Sana's school lost a debate to School Q. She tells her friends, "They won only because the judges liked them; we are the better speakers."
Consider the following statements:
(A) Sana uses the word 'they' for her outgroup.
(B) Her view of School Q shows outgroup members being perceived negatively in comparison to the ingroup.
(C) Her view shows her own group being seen as having desirable traits.
(D) Such ingroup and outgroup views have little effect on our social lives.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Only three
(A) Sana uses the word 'they' for her outgroup. — Correct. The word 'they' is used for <strong>outgroup</strong> members and 'we' for the ingroup; Sana calls School Q 'they'.
(B) Her view of School Q shows outgroup members being perceived negatively in comparison to the ingroup. — Correct. She puts School Q's win down to the judges, not to skill. Outgroup members are <strong>often perceived negatively</strong> in comparison to the ingroup.
(C) Her view shows her own group being seen as having desirable traits. — Correct. 'We are the better speakers' gives her own group a good quality. Ingroup members are <strong>viewed favourably and have desirable traits</strong>.
(D) Such ingroup and outgroup views have little effect on our social lives. — Incorrect. The changed words are 'have little effect'. Perceptions of ingroup and outgroup <strong>affect our social lives</strong>.
NCERT (2026-27): “Ingroup and Outgroup “Box 7.2 differently and are often perceived negatively in comparison to the ingroup members. Perceptions of ingroup and outgroup affect our social lives. …” |