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