Kavya was born into a family that follows a particular religion. In college, she joined the student wing of a political party by her own choice. Which feature marks her family as a primary group but not the student wing?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → It is a pre-existing formation usually given to her.
Option (1) It is based on specific rules or laws, with definite roles. — Incorrect. Formation on specific rules or laws, with definite roles, marks a formal group, such as a university.
Option (2) Its functions are stated explicitly and formally. — Incorrect. Functions stated explicitly and formally mark a formal group, such as an office organisation. A family does not work this way.
Option (3) Its relationships are impersonal, indirect and less frequent. — Incorrect. Impersonal, indirect and less frequent relationships mark a secondary group. A family has warm emotional bonds.
Option (4) It is a pre-existing formation usually given to her. — Correct. Primary groups are pre-existing formations given to the individual. Kavya did not choose her family; she joined the student wing by choice, which makes it secondary.
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