Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Technical problems are related to the interpretation of meaning by the receiver as compared to the intended meaning of the sender. Reason (R): Semantic barriers are related to speech and language.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

1. Technical Problems in Communication (A - Incorrect):
· Technical problems in communication refer to issues related to transmission (e.g., poor signal, noise, equipment failure).
· These are not related to meaning interpretation, which falls under semantic barriers.
· Thus, (A) is incorrect because misinterpretation of meaning is not a technical problem but a semantic issue.
2. Semantic Barriers in Communication (R - Correct):
· Semantic barriers occur when the meaning of words or symbols is misunderstood due to differences in language, jargon, or cultural interpretation.
· They relate to speech, language, and meaning issues between the sender and receiver.
· Example: A word may have different meanings in different cultures, causing miscommunication.
Information Booster:
· Technical barriers = Physical problems in the communication process (e.g., network failure, poor audio).
· Semantic barriers = Issues in language, interpretation, or meaning that cause miscommunication.