UGC-NET Communication MCQ Practice

Publication of early newspapers: Early printed newspapers appeared during the seventeenth century, making this the earliest event in the list.

Invention of radio: Radio communication developed during the late nineteenth century, with practical wireless transmission emerging in the 1890s.

Development of television broadcasting: Experimental television broadcasting began during the 1920s, followed by regular broadcasting during the 1930s.

Introduction of email: Network-based email was introduced in the early 1970s. Ray Tomlinson is widely credited with sending network email in 1971.

Launch of online news websites: News organisations began launching websites and publishing news online during the 1990s after the development of the World Wide Web.

Therefore, the correct sequence is:

Newspapers→Radio→Television→Email→Online news

Corporate communication — Incorrect:
Corporate communication refers to the official communication of an organisation with its employees, customers, media and other stakeholders. Grapevine communication may occur within a company, but it is not official corporate communication.

Agri-based communication — Incorrect:
The word “grapevine” is used figuratively here. It has no connection with grapes, farming or agricultural communication.

Formal communication — Incorrect:
Formal communication follows officially established channels, such as notices, reports, meetings and official emails. Grapevine communication does not follow these channels.

Informal communication — Correct:
Grapevine communication develops naturally through personal conversations and social relationships. It is therefore a form of informal communication.