Question 17334 – NTA UGC NET Dec 2023 Paper-1

The relevancy maxim in conversations refers to the principle of making contributions that are pertinent to the ongoing discussion.
Here’s why the other options are not accurate:
Metaphoric remarks: While metaphors can be relevant and add richness to a conversation, they don’t always directly adhere to the relevancy maxim.
A metaphor could potentially be irrelevant if it doesn’t contribute to the topic at hand.
Allusions: Similar to metaphors, allusions can be relevant or irrelevant depending on how they are used in the conversation. An allusion only adheres to the relevancy maxim if it adds meaningful connection to the ongoing discussion.
Rudimentary comments: While simplicity can be valuable in communication, the relevancy maxim focuses on ensuring comments are pertinent and informative, not necessarily basic.