Identify the concept which implies "a desire to accomplish something difficult"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Need for Achievement
Option (1) Need for Affiliation — Incorrect. This is the wish to have friendly and close relations with other people.
Option (2) Need for Power — Incorrect. This is the wish to influence people and their behaviour, to move them in a chosen direction.
Option (3) Need for Achievement — Correct. Need for achievement implies a desire to accomplish something difficult. It also means wanting to overcome obstacles, reach a high standard and do better than others. It is seen as the main force behind entrepreneurs.
Option (4) Need for Autonomy — Incorrect. This is the wish to be free and work in one’s own way. It is not a desire to do something difficult.
Note 1: This question is from the chapter Entrepreneurship Development, which is not in the current NCERT book (2026-27). The chapter is in the pre-rationalised NCERT, from which the extract below is taken. NCERT (Pre-rationalised Edition):
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Note 2: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 26-05 S2 | – | 11-06 S3 | – |