EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The needs of animals are few and mostly physical which are met by inherited mechanisms. The needs of human society are met by cultural transmission. (ii) Animal society is based on instincts: Animal society is mainly based on instincts or reflex behaviour, whereas human society is based on reason or rational behaviour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society’s shared values, and contribute to society. Thus, culture includes many societal aspects: language, customs, values, norms, mores, rules, tools, technologies, products, organizations, and institutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Animal societies, in which collective action emerges from cooperation among individuals, represent extreme social complexity. Such societies are not only common in insects, mammals, and birds, but exist even in simple species like amoebas (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-4: -In human societies, people are interdependent and must cooperate for the benefit of all. This includes making decisions for what is best for those who live in a society as well as laws and rules that govern the interaction between members of society.