Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
According to Shannon and Weaver's mathematical theory of communication, communication problems or limitations can be categorized into three levels:
1. Technical problems (How accurately can the symbols of communication be transmitted?).
2. Semantic problems (How precisely do the transmitted symbols convey the desired meaning?).
3. Influential/Effectiveness problems (How effectively does the received meaning affect conduct in the desired way?).
Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate each statement based on this framework:
- Statement (I) analysis: The statement describes "problems concerned with the accuracy of the transference of information from sender to receiver" as an *influential* problem. This is incorrect. Accuracy of transmission (such as signal noise or distortion) is classified as a technical problem. Influential problems are concerned with how the message influences the receiver's actual behavior. Thus, Statement (I) is incorrect.
- Statement (II) analysis: The statement describes "problems regarding the interpretation of meaning by the receiver as compared to the intended meaning of the sender" as a *semantic* problem. This is correct. Semantics is the study of meaning, and semantic barriers occur when the receiver misinterprets words or symbols. Thus, Statement (II) is correct.
Step 2: Final Answer:
Since Statement (I) is incorrect and Statement (II) is correct, the correct choice is Option (D).