Which of the following are the characteristics of 'community identity'?
(A) It is based on birth
(B) Membership is accidental and inescapable
(C) It is universal and has emotional attachment
(D) It is based on certain accomplishments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B), and (C) only
(A) It is based on birth – Correct. Community identity is typically determined by the group one is born into, such as caste, religion, or ethnicity.
(B) Membership is accidental and inescapable – Correct. One does not choose their community identity; it is inherited and difficult to change.
(C) It is universal and has emotional attachment – Correct. Everyone has a community identity, and people often have a deep emotional connection with it.
(D) It is based on certain accomplishments – Incorrect. Community identity is not based on individual merit or achievements; it is ascribed by birth.