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This section includes 37 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Communication knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R):Assertion (A): Verbal Communication takes place in real-time.Reason (R): Written communication is synchronous in character as it appears at different intervals.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true bur (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 2. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIType of communicationDescription A. Dyadic communication I. Messages flow through a network of interdependent relationships B. Public communication II. Uses a medium to reach a large anonymous audience C. organisational communication III. Provides equal opportunity to communicate D. Mass communication IV. Occurs within a formal and structured setting Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I |
| B. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| C. | A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III |
| D. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| Answer» C. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III | |
| 3. |
In communication, chatting in internet comes under |
| A. | Verbal communication |
| B. | Nonverbal communication |
| C. | Parallel communication |
| D. | Grapevine communication |
| Answer» B. Nonverbal communication | |
| 4. |
Another name for interpersonal communication is |
| A. | Mass communication |
| B. | Dyadic communication |
| C. | Triadic communication |
| D. | Permissive communication |
| Answer» C. Triadic communication | |
| 5. |
In the analog communication, content is considered to be: |
| A. | Convergent |
| B. | Static |
| C. | Physical |
| D. | Ethereal |
| Answer» C. Physical | |
| 6. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIExamplesType of communication A. Addressing the nation over national TV network I. Horizontal communication B. Conducting a workshop for a select number of teachers II. Intra-personal communication C. Internal conversation with fellow workers III. Mass communication D. Recollection of past events IV. Group communicationChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I |
| C. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| D. | A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III |
| Answer» D. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III | |
| 7. |
Identify the communication which is valid as documentary evidence from the following: |
| A. | Written Communication |
| B. | Verbal Communication |
| C. | Gestural Communication |
| D. | Non - verbal Communication |
| Answer» B. Verbal Communication | |
| 8. |
‘Non-content behaviours such as rate of speaking, loudness, tendency to interrupt and pronunciation peculiarities’ are referred to as ______ behaviour. |
| A. | Extra-personal |
| B. | Animated |
| C. | Extra-linguistic |
| D. | Involuntary |
| Answer» D. Involuntary | |
| 9. |
Communication over telephone is an example of |
| A. | linear communication |
| B. | non-linear communication |
| C. | mechanized communication |
| D. | circular communication |
| Answer» B. non-linear communication | |
| 10. |
In the linear model of communication, the expected result is |
| A. | Psychological disruption |
| B. | Removal of physical noise |
| C. | High level of obstruction |
| D. | Semantic accuracy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Communication through gesture is related to |
| A. | Kinesics |
| B. | Proxemics |
| C. | Para-language |
| D. | Non-verbal behaviour |
| Answer» B. Proxemics | |
| 12. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIA. Prayer in silenceI. Vertical communicationB. Teacher talking to students outside the classroomII. GrapevineC. The CEO of a company issues a circular to his subordinatesIII. Inter-personal communicationD. Rumor mongering among employees of an organisation.IV. Group communication Choose the correct answer form the options given below: |
| A. | A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III |
| B. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| C. | A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I |
| D. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| Answer» C. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I | |
| 13. |
In oral communication, what matters most is: |
| A. | What you say? |
| B. | How you say it? |
| C. | Where you say it? |
| D. | When you say? |
| Answer» C. Where you say it? | |
| 14. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIExamplesType of communication A. Meaningless sound and words I. Polysemy B. Traffic light signals II. Dyadic communication C. Words that have different meanings III. Paralinguistic D. Two persons exchanging greetings IV. Non-verbal communicationChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV |
| C. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| D. | A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III |
| Answer» D. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III | |
| 15. |
In interpersonal communication the functions of source-receiver are performed by |
| A. | Other individual |
| B. | Each individual |
| C. | Third party |
| D. | Neutral party |
| Answer» C. Third party | |
| 16. |
Communication is classified into “intra-personal”, “inter-personal”, “group” and “mass” communication on the basis of : |
| A. | medium used for communication |
| B. | form of message exchanged between participants |
| C. | number of participants in communication |
| D. | social context of communication |
| Answer» D. social context of communication | |
| 17. |
Match the following: Given below are two sets. Set-I embodies the types of communication while Set-II provides their exemplification. Select your answer from the code given:Set-I(Types of Communication)Set-II(Exemplification)a) Linear communicationi) Members are given themes on which they are required to hold discussion.b) Interactive communicationii) A teacher in the classroom presents a structured contentc) Transactional communicationiii) The principal of a college holds the staff meeting for understanding their problems. iv) The teacher and students in a college to on rampage. |
| A. | a-iii, b-i, c-ii |
| B. | a-iv, b-ii, c-iii |
| C. | a-ii, b-iii, c-i |
| D. | a-i, b-iv, c-iii |
| Answer» D. a-i, b-iv, c-iii | |
| 18. |
In which of the following types of communication is feedback comparatively slow, weak and indirect ? |
| A. | Inter-personal communication |
| B. | Group communication |
| C. | Mass communication |
| D. | Non-verbal communication |
| Answer» D. Non-verbal communication | |
| 19. |
Match List I with List IIList I(Examples of Communciation)List II(Types of Communication)A. Sending e-mailI. SemioticsB. Verbal instructionII. TransactionalC. Exchange of information between two groups of peopleIII. FormalD. Traffic signalsIV. Informal choose the correct answer from the option given below: |
| A. | A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV |
| C. | A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III |
| D. | A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II |
| Answer» B. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV | |
| 20. |
Local and face-to-face communication is referred to as |
| A. | Clinical integration |
| B. | Demonstrative integration |
| C. | Social integration |
| D. | Spatial integration |
| Answer» D. Spatial integration | |
| 21. |
In intra-personal communication: |
| A. | sender sends and receives the message |
| B. | sender sends and another receiver receives the message |
| C. | sender sends and two receivers receive the message |
| D. | sender sends and the group receives the message |
| Answer» B. sender sends and another receiver receives the message | |
| 22. |
Identify the correct pair from the following: |
| A. | Teaching in classroom - Group communication |
| B. | Evaluating answer-sheets- Non-verbal communication |
| C. | Teaching with PowerPoint - Mass communication |
| D. | Debating in classroom - Phatic communication |
| Answer» B. Evaluating answer-sheets- Non-verbal communication | |
| 23. |
Match the pairs:List AList B 1) Kinesicsa) Science of the movement of our eyes 2) Oculesicsb) Science of space 3) Paralinguisticsc) Concept of Time 4) Proxemicsd) Language of Touch 5) Artifactse) Pitch, tone, modulation 6) Chronemicsf) Postures, gestures, head nods etc. 7) Tactilicsg) Appearance, clothing, personal objects |
| A. | 1 – d, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – e, 5 – b, 6 – g, 7 – f |
| B. | 1 – f, 2 – a, 3 – e, 4 – b, 5 – g, 6 – c, 7 – d |
| C. | 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e, 6 – f, 7 – g |
| D. | 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b, 4 – d, 5 – e, 6 – g, 7 – f |
| Answer» C. 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – d, 5 – e, 6 – f, 7 – g | |
| 24. |
Lateral communication is between : |
| A. | Supervisor and other subordinates |
| B. | Equals |
| C. | Subordinates and superiors |
| D. | Plain workers and Supervisors |
| Answer» C. Subordinates and superiors | |
| 25. |
Match the following types of communication with their distinguishing examplesSet I (Types of Communication)Set II (Distinguishing Example)A) Formal Communicationi) Government agenciesB) Informal Communicationii) CircularC) Outward Communicationiii) MemosD) Inward Communicationiv) Group chain Choose the correct option from those given below: |
| A. | A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| B. | A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| C. | A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| D. | A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| Answer» B. A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i | |
| 26. |
In which of the following types of communication the potential for getting quick, significant and reliable feedback is maximum? |
| A. | Mass Communication |
| B. | Group Communication |
| C. | Interpersonal Commuication |
| D. | Inter-group Communication |
| Answer» D. Inter-group Communication | |
| 27. |
Non-verbal communication includes. |
| A. | Body language, facial expression and tone. |
| B. | Gestures, postures and emotional expressions. |
| C. | Minimal verbalization, Silence and facial expression |
| D. | Body language, tone and silence. |
| Answer» B. Gestures, postures and emotional expressions. | |
| 28. |
Announcement of arrival and departure of trains at railway stations is: |
| A. | Spatial communication |
| B. | Organisational communication |
| C. | Public communication |
| D. | Sectional communication |
| Answer» D. Sectional communication | |
| 29. |
An officer throws his pen on his table during a meeting. This shows his |
| A. | Anger |
| B. | Tiredness |
| C. | Disinterest |
| D. | Confusion |
| Answer» B. Tiredness | |
| 30. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIType of communicationCharacteristicsA. VerticalI. Feedback orientedB. HorizontalII. Inter-personalC. CircularIII. Top-downD. TransactionalIV. Rumour-orientedChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I |
| C. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| D. | A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III |
| Answer» D. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III | |
| 31. |
Connotative communication inside the classroom is: |
| A. | Direct |
| B. | Critical |
| C. | Implicit |
| D. | Explicit |
| Answer» D. Explicit | |
| 32. |
Match List I with List IIList I(Examples of Communication)List II(Type of Communication)a) A company boss telephones his / her secretary for some help from outside.i) Marketing communicationb) A company issues a circular of guidelines for its employees.ii) Horizontal communicationc) Employees discuss certain issues among themselves.iii) Vertical communicationd) A company sends a formal letter to its retailers and wholesalers.iv) Informal communication Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i |
| B. | a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv |
| C. | a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i |
| D. | a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii |
| Answer» B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv | |
| 33. |
Phatic communication means |
| A. | Opening remarks in communication |
| B. | Closing remarks in communication |
| C. | Another name for formal communication |
| D. | Another name for informal communication |
| Answer» B. Closing remarks in communication | |
| 34. |
In the communication process, body language is associated with |
| A. | A culture |
| B. | A movie audience |
| C. | A classroom situation |
| D. | A subject taught |
| Answer» B. A movie audience | |
| 35. |
Etiquettes are inherent aspects of : |
| A. | Communication |
| B. | Spoken English |
| C. | Posh manners |
| D. | Classroom dynamics |
| Answer» B. Spoken English | |
| 36. |
Match List I with List IIList IList IIType of communicationCharacteristicsA. Intra – personalI. Between personsB. Inter – personalII. Within a small organisationC. GroupIII. Large number of unknown audienceD. MassIV. Within oneselfChoose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV |
| B. | A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I |
| C. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| D. | A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
On which criteria communication can be classified into ‘Intra-personal’, ‘Inter-personal’, ‘group’ and ‘mass’ communication ? |
| A. | Medium of communication |
| B. | Number of participants in communication |
| C. | Message of communication |
| D. | Purpose of communication |
| Answer» C. Message of communication | |