Ravi, a Class 12 student, joins a group of senior students who share notes, past papers and details about college admissions that he could not find on his own. Consider the following statements:
(A) Ravi joined the group mainly because group membership provides knowledge and information that an individual may lack.
(B) Ravi's reason is an example of self-esteem, since groups supplement the information that individuals lack.
(C) Groups satisfy social and psychological needs such as a sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love and power.
(D) Groups help in achieving such goals which can be attained individually, as there is power in the majority.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Only two
(A) Ravi joined the group mainly because group membership provides knowledge and information that an individual may lack. — Correct. Ravi gets notes and admission details he did not have. Group membership provides knowledge and information, and the group supplements what one person lacks.
(B) Ravi's reason is an example of self-esteem, since groups supplement the information that individuals lack. — Incorrect. Filling gaps in information is the reason 'provide knowledge and information'. Self-esteem means groups give feelings of self-worth and a positive social identity.
(C) Groups satisfy social and psychological needs such as a sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love and power. — Correct. This is the reason 'satisfaction of one's psychological and social needs'. Groups meet needs such as belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love and power.
(D) Groups help in achieving such goals which can be attained individually, as there is power in the majority. — Incorrect. One word is changed. Groups help in achieving goals which cannot be attained individually, and this is because there is power in the majority.
NCERT (2026-27): “Why Do People Join Groups? … “• Satisfaction of one’s psychological and social needs : Groups satisfy one’s social and psychological needs such as sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love, and power through a group.” “• Goal achievement : Groups help in achieving such goals which cannot be attained individually. There is power in the majority.” “• Provide knowledge and information : Group membership provides knowledge and information and thus broadens our view. As individuals, we may not have all the required information. Groups supplement this information and knowledge.” |