Given below are two statements: Statement I: Free and unlimited use of…
2020
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Free and unlimited use of non-verbal cues enhance the communicative aspects of classroom teaching.
Statement II: A pleasant persona of the teacher enlivens the classroom eco-system.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Concept
In classroom communication, non-verbal cues (gesture, posture, eye contact, facial expression) are aids that work BEST when used with restraint and purpose. The governing principle is appropriateness, not quantity: cues must reinforce the spoken message, suit the context, and respect classroom decorum. "Free and unlimited" use removes that restraint, so excessive or uncontrolled cues distract, confuse, or even read as inappropriate — they no longer enhance communication.
Separately, a teacher's persona (warmth, approachability, a pleasant manner) shapes the emotional climate of the class. A pleasant persona lowers anxiety, invites participation, and keeps the learning environment lively.
Application to the two statements
Statement I claims that FREE and UNLIMITED use of non-verbal cues enhances classroom communication. The qualifier "unlimited" is the flaw: unbounded use overwhelms the message and can be misread, so it does NOT enhance communication. Statement I is FALSE.
Statement II claims that a pleasant persona of the teacher enlivens the classroom eco-system. A warm, approachable teacher demonstrably energises the class and encourages interaction. Statement II is TRUE.
Cross-check
Replace "unlimited" in Statement I with "judicious" or "appropriate" and it would become true — this confirms the single word "unlimited" is what makes Statement I false. Statement II carries no such over-claim. Hence the correct combination is: Statement I false, Statement II true.