Communication
Question 1 |
Given below are two Statements – One is labeled as Assertion (A) and other is labeled as Reason (R):
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Assertion (A): Use of slang in formal teaching makes communication lively and interesting.
Reasons (R): Academic decency demands the avoidance of slang in the classroom environment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct option:
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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B | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) Is not the correct explanation of (A) |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
D | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
Question 2 |
A verbal communication technique used in teaching is
A | Slow expression of words |
B | Varying the speed of voice and tone
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C | Presentation without pause |
D | Resorting to a semantic jugglery |
Question 3 |
Which of the following modes of communication can be employed in a classroom for effective teaching?
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(a) Top-down
(b) Iconic
(c) Associational
(d) Dissociational
(e) Symbolic
(f) Abstract
Choose the most appropriate option from the following:
A | (a), (b) and (f) |
B | (c), (e) and (f) |
C | (b), (c) and (e) |
D | (a), (c) and (d) |
Question 4 |
When there is an animated discussion between a teacher and his or her students in the classroom, it can be classified as:
A | Horizontal communication |
B | Mechanical communication |
C | Linear communication |
D | Categorical communication
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Question 5 |
Three major actions in the process of communication are :
A)Receiving
B)Sending
C)Reviewing
D)Interpreting
E)Analysing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A)Receiving
B)Sending
C)Reviewing
D)Interpreting
E)Analysing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (C), (D) and (E) only |
B | (A), (C) and (D) only |
C | (A), (B) and (D) only |
D | (A), (D) and (E) only |
Question 6 |
Which of the following can be not treated as the folk tradition of communication in India ?
A | Cinema |
B | Jatara |
C | Ramleela |
D | Kumbh Mela |
Question 7 |
Which is the first newspaper published in India in modern times ?
A | Hickey’s Bengal Gazzette
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B | India Gazette
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C | Samvad Kaumudi
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D | Udant Martand |
Question 8 |
Match List - I with List - II.
List-I (Applications)
(A) Interviews
(B) Newspaper
(C) Classroom
(D) Meditation
List-II
(Communication term)
(I) Group Communication
(II) Intrapersonal Communication
(III) Interpersonal Communication
(IV) Mass Communication,br> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I (Applications)
(A) Interviews
(B) Newspaper
(C) Classroom
(D) Meditation
List-II
(Communication term)
(I) Group Communication
(II) Intrapersonal Communication
(III) Interpersonal Communication
(IV) Mass Communication,br> Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
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B | (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I) |
C | (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
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D | (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) |
Question 9 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Bharatha Muni prescribed popular dialects for communication among the elites.
Statement II: Bharatha Muni also prescribed classical languages for common people for effective communication.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Statement I: Bharatha Muni prescribed popular dialects for communication among the elites.
Statement II: Bharatha Muni also prescribed classical languages for common people for effective communication.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are Incorrect |
C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
Question 10 |
According to the behavioural model, the communication approach is considered as:
A | Contrived |
B | Natural |
C | Reward-punishment based |
D | Innate |
Question 11 |
Which of the following are the characteristics of moderate approach to inter-cultural communication?
A. Inter-cultural communication is unidisciplinary
B. A communicator is a change agent.
C. A continuum is the representative of social change.
D. Change is a response to both inside and outside stimuli.
E. Culture and communication have limited linkages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Inter-cultural communication is unidisciplinary
B. A communicator is a change agent.
C. A continuum is the representative of social change.
D. Change is a response to both inside and outside stimuli.
E. Culture and communication have limited linkages.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A, B, C only |
B | B, C, D only |
C | C, D, E only |
D | A, B, E only |
Question 12 |
Given below are tow statements:
Statement I: In mass communication, the news content includes social values also.
Statement II: News also contain ideology that changes according to times
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
Statement I: In mass communication, the news content includes social values also.
Statement II: News also contain ideology that changes according to times
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are Incorrect |
C | Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
D | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
Question 13 |
The grapevine communication is often drive by
A | External professional agencies
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B | Competing organizations
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C | Top management of an organization
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D | Social networks of employees |
Question 14 |
Match List I with List II :
List I(Communication context) List II(Related factor)
(A)Physical I)Group norms
(B) Cultural II)Sequential positioning
(C) Social and Psychological III)Tangible environment
(D)Temporal IV)Value system
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
List I(Communication context) List II(Related factor)
(A)Physical I)Group norms
(B) Cultural II)Sequential positioning
(C) Social and Psychological III)Tangible environment
(D)Temporal IV)Value system
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A | (A)-(II),(B)-(III),(C)-(IV),(D)-(I)
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B | (A)-(III),(B)-(IV),(C)-(I),(D)-(II)
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C | (A)-(IV),(B)-(I),(C)-(II),(D)-(II)
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D | (A)-(I),(B)-(II),(C)-(III),(D)-(IV) |
Question 15 |
Communication apprehension is often described as
A | Social relativity
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B | Psycho-social barrier
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C | Social anxiety
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D | Social ambiguity |
Question 16 |
Human communication involves
A) Message transmission
B) Message reception
C) Verbal and non-verbal messages
D) Power packed messages only
E) messages for non consumption
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Message transmission
B) Message reception
C) Verbal and non-verbal messages
D) Power packed messages only
E) messages for non consumption
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A,B,C Only
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B | B,C,D Only
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C | B,D,E Only
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D | A,C,E Only |
Question 17 |
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In symbolic communication power operates through images
Statement II: Such an advantage of exercising power does not exist in other types of communication
In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below
Statement I: In symbolic communication power operates through images
Statement II: Such an advantage of exercising power does not exist in other types of 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 |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are false |
C | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
D | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
Question 18 |
Identifying the sequence of stages of message processing
A) Action
B) Internalisation
C) Selection
D) Understanding
E) Perception
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Action
B) Internalisation
C) Selection
D) Understanding
E) Perception
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B), (D), (E), (C)
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B | (B), (C), (A), (D), (E) |
C | (D), (E), (B), (A), (C) |
D | (E), (D), (C), (B), (A)
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Question 18 Explanation:
Perception → Understanding → Selection → Internalisation → Action
Question 19 |
Which of the following is considered as an effective form of verbal communication?
A | Story-telling |
B | Sloganeering |
C | Use of high pitch of voice |
D | Monologues |
Question 19 Explanation:
As per official answer given as Option-D is correct but according to concept option-A is also correct.
The most effective way to engage your audience is with storytelling: human beings are wired for them. Our brains often don't distinguish between fiction and reality, therefore we immerse ourselves in stories as if we were a part of them. Stories make us experience information, as opposed to just consuming it.
The most effective way to engage your audience is with storytelling: human beings are wired for them. Our brains often don't distinguish between fiction and reality, therefore we immerse ourselves in stories as if we were a part of them. Stories make us experience information, as opposed to just consuming it.
Question 20 |
Match List I with List II:
List I List II
(Medium) (Example for description)
A)Newspaper (I) Networking
B)Radio and television (II) Audio, Video and graphics
C)Social Media (III) Broadsheet
D)Multimedia (IV) Broadcasting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I List II
(Medium) (Example for description)
A)Newspaper (I) Networking
B)Radio and television (II) Audio, Video and graphics
C)Social Media (III) Broadsheet
D)Multimedia (IV) Broadcasting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) |
B | (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
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C | (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
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D | (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
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Question 20 Explanation:
Newspaper → Broadsheet
Radio and television → Broadcasting
Social Media → Networking
Multimedia → Audio, Video and graphics
Note: This is easy when you start from D to A.
Radio and television → Broadcasting
Social Media → Networking
Multimedia → Audio, Video and graphics
Note: This is easy when you start from D to A.
Question 21 |
Which of the following explain the concept of values?
A) Values are beliefs tied inextricably to human emotion and behaviour
B) Values refer to desirable goals people strive to attain
C) Values are conflict-free
D) Values are ordered by importance relative to one another
E) Values are utilized primarily to effect change in knowledge of a person
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Values are beliefs tied inextricably to human emotion and behaviour
B) Values refer to desirable goals people strive to attain
C) Values are conflict-free
D) Values are ordered by importance relative to one another
E) Values are utilized primarily to effect change in knowledge of a person
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B), (C) only
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B | (A), (B), (D) only |
C | (B), (C), (D) only
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D | (C), (D), (E) only
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Question 22 |
Which of the following are useful in positive components of classroom communication?
A) Restrictive actions
B) Empathy
C) Punctuality
D) Follow-up
E) Scattered reflections
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Restrictive actions
B) Empathy
C) Punctuality
D) Follow-up
E) Scattered reflections
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A | (A), (B), (C) only
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B | (B), (C), (D) only
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C | (C), (D), (E) only |
D | (A), (D), (E) only
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Question 23 |
In communication, a major barrier to reception of messages is
A | audience attitude |
B | audience knowledge |
C | audience education |
D | audience income |
Question 25 |
Didactic communication is
A | intra-personal |
B | inter-personal |
C | organisational |
D | relational |
Question 26 |
In communication, the language is
A | the non-verbal code |
B | the verbal code |
C | the symbolic code |
D | the iconic code |
Question 27 |
Identify the correct sequence of the following:
A | Source, channel, message, receiver |
B | Source, receiver, channel, message |
C | Source, message, receiver, channel |
D | Source, message, channel, receiver |
Question 28 |
Assertion (A): Mass media promote a culture of violence in the society.
Reason (R): Because violence sells in the market as people themselves are violent in character.
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
D | Both (A) and (R) are false. |
Question 29 |
The classroom communication should essentially be:
A | Empathetic |
B | Abstract |
C | Non-descriptive |
D | Contrived |
Question 30 |
A good communicator begins his/her presentation with a:
A | Non-sequitur |
B | Repetitive phrase |
C | Ice-breaker |
D | Complex question |
Question 31 |
In a classroom probability of message reception can be enhanced by:
A | Exposing the ignorance of students |
B | Increasing the information load |
C | Using high decibel audio tools |
D | Establishing a viewpoint |
Question 32 |
The spatial audio reproduction in a classroom can reduce the students’:
A | Respect for the teacher |
B | Motivation for excellence |
C | Interest in technology - orientation |
D | Cognitive load in understanding |
Question 33 |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Meanings of messages used in the classroom are arbitrary in nature.
Reason (R): Meanings are learnt as a result of one’s prior experiences.
Assertion (A): Meanings of messages used in the classroom are arbitrary in nature.
Reason (R): Meanings are learnt as a result of one’s prior experiences.
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
Question 34 |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Classroom communication has a cultural dimension.
Reason (R): Beliefs, habits, customs and languages are the cultural characteristics of communication
Assertion (A): Classroom communication has a cultural dimension.
Reason (R): Beliefs, habits, customs and languages are the cultural characteristics of communication
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
Question 35 |
In a classroom, teachers and students use self-interest issues to judge
A | Their acceptability |
B | Uncritical dispositions |
C | Negative re-inforcement of ideas |
D | External non-verbal cues |
Question 36 |
Variables that affect the information processing in a classroom are
(i) Perception levels
(ii) Learned habits
(iii) Attitudes, beliefs and values
(iv) Selectivity factor
(v) Market expectation
(vi) Institutional intervention
(i) Perception levels
(ii) Learned habits
(iii) Attitudes, beliefs and values
(iv) Selectivity factor
(v) Market expectation
(vi) Institutional intervention
A | (i), (ii), (v) and (vi) |
B | (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) |
C | (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) |
D | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
Question 37 |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Selective exposure in the classroom is dependent upon students’ perceptions and knowledge about the source of information.
Reason (R): The effectiveness of the communication source determines the selective exposure of students to information.
Assertion (A): Selective exposure in the classroom is dependent upon students’ perceptions and knowledge about the source of information.
Reason (R): The effectiveness of the communication source determines the selective exposure of students to information.
A | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
B | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
C | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
D | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
Question 38 |
Expressive communication is driven by
A | Passive aggression |
B | Encoder's personality characteristics |
C | External clues |
D | Encoder-decoder contract |
Question 39 |
Positive classroom communication leads to
A | Coercion |
B | Confrontation |
C | Submission |
D | Persuasion |
Question 40 |
Classroom communication is the basis of
A | Social identity |
B | External inanities |
C | Biased passivity |
D | Group aggression |
Question 41 |
Effective communication pre-supposes
A | Non-alignment |
B | Domination |
C | Passivity |
D | Understanding |
Question 42 |
The typical feature of an information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being
A | Sedentary |
B | Staggered |
C | Factual |
D | Sectoral |
Question 43 |
When verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, it is said that most people believe in
A | Indeterminate messages |
B | Verbal messages |
C | Non-verbal messages |
D | Aggressive messages |
Question 44 |
Most often, the teacher - student communication is:
A | Spurious |
B | Critical |
C | Utilitarian |
D | Confrontational |
Question 45 |
Using the central point of the classroom communication as the beginning of a dynamic pattern of ideas is referred to as:
A | Systemisation |
B | Problem - orientation |
C | Idea protocol |
D | Mind mapping |
Question 46 |
The choice of communication partners is influenced by factors of
A | Proximity, utility, loneliness |
B | Utility, secrecy, dissonance |
C | Secrecy, dissonance, deception |
D | Dissimilarity, dissonance, deviance |
Question 47 |
As a teacher, select the best option to ensure your effective presence in the classroom.
A | Use of peer command |
B | Making aggressive statements |
C | Adoption of well-established posture |
D | Being authoritarian |
Question 48 |
Every communicator has to experience
A | Manipulated emotion |
B | Anticipatory excitement |
C | The issue of homophiles |
D | Status dislocation |
Question 49 |
Imagine you are working in an educational institution where people are of equal status. Which method of communication is best suited and normally employed in such a context?
A | Horizontal communication |
B | Vertical communication |
C | Corporate communication |
D | Cross communication |
Question 50 |
Identify the important element a teacher has to take cognizance of while addressing students in a classroom.
A | Avoidance of proximity |
B | Voice modulation |
C | Repetitive pause |
D | Fixed posture |
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