.
Question No. 1Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Leadership roles first emerge in which of the following kinds of communication?
(a) Intrapersonal communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Small group communication
(b) Small group communication
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Face-to-face public communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Small group communication
(d) Media-like cell phones and instant messenger
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Small group communication
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Small group communication
Why: Leadership roles first emerge in small group communication.
Book Q.101
Question No. 2Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Four conditions influence the effectiveness of an encoded message, the skills, attitudes, knowledge of the sender and
(a) Social cultural system
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Knowledge of the receiver
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Social cultural system
(c) Age of the sender
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Social cultural system
(d) Environmental issues
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Social cultural system
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Social cultural system
Why: The sender's skills, attitudes, knowledge and the social-cultural system affect the encoded message.
Book Q.102
Question No. 3Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Look at the following characteristics.
1. It is beyond the control of the management.
2. It is considered more reliable by the employees than the formal communication channels.
3. Employees mostly use it to serve their personal and social interests.
Which type of communication group can be identified by these ?
(a) Formal group
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Grapevine
(b) Quality circles
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Grapevine
(c) Grapevine
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) External Network
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Grapevine
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Grapevine
Why: Uncontrolled, trusted and used for personal interests: that is the grapevine.
Book Q.103
Question No. 4Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The lateral communication involves communication across chains of command. It facilitates coordination among departments. It probably takes place because people prefer the informality of lateral communication to the formal downward and upward communication. Those actively involved in lateral communication are called
(a) Man of The Match
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Boundary spanners
(b) Boundary spanners
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Hit The Wicket
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Boundary spanners
(d) Wicket Keeper
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Boundary spanners
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Boundary spanners
Why: People who link across departments in lateral communication are boundary spanners.
Book Q.104
Question No. 5Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · December 2021
The sequence of stage of communication process is
1. Level of acceptance
2. Transmission of cognitive data
3. Message reception
4. Understanding
5. Reaction
Choose the correct answer from the option given below
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
(c) 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
(d) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
Why: Same sequence as Q28: transmission, reception, understanding, acceptance, reaction (2-3-4-1-5).
Book Q.105
Question No. 6Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Appropriate word choice is an essential of effective oral communication.
Statement II: Facial expression and postures fall under visual communication.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Why: Both are true: word choice matters in oral communication, and expressions and postures are visual.
Book Q.106
Question No. 7Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The process of mass communication is not
(a) Asymmetrical
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Personal
(b) Personal
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Anonymous
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Personal
(d) Effected on a large scale
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Personal
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Personal
Why: Mass communication is impersonal, so 'personal' is the odd one out.
Book Q.107
Question No. 8Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Which of the communication has more emotional appeal?
(a) Intrapersonal
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interpersonal
(b) Interpersonal
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Group
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interpersonal
(d) Mass
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interpersonal
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Interpersonal
Why: Interpersonal communication has the strongest emotional appeal.
Book Q.108
Question No. 9Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Who proposed "The Agenda Setting theory"?
(a) Defer and Ballrockeach
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Maxwell McComb and Donald Shaw
(b) Maxwell McComb and Donald Shaw
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Joseph Klapper
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Maxwell McComb and Donald Shaw
(d) Carl Howlan
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Maxwell McComb and Donald Shaw
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Maxwell McComb and Donald Shaw
Why: Agenda-setting theory: Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw.
Book Q.109
Question No. 10Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Which of the following model refers to gatekeeper concept ?
(a) Newcombs
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Westleys and Leans
(b) Shannon and Weavers
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Westleys and Leans
(c) Westleys and Leans
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) George Gerbener
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Westleys and Leans
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Westleys and Leans
Why: As per the key, the gatekeeper concept is linked to Westley and MacLean.
Book Q.110
Question No. 11Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Read the following statements
1. The manner in which a verbal statement is presented, including its rhythm, breathiness, hoarseness, or loudness.
2. It reflects psychological arousal, emotion, and mood.
3. It may carry social information, as in a sarcastic, superior, or submissive manner of speaking.
The above statements indicate
(a) Tone of voice
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Both a and b
(b) Emotional cues
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Both a and b
(c) Both a and b
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) None of the above
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Both a and b
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Both a and b
Why: Tone of voice and emotional cues both describe these statements.
Book Q.111
Question No. 12Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · December 2021
Which of the following are identified as verbal communication skills?
1. use of aggressive language
2. Assertiveness
3. Opening feedback channels
4. Taking credit for oneself
5. Use of affirmative words
Choose correct option below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) 3, 4 and 5 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
Why: Verbal skills: assertiveness, feedback channels, affirmative words (2, 3, 5).
Book Q.112
Question No. 13Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Another term used for interpersonal communication is
(a) Group communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Dyadic communication
(b) Face-to-face public communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Dyadic communication
(c) Dyadic communication
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Traditional communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Dyadic communication
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Dyadic communication
Why: Another term for interpersonal communication is dyadic communication.
Book Q.113
Question No. 14Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Non-verbal message interpretation largely
(a) Depends upon cultural context
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Depends upon physical context
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Depends upon cultural context
(c) Depends upon noise level
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Depends upon cultural context
(d) Varies from person to person
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Depends upon cultural context
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Depends upon cultural context
Why: Non-verbal meaning depends largely on cultural context.
Book Q.114
Question No. 15Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
According to communication research findings, some amount of gossip is necessary for
(a) Pro-social motivation
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Prevention of distortion
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Pro-social motivation
(c) Extending communication range
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Pro-social motivation
(d) Relocation of emotional affiliations
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Pro-social motivation
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Pro-social motivation
Why: As per the key, some gossip serves pro-social motivation.
Book Q.115
Question No. 16Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Audio-conferencing may be classified among which of the following types of communication?
(a) One-sided verbal
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Two-sided verbal
(b) Two-sided verbal
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) One-sided non-verbal
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Two-sided verbal
(d) Two-sided non-verbal
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Two-sided verbal
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Two-sided verbal
Why: Audio-conferencing uses spoken words in both directions: two-sided verbal.
Book Q.116
Question No. 17Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Recording a television programme on a VCR is an example of
(a) Time-shifting
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Content reference
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Time-shifting
(c) Mechanical clarity
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Time-shifting
(d) Media synchronization
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Time-shifting
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Time-shifting
Why: Recording a programme to watch later is time-shifting.
Book Q.117
Question No. 18Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · December 2021
In describing elements of communication, person or an event which provide you verbal or non-verbal use to which someone can respond is known as
(a) Source
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Message
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Source
(c) Channel
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Source
(d) Communication Context
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Source
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Source
Why: The source provides the cues to which others respond.
Book Q.118
Question No. 19Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
A negative reaction to a mediated communication is described as
(a) Flak
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Fragmented feedback
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Flak
(c) Passive response
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Flak
(d) Non-conformity
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Flak
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Flak
Why: A negative reaction to mediated communication is flak.
Book Q.119
Question No. 20Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
In communication, chatting over the internet is
(a) Verbal communication
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Non-verbal communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Verbal communication
(c) Parallel communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Verbal communication
(d) Grapevine communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Verbal communication
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Verbal communication
Why: As per the key, internet chat is classed as verbal communication.
Book Q.120
Question No. 21Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Match The Following
Term
1. Proxemics2. Oculesics3. Chronemics4. Haptics
Description
A. A personal space aspect of body languageB. Role of eye contact in non verbal communicationC. Use of time in nonverbal CommunicationD. The study of touching
Codes:
(a) 1–A, 2–C, 3–B, 4–D
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
(b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) 1–A, 2–B, 3–D, 4–C
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
(d) 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D
Why: Proxemics = personal space, oculesics = eye contact, chronemics = time, haptics = touch.
Book Q.121
Question No. 22Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Public communication tends to occur within a more
(a) Complex structure
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Formal structure
(b) Political structure
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Formal structure
(c) Convenient structure
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Formal structure
(d) Formal structure
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) Formal structure
Why: Public communication follows a more formal structure.
Book Q.122
Question No. 23Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The information function of mass communication is described as
(a) Diffusion
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Surveillance
(b) Publicity
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Surveillance
(c) Surveillance
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Diversion
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Surveillance
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Surveillance
Why: The information function of mass media is surveillance.
Book Q.123
Question No. 24Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The main aims of interactive communication are
1. Task coordination
2. Problem solving
3. Information sharing
4. Conflict resolution
5. Dominating other team members
Codes:
(a) 2, 3, 4 and 5
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) 3, 4 and 5
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Why: Interactive communication aims at coordination, problem solving, sharing and conflict resolution, not domination.
Book Q.124
Question No. 25Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Which of the following is essential in classroom communication?
(a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Avoiding repetition of the message
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
(c) Interrupting the speaker frequently
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
(d) Avoiding eye contact with students
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
Why: In class, repeating the message in different ways helps learning.
Book Q.125
Question No. 26Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Classroom communication involves
A. Listening by learning
B. Formal lecturing
C. Informal discussions
D. Less importance to feedback
E. Explaining
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
(b) B, C, D only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
(c) B, C, E only
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) C, D, E only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) B, C, E only
Why: Classroom communication includes formal lecturing, informal discussion and explaining.
Book Q.126
Question No. 27Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): To be effective in the classroom, a teachers should minimise the communication barriers.
Reasons (R): Since communication is a complex process, regular feedback analysis is essential for this purpose.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(d) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Why: Both are true and R explains A: minimising barriers needs regular feedback analysis.
Book Q.127
Question No. 28Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Match List I with List II. List I gives Modes of Communication, while list II provides their description
List I (Modes of Communication)
A. PublicityB. PropagandaC. AdvertisingD. Public relations
List II (Description)
I. Reputation managementII. Paid messageIII. Non-commercial promotionIV. Communication with motives
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) A–III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) A–III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) A–III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(d) A–III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) A–III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Why: Publicity = non-commercial, propaganda = motives, advertising = paid, PR = reputation management.
Book Q.128
Question No. 29Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Classroom communication is
A. Goal-oriented
B. Style-centric
C. Collaborative
D. Vertical
E. Non-rhetorical
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A and B only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) A and C only
(b) B and D only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) A and C only
(c) A and C only
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) D and E only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) A and C only
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) A and C only
Why: Classroom communication is goal-oriented and collaborative.
Book Q.129
Question No. 30Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · November 2020
Which of the following is essential in classroom communication?
(a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Avoiding repetition of the message
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
(c) Interrupting the speaker frequently
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
(d) Avoiding eye contact with students
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
Why: Repeating the message in different ways is essential (same as Q125).
Book Q.130
Question No. 31Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Classroom communication involves
A. Listening by learning
B. Formal lecturing
C. Informal discussions
D. Less importance to feedback
E. Explaining
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
(b) B, C, D only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
(c) B, C, E only
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) C, D, E only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) B, C, E only
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) B, C, E only
Why: Formal lecturing, informal discussions and explaining (same as Q126).
Book Q.131
Question No. 32Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Match List I with List II:
List I (Types of Communication)
A. Downward CommunicationB. Upward CommunicationC. Horizontal CommunicationD. Grapevine Communication
List II (Main Features)
I. Grows primarily to meet organizational/member's need for communicationII. It forms a useful link in decision making for task coordinationIII. Provides management with feedback about current issues and problemsIV. It is the most common communication system in an organization
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(b) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(c) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Why: As per the key: A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I.
Book Q.132
Question No. 33Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
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 the options given below:
(a) A, B, C, D
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) D, C, B, A
(b) B, C, D, A
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) D, C, B, A
(c) D, C, B, A
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) C, D, A, B
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) D, C, B, A
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) D, C, B, A
Why: As per the key, the sequence is single strand, gossip, probability, cluster (D, C, B, A).
Book Q.133
Question No. 34Types · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Match List I with List II:
List I (Categories of Communication)
A. LateralB. HapticsC. SemanticsD. Semiotics
List II (Features)
I. Touch communicationII. Between equalsIII. Interpretation of signsIV. Concerned with meanings
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(d) A–I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Why: Lateral = between equals, haptics = touch, semantics = meanings, semiotics = signs.
Book Q.134
Question No. 35Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt or feedback of a message are called
(a) Feedback
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Noise
(b) Feed forward
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Noise
(c) The channel
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) Noise
(d) Noise
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) Noise
Why: Disturbances that interfere with a message are noise.
Book Q.135
Question No. 36Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The most powerful barrier of communication in the class is
(a) Noise in the classroom
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Confusion on the part of teacher
(b) Confusion on the part of teacher
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) More outside disturbance in the classroom
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Confusion on the part of teacher
(d) Lack of teaching aids
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Confusion on the part of teacher
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Confusion on the part of teacher
Why: As per the key, confusion on the teacher's part is the most powerful barrier.
Book Q.136
Question No. 37Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · December 2021
Identify the barrier to communication from the list given below:
1. Time and distance
2. By passed instructions
3. Encoding of thoughts and ideas
4. Decoding of thoughts and Ideas
5. Logical sequence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) 3 and 4 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) 4 and 5 only
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only
Why: Time and distance, and bypassed instructions, are barriers listed here.
Book Q.137
Question No. 38Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
A disruption in the communication process is called
(a) Transgression
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Noise
(b) Feedback
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Noise
(c) Noise
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Interaction
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Noise
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Noise
Why: A disruption in the process is noise.
Book Q.138
Question No. 39Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Which of the following is not true about the grapevine?
(a) It is faster than formal communication network
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) It is preferred over formal communication
(b) It is less accurate than formal network
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) It is preferred over formal communication
(c) It is found in almost all organizations
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) It is preferred over formal communication
(d) It is preferred over formal communication
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) It is preferred over formal communication
Why: The grapevine is not preferred over formal communication; it is only faster.
Book Q.139
Question No. 40Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Level C of the effectiveness of communication is defined as
(a) Channel noise
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Semantic noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Channel noise
(c) Psychological noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Channel noise
(d) Source noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Channel noise
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Channel noise
Why: As given in the book's key.
Book Q.140
Question No. 41Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
All of the following are barriers to effective communication except
(a) Absence of noise
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) Distortion of information
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Absence of noise
(c) Information overloads
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Absence of noise
(d) Cognitive dissonance
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Absence of noise
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Absence of noise
Why: The absence of noise helps communication; it is not a barrier.
Book Q.141
Question No. 42Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Informal transmission of information or filtered information is called
(a) Gossip
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Grapevine
(b) Grapevine
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Vertical communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Grapevine
(d) Horizontal communication
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Grapevine
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Grapevine
Why: Informal transmission of information is the grapevine.
Book Q.142
Question No. 43Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
An example of physiological noise is
(a) Feeling hungry
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) A humming air conditioner unit
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Feeling hungry
(c) A lawn mower
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Feeling hungry
(d) A speaker using complex terms
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) Feeling hungry
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) Feeling hungry
Why: Hunger is physiological noise (it comes from the body).
Book Q.143
Question No. 44Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
A speaker using complex terms is an example of
(a) Physiological noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Semantic noise
(b) Psychological noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Semantic noise
(c) Semantic noise
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Physical noise
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Semantic noise
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Semantic noise
Why: Complex terms create semantic noise.
Book Q.144
Question No. 45Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0PYQ · December 2021
Which one of the following is an example of a technological barrier in communication?
(a) Physical location of communicators
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Low bandwidth of Internet
(b) Low bandwidth of Internet
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Personal attitude towards technology
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Low bandwidth of Internet
(d) Complexity of ideas
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Low bandwidth of Internet
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Low bandwidth of Internet
Why: Low internet bandwidth is a technological barrier.
Book Q.145
Question No. 46Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
A noise in the communication process
(a) Causes listeners to listen to messages more carefully
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interferes with a message
(b) Interferes with a message
✔ Correct! Option (b) is the right answer.
(c) Focuses wandering thoughts
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interferes with a message
(d) Enhances a message
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (b) Interferes with a message
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (b) Interferes with a message
Why: Noise interferes with a message.
Book Q.146
Question No. 47Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
A fixed and categorized impression of a group of people based on a predetermined set of qualities is called
(a) Generalizing
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Stereotyping
(b) Consistency
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Stereotyping
(c) Stereotyping
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Oversimplification
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) Stereotyping
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) Stereotyping
Why: A fixed impression of a group is a stereotype.
Book Q.147
Question No. 48Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The goal of perception checking is
(a) Confirmation
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) To further explore the thoughts and feelings of others
(b) Cultural sensitivity
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) To further explore the thoughts and feelings of others
(c) To further explore the thoughts and feelings of others
✔ Correct! Option (c) is the right answer.
(d) Control
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (c) To further explore the thoughts and feelings of others
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (c) To further explore the thoughts and feelings of others
Why: Perception checking aims to explore others' thoughts and feelings.
Book Q.148
Question No. 49Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
Which is a characteristic of prejudice?
(a) Generalized evaluation, specifically of out-group members
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) All of the above
(b) Negativity
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) All of the above
(c) Biased perceptions
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (d) All of the above
(d) All of the above
✔ Correct! Option (d) is the right answer.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (d) All of the above
Why: Prejudice involves generalised evaluation of out-groups, negativity and biased perception.
Book Q.149
Question No. 50Barriers · Marks: +2 · Negative: 0
The main assumption of 'primacy effect' is
(a) The most information is always one that comes first.
✔ Correct! Option (a) is the right answer.
(b) The most important piece of information comes last.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) The most information is always one that comes first.
(c) The degree of importance depends upon the situation.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) The most information is always one that comes first.
(d) All pieces of information carry the same weight.
✘ Wrong. The correct answer is (a) The most information is always one that comes first.
Short Explanation
✔ Answer: (a) The most information is always one that comes first.
Why: Primacy effect: the first information received counts most.
Book Q.150
Finish & Evaluate
Open Answer Key
1. (b)2. (a)3. (c)4. (b)5. (d)6. (a)7. (b)8. (b)9. (b)10. (c)11. (c)12. (c)13. (c)14. (a)15. (a)16. (b)17. (a)18. (a)19. (a)20. (a)21. (b)22. (d)23. (c)24. (b)25. (a)26. (c)27. (a)28. (d)29. (c)30. (a)31. (c)32. (d)33. (c)34. (a)35. (d)36. (b)37. (c)38. (c)39. (d)40. (a)41. (a)42. (b)43. (a)44. (c)45. (b)46. (b)47. (c)48. (c)49. (d)50. (a)
Your score = correct answers × 2 (out of 100). Over 40 correct is excellent, 30–40 is good, below 30 means revise the flashcards and retry.
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