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Signs are considered as secondary products of :

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UGC NET 2018 Paper 1 Question Paper (20-Dec-2018) (Shift 1)
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Message

To answer the question of what signs are considered as secondary products of, it's necessary to understand the role and function of 'signs' in the context of communication. In communication, a 'message' refers to the information or meaning that a sender wants to convey to a receiver. Signs are symbols, icons, or indicators that carry specific meanings within the context of the message being conveyed.

Here is a breakdown of the options provided:

  1. Message: A message is the primary vehicle through which information is communicated. Signs are often used to represent or convey the message, functioning as secondary elements that carry meaning. Thus, signs are indeed secondary products of a message, as they aid in effectively transmitting the intended information or meaning to the audience.
  2. Infotainment: This term refers to a blend of information and entertainment but doesn't inherently involve the creation of signs as secondary products. Hence, it does not directly relate to the role of signs in communication.
  3. Channelization: Channelization involves routing or directing messages through various communication channels, but it does not focus on signs themselves. It is more about the medium than the symbols used.
  4. Semantic Accuracy: This refers to the correctness and clarity of meaning in communication, focusing on the directness and precision of meanings between signifiers and signifieds. While important, it is not about the production of signs.

Therefore, the correct answer is Message. Signs serve as tools that represent aspects of the message being communicated, making them secondary products of that message.

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