Yes, they all mean people, but they each have different uses for different contexts.
In Task 2, you're probably talking about people IN GENERAL
e.g. "Some people think/believe/argue/claim etc"
So in MOST cases, the only word you need is "people".
Have a great weekend ("peeps"*)!
*"Peeps" is an informal/slang and quite annoying word for people (often used to refer to your friends or associates)
e.g. "Thanks for the help, peeps!"