UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Communication Barriers / Match the Following · medium
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Barrier in communication)
A. Semantic
B. Cognitive
C. Organizational
D. Emotional
List-II (Example)
1. Lack of feedback
2. Misinterpretation of a word
3. Fear of social stigma
4. Information overload
A.A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
B.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
C.A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3✓ Correct
D.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Explanation
Semantic barrier refers to issues with meaning of words — misinterpretation of a word → A-2. Cognitive barriers involve mental processing limits and absence of feedback for clarification → B-1. Organizational barriers include structural issues like information overload through multiple channels and hierarchies → C-4. Emotional barriers include fear of social stigma, embarrassment, or anxiety that prevents open communication → D-3. Hence the correct match is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
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