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ICAR NET Agriculture Extension Exam - English

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Agriculture Extension

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An out-of-school system of education for rural people:
  1. A.Extension
  2. B.Management
  3. C.Participation
  4. D.Communication
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Extension literally means:
  1. A.Stretching out
  2. B.Talking with
  3. C.Deciding for
  4. D.Thinking about
3
The term ‘Extension’ have originated in:
  1. A.Latin
  2. B.Persian
  3. C.Greek
  4. D.Sanskrit
4
The Latin roots for the word ‘extension’:
  1. A.ex and tensio
  2. B.ex and tension
  3. C.ex and luceo
  4. D.ex and termo
5
The term “University Extension” was first used in:
  1. A.1866
  2. B.1972
  3. C.1901
  4. D.1921
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The person considered as father of extension:
  1. A.James Stewatt
  2. B.Seaman A Knapp
  3. C.Edgar Dale
  4. D.Paul Leagans
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The term “Extension Education” was first coined in:
  1. A.USA
  2. B.UK
  3. C.Netherlands
  4. D.India
8
The first use of the word extension was done by:
  1. A.Vorhees
  2. B.Seaman A Knapp
  3. C.Edgar Dale
  4. D.Paul Leagans
9
The person considered as father of extension in india:
  1. A.Adivi Reddy
  2. B.O P Dahama
  3. C.K N Singh
  4. D.J B Chitambar
10
Extension can be considered to have developed from:
  1. A.Sociology
  2. B.Psychology
  3. C.Education
  4. D.Philosophy
11
‘Vulgarisation’ in French is equivalent to the word:
  1. A.Social taboos
  2. B.Education
  3. C.Extension
  4. D.Social change
12
Extension is a communication intervention according to:
  1. A.N Roling
  2. B.R Chambers
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.G L Ray
13
Extension when aims at empowering or uplifting the poor:
  1. A.Emancipatory extension
  2. B.Formative extension
  3. C.Informative extension
  4. D.Persuasive extension
14
The Dutch word for extension “Voorlichting” means:
  1. A.Lighting the path
  2. B.Advisory work
  3. C.Improving skills
  4. D.Simplification
15
The father of demonstration in extension is:
  1. A.Seamann A Knapp
  2. B.Rober Chambers
  3. C.Gabriale De Thorde
  4. D.James Stewatt
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The use of computers in technology transfer
  1. A.Emancipatory extension
  2. B.Participatory extension
  3. C.Cyber extension
  4. D.Broad based extension
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Extension cam be considered as:
  1. A.Teaching and learning process
  2. B.Applied behavioural science
  3. C.Decision oriented science
  4. D.All of the above
18
The book entitled “Extension Science” is written by:
  1. A.N Roling
  2. B.R Chambers
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.G L Ray
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Extension as a science is classified under:
  1. A.Hard science
  2. B.Soft science
  3. C.Pure science
  4. D.Physical science
20
Extension is not:
  1. A.Voluntary
  2. B.Family centered
  3. C.Conclusion oriented
  4. D.Flexible
21
Extension can be considered as a:
  1. A.Service
  2. B.Profession
  3. C.Discipline
  4. D.All of the above
22
Extension basically is a two way process between:
  1. A.Farmer and researcher
  2. B.Researcher and planner
  3. C.Teacher and planner
  4. D.Researcher and teacher
23
Extension that emphasize on human resource development:
  1. A.Emancipatory extension
  2. B.Formative extension
  3. C.Informative extension
  4. D.Persuasive extension
24
Extension when used as a policy instrument for achieving societial objective:
  1. A.Emancipatory extension
  2. B.Formative extension
  3. C.Informative extension
  4. D.Persuasive extension
25
Extension that moves beyond the traditional crop production technologies to include all land based activities:
  1. A.Universal extension
  2. B.Cyber-extension
  3. C.Emancipatory extension
  4. D.Broad based extension
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Farmers first model was proposed by:
  1. A.A Reddy
  2. B.R Chambers
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.R M Rogers
27
Extension as an instrument for helping people to make well-considered choices:
  1. A.Emancipatory extension
  2. B.Formative extension
  3. C.Informative extension
  4. D.Persuasive extension
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The instrument used by extension to bring change:
  1. A.Communication
  2. B.Teaching
  3. C.Learning
  4. D.Adoption
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Extension can be effective only through:
  1. A.Voluntary change
  2. B.Democratic change
  3. C.Autocratic change
  4. D.Persuasive change
30
The main mode of extension in the farmer first model:
  1. A.Farmer to farmer
  2. B.Agent to farmer
  3. C.Researcher to agent
  4. D.Researcher to farmer
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“Challenging the professionals” is a book written by:
  1. A.N Roling
  2. B.R Chambers
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.G L Ray
32
The satellite model concept of extension was formulated by:
  1. A.M S Swaminathan
  2. B.G Perumal
  3. C.Curt Lewin
  4. D.Anil Gupta
33
The basic element at the core of extension education is:
  1. A.Man himself
  2. B.Man and environment
  3. C.Institutions
  4. D.Farmers
34
The fundamental objective of extension work is:
  1. A.Development of farmer
  2. B.Development of individual
  3. C.Development of culture
  4. D.Development of society
35
The Ultimate objective of extension is:
  1. A.Increase productivity
  2. B.Increase income
  3. C.Rural development
  4. D.Realize ones fullest potential
36
The book entitled “Agricultural Extension” was written by:
  1. A.A Reddy
  2. B.R Chambers
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.R M Rogers
37
Extension education is:
  1. A.Formal education
  2. B.Informal education
  3. C.Non-formal education
  4. D.All of the above
38
The basic objective of extension education is to create opportunities for:
  1. A.Greater awareness
  2. B.Effective learning
  3. C.Promoting knowledge
  4. D.Feeling aloof
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The basic logic applicable in extension education:
  1. A.Horizontal logic
  2. B.Deductive logic
  3. C.Inductive logic
  4. D.Lateral logic
40
The basic unit of extension work is:
  1. A.Individual
  2. B.Society
  3. C.Family
  4. D.Community
41
Agricultural extension deals with:
  1. A.Farmers
  2. B.Change agents
  3. C.Farmers and change agents
  4. D.None of these
42
An extension worker help farmers to attain desirable changes in his:
  1. A.Temperament
  2. B.Behaviour
  3. C.Health
  4. D.Wealth
43
Leadership development in extension is:
  1. A.A means
  2. B.An end
  3. C.Both means and end
  4. D.None of the above
44
Most useful leader in agricultural extension is:
  1. A.Voluntary leader
  2. B.Bureaucratic leader
  3. C.Automatic leader
  4. D.Democratic leader
45
An extension worker is a:
  1. A.Professional leader
  2. B.Lay leader
  3. C.Local leader
  4. D.Voluntary leader
46
An extension agent is considered to be a:
  1. A.Personal cosmopolite
  2. B.Impersonal cosmopolite
  3. C.Personal localite
  4. D.Impersonal localite
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The internal state which stimulate the individual to carry out certain activities is:
  1. A.Perception
  2. B.Motivation
  3. C.Intuition
  4. D.Learning
48
The motivational type most important for extension is:
  1. A.Extrinsic motivation
  2. B.Intrinsic motivation
  3. C.Situational motivation
  4. D.Classical motivation
49
“If I have to get that gold medal, I should work hard at studies”. reflects:
  1. A.Determination
  2. B.Intrinsic motivation
  3. C.Industriousness
  4. D.Extrinsic motivation
50
Indian Journal of Extension Education is published from:
  1. A.GBPUAT, Pant nagar
  2. B.IARI, New Delhi
  3. C.TNAU, Coimbatore
  4. D.Directorate of Extension
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The science that deals with adult learning is:
  1. A.Androgogy
  2. B.Pedagogy
  3. C.Pedology
  4. D.Edaphology
52
The word androgogy have its root in:
  1. A.Latin
  2. B.Greek
  3. C.Sanskrit
  4. D.German
53
The emphasis of androgogical method in comparison with pedogological method is on:
  1. A.Content and Process
  2. B.Content
  3. C.Process
  4. D.None of the above
54
“Here and Now” situation is the characteristic feature of:
  1. A.Androgogy
  2. B.Pedogogy
  3. C.Edagogy
  4. D.Pedogogy
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Androgogy literally means:
  1. A.Adult leading
  2. B.Adult learning
  3. C.Child learning
  4. D.Child learning
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The term ‘Androgogy’ was coined by:
  1. A.P Freire
  2. B.Alexander Kapp
  3. C.R Chambers
  4. D.Van den Ban
57
Adult learning is:
  1. A.Problem centered
  2. B.Subject centered
  3. C.Instructor centered
  4. D.Institute centered
58
The central problem in adult learning is:
  1. A.Age
  2. B.Literacy
  3. C.Sex difference
  4. D.Motivation
59
A person is called an adult when he attains an age of:
  1. A.15
  2. B.18
  3. C.21
  4. D.25
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Adult literacy programme can be considered as:
  1. A.Formal education
  2. B.Informal education
  3. C.Non-formal education
  4. D.All of the above
61
The term pedagogy have its root in:
  1. A.Persian
  2. B.Greek
  3. C.Latin
  4. D.Sanskrit
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The author of the book “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” is:
  1. A.Robert Chambers
  2. B.Paulo Freire
  3. C.Van den Ban
  4. D.Rolf Linton
63
“Learning the rope” refers to:
  1. A.Training
  2. B.Socialization
  3. C.Both a & b
  4. D.None of the above
64
The relatively enduring change in overt and covert responses as a result of perceived stimulus is called:
  1. A.Training
  2. B.Perception
  3. C.Knowledge
  4. D.Learning
65
Education is a process of:
  1. A.Interaction
  2. B.Learning
  3. C.Socialization
  4. D.Institutionalization
66
Subject and target group specificity are characteristic feature of:
  1. A.Formal education
  2. B.Informal education
  3. C.Non-formal education
  4. D.Elementary education
67
The objectives of education are decided by:
  1. A.Biological sciences
  2. B.Physical sciences
  3. C.Normative sciences
  4. D.Social sciences
68
“Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man” is said by:
  1. A.J P Leagans
  2. B.S Radhakrishnan
  3. C.Swami Vivekananda
  4. D.S N Singh
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The concept of extension education process was given by:
  1. A.Paul Leagans
  2. B.Curt Lewin
  3. C.Ensminger
  4. D.Wilson and Gallup
70
The last stage in the extension education process is:
  1. A.Evaluation
  2. B.Reconsideration
  3. C.Adoption
  4. D.Teaching
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Education is essentially considered as production of desirable change in:
  1. A.Knowledge
  2. B.Attitude
  3. C.Practice
  4. D.Behaviour
72
Elementary education covers children in the age group:
  1. A.6-11 years
  2. B.6-14 years
  3. C.11-14 years
  4. D.16-21 years
73
World literacy day was observed on:
  1. A.September 5
  2. B.September 8
  3. C.June 5
  4. D.February 28
74
National Women Literacy Day is observed on:
  1. A.September 8
  2. B.October 2
  3. C.November 1
  4. D.August 2
75
The significant aspect of non formal learners:
  1. A.Unidirectional flow of knowledge
  2. B.Flexible curriculum
  3. C.Hierarchically structure system
  4. D.Homogenous learners
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The process of arranging situation in which the things to be learned are called to the attention of the learners, their interest developed. desire aroused and action promoted:
  1. A.Communication
  2. B.Training
  3. C.Teaching
  4. D.Learning
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The steps in extension teaching was put forward by:
  1. A.Paul Leagans
  2. B.Curt Lewin
  3. C.Ensminger
  4. D.Wilson & Gallup
78
Steps in teaching is shortly called as:
  1. A.AIETA
  2. B.AIDCAS
  3. C.KPDC
  4. D.AIDACS
79
In extension teaching the teacher should first know:
  1. A.Subject matter
  2. B.Teaching aids
  3. C.Place of teaching
  4. D.Attitude of the learner
80
Effective teaching is:
  1. A.For informing people
  2. B.For transforming people
  3. C.Like filling a bucket
  4. D.Done by trial and error
81
Learning is a internal process mainly controlled by:
  1. A.Teacher
  2. B.Learner
  3. C.Subject matter
  4. D.Teaching materials
82
The process of acquiring or imparting the ability to perform a behavioral pattern through experience and practice:
  1. A.Communication
  2. B.Learning
  3. C.Perception
  4. D.Adoption
83
Learning become the most rapid by maximizing concentration on:
  1. A.One sense at a time
  2. B.Two sense at a time
  3. C.Three sense at a time
  4. D.All the senses simultaneously
84
“People learn more rapidly and permanently when the learning experience is pleasant or enjoyable” relate to:
  1. A.Law of readiness
  2. B.Law of exercise
  3. C.Law of effect
  4. D.Law of belonging
85
To Do, By Doing and For Doing are the fundamental objectives of:
  1. A.Learning
  2. B.Teaching
  3. C.Training
  4. D.Perception
86
Bond theory of learning was advocated by:
  1. A.C L Hull
  2. B.Ivan Pavlov
  3. C.E L Thorndike
  4. D.None of these
87
The learning curve in teaching follows a:
  1. A.S-shape
  2. B.U-shape
  3. C.V-shape
  4. D.∩-shape
88
The experimental technique of learning emphasis on:
  1. A.Use of psychoanalysis
  2. B.Use of simulation games
  3. C.Use of psychiatry
  4. D.Use of learner groups
89
Progressive behavior adaptation of an individual to a stimulus is called:
  1. A.Learning
  2. B.Teaching
  3. C.Perceiving
  4. D.Listening
90
Learning that suddenly appears when a reward or incentives for performance is given:
  1. A.Discovery learning
  2. B.Individualized learning
  3. C.Rote learning
  4. D.Latent learning
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The general approach in progressive mode of learning is:
  1. A.Authoritarian
  2. B.Paternalistic
  3. C.Humanitarian
  4. D.Democratic
92
Who is considered as the father of learning:
  1. A.Plato
  2. B.Aristotle
  3. C.Thorndike
  4. D.Knapp
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Which of the following is not an approach to education:
  1. A.Conventional
  2. B.Prevocational
  3. C.Progressive
  4. D.Liberating
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Who among the following is the first to note the phenomenon of adult education:
  1. A.Robert Davis
  2. B.Paul Leagans
  3. C.Thomas pale
  4. D.K N Singh
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Life long process of learning happening through daily experience and exposure:
  1. A.Informal education
  2. B.Non formal education
  3. C.Formal education
  4. D.Professional education
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Effective teaching and learning is a matter of:
  1. A.Chance and luck
  2. B.Design and effect
  3. C.Material and non material
  4. D.Formal and informal
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Education is shaped by:
  1. A.Society
  2. B.Teacher
  3. C.Student
  4. D.Knowledge
98
New learning must be related to the old:
  1. A.Principle of readiness
  2. B.Principle of association
  3. C.Principle of Practice
  4. D.Principle of timing
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Learning must result in functional understanding:
  1. A.Principle of readiness
  2. B.Principle of association
  3. C.Principle of Practice
  4. D.Principle of timing
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Learning must make sense to the learner:
  1. A.Principle of readiness
  2. B.Principle of clarity
  3. C.Principle of Practice
  4. D.Principle of timing
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Cone of experience classify the instructional methods according to:
  1. A.Experiential correctness
  2. B.Difficulty in understanding
  3. C.Ease in use and application
  4. D.Level of abstraction in thinking
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The cone of experience was developed by:
  1. A.Egder Dale
  2. B.Berlo C K
  3. C.Kuldeep Nair
  4. D.S C Parmer
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The type of experience a farmer have when he saws wheat in lines under the supervision of extension worker:
  1. A.Symbolic experience
  2. B.Iconic experience
  3. C.Supervisory experience
  4. D.Enactive experience
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When an person is involved in iconic experiences, learning occurs through:
  1. A.Active participation
  2. B.Observation
  3. C.Abstract thinking
  4. D.Doing
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The more effective learning experience is provide through:
  1. A.Result demonstration
  2. B.Television
  3. C.Contrived experience
  4. D.Field trips
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Which among the following is an example of direct purposeful experience:
  1. A.Ploughing
  2. B.Model of a Plough
  3. C.Blow up of a plough
  4. D.Diagram of a plough
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The extension worker tells about the varieties characters to a farmer, the farmer learns by:
  1. A.Abstraction
  2. B.Learning
  3. C.Intelligence
  4. D.Questioning
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Which of the following is a specimen:
  1. A.Sun
  2. B.Sky
  3. C.Beetle
  4. D.Mountain
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Classification of extension methods into individual, group and mass is based on:
  1. A.Foam
  2. B.Use
  3. C.Number of people contacted
  4. D.Periodicity
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Under limited resource of manpower, time and money, we should select
  1. A.Individual contact methods
  2. B.Group contact methods
  3. C.Mass contact methods
  4. D.All of the above
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An extension method that can be considered both spoken and visual:
  1. A.Posters
  2. B.Radio
  3. C.Campaign
  4. D.Agricultural clinics
112
Flag method is classified under:
  1. A.Spoken method
  2. B.Written method
  3. C.Group method
  4. D.Mass method
113
Agricultural clinics is classified under:
  1. A.Group contact method
  2. B.Individual contact method
  3. C.Mass contact method
  4. D.All of the above
114
Peripatetic team meetings is classified under:
  1. A.Group contact method
  2. B.Individual contact method
  3. C.Mass contact method
  4. D.All of the above
115
Educational television is classified under:
  1. A.Broadcast media
  2. B.Screen media
  3. C.Printed media
  4. D.None of the above
116
To get first hand knowledge on a farm situation we use:
  1. A.Village fairs
  2. B.Farm & home visit
  3. C.Telephone
  4. D.Questionanaire
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The ratio of ‘takes’ to ‘acceptance’ is the highest in:
  1. A.Farm and home visit
  2. B.Method demonstration
  3. C.Result demonstration
  4. D.Campaign
118
Media forum is classified under:
  1. A.Individual contact method
  2. B.Group contact method
  3. C.Mass contact method
  4. D.All of the above
119
When the farmer meets the extension worker at his work place
  1. A.Farmer’s call
  2. B.Extension campaign
  3. C.Result demonstration
  4. D.Office visit
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The facility developed and extended to individual farmers for diagnosis and treatment of farm problems through specialist advice:
  1. A.Farm clinic
  2. B.Method demonstration
  3. C.Result demonstration
  4. D.Farmer’s call
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The extension method that act as a safety valve in reducing tension:
  1. A.Group discussion
  2. B.Method demonstration
  3. C.Result demonstration
  4. D.Campaign
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The best extension method suited to all situation:
  1. A.Demonstration
  2. B.Campaign
  3. C.Farm publication
  4. D.None of these
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The letter written by the extension worker to a particular farmer in connection with an extension activity:
  1. A.Circular letter
  2. B.Personal letter
  3. C.Farm publication
  4. D.None of the above
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Method demonstration aims more at improving ones:
  1. A.Cognitive skills
  2. B.Perceptual skills
  3. C.Motor skills
  4. D.Analytical skills
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To show the relative worth of a new practice, the extension method best suited is:
  1. A.Result demonstration
  2. B.Method demonstration
  3. C.Campaign
  4. D.Group discussion
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Sharing of ideas, facts, opinions, information and understanding are referred as:
  1. A.Relation
  2. B.Coordination
  3. C.Learning
  4. D.Communication
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The English equivalent of the word ‘Communis’ is:
  1. A.Information
  2. B.Talk
  3. C.Common
  4. D.None of the above
128
The word communication have originated from:
  1. A.Latin
  2. B.Roman
  3. C.Greek
  4. D.Persian
129
The most basic function of communication:
  1. A.Information
  2. B.Instruction
  3. C.Integration
  4. D.Influence
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Communication is more meaningfully:
  1. A.Extension approach
  2. B.Subset of broadcasting
  3. C.Exchange of facts and feeling
  4. D.None of the above
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Levels of communication are:
  1. A.Conventional
  2. B.Exploratrory
  3. C.Participate
  4. D.All of the above
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On which level, communication is fact and problem oriented:
  1. A.Explorative level
  2. B.Participative level
  3. C.Conventional level
  4. D.None of the above
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The essence of communication is:
  1. A.Sharing information
  2. B.Imparting Knowledge
  3. C.Sharing understanding
  4. D.Transmitting information
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The art of communication is:
  1. A.Learning
  2. B.Listening
  3. C.Feeling
  4. D.None of these
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The actual physical product of source-encounter is:
  1. A.Receiver
  2. B.Message
  3. C.Channel
  4. D.Feedback
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The basic characters a good message include:
  1. A.Timeliness
  2. B.Specificity
  3. C.Credibility
  4. D.All of the above
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The three important dimensions of message include:
  1. A.Code, content, treatment
  2. B.Source, self, receiver
  3. C.Encode, decode, feedback
  4. D.Simplicity and clarity
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The way in which message is handled before placing in the channel:
  1. A.Decoding
  2. B.Treatment
  3. C.Distortion
  4. D.Feedback
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The link that connects the source with the receiver:
  1. A.Message
  2. B.Communication effect
  3. C.Channel
  4. D.Treatment
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Television is primarily a:
  1. A.Media mix
  2. B.Source
  3. C.Medium
  4. D.Channel
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The most important element in the communication process:
  1. A.Source
  2. B.Receiver
  3. C.Channel
  4. D.Message
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Action-Reaction inter-dependence in communication is:
  1. A.Feedback
  2. B.Homophily
  3. C.Competence
  4. D.Fidelity
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Trustworthiness and competency are elements of:
  1. A.Credibility
  2. B.Fidelity
  3. C.Empathy
  4. D.None of the above
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Which of the following is not communication process:
  1. A.Source
  2. B.Encoding
  3. C.Transmission
  4. D.Meetings
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Communication process is stabilized by:
  1. A.Feedback
  2. B.Credibility
  3. C.Channel
  4. D.Empathy
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The type of audience suited for communication process is called:
  1. A.Active audience
  2. B.Potential audience
  3. C.Available audience
  4. D.None of the above
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Acceptance and rejection are the one of the kinds of:
  1. A.Failure of channel
  2. B.Feedback
  3. C.Treatment of message
  4. D.Empathetic feelings
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Attitude of communication source is important from the point of view of:
  1. A.Code, content, treatment
  2. B.Source, self, receiver
  3. C.Encode, decode, feedback
  4. D.Self, audience, content
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The degree to which individuals involved in a communication act differ in certain characteristics:
  1. A.Homophily
  2. B.Credibility
  3. C.Empathy
  4. D.Heterophily
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The communication skills that get emphasized on listening and reading:
  1. A.Attitude
  2. B.Effect
  3. C.Encoding
  4. D.Decoding
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