Each process in List-I makes a person's or a group's view stronger. M…

Each process in List-I makes a person's or a group's view stronger. Match each process with the source of that stronger view in List-II.

List-I	List-II
(A) Hearing newer arguments among like-minded people	(I) The group's own interaction and discussion
(B) Bandwagon effect	(II) The sense that the public agrees
(C) Perceiving like-minded people as ingroup	(III) A sense of belonging to the group
(D) Group polarisation	(IV) New information supporting one's viewpoint

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

List-I	List-II	Reason
(A) Hearing newer arguments among like-minded people	(IV) New information supporting one's viewpoint	Like-minded people offer newer arguments favouring one's viewpoint, so the view grows from new supporting information.
(B) Bandwagon effect	(II) The sense that the public agrees	In the bandwagon effect the view feels validated by the public because others also hold it.
(C) Perceiving like-minded people as ingroup	(III) A sense of belonging to the group	Seeing them as ingroup, the person identifies with the group and conforms, so the view is strengthened.
(D) Group polarisation	(I) The group's own interaction and discussion	Group polarisation is the strengthening of the group's initial position as a result of group interaction and discussion.

NCERT (2026-27): “Group Polarisation …
Whatever the initial position in the group, this position becomes much stronger as a result of discussions in the group. This strengthening of the group’s initial position as a result of group interaction and discussion is referred to as group polarisation. …”

“• In the company of like-minded people, you are likely to hear newer arguments favouring your viewpoints. This will make you more favourable towards capital punishment.”

“• When you find others also favouring capital punishment, you feel that this view is validated by the public. This is a sort of bandwagon effect.”

“• When you find people having similar views, you are likely to perceive them as ingroup. You start identifying with the group, begin showing conformity, and as a consequence your views become strengthened.”