This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'In a social group a social act which is considered natural and right is referred to as – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Taboo, B. Ritual, C. Custom, D. Tradition', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Terms custom and tradition are used interchangeably. But there is a difference (though minute) between these two : -\nCustoms\n\nIt the established patterns of behavior that can be objectively verified within a particular society.\nIn simple words, it is the act (social act) which is commonplace considered to be normal for that society.\nIt should be keep in mind that custom of one society may be strange or abnormal to other society.\n\nTraditions \n\nTraditions are a daily part of our lives which is herited by other persons.\nThat is Tradition is a custom that is handed down. That means : -\nCustom is usual behavior (social act).\nWhen custom is handed to other persons of society, the same act (custom) becomes tradition.\n\nAbout other options.\n\nTaboo → A tabbo is a social prohibition (ban) relating to any area of human activity (custom). Breaking of taboo is usually considered objectionable by society.\nRitual → It is a prescribed order of cremony.', 'role': 'assistant'}]