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Prelims 2026 · CSAT / Logical Reasoning · Question 77

With reference to 'circular letters', which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/><br/>1. Circular letters are usually addressed to a group of people.<br/>2. Non-standard and customized content is typical of circular letters.<br/>3. Circular letters are used to intimate appraisals and increments of employees within organisations.<br/>4. Circular letters are less cost-effective than personalised and specific recipient-directed letters.<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below.<br/>

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1 only

Answer

1 only

1 is correct: circular letters are meant for many recipients. 2 is incorrect: they usually carry standard/common content, not customized content. 3 is incorrect: appraisals/increments are normally individualized and confidential, not circular. 4 is incorrect: circular letters are generally more cost-effective than personalized letters. Therefore only statement 1 is correct.

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