Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET June 2023 (20.06.2023) Shift-I
Given below are two statements. Statement I: Verbal communication becomes more powerful if accompanied by non-verbal messages. Statement II: Non-verbal communication does not reflect personal feelings, emotions and attitudes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Verbal communication becomes more powerful if accompanied by non-verbal messages.
- Statement II: Non-verbal communication does not reflect personal feelings, emotions and attitudes.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false ✓ Correct
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false — Statement I is true and Statement II is false, so the answer is Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Explanation
★Statement I is true and Statement II is false, so the answer is Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
★Words carry more impact when supported by gestures, tone and expression.
★So verbal communication becomes more powerful with non-verbal messages, making statement I true.
★Non-verbal cues such as facial expressions strongly convey feelings.
★They do reflect personal feelings, emotions and attitudes.
★So the claim that non-verbal communication does not reflect these is false.
★Therefore statement II is false.
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