Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (14.10.2022) Shift-II
Which of the following can be categorized as non-verbal communication?
- Pleasant voice
- Postures
- Gestures
- Facial expressions
- Vociferous greetings
A1, 2 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 5 only
C3, 4 & 5 only
D2, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2, 3 & 4 only — The answer is 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★Postures convey meaning through body position, which is item 2.
★Gestures convey meaning through hand and body movement, which is item 3.
★Facial expressions convey meaning through the face, which is item 4.
★A pleasant voice and vociferous greetings involve the voice, so they are vocal, not non-verbal, and items 1 and 5 are excluded.
★So the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★These three are forms of non-verbal communication.
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