UPSC CSE 2026 · PYQ · Communication / Barriers · medium
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Barrier to communication)
A. Semantic
B. Cognitive
C. Organisational
D. Affective
List-II (Example)
1. Lack of feedback
2. Misunderstanding the meaning 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
D.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3✓ Correct
Explanation
Semantic barriers relate to the meaning of words and language, so misunderstanding the meaning of a word (2) is a classic semantic barrier — A matches 2. Cognitive barriers concern mental processing capacity; information overload (4) overwhelms cognition, so B matches 4. Organisational barriers stem from structure and channels — lack of feedback (1) reflects organisational communication breakdown, so C matches 1. Affective barriers concern emotions; fear of social stigma (3) is an emotional/affective inhibitor, so D matches 3. Hence A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 is correct.
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