A protest for the protection of human rights turned into an impulsive and hostile group which went into a frenzy. Identify the type of group being talked about:

Mob

The correct answer is Option (2) → Mob

A mob is a type of crowd that becomes emotionally charged, impulsive, and often aggressive or violent. It typically arises during situations like protests or public gatherings when emotions escalate and individual behavior becomes dominated by the group mentality.

In the given case, the protest turning into an impulsive and hostile group reflects the characteristics of a mob, where people may act irrationally and lose their sense of individual responsibility.

• Audience is a passive group gathered for an event like a performance or speech.

• Team refers to a structured group working toward a common goal.

• Crowd is a general term for a large gathering of people, not necessarily hostile or impulsive.