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