Match List I with List II

LIST I (Concept) LIST II (Characteristics)

A. Taboo I. Frequent repetition of act to the extent that it becomes characteristic of the group of people performing the act.

B. Culture II. Repetitive act performed by particular individual.

C. Habit III. A restriction on behaviour imposed by social tradition.

D. Custom IV. The body of social norms, beliefs and material traits that together constitute a group of people of distinct tradition.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

UGC NET (Geography) Official Paper-II (Held On: 03 Mar, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
Important Points

List I (Concept)	List II (Characteristics)	Characteristics
A. Taboo	III. A restriction on behaviour imposed by social tradition	A taboo is a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure. Taboos can include restrictions on certain actions, words, or objects that are considered forbidden and untouchable in a particular culture or community due to religious or social customs.
B. Culture	IV. The body of social norms, beliefs and material traits that together constitute a group of people of distinct tradition	Culture is a complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. It encompasses a wide range of societal aspects including norms, beliefs, and material traits.
C. Habit	II. Repetitive act performed by particular individual	A habit refers to a behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. It is an individualistic trait rather than a group characteristic.
D. Custom	I. Frequent repetition of act to the extent that it becomes characteristic of the group of people performing the act	Custom is a common practice among members of a group of people. It is a tradition or a habitual practice that has been passed down among members of a society and has gained the force of law with time.

	LIST I (Concept)		LIST II (Characteristics)
A.	Taboo	I.	Frequent repetition of act to the extent that it becomes characteristic of the group of people performing the act.
B.	Culture	II.	Repetitive act performed by particular individual.
C.	Habit	III.	A restriction on behaviour imposed by social tradition.
D.	Custom	IV.	The body of social norms, beliefs and material traits that together constitute a group of people of distinct tradition.