If you want to discuss some personal issues with your friend, which of the following modes of communication will be used?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → E-mail
Personal communication carries a message from one person to another. Mass communication carries the same message to a very large number of people at one time. A talk about personal issues needs a private, person-to-person mode.
Option (1) Television — Incorrect. A mass medium. One programme reaches every home that tunes in.
Option (2) Radio — Incorrect. A mass medium. One broadcast is heard by lakhs of listeners at once.
Option (3) E-mail — Correct. A personal mode. The message goes straight to your friend and to no one else.
Option (4) Newspaper — Incorrect. A mass medium. Each copy carries the same news to a huge number of readers.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 29-05-2026 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Personal Communication System … Among all the personal communication system internet is the most effective and advanced one. It is widely used in urban areas. It enables the user to establish direct contact through e-mail to get access to the world of knowledge and information.”
Chart: Means of Communications |
