Sociology Nios Plus Two PQ VIII Welcome to your Sociology Nios Plus Two PQ VIII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. What distinguishes hypergamy from hypogamy? Hypogamy = marrying within religion; Hypergamy = marrying across cultures Hypergamy = marrying into higher status; Hypogamy = marrying into lower status Hypergamy = marrying into lower caste; Hypogamy = marrying into same caste Both are same None Hint 2. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against : All of the above Jagirdars Zamindars British rule None Hint 3. A joint family system where the extension is along vertical lines is known as – Nuclear Family Matrifocal Family Extended Horizontal Family Vertical Joint Family None Hint 4. Many values and practices that suppress women claim to have religious sanction. None of the above False Partially True True None Hint 5. Identify the fact that is true about the status of women in the medieval period: Jauhar or mass sati was practiced by Rajput women Muslim Personal Law governed rights of divorce, inheritance that was unfair to women Practice of purdah kept women in social isolation All of the above None Hint 6. Which legal action shows the government’s sensitivity towards women’s issues? Domestic Violence Act All of the above Maternity Benefit Act Dowry Prohibition Act None Hint 7. How are natural inequalities different from social inequalities? Social inequality is due to physical differences Natural is biological; social is man-made and conditional Both are the same in modern society Natural inequality is created by governments None Hint 8. Which of the following terms refer to the death of mothers in child birth? Maternal mortality Infanticide Death rate Foeticide None Hint 9. What does the Directive Principles of State Policy prescribe regarding gender equality? Women shall not be allowed to work at night. Men and women shall have equal rights to an adequate means of livelihood. The Constitution remains silent on women's rights. Women can only work in domestic industries. None Hint 10. How does the neighbourhood function as an agency of social control? By creating formal laws By issuing fines and punishments Through emotional and moral pressure on members By enforcing strict religious rules None Hint 11. Kinship behaviour where kinsmen avoid direct communication is called – Teknonymy Avunculate Avoidance Amitate None Hint 12. Which of the following is a manifestation of corruption in daily life? Nepotism and cheating Bribery and favoritism Misuse of official power All of the above None Hint 13. Based on the following identify the correct option. Assertion (A) : Revolution is a sudden and abrupt overthrow of the existing social order.Reason (R) : In French revolution the rule of the emperor came to an end suddenly. Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 14. Many changes have been observed in the caste system over time. Identify the one that is incorrect from the following : In marriage, it has become exogamous Has adapted to the new socio-economic condition Dalits are trying to assert their identities Jajmani system is gradually being eroded None Hint 15. Existence of Child labour is a sad reality of our country even today. Discuss the reasons, "Balashram is the asylum today for many such children." बालश्रम कानूनी रूप से पूरी तरह वैध है। बच्चों में कार्य करने की प्रवृत्ति जन्मजात होती है। सरकार बालश्रम को बढ़ावा देती है। गरीबी, बेरोजगारी और अशिक्षा बाल श्रम के मुख्य कारण हैं। None Hint 16. The difference between men and women as created by the society - Equality Gender Sex None of the above None Hint 17. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Religious Social Professional Political None Hint 18. Based on the following identify the correct option. Assertion (A) : Socialization is an ongoing process.Reason (R) : It helps the child to grow and develop physically and mentally. Both (A) and (R) are false Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 19. Fill in the blanks British administrators held that village communities in India are like ______. Cities Associations Republics Nations None Hint 20. What rights were granted by the King of Cochin to the Jews? Read the passage carefully and then answer Right to own land only Vote in royal elections Ride elephants and carry a state umbrella Become temple priests None Hint 21. Kinship terms that cannot be further broken down into simpler words are called – Affinal Kin Secondary Kin Primary Kin None Hint 22. Five laws passed to protect women's rights (Choose correct combination): Only one law was passed for women Motor Vehicles Act, Banking Regulation Act, Contract Act, IT Act, Trade Marks Act Arms Act, Forest Rights Act, Land Ceiling Act, Income Tax Act, Shop Act Hindu Marriage Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, Domestic Violence Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Equal Remuneration Act None Hint 23. Fill in the blanks Kinship terms help us understand the ______ between family members. Identity Friendship Problems Interrelationship None Hint 24. "Family is the basic unit of social organisation". Discuss the specific features or characteristics of the family. परिवार सामाजिककरण, संरक्षण और संबंधों की इकाई है। परिवार केवल विवाह पर आधारित होता है। परिवार केवल आर्थिक संस्था है। परिवार केवल महिलाओं तक सीमित होता है। None Hint 25. Certain, definite and comparatively stable patterns of behaviour of different members of a kin group are in place. Explain the kinship behaviour based on avoidance, avunculate, amitate and teknonymy. परिजन के बीच के रिश्तों में कोई सामाजिक नियम नहीं होते। परिजनों के बीच व्यवहारिक नियम जैसे अवॉइडेंस, अवंकुलेट, अमिटेट और टेक्नोनिमी रिश्तों की मर्यादा को बनाए रखते हैं। केवल पिता और पुत्र का संबंध महत्वपूर्ण होता है। ये सब केवल पश्चिमी समाजों में पाए जाते हैं। None Hint 26. The period of ______ is also known as the early Vedic age. Atharva Veda None of the above Yajur Veda Rug Veda None Hint 27. State True/False Based on the presence or absence of formal rules, groups can be defined as formal or informal. Not applicable to informal gatherings True Applies only to large groups False None Hint 28. Fill in the blanks The relationship between mother and child marks the beginning of ______ kinship. Ritual Affinal Consanguineal Fictive None Hint 29. According to Karl Marx, how are the ruling and working classes defined? Both classes have equal rights and power Ruling class owns means of production; working class sells labour Ruling class works for society, working class enjoys benefits Ruling class controls media, working class controls economy None Hint 30. What were the Jews of Maharashtra called? Read the passage carefully and then answer Cochin Jews Kerala Jews Bene Israel Parsis None Hint 31. Women are the custodian of family traditions and customs. Yet there is Gender discrimination, exploitation, and Domestic Violence. Discuss. महिलाओं को शिक्षा की आवश्यकता नहीं है। महिलाएँ परिवार की परंपराओं की वाहक होते हुए भी सामाजिक भेदभाव की शिकार हैं। महिलाएँ सिर्फ परिवार संभालने तक सीमित हैं, इसलिए उन्हें अधिकार नहीं चाहिए। महिलाओं को हमेशा पुरुषों पर निर्भर रहना चाहिए। None Hint 32. The reference point for determining and tracing kinship is called – Ego Alter Ancestor Descendant None Hint 33. What is structured observation? Observation made without any tools or instruments Informal observation of social events A method involving spontaneous observation without planning A technique involving predetermined categories and specific plans None Hint 34. State True/False Family is an association and a group whereas an institution is not a group. True Institution is always a group Depends on the type of family False None Hint 35. What is gender discrimination? Give one example from daily life. Unequal treatment of individuals based on gender; e.g., girls not allowed higher education. Assigning household work equally to boys and girls. Equal pay for equal work between men and women. Encouraging women to work outside the home. None Hint 36. State True/False Every group is structurally organized. Only for formal groups Cannot say False True None Hint 37. What is poverty and how does illiteracy contribute to it? Poverty is natural; literacy has no effect Poverty is wealth mismanagement; literacy increases it Poverty means not using smartphones; illiteracy boosts income Poverty is denial of basic needs; illiteracy limits opportunities None Hint 38. Which Article of the Indian Constitution declares 'the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them'? Article - 14(1) Article - 15(1) Article - 14 None of the above None Hint 39. How do customs act as informal social control? By regulating behavior through tradition and public approval By enforcing punishments like law By being enforced by military By being written in law books None Hint 40. Based on the following identify the correct option. Assertion (A): Human society has rarely experienced changes.Reason (R): Social institutions have undergone tremendous modifications from the times of our forefathers. (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true None Hint 41. During the ______ period, evil practices like sati, child marriage or ban on widow remarriage did not exist. None of the above Early Vedic Later Vedic Medieval Vedic None Hint 42. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. False Partially true Cannot say True None Hint 43. Which religion is followed by the Jews and where had they mainly settled in India? Read the passage carefully and then answer Islam – Hyderabad and Lucknow Judaism – Cochin and Maharashtra Zoroastrianism – Gujarat Christianity – Goa and Tamil Nadu None Hint 44. Status of women in the Modern Period of Indian History Women participated in freedom struggle and gained legal rights post-independence British rule made women completely dependent on men No changes occurred in women’s lives Women lost all rights and remained confined to homes None Hint 45. When descent is traced through the female line, it is called – Parallel Patrilineal Bilateral Matrilineal None Hint 46. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. Partially true False Cannot say True None Hint 47. Fill in the blanks In ______ areas, people have cultural heterogeneity. Tribal Remote Urban Rural None Hint 48. Based on the following identify the correct option. Assertion (A) : The direction of evolution can easily be reversed from the complex stage to the simple stage.Reason (R) : Evolution is an irreversible process. Both (A) and (R) are true Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 49. Who were the 'Bene Israel'? Read the passage carefully and then answer Christian settlers from Europe Jewish oil pressers in Maharashtra Muslim kings in Cochin Hindu merchants in Kerala None Hint 50. What is the key difference between laws and customs? Laws are informal traditions Laws are enforced by the state; customs are followed voluntarily Customs are enforced by courts There is no difference None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Data Entry Nios Plus Two PQ June 24, 2025 Next post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ I June 27, 2025
