Q. Which of the following is an example of mediated communication?
(A) A newscaster delivers the weather report on 9 o’clock news
(B) A politician addresses convention a nominating
(C) Two friends gossip with one another
(D) Students work on a class project together
Question from UPPSC Prelims CSAT 2024
Correct Answer: (A) A newscaster delivers the weather report on 9 o’clock news
Explanation:
Mediated communication refers to communication that is facilitated through a medium, such as television, radio, the internet, or any other technological channel, rather than direct face-to-face interaction.
– Option (A): A newscaster delivering the weather report on the 9 o’clock news is an example of mediated communication because the message is transmitted through the medium of television to reach the audience.
– Option (B): A politician addressing a convention is typically face-to-face communication, not mediated unless it is broadcasted through a medium.
– Option (C): Two friends gossiping with one another is an example of interpersonal communication, which is direct and face-to-face.
– Option (D): Students working on a class project together is also an example of interpersonal or group communication, not mediated.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) because it involves communication through a technological medium.
