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 | |
| B. | Between judge and lawyers in court | |
| C. | Between Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar | |
| D. | Between peers and coworkers | |
| 1. | Informal and firm | |
| 2. | Informal and open-ended | |
| 3. | Formal and open-ended | |
| 4. | Formal and firm |
| 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 |
Code:
Answer & explanation
Answer: (b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
Match each relationship on two scales: how formal it is and whether messages are firm or open to discussion. A captain gives firm calls in an informal team setting; a judge's court is formal and firm; a Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar talk formally but discuss issues; peers talk informally and openly.
- A — captain and team: a close, informal group, but on-field instructions are firm → 1.
- B — judge and lawyers in court: formal procedure and binding directions → 4.
- C — Vice Chancellor and Deputy Registrar: formal official hierarchy, with open discussion of administrative matters → 3.
- D — peers and coworkers: informal and open-ended → 2.
- Code: A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2.
Remember · For communication-type matches, place each relationship on two axes — formal/informal and firm/open-ended — then pair.
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