Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists C. Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Regist…
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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
- A. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
- B. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2 (Correct answer)
- C. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
- 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.