Q. An Informal Gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner. Which situation given below is the best example of an Informal Gathering?
(A) Debating club meets on the first Sunday morning of every month
(B) After finding out about his salary raise, Jay and a few colleagues go out for a quick dinner after work
(C) Meena sends out 10 invitations for a bachelorette party she is giving for her elder sister
(D) Whenever she eats at a Chinese restaurant, Roop seems to run into Dibya
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 2 2024
The correct answer is: (B) After finding out about his salary raise, Jay and a few colleagues go out for a quick dinner after work
Explanation:
An informal gathering is characterized by spontaneity, casualness, and a lack of formal planning or structure. Let’s analyze the options:
(A) Debating club meets on the first Sunday morning of every month: This is a formal, scheduled event that happens regularly, so it does not qualify as an informal gathering.
(B) After finding out about his salary raise, Jay and a few colleagues go out for a quick dinner after work: This is the best example of an informal gathering because it is spontaneous, casual, and not pre-planned.
(C) Meena sends out 10 invitations for a bachelorette party she is giving for her elder sister: Sending invitations and planning a party makes this a formal event, not an informal gathering.
(D) Whenever she eats at a Chinese restaurant, Roop seems to run into Dibya: This is a coincidence, not a gathering, so it does not fit the definition of an informal gathering.
Thus, option (B) is the correct answer.
