Communication MCQs

What is the primary purpose of communication?

• To entertain

• To inform, persuade, or express ideas

• To confuse

• To maintain silence

Which of the following is a core element of the communication process?

• Sender

• Noise

• Feedback

• All of the above

Who is regarded as the 'father of modern communication theory'?

• Wilbur Schramm

• Aristotle

• Claude Shannon

• Harold Lasswell

In the context of India, which medium was the first to revolutionize mass communication?

• Television

• Print Media

• Radio

• Digital Media

Which of the following is an example of interpersonal communication?

• A group discussion

• A conversation between two friends

• Watching a news broadcast

• Posting on social media

What is one of the key barriers to communication?

• Clarity in message

• Semantic noise

• Effective listening

• Proper feedback

The 7 Cs of communication do NOT include which of the following?

• Clarity

• Conciseness

• Consistency

• Completeness

Who among the following developed the 'Five Ws' model of communication?

• Harold Lasswell

• Marshall McLuhan

• Wilbur Schramm

• George Gerbner

What is the term for communication within the same organization at different hierarchical levels?

• Vertical communication

• Horizontal communication

• Diagonal communication

• External communication

What does the term 'noise' refer to in the communication process?

• Loud background sounds

• Any factor that disturbs or interferes with the message

• Intentional distortion of the message

• Technical issues in electronic communication