Q1Identify the statements that are not true to group polarisation:

1. It is a consequence of extreme cohesiveness.

2. Groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone.
3. When you find people having similar views you perceive them as an
ingroup.
4. As the group becomes one unit you begin to think, feel and act like
them.
A. i and iv
B. iii and iv
C. ii and iv
D. ii and iii
Q2A working group was formed to organise the annual sports competition
in a school. At a particular stage, there was a lot of conflict in the group.
Identify this stage and the stage that is likely to follow it.
a. The group was at the storming stage followed by the norming stage.
b. The group was at the norming stage followed by the forming stage.
c. The group was at the storming stage followed by the performing stage.
d. The group was at the forming stage followed by the norming stage.
Q3Identify the statement that can help in reducing social loafing.
A. Making the group effort identifiable, instead of individual effort.
B. Decreasing the pressure to work hard towards the achievement of
group goals.
C. Making people feel that their individual contribution is important.
D. Weakening group cohesiveness and increasing motivation to increase
productivity.
Q4Shweta has joined the National Cadet Corps. Identify the type of group
she is now a member of:
Primary
Secondary
Informal
Formal
A. i and iv
B. iii and iv
C. ii and iv
D. ii and iii
Q5Which one of the following statements describes a team?
A. Collection of people who may be present at a place by chance.
 B. The members have complimentary skills and are committed to a
common goal.
C. Only the leader is responsible for the work.
D. Polarisation in attention and actions of persons are in common
direction.
Q6Which of the following is not a feature of a formal group?
a. Functions are stated explicitly and formally.
b. Formation is based on rules and laws.
c. There is a close relationship among members.
d. Members have definite roles.
Q7Armaan and his classmates have a close bond with each other. They
think, feel and act as a social unit. This kind of an element of group
structure is called
a. Roles
b. Norms
c. Status
d. Cohesiveness
Q8Neha and Priya became friends because they live in the same society
and study in the same school. This example highlights the role of ______
in group formation.
a) Status
b) Security
c) Proximity
d) Goal achievement
Q9Which of the following statements is TRUE about group formation?
a) Groups always move through the stages in a fixed order.
b) Groups may skip some stages or move back and forth between them.
c) Conflict never arises in a well-formed group.
d) Once a group reaches the performing stage, it cannot be dissolved.
Q10 A team of volunteers sets rules for how they will work together and
develops a strong team identity. This describes which stage of group
formation?
a) Forming
b) Storming
c) Norming
d) Performing
Q11 A group of students is preparing for a school event. Initially, they get
to know each other and discuss goals. Later, they argue about
leadership roles but eventually establish clear norms. They work
efficiently to execute the event, and after its completion, the group
dissolves. Which is the correct sequence of stages they went through?

a) Forming → Storming → Norming → Performing → Adjourning

b) Forming → Norming → Storming → Performing → Adjourning
c) Storming → Forming → Norming → Performing → Adjourning
d) Forming → Storming → Performing → Norming → Adjourning

Q12 In an office, the manager has a higher position and more authority
compared to interns. This is an example of which element of group
structure?

a) Norms
b) Cohesiveness
c) Roles
d) Status

Q13 During an international sports event, an Indian supporter refers to

the Indian team as "we" and the opponent team as "they." This
classification represents which type of group division?

a) Primary vs. Secondary group

b) Formal vs. Informal group
c) In-group vs. Out-group
d) Cohesiveness

Q14 Rahul joins a book club where members meet once a month to
discuss literature. He can leave anytime and join another club if he
wishes. Which type of group does this represent?

a) Primary group
b) Secondary group
c) Formal group
d) Out-group

Q15 Assertion (A): Secondary groups are more important than primary
groups in shaping an individual's personality.
 Reason (R): Secondary groups are impersonal, indirect, and less
emotionally connected.

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

Q16 Assertion (A): A highly cohesive group always performs better than a
less cohesive group.

Reason (R): Cohesiveness leads to strong unity, but it does not

guarantee better decision-making or task performance.

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

Q17 According to research by Latane and colleagues, what happens

when individuals are asked to clap in a group?
a) They clap louder than when alone
b) They put in less effort as the group size increases
c) Their clapping speed increases
d) They feel more responsible for the task
Q18 Which of the following is an example of group polarization?
a) A group of friends deciding to go to a movie together
b) A jury shifting from a mild punishment to a severe one after
discussion
c) A person staying neutral in a political debate
d) A team equally dividing tasks for a project
Q19 In an online discussion about climate change, people who initially
had moderate views become extreme environmental activists after
interacting with like-minded individuals. This is an example of:
a) Social facilitation
b) Social loafing
c) Group polarization
d) Group conflict
Q20 Neha initially had no strong opinion about a new fashion trend.
However, after seeing many of her friends and celebrities adopting it,
she also started following the trend enthusiastically. Which
psychological phenomenon best explains Neha’s behavior?

a) Social Loafing
b) Bandwagon Effect
c) Group Polarization
d) Cognitive Dissonance

Q21 Assertion (A): Group polarization occurs because people seek

consistency in their opinions.
Reason (R): When people interact with like-minded individuals, they are
exposed to stronger arguments that reinforce their initial beliefs.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Q22 A sudden fire breaks out in a marketplace, and people rush towards
the exit in panic. They do not have a defined structure but show
impulsive behavior. What kind of group is this?
a) Team
b) Audience
c) Crowd
d) Primary Group
Q23 A company organizes a project team where employees with different
expertise come together to complete a task. The team members are
accountable for each other's performance. Which feature of a team
does this highlight?
a) Individual responsibility
b) Mutual accountability
c) Passive involvement
d) No defined roles
Q24 Why is a cricket team different from a group of spectators watching
the match?
a) The team has structured roles and shared accountability
b) The team members do not interact with each other
 c) Spectators have complementary skills
d) The team has no common goal
Q25 Which of the following situations is an example of a "Primary Group"?
a) A group of students working on a science project
b) A family living together and supporting each other
c) A football team preparing for a tournament
d) A group of tourists visiting a historical site
Q26 During a political rally, people in the crowd start chanting slogans
aggressively, eventually damaging public property. What does this
situation best describe?
a) Audience
b) Mob
c) Team
d) Crowd
Q27 Which of the following statements correctly differentiates a team
from a group?

a) In a team, members are mutually accountable, whereas in a group,

performance depends on individual contributions.
b) A team has no defined roles, whereas a group has structured roles.
c) A group always has a common goal, whereas a team does not.
d) Teams do not require coordination, whereas groups do.

Q28 A group of students in a school form a study circle where they

regularly meet to discuss academic topics. They become close friends
over time as they share the same goal of excelling in exams. Which
factor of group formation is primarily responsible for their bond?

a) Proximity
b) Similarity
c) Common motives and goals
d) Social status

Q29 Which of the following situations best represents group formation

due to similarity?
a) People join a marathon because they live in the same city.
b) A group of students become friends because they all love reading
mystery novels.
c) Workers in an office are assigned to the same project team by their
 manager.
d) Strangers waiting at a bus stop start a conversation about the
weather.
Q30 Two students become best friends after realizing they both enjoy
painting and classical music. Their group formation is primarily due to:
a) Authority
b) Similarity
c) Social comparison
d) Competition