Question

Identify the characteristic feature of Gemeinschaft as given by Ferdinand Tonnies A. Rural life typifies this form
B. Social interactions are likely to be impersonal and task specific
C. Social interactions are intimate and familiar
D. Self-interest dominates
E. Emphasis is on achieved status Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B Only
• B. A and C Only
• C. B and C Only
• D. D and E Only

Hint:

Gemeinschaft represents close, emotional, and community-based relationships.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Ferdinand Tonnies classified society into Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft based on the nature of social relationships.

Step 1:
Gemeinschaft refers to traditional community life based on close personal relationships.

Step 2:
Rural life is commonly associated with Gemeinschaft because people share strong social bonds. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3:
Social interactions in Gemeinschaft are intimate, emotional, and familiar. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Impersonal relations, self-interest, and achieved status are characteristics of Gesellschaft rather than Gemeinschaft. \[ B,\ D,\ E \text{ are incorrect} \]

Step 5:
Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A \text{ and } C \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(2) A and C Only}} \]