Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Tool of communication) A. Memorandum B. Flyer C. Bcc D. Minutes List-II (Purpose) 1. To record decisions 2. To inform confidentially 3. To intimate a directive 4. To disseminate non-targeted information Code :

(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 ✓ UPSC's answer
(d) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

Why the answer is (c)

• A memorandum is an internal office communication used to intimate a directive, so A matches 3.

• A flyer is a printed or digital notice used to disseminate non-targeted information to a general audience, so B matches 4.

• Bcc (blind carbon copy) sends a copy without revealing other recipients, so it is used to inform confidentially, so C matches 2.

• Minutes are the official written record of proceedings and decisions, so D matches 1.

• Therefore the correct code is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1, which is option (c).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3: Option (a) wrongly matches memorandum with recording decisions and minutes with intimating a directive, whereas minutes record decisions and memorandum intimates a directive.
(b) A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3: Option (b) wrongly matches memorandum with recording decisions, flyer with confidential information, Bcc with non-targeted information, and minutes with intimating a directive.
(d) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1: Option (d) wrongly matches flyer with confidential information and Bcc with non-targeted information, whereas flyer disseminates non-targeted information and Bcc informs confidentially.

Asked in the CSAT Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, held on 24 May 2026. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.