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List I (Type of Communication)		List II (Description)
A	Phatic	I	Decoder becomes encoder
B	Feedback	II	Communication about communication
C	Meta Message	III	Between equals
D	Lateral communication	IV	To great

ch List I and List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.

Let's analyze the types of communication listed in List I and match them with their respective descriptions in List II step-by-step:

1. A - Phatic matches with IV - To greet (establish contact/social relationship)
Phatic communication refers to social communication that does not primarily convey information but rather serves a social function, such as establishing, maintaining, or closing a communication channel or social relationship. Examples include greetings like "Hello," "How are you?", or talking about the weather. Thus, Phatic matches with "To greet" (IV).

2. B - Feedback matches with I - Decoder becomes encoder
In the communication process, the receiver (decoder) interprets the message. When the receiver responds to the sender, they formulate a response, effectively becoming the sender (encoder) of a new message (feedback). Therefore, feedback represents the stage where the decoder becomes the encoder, matching with (I).

3. C - Meta Message matches with II - Communication about communication
A meta-message (or meta-communication) is an outer or underlying meaning that accompanies a primary message, providing instructions or context on how the primary message should be interpreted or understood. It is essentially communication about how the communication is occurring or should be perceived, matching with (II).

4. D - Lateral communication matches with III - Between equals
Lateral (or horizontal) communication refers to the exchange of information, messages, or ideas between people or departments at the same hierarchical level within an organization (i.e., between equals or peers), matching with (III).

Combining all the correct matches, we get:
A - IV
B - I
C - II
D - III