Which of the following is NOT an important condition for group formation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Individual goals
Option (1) Proximity — A condition for group formation (Incorrect). People who live, study or play near each other interact repeatedly, get to know each other and form groups.
Option (2) Similarity — A condition for group formation (Incorrect). People with similar attitudes, interests and backgrounds like each other more, because the similarity validates their own views.
Option (3) Common motives — A condition for group formation (Incorrect). When people share motives or goals, they get together and form a group that helps them reach the goal, such as friends teaching children of a slum area.
Option (4) Individual goals — Not a condition for group formation (Correct). Groups form around common motives and goals. Goals that each person holds alone give no reason to come together.
NCERT (2025-26): “Group Formation … Basic to group formation is some contact and some form of interaction between people. This interaction is facilitated by the following conditions:…” “…Common motives and goals : When people have common motives or goals, they get together and form a group which may facilitate their goal attainment.…” |