Multiple choice

Which one of the following activities cannot be termed as custom?

  1. Wearing of a hat during the hot season.

  2. Stopping vehicles at traffic signal when the red light is on.

  3. Praying devoutly before an image/picture.

  4. Greeting persons by folding the palms in front of the chest and saying Namaste.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Customs are traditional practices followed voluntarily by a community, not enforced by law. Stopping at red lights is a LEGAL requirement under traffic laws, not a custom. The other options (wearing hats seasonally, praying, greeting with Namaste) are all traditional customs followed voluntarily.

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