Which among these is not a feature of Community identity?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Accomplishment

Option (1) Accomplishment — Not a feature (Correct). Community identity is based on birth and belonging rather than on some form of acquired qualifications or ‘accomplishment’. It is what we ‘are’, not what we have ‘become’. An accomplishment, such as a degree or a job, is earned by effort and so belongs to an achieved identity.

Option (2) Birth — A feature (Incorrect). We do not have to do anything to be born into a community, and no one chooses the family, community or country they are born into.

Option (3) Ascriptive — A feature (Incorrect). Identities that are determined by birth and involve no choice are called ‘ascriptive’. Community identity is of this kind.

Option (4) Belonging — A feature (Incorrect). Community identity rests on ‘belonging’, and people feel a deep sense of security and satisfaction in belonging to their community.

NCERT (2025-26): “6.1 The Importance of Community Identity … Community identity is based on birth and ‘belonging’ rather than on some form of acquired qualifications or ‘accomplishment’. It is what we ‘are’ rather than what we have ‘become’. We don’t have to do anything to be born into a community – in fact, no one has any choice about which family or community or country they are born into. These kinds of identities are called ‘ascriptive’ – that is, they are determined by the birth and do not involve any choice on the part of the individuals concerned.…”