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UPSC Prelims 2026 CSAT, question 75

Topic: Decision making

Q75

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

List-I (Barrier to communication) List-II (Example)
A. Semantic 1. Lack of feedback
B. Cognitive 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word
C. Organisational 3. Fear of social stigma
D. Affective 4. Information overload
  1. (a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  2. (b) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  3. (c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
  4. (d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3Correct answer

Solution.

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

  1. A semantic barrier arises from language and symbol interpretation, such as misunderstanding the meaning of a word (A-2), whereas a cognitive barrier relates to mental processing limits, such as information overload (B-4).
  2. An organisational barrier stems from structural communication flaws such as lack of feedback mechanisms (C-1), and an affective (emotional) barrier arises from feelings such as fear of social stigma (D-3).
  3. So A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3, which is code (d).