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Logic — Taxonomy of Communication Barriers

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Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Barrier to communication) : List-II (Example) A. Semantic : 1. Lack of feedback B. Cognitive : 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word C. Organisational : 3. Fear of social stigma D. Affective : 4. Information overload Code: [cite: 4682, 4683, 4692, 4693, 4743, 4744, 4762, 4772]

Options

a

A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

b

A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Answer
c

A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

d

A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

Explanation

The correct matches align communication barriers with their defining examples:

A. Semantic Barriers: Matches Misunderstanding the meaning of a word (2)[cite: 4689, 4694, 4746, 4749]. Semantic friction relates directly to language, definitions, and vocabulary choices.
B. Cognitive Barriers: Matches Information overload (4)[cite: 4686, 4691, 4748, 4758]. This occurs when the volume of data exceeds an individual's mental processing capacity.
C. Organisational Barriers: Matches Lack of feedback (1)[cite: 4687, 4695, 4747]. This reflects a structural flaw in an organization's communication channels.
D. Affective Barriers: Matches Fear of social stigma (3)[cite: 4690, 4696, 4755]. This involves emotional and psychological factors that hold individuals back from open communication.

Combining these matches gives the sequence A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3. [cite: 4704, 4792]

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

CSAT

Question

Q55

Section

Logical Reasoning

Sub-topic

Analogy — Word Pair

Type

Analogy

Difficulty

Medium

Source hint

Organizational communication — linguistic and psychological friction parameters

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