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