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UPSC Prelims 2026 CSAT, question 72

Topic: Decision making

Q72

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Relationship category) List-II (Communication type)
A. Between cricket captain and team members 1. Informal and firm
B. Between judge and lawyers in court 2. Informal and open-ended
C. Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar 3. Formal and open-ended
D. Between peers and coworkers 4. Formal and firm
  1. (a) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
  2. (b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2Correct answer
  3. (c) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  4. (d) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Solution.

Answer: (b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

  1. Communication between a cricket captain and team members is informal yet directive/firm (A-1), whereas communication between a judge and lawyers in a courtroom is strictly formal and firm (B-4).
  2. Communication between a Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar is formal and open-ended for administrative consultation (C-3), while communication between peers and coworkers is informal and open-ended (D-2).
  3. So A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2, which is code (b).