Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (21.08.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following social sciences have contributed the most to the knowledge of mass communication? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Anthropology
- 2. Sociology
- 3. Psychology
- 4. Social medicine
- 5. Defence studies
A1, 4 and 5 only
B3, 4 and 5 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 only — Anthropology, sociology and psychology have contributed the most, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Anthropology, sociology and psychology have contributed the most, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The study of mass communication draws on several social sciences.
★Anthropology contributes an understanding of culture and shared meaning.
★Sociology contributes an understanding of society and audiences.
★Psychology contributes an understanding of individual attention and response.
★Social medicine and defence studies are not central to this knowledge, so statements 4 and 5 are excluded.
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