Communication For Development — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of three components are part of human communication process?
Correct Answer: Option A — Message, Noise, Feedback
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Message, Noise, Feedback is the correct answer to “Which of three components are part of human communication process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 2 of 40
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The 'Linear Model' was founded by
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The 'Linear Model' was founded by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following is/are the feature (s) of efficient and effective communication?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are the feature (s) of efficient and effective communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 4 of 40
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Assertion (A) Building interpersonal competence is a complicated process. Reason (R) It involves reading people's reactions and feelings even when people don't express them in words.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and R are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Building interpersonal competence is a complicated process. Reason (R) It involves reading people's reactions and feelings even when people don't express them in words.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 5 of 40
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Assertion (A) Learning obtained through transformation of experiences into knowledge is referred to as experiential learning. Reason (R) A well designed educational programme tries to influence the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of human behaviour.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and R are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Learning obtained through transformation of experiences into knowledge is referred to as experiential learning. Reason (R) A well designed educational programme tries to influence the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of human behaviour.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 6 of 40
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Those who recognise an innovation early show the characteristics. 1. Higher social status. 2. Greater exposure to mass media, exposure to inter-personal channels of communication. 3. Greater social participation. 4. More cosmopolitan. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Those who recognise an innovation early show the characteristics. 1. Higher social status. 2. Greater exposure to mass media, exposure to inter-personal channels of communication. 3. Greater social participation. 4. More cosmopolitan. Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 7 of 40
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A Whats App chat between two friends can be an example of the following 1. formal communication 2. informal communication 3. dyadic communication 4. interpersonal communication
Correct Answer: Option B — 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “A Whats App chat between two friends can be an example of the following 1. formal communication 2. informal communication 3. dyadic communication 4. interpersonal communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 8 of 40
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Puppetry becomes a valuable . . . . . . . . only if the message to be communicated is developed in 30 dramatic terms.
Correct Answer: Option A — visual aid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
visual aid is the correct answer to “Puppetry becomes a valuable . . . . . . . . only if the message to be communicated is developed in 30 dramatic terms.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 9 of 40
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Folk media is often packed with
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Folk media is often packed with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following is the commonest grapevine chain in orgainisations?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cluster chain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cluster chain is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the commonest grapevine chain in orgainisations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 11 of 40
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Which of the following is/are the stage(s) of communication process?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are the stage(s) of communication process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following is also known as Circular Model of Communication?
Correct Answer: Option A — Transactional Model of Communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Transactional Model of Communication is the correct answer to “Which of the following is also known as Circular Model of Communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 13 of 40
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The term 'Grapevine' is also known as
Correct Answer: Option B — upward communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
upward communication is the correct answer to “The term 'Grapevine' is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 14 of 40
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The 'Corporate Social Responsibility' allows the company to . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — create an impact
Detailed Academic Explanation:
create an impact is the correct answer to “The 'Corporate Social Responsibility' allows the company to . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 15 of 40
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In mass communication, PSA stands for
Correct Answer: Option B — Public Service Announcement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Public Service Announcement is the correct answer to “In mass communication, PSA stands for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 16 of 40
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Radio is a means of . . . . . . . . the material for other audio-visual aids. 1. correcting 2. modernising 3. supplementing 4. vitalising
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Radio is a means of . . . . . . . . the material for other audio-visual aids. 1. correcting 2. modernising 3. supplementing 4. vitalising”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 17 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Verbal communication 1. Communication between Friends b. Human relation 2. Mass media c. Agents of modernisation 3. Objective of communication d. Small group communication 4. Writing
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Verbal communication 1. Communication between Friends b. Human relation 2. Mass media c. Agents of modernisation 3. Objective of communication d. Small group communication 4. Writing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 18 of 40
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Which campaign supports twin motives regarding women empowerment?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “Which campaign supports twin motives regarding women empowerment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 19 of 40
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If any information need to spread to mass, which medium is most suitable?
Correct Answer: Option D — Through mass communicative mediums
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Through mass communicative mediums is the correct answer to “If any information need to spread to mass, which medium is most suitable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following is/are type(s) of social media?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is/are type(s) of social media”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 21 of 40
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Individual reflection, contemplation and meditation are the chief functions of the following type of communication.
Correct Answer: Option A — Intrapersonal communication
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intrapersonal communication is the correct answer to “Individual reflection, contemplation and meditation are the chief functions of the following type of communication.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 22 of 40
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When interpersonal communication occurs?
Correct Answer: Option C — An individual interacts with another person as a unique individual
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An individual interacts with another person as a unique individual is the correct answer to “When interpersonal communication occurs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 23 of 40
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What are the two primary role of development communication?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “What are the two primary role of development communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 24 of 40
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The communication threshold follows which of the following? 1. Non-communicative behaviour 2. Communicative behaviour 3. A combination of communicative and non-communicative behaviour 4. Storage of the need state in the perceptual field for later action. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The communication threshold follows which of the following? 1. Non-communicative behaviour 2. Communicative behaviour 3. A combination of communicative and non-communicative behaviour 4. Storage of the need state in the perceptual field for later action. Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 25 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Objective of communication 1. Clear in mind of the speaker b. Idea 2. Coordination c. Dialogue 3. Movement of arts d. Non-verbal communication 4. Backbone of communication
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Objective of communication 1. Clear in mind of the speaker b. Idea 2. Coordination c. Dialogue 3. Movement of arts d. Non-verbal communication 4. Backbone of communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 26 of 40
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What is defined as Gelcote and Steve Theory of Communication?
Correct Answer: Option B — Communication is a form of liberal development
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Communication is a form of liberal development is the correct answer to “What is defined as Gelcote and Steve Theory of Communication”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 27 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Jargon of communication 1. Communication skills b. Sender, Message, Receiver 2. Types of communication c. Abilities to encode and decode message 3. Barrier to communication d. Verbal and non-verbal 4. Elements of communication process
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Jargon of communication 1. Communication skills b. Sender, Message, Receiver 2. Types of communication c. Abilities to encode and decode message 3. Barrier to communication d. Verbal and non-verbal 4. Elements of communication process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is the most fundamental component of manager's job?
Correct Answer: Option C — Communicating
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Communicating is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the most fundamental component of manager's job”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 29 of 40
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Arrange the following in correct order of communication. 1. Message 2. Sender 3. Decoder 4. Encoder 5. Receiver
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 1, 4, 3, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 1, 4, 3, 5 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in correct order of communication. 1. Message 2. Sender 3. Decoder 4. Encoder 5. Receiver”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 30 of 40
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Assertion (A) Mass communication is a transactional process. Reason (R) In most of the mass communication situations, the communicator and the audience are in asynchronous relationship.
Correct Answer: Option B — A is incorrect, but R is correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A is incorrect, but R is correct is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Mass communication is a transactional process. Reason (R) In most of the mass communication situations, the communicator and the audience are in asynchronous relationship.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 31 of 40
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How communication is related to development?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both are interrelated
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both are interrelated is the correct answer to “How communication is related to development”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 32 of 40
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Which model is called as the "paradigm of developed nations"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Capitalist model
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Capitalist model is the correct answer to “Which model is called as the "paradigm of developed nations"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following are the objectives of mass media? 1. To provide information 2. To convey cultural and educational programme 3. To entertain people 4. To establish social contact and linkage
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the objectives of mass media? 1. To provide information 2. To convey cultural and educational programme 3. To entertain people 4. To establish social contact and linkage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 34 of 40
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Match the concepts used in communication given under List-I with their related term or form given under List-II. List-I List-II a. Mass communication 1. Instruction and control b. Downward communication 2. Body language c. Informal communication 3. Delayed feedback d. Non-verbal communication 4. Grapevine 5. Empathy
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the concepts used in communication given under List-I with their related term or form given under List-II. List-I List-II a. Mass communication 1. Instruction and control b. Downward communication 2. Body language c. Informal communication 3. Delayed feedback d. Non-verbal communication 4. Grapevine 5. Empathy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 35 of 40
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Arrange the following teaching learning methods in the order of learner's ability. 1. A video show 2. Laboratory method 3. Demonstration 4. Radio talk
Correct Answer: Option C — 3, 2, 1 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 2, 1 and 4 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following teaching learning methods in the order of learner's ability. 1. A video show 2. Laboratory method 3. Demonstration 4. Radio talk”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 36 of 40
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The qualities of a receiver, which influence face to face communication are 1. positive attitude 2. active listening skills 3. channel vehicle 4. decoding skills
Correct Answer: Option C — 2, 3, 4, and 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3, 4, and 1 is the correct answer to “The qualities of a receiver, which influence face to face communication are 1. positive attitude 2. active listening skills 3. channel vehicle 4. decoding skills”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 37 of 40
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Arrange interpersonal distances in communication from least to maximum. 1. Social 2. Personal 3. Public 4. Intimate
Correct Answer: Option C — 4, 2, 1, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4, 2, 1, 3 is the correct answer to “Arrange interpersonal distances in communication from least to maximum. 1. Social 2. Personal 3. Public 4. Intimate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 38 of 40
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Arrange the elements of the communication process as per the Shannon's and Weaver's model. 1. Destination 2. Transmitter 3. Signal 4. Receiver 5. Source
Correct Answer: Option C — 5, 2, 3, 4 and 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5, 2, 3, 4 and 1 is the correct answer to “Arrange the elements of the communication process as per the Shannon's and Weaver's model. 1. Destination 2. Transmitter 3. Signal 4. Receiver 5. Source”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 39 of 40
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In forming his attitude, the individual evaluates the innovation in some identifiable characteristics like 1. relative advantage 2. compatibility, complexity 3. trial use potential 4. observability Select the correct answer
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “In forming his attitude, the individual evaluates the innovation in some identifiable characteristics like 1. relative advantage 2. compatibility, complexity 3. trial use potential 4. observability Select the correct answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
Question 40 of 40
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The purpose of using a poster is to
Correct Answer: Option C — create awareness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
create awareness is the correct answer to “The purpose of using a poster is to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Communication For Development.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Communication For Development
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