Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → Team - Both individual contributions and teamwork matter

Option (1) Crowd - A collection with structure and a feeling of belongingness — Incorrect. The feature is reversed. A crowd has neither structure nor a feeling of belongingness; people collect at a place by chance.

Option (2) Group - Members hold themselves responsible, although there is a leader — Incorrect. This is a feature of a team. In a group, the leader holds responsibility for the work.

Option (3) Audience - A definite sense of purpose and polarisation in attention — Incorrect. A definite sense of purpose and polarised attention describe a mob. An audience is generally passive and has assembled for a special purpose, such as watching a match.

Option (4) Team - Both individual contributions and teamwork matter — Correct. Teams are special kinds of groups. In a team, both individual contributions and teamwork matter, while a group's performance depends on individual contributions.

NCERT (2026-27): “Introduction …
Teams are special kinds of groups. Members of teams often have complementary skills and are committed to a common goal or purpose. Members are mutually accountable for their activities. In teams, there is a positive synergy attained through the coordinated efforts of the members. The main differences between groups and teams are:”

“• In groups, performance is dependent on contributions of individual members. In teams, both individual contributions and teamwork matter.”

“• In groups, the leader or whoever is heading the group holds responsibility for the work. However in teams, although there is a leader, members hold themselves responsible.”