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? Promotion of widow marriage Increased participation in religious activities Greater freedom and mobility Emphasis on sons as inheritors None Hint 2. 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 3. 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 4. what is a common discriminatory practice faced by girl children? Being given equal rights as boys Being encouraged to pursue education Being deprived of educational opportunities Being allowed to make their own choices None Hint 5. which of the following is NOT a prominent example of a social institution where gender discrimination exists? Family Religion Economy Sports None Hint 6. what has Indian culture absorbed? Only Western influences Various influences from different cultures Only Dravidian influences Only Aryan influences None Hint 7. 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 and gender are the same, and feminism promotes women’s superiority over men. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct; gender discrimination denies women opportunities, and feminism advocates for equal rights and shared responsibilities. Sex is a social construct, gender is biological, and feminism ignores social inequalities. None Hint 8. Which Dharmashastras placed heavy restrictions on women's mobility and freedom? Ramayana and Mahabharata Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti Vedas Upanishads None Hint 9. 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 10. Which of the following best describes the dynamic nature of culture? It remains constant over time It is only shaped by individual experiences It is not affected by external factors It is influenced by time and space dimensions None Hint 11. 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 received equal education opportunities Women remained in physical and social isolation None Hint 12. What does culture reveal? Only our traditions Our total life, thinking, and behavior Only our religious beliefs Our economic status None Hint 13. What are the major challenges faced by women in India despite constitutional and legal advancements? Illiteracy, violence, ill health, and cultural norms projecting women as weak Equal representation in all political and social spheres Complete eradication of poverty among women Full equality and freedom from violence None Hint 14. What does feminism primarily advocate for ? Separation of genders Male superiority Equality of men and women Female superiority None Hint 15. What role does language play in culture? It plays a vital role in every culture It has no connection to cultural identity It plays a minor role in communication It is only important in written traditions None Hint 16. What practices led to the subordination of women in the late Vedic period? Equal participation in religious rituals and governance Women's right to education and property inheritance Freedom to remarry and property ownership Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage, and Sati None Hint 17. During which period did women in India enjoy a relatively higher status? Modern Period Early Vedic Period Late Vedic Period Medieval Period None Hint 18. What is gender equality? Providing women with more opportunities than men Ensuring men dominate leadership roles in society A condition where men and women receive equal treatment in all social institutions Treating men and women differently based on traditions None Hint 19. What practices relegated women to a position of subordination? Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage and Sati Widow remarriage and education Religious freedom Participation in religious activities None Hint 20. 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 21. What is the traditional economy of tribes characterized by? Industrial manufacturing and trade Gathering, hunting, fishing, shifting cultivation, and agriculture Large-scale commercial farming Service industries and information technology None Hint 22. What is the main form of domestic violence ? Social isolation Verbal disagreements Torture, beating, poisoning, burning, drowning, and rape Financial neglect None Hint 23. what is the primary determinant of sex? Cultural norms Personal choice Social constructs Biological characteristics None Hint 24. Is domestic violence only prevalent in rural 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 No, it only occurs in urban areas None Hint 25. What social and religious factors affected women during the Medieval period? Rise of Buddhism and increased women’s education Introduction of modern schools and women’s political participation Decline of religious practices and freedom for women Rise of Islam and the practice of purdah leading to women’s isolation None Hint 26. What was the initial reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? 27% 22.5% 33.3% 10% None Hint 27. Indian society as mostly: Egalitarian Patrilineal Tribal Matrilineal None Hint 28. What are Other Backward Classes (OBCs)? Castes outside the caste system Castes that have no traditional occupations Castes positioned at the top of the caste hierarchy Castes positioned between higher and lower castes, often with traditional occupations None Hint 29. What builds a nation? Accumulating wealth Following foreign models Imitating its ancestors Creative, inventive, and vital activity None Hint 30. During which period were women treated with greater respect? Late Vedic period Mauryan period Early Vedic period Jainism and Buddhism period None Hint 31. 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 32. What are Scheduled Tribes? Communities outside the caste system with unique cultures and social structures Urban populations living in metropolitan cities Communities within the caste system with high social status Groups that have no distinct culture or social structure None Hint 33. How does culture influence behavior? Culture only affects language and food habits Culture remains the same regardless of new experiences Culture is inherited genetically and determines behavior automatically Culture is a learned behavior that shapes an individual's pattern of life None Hint 34. What was the Mandal Commission's role? It recommended reservations only for Scheduled Tribes It abolished caste-based reservations in India It identified Scheduled Castes for reservations It identified OBCs and recommended a 27% reservation for them in Central Government jobs None Hint 35. how do people learn culture? As a learned behavior from their own culture Through formal education Through genetic inheritance By observing nature 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. How did poverty affect the Scheduled Castes? It led to material deprivation, landlessness, and educational backwardness It helped them gain independence and wealth It improved their access to land and education It had no impact on their social status None Hint 38. What makes culture dynamic? Its resistance to change over generations Its ability to evolve through time and space Its focus on religious rituals only Its isolation from external influences None Hint 39. What is gender discrimination? Equal treatment of all genders 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 None Hint 40. What is gender discrimination defined ? Favoritism towards women Unequal treatment based on merit Preference for certain skills Denial of opportunities based on gender None Hint 41. How is gender equality achieved? By giving women sole responsibility in the family By removing obstacles to women's liberation and ensuring shared responsibilities between men and women By encouraging traditional gender roles By limiting women’s participation in the workforce None Hint 42. what is culture? Something that is fixed and unchanging The total way of life shared by a group of people A learned behavior specific to each individual A set of rules that restrict people's behavior None Hint 43. What restrictions were placed on Scheduled Castes regarding education? They were given special privileges in education from early times They were the first to be admitted to schools before independence They were often denied education due to deprivation and socio-economic conditions They had full access to all educational institutions None Hint 44. What was the status of Scheduled Castes regarding their constitutional status? They were completely free from social discrimination They held the highest social rank in society They were fully independent and wealthy Their constitutional status conflicted with the stigma of untouchability, causing dependence None Hint 45. 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 46. What is feminism? An ideology advocating equality between men and women A movement that promotes traditional gender roles A belief in female superiority over men A theory that supports the exclusion of men from social progress None Hint 47. What does the rights of women in practice? 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 They have the right to inherit property None Hint 48. What builds a nation? Creative, inventive and vital activity Stagnation Isolation Imitating ancestors None Hint 49. What is considered dangerous for a nation? Sitting back and living on heritage alone Progressing rapidly Ignoring cultural heritage Having a rich heritage None Hint 50. What has Indian culture absorbed? Only Persian and Greek cultures Various ingredients of Aryan, Dravidian, Persian, Greek, Chinese, Muslim, and other cultures Only Aryan and Dravidian cultures Only Muslim and Chinese cultures None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Malayalam Nios plus two June 9, 2025 Next post Test 7 June 9, 2025
