Read the following case study and answer the question :

Ramu is very hungry since he did not breakfast in the morning. By 1.00 P.M. he became restless and started walking on the road in search of a hotel for snacks or meals.

After walking for 2kms, he could find a hotel where roti and dal was available for ₹10. Since he had only ₹15 in pocket, he paid ₹10 and had a satisfying meal. After taking a meal, he felt that he had regained energy.

Identify the concept that leads to generation of search behaviour ?

Drives

The correct answer is option (4) : Drives

An unsatisfied need of an individual creates tension which stimulates his or her drives. These drives generate a search behaviour to satisfy such need. If such need is satisfied, the individual is relieved of tension.

The concept that leads to the generation of search behavior in this case is:

(4) Drive

Ramu's hunger created a drive or internal motivation that led him to search for food, which is why he started walking in search of a hotel for snacks or meals.