UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Communication / Match the Following · easy
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Means of communication)
A. Memo
B. Flyer
C. Bcc
D. Minutes
List-II (Purpose)
1. Recording of decisions
2. Communicate information secretly
3. To inform an instruction
4. To broadcast unsolicited information
A.A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
B.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
C.A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1✓ Correct
D.A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
Explanation
A Memo (memorandum) is typically used to inform an instruction or directive within an organization → A-3. A Flyer is a leaflet broadcast to spread unsolicited information to a wide audience → B-4. Bcc (Blind carbon copy) in emails is used to send information to recipients secretly without others knowing → C-2. Minutes are the formal record of decisions and discussions of a meeting → D-1. Hence the correct match is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.
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