Sociology Nios plus two I Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two I Total Questions: 50 Name Phone Number 1. What are the major challenges faced by women in India despite constitutional and legal advancements? Equal representation in all political and social spheres Full equality and freedom from violence Complete eradication of poverty among women Illiteracy, violence, ill health, and cultural norms projecting women as weak None Hint 2. What was the impact of purdah on women in medieval India? Women were allowed to participate in public life freely Women gained political power and freedom Women remained in physical and social isolation Women received equal education opportunities None Hint 3. Is domestic violence only prevalent in rural areas? No, it only occurs in urban areas No, it is prevalent in both rural and urban areas, across all castes, religions, and regions Yes, only among certain castes Yes, only in rural areas None Hint 4. Discuss the relationship between sex and gender, and explain how gender discrimination manifests in society. Additionally, elaborate on the concept of feminism and its role in achieving gender equality Sex is a social construct, gender is biological, and feminism ignores social inequalities. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct; gender discrimination denies women opportunities, and feminism advocates for equal rights and shared responsibilities. Sex and gender are the same, and feminism promotes women’s superiority over men. Gender discrimination is based on biological differences, and feminism supports maintaining traditional gender roles. None Hint 5. What led to the decline in the status of women during the late Vedic period? Emphasis on sons as inheritors Increased participation in religious activities Greater freedom and mobility Promotion of widow marriage None Hint 6. What is the traditional role of women in patrilateral families? They inherit family property and lead family decisions They are treated as "other’s property" (Parayadhan) and lose prestige if widowed They enjoy full independence and social freedom They are considered equal partners in family property None Hint 7. What is gender discrimination defined ? Preference for certain skills Unequal treatment based on merit Favoritism towards women Denial of opportunities based on gender None Hint 8. What is gender equality? A condition where men and women receive equal treatment in all social institutions Treating men and women differently based on traditions Ensuring men dominate leadership roles in society Providing women with more opportunities than men None Hint 9. Discuss the challenges of adapting to a new cultural environment? Avoiding traditional festivals Finding a place to live Learning how to cook local food ifficulty in understanding different norms, values, and communication styles None Hint 10. What does the rights of women in practice? They are not given equal rights and are deprived of their freedom They have equal rights as men They have the right to inherit property They are given more rights than men None Hint 11. During which period were women treated with greater respect? Late Vedic period Jainism and Buddhism period Early Vedic period Mauryan period None Hint 12. What are Scheduled Tribes? Communities outside the caste system with unique cultures and social structures Groups that have no distinct culture or social structure Urban populations living in metropolitan cities Communities within the caste system with high social status None Hint 13. What is more dangerous for a nation than a rich heritage? Adopting foreign cultures Ignoring future challenges Embracing change too quickly Sitting back and living on that heritage alone None Hint 14. what is the primary determinant of sex? Biological characteristics Personal choice Cultural norms Social constructs None Hint 15. What was the Mandal Commission's role? It identified Scheduled Castes for reservations It abolished caste-based reservations in India It recommended reservations only for Scheduled Tribes It identified OBCs and recommended a 27% reservation for them in Central Government jobs None Hint 16. Indian society as mostly: Tribal Patrilineal Egalitarian Matrilineal None Hint 17. What does gender equality refer to? Men and women receiving equal treatment Men and women receiving different treatment Men receiving more opportunities than women Women receiving more benefits than men None Hint 18. what is a common discriminatory practice faced by girl children? Being given equal rights as boys Being deprived of educational opportunities Being allowed to make their own choices Being encouraged to pursue education None Hint 19. how do people learn culture? As a learned behavior from their own culture Through genetic inheritance By observing nature Through formal education None Hint 20. Which of the following best describes the dynamic nature of culture? It is not affected by external factors It is only shaped by individual experiences It remains constant over time It is influenced by time and space dimensions None Hint 21. What was the initial reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? 27% 33.3% 22.5% 10% None Hint 22. What does feminism primarily advocate for ? Equality of men and women Separation of genders Male superiority Female superiority None Hint 23. What was the status of Scheduled Castes regarding their constitutional status? Their constitutional status conflicted with the stigma of untouchability, causing dependence They were completely free from social discrimination They held the highest social rank in society They were fully independent and wealthy None Hint 24. What is feminism? A theory that supports the exclusion of men from social progress A belief in female superiority over men An ideology advocating equality between men and women A movement that promotes traditional gender roles None Hint 25. What role does language play in culture? It is only important in written traditions It plays a minor role in communication It has no connection to cultural identity It plays a vital role in every culture None Hint 26. How does culture influence behavior? Culture only affects language and food habits Culture is a learned behavior that shapes an individual's pattern of life Culture remains the same regardless of new experiences Culture is inherited genetically and determines behavior automatically None Hint 27. What has Indian culture absorbed? Only Persian and Greek cultures Only Muslim and Chinese cultures Various ingredients of Aryan, Dravidian, Persian, Greek, Chinese, Muslim, and other cultures Only Aryan and Dravidian cultures None Hint 28. How is gender equality achieved? By limiting women’s participation in the workforce By encouraging traditional gender roles By removing obstacles to women's liberation and ensuring shared responsibilities between men and women By giving women sole responsibility in the family None Hint 29. What practices led to the subordination of women in the late Vedic period? Women's right to education and property inheritance Freedom to remarry and property ownership Equal participation in religious rituals and governance Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage, and Sati None Hint 30. which of the following is NOT a prominent example of a social institution where gender discrimination exists? Economy Religion Family Sports None Hint 31. What is the traditional economy of tribes characterized by? Service industries and information technology Large-scale commercial farming Industrial manufacturing and trade Gathering, hunting, fishing, shifting cultivation, and agriculture None Hint 32. Why is adapting to a new cultural setup difficult? Cultures vary across societies and places People prefer living in isolation Language is the only barrier to adaptation All societies follow the same traditions None Hint 33. What is the main form of domestic violence ? Torture, beating, poisoning, burning, drowning, and rape Verbal disagreements Social isolation Financial neglect None Hint 34. What does culture reveal? Only our traditions Only our religious beliefs Our economic status Our total life, thinking, and behavior None Hint 35. What builds a nation? Stagnation Isolation Imitating ancestors Creative, inventive and vital activity None Hint 36. What is considered dangerous for a nation? Progressing rapidly Sitting back and living on heritage alone Ignoring cultural heritage Having a rich heritage None Hint 37. What builds a nation? Imitating its ancestors Accumulating wealth Following foreign models Creative, inventive, and vital activity None Hint 38. How did poverty affect the Scheduled Castes? It had no impact on their social status It helped them gain independence and wealth It improved their access to land and education It led to material deprivation, landlessness, and educational backwardness None Hint 39. Which Dharmashastras placed heavy restrictions on women's mobility and freedom? Upanishads Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti Vedas Ramayana and Mahabharata None Hint 40. What is gender discrimination? Providing women more opportunities than men Allowing women to work only in education Equal treatment of all genders Denial of opportunities to a woman based solely on her being female None Hint 41. what is culture? A set of rules that restrict people's behavior The total way of life shared by a group of people A learned behavior specific to each individual Something that is fixed and unchanging None Hint 42. what has Indian culture absorbed? Only Dravidian influences Only Aryan influences Various influences from different cultures Only Western influences None Hint 43. What are some of the social reforms introduced in the 19th century for women? Prohibition Act, Land Reforms Act, Labor Laws Equal Pay Act, Women’s Reservation Bill, Sexual Harassment Act Dowry Prohibition Act, Domestic Violence Act, Right to Education Act Widow Remarriage Act, Sati Prohibition Act, Child Marriage Restraint Act None Hint 44. What practices relegated women to a position of subordination? Religious freedom Participation in religious activities Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage and Sati Widow remarriage and education None Hint 45. During which period did women in India enjoy a relatively higher status? Modern Period Medieval Period Late Vedic Period Early Vedic Period None Hint 46. What are Other Backward Classes (OBCs)? Castes positioned between higher and lower castes, often with traditional occupations Castes positioned at the top of the caste hierarchy Castes outside the caste system Castes that have no traditional occupations None Hint 47. What makes culture dynamic? Its isolation from external influences Its focus on religious rituals only Its resistance to change over generations Its ability to evolve through time and space None Hint 48. What social and religious factors affected women during the Medieval period? Introduction of modern schools and women’s political participation Decline of religious practices and freedom for women Rise of Buddhism and increased women’s education Rise of Islam and the practice of purdah leading to women’s isolation None Hint 49. What restrictions were placed on Scheduled Castes regarding education? They were given special privileges in education from early times They had full access to all educational institutions They were the first to be admitted to schools before independence They were often denied education due to deprivation and socio-economic conditions None Hint 50. What is culture? Only the language spoken by a community A fixed tradition that never changes A set of laws made by the government The total way of life shared by a group of people, uniting and distinguishing them None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Malayalam Nios plus two June 9, 2025 Next post Test 7 June 9, 2025
