Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET December 2022 (11.03.2023) Shift-II (Sociology)
Given below are two statements. Statement I: Some Western views of communication are related to language and its use. Statement II: In Asia, scholars attach importance to the element of silence in communication. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Some Western views of communication are related to language and its use.
- Statement II: In Asia, scholars attach importance to the element of silence in communication.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true — Both statements are true, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Explanation
★Both statements are true, so the answer is that both Statement I and Statement II are true.
★Western views often centre on language and how it is used.
★So some Western views relate to language and its use, making statement I true.
★Asian scholars value more than just spoken words.
★They give importance to silence as a meaningful element of communication.
★So statement II is also true.
★Therefore both statements are true.
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