Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists C. Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Regist…

Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning ·Previously asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

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Question

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

List-I (Relationship category)

A. Between cricket captain and team members

B. Between judge and lawyers in court

C. Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar

D. Between peers and coworkers

List-II (Communication type)

1. Informal and firm

2. Informal and open-ended

3. Formal and open-ended

4. Formal and firm

  1. A. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
  2. B. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2 (Correct answer)
  3. C. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  4. D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Correct Answer

Option B — A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Option B (A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2).

Key Points

  • A. Cricket captain ↔ team members — informal (teammates) but firm (on-field instructions) → 1.
  • B. Judge ↔ lawyers in court — a formal setting with firm authority and procedure → 4.
  • C. Vice Chancellor ↔ Deputy Registrar — formal hierarchy yet open-ended (administrative discussion) → 3.
  • D. Peers ↔ coworkers — informal and open-ended → 2.

Additional Information

  • This gives A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2 → Option B.