Kavya has moved from Kochi to Pune for college. Away from home she feels unsafe and alone, so she joins a group of students from her home state. Which of the following statements apply to her reason for joining the group?
(A) Being with the group reduces the insecurity she felt when she was alone.
(B) The group makes her feel stronger and less vulnerable to threats.
(C) Being with the group makes her feel recognised and gives her a sense of power.
(D) Being with the group gives her a sense of comfort and protection.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and D only
(A) Being with the group reduces the insecurity she felt when she was alone. — Correct. Kavya felt insecure alone, and the group <strong>reduces this insecurity</strong>. This is the need for security.
(B) The group makes her feel stronger and less vulnerable to threats. — Correct. Being with people makes a person <strong>feel stronger and less vulnerable to threats</strong>, which is how security works.
(C) Being with the group makes her feel recognised and gives her a sense of power. — Incorrect. Feeling <strong>recognised</strong> and a <strong>sense of power</strong> come from <strong>status</strong>: membership of a group that is perceived to be important by others. Kavya joins because she feels unsafe alone, which is the need for <strong>security</strong>.
(D) Being with the group gives her a sense of comfort and protection. — Correct. A sense of <strong>comfort and protection</strong> from being with people is part of the security a group gives.
NCERT (2026-27): “Why Do People Join Groups? … “• Security : When we are alone, we feel insecure. Groups reduce this insecurity. Being with people gives a sense of comfort, and protection. As a result, people feel stronger, and are less vulnerable to threats.” |