Which of the following is an example of a group?

The correct answer is Members of family.

Key Points

• Members of the family come under a group, which is related to the Primary group.
• A society is composed of different types of groups that vary in terms of
  • Social interaction
  • Degree of intimacy of contact
  • Degree of organization
  • range of group interest
  • size, etc.
• Primary Groups as the name suggests are the groups that are the main source of an individual’s relationships and socialization.
• Its main characteristic is that it has an intimate face-to-face association and cooperation.
• Examples:- Family, Neighbourhood, peer group

Additional Information

• The Secondary Group is the group that is formal, impersonal, contractual, and specialized in nature.
• When we are in a secondary group, the interaction is generally on a less personal level, as compared to the primary group.
• Passengers waiting at the railway station are an example of a secondary group. 
• secondary groups are large groups whose relationships are impersonal and goal-oriented.
• People in a secondary group interact on a less personal level than in a primary group, and their relationships are generally temporary rather than long-lasting.