Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET December 2021 June 2022 (09.07.2022) Shift-II
Which of the following can be cultural barriers in classroom communication?
- 1. Language
- 2. Signs and symbols
- 3. Stereotypes
- 4. Intercultural orientation
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only — The cultural barriers are language, signs and symbols, and stereotypes, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The cultural barriers are language, signs and symbols, and stereotypes, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Different languages between teacher and learner can block shared understanding.
★Signs and symbols may carry different meanings across cultures, causing confusion.
★Stereotypes distort how members of one group perceive and judge another.
★Intercultural orientation is an openness that helps overcome barriers, not a barrier itself.
★This item was dropped by the examining body due to a defect in the option set.
★Recognising true cultural barriers is central to inclusive classroom communication.
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