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UGC NET Non-verbal communication Previous Year Questions

JRFSmart holds 23 previous-year questions on Non-verbal communication from UGC NET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude), filed under Unit 4: Communication, drawn from 21 of the 87 exam papers in the bank (2018–2026). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.

23Questions
21 of 87Papers containing it
MediumFrequency
2018–2026Years covered

What is asked in Non-verbal communication

The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.

SubtopicQuestions
Paralanguage2
Haptics2
Chronemics2
Sensory modes in speech1
Internal cues in the classroom1
Share of meaning carried non-verbally1
Nature of non-verbal communication1
Proxemics1
Mirroring1
Non-verbal practices1
Functions of non-verbal cues1
Emotional expression and display norms1

NTA repeat analysis

Non-verbal communication appears in 21 of 87 papers (24%), which JRFSmart rates as medium frequency.

Sample previous-year questions

The study of the communicative effect of time is known as :

December 2025

Throughout human history, emotions have been communicated primarily through -

June 2026

This is the study of the specific nonverbal behaviors or communication involving touch. This study is-

June 2026

When we do not use any word or sentence during communication, then this communication is known as :

June 2026

'Thums up' is a kind of _________ communication

January 2025

Which of the following are examples of paralanguage? A. Tone of voice B. Volume C. Personal space D. Eye contact E. Pitch Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

January 2025

Which of the following come under the category of non-verbal communication ? A. Body language B. Shouting C. Gestures D. Facial Expressions E. Conversation on telephonic call Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

June 2025

Which one is not a type of communication modality ?

June 2025

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