At a school in Pune, twelve students run the 'Green Warriors' eco club. Ananya keeps the club's register and Farhan collects the fees. Class 12 members chair the meetings, and juniors usually accept what they decide. When one member forgot to book the hall, the whole club lost its slot for the tree-planting drive. Members wear a green badge and use the name 'Green Warriors' on every poster. At the annual function, hundreds of parents sit together in the hall to watch the club's play. During the summer vacation, only Ananya and Farhan stay in Pune, yet both keep calling it 'our club'.
Members wear a green badge, use the club's name on every poster, and even in the vacation Ananya and Farhan call it 'our club'. This marks the club off from other clubs and gives it its own identity. Which characteristic of a group is this?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Individuals perceive themselves as belonging to the group
Option (1) Individuals perceive themselves as belonging to the group — Correct. The badge, the name and the words 'our club' show that members see themselves as belonging to the Green Warriors. This sense of belonging is the characteristic that distinguishes one group from another and gives it a unique identity.
Option (2) Individuals have common motives and goals — Incorrect. Common motives and goals mean members work together towards a goal or away from a threat. That explains why the club works, not what sets it apart from other clubs.
Option (3) Individuals are interdependent on each other — Incorrect. Interdependence means what one member does has consequences for others, as when the hall was not booked.
Option (4) Members have norms that regulate their behaviour — Incorrect. Norms are rules that guide how members behave. A badge and a name show belonging and identity.
NCERT (2026-27): “Introduction … “• A collection of individuals who have common motives and goals. Groups function either working towards a given goal, or away from certain threats facing the group.” |