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.
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.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Paralanguage | 2 |
| Haptics | 2 |
| Chronemics | 2 |
| Sensory modes in speech | 1 |
| Internal cues in the classroom | 1 |
| Share of meaning carried non-verbally | 1 |
| Nature of non-verbal communication | 1 |
| Proxemics | 1 |
| Mirroring | 1 |
| Non-verbal practices | 1 |
| Functions of non-verbal cues | 1 |
| Emotional expression and display norms | 1 |
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 :
Throughout human history, emotions have been communicated primarily through -
This is the study of the specific nonverbal behaviors or communication involving touch. This study is-
When we do not use any word or sentence during communication, then this communication is known as :
'Thums up' is a kind of _________ communication
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:
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 :
Which one is not a type of communication modality ?
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