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