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