Sociology Nios plus two II Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two II Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. What type of relations exist in primary groups? Formal relations Face to face relations Online relations Distant relations None Hint 2. What are the two main types of data sociologists use in research? Primary and secondary data Descriptive and inferential data Experimental and observational data Quantitative and qualitative data None Hint 3. How do sociologists define society? As a mental construct that cannot be seen As a collection of individuals As a tangible object As a pattern of social relationships formed through interaction None Hint 4. What is a case study? A method of studying social phenomena through the analysis of an individual case such as a person, group, or institution A broad statistical analysis of multiple societies A technique used only in anthropology for studying ancient cultures A method of laboratory experimentation on social behavior None Hint 5. What kind of data do sociologists primarily use? Archaeological findings Political records Field studies and surveys Historical documents None Hint 6. what unites a family? Marriage, blood, or adoption Only marriage Only blood Only adoption None Hint 7. What is the basis on which a family is formed? Common interests Marriage Geographic location Shared occupation None Hint 8. What is a common reason for the increasing divorce rate? Simplified laws Intolerance of misconduct More religious restrictions Increased tolerance None Hint 9. What is a key characteristic of sociology as a science? Focuses on micro-level only Observational, comparative, and generalizing Studies only past societies Based on documents None Hint 10. What are the characteristics of an association? A group focused only on social gatherings without any objectives Individuals living together without any rules A group of individuals, organized with rules and regulations, working to achieve specific goals People who meet occasionally without any common purpose None Hint 11. What is the difference between an institution and an association, according to sociology? An association is only a temporary gathering, whereas an institution is always informal An institution refers to established rules and guidelines regulating human activities, while an association is the group of people who follow those rules An institution is a group of people, while an association is a set of rules and procedures Both institution and association mean the same thing None Hint 12. How does anthropology relate to sociology? Sociology is the study of 'other cultures', while anthropology studies modern society Both study only ancient civilizations Sociology focuses on psychological traits, while anthropology focuses on economic systems Sociology is the study of one's own society, while anthropology is the study of 'other cultures' None Hint 13. What are the two main types of interviews and how do they differ? Qualitative and quantitative interviews; qualitative use surveys, quantitative use open-ended questions Telephone and face-to-face interviews; telephone interviews are more personal Group and individual interviews; group interviews are more informal Structured and unstructured interviews; structured follow set questions, unstructured allow flexible responses None Hint 14. What is a social survey? A casual inquiry into individual behavior without specific goals A systematic and comprehensive study of a community to analyze a social problem and aid in planning An economic analysis of market trends A psychological test used to assess personality traits None Hint 15. How does psychology relate to sociology? Both study only individual behavior Psychology and sociology are concerned only with laboratory research Psychology studies social facts, while sociology studies mental disorders Psychology studies social facts, while sociology studies mental disorders None Hint 16. What is the primary purpose of the comparative method? To study only one society in depth To ignore variations in behavior To focus on the origins of social institutions To compare different societies to understand behavioral patterns None Hint 17. How does sociology differ from other social sciences like economics, political science, psychology, and anthropology? Sociology uses the same approach and scope as other social sciences Sociology is identical to anthropology in its study of other cultures Sociology distinguishes itself through its unique focus on social facts and inductive methods, in contrast to the specialized focuses of other disciplines Sociology focuses only on individual behavior, unlike other social sciences None Hint 18. What are the key differences between primary and secondary groups? Primary groups are large and impersonal, while secondary groups are small and emotional Primary groups focus on achieving goals, while secondary groups focus on relationships Secondary groups are always families, while primary groups are organizations Primary groups have face-to-face interaction and strong emotional bonds; secondary groups are larger, impersonal, and goal-oriented None Hint 19. Which of the following is a similarity between society and community? Both are created spontaneously over a short period Both are abstract entities Both are created with a specific purpose Both have a sense of belongingness None Hint 20. What is a group described as? An organized aggregate of individuals A collection of non-related individuals A unit without a sense of "we feeling" An unorganized aggregate of individuals None Hint 21. What is the main focus of the historical method in sociology? Analyzing past events to understand social behavior Studying current social trends Focusing on individual experiences Predicting future societal changes None Hint 22. What do social groups refer to? Units of society only Basic units where animals live Basic units where humans live Organized aggregate of individuals None Hint 23. What is an association? An informal gathering without any structure A collection of unrelated individuals A group of people who come together and get organized for the fulfillment of specific goals or purposes group of people living in the same neighborhood None Hint 24. What is a social group? A formal organization with written rules and regulations An individual living in isolation A number of people who interact regularly and establish social relationships A random collection of people who rarely interact None Hint 25. What are the types of marriage according to the number of mates? Civil and religious marriage Traditional and modern marriage Monogamy and polygamy; polygamy includes polygyny and polyandry Arranged and love marriage None Hint 26. What are the main techniques of data collection mentioned? Sociology focuses only on individual behavior, unlike other social sciences Sociology is identical to anthropology in its study of other cultures Sociology uses the same approach and scope as other social sciences Sociology distinguishes itself through its unique focus on social facts and inductive methods, in contrast to the specialized focuses of other disciplines None Hint 27. What is a community according to sociologists? A social group with no specific location An abstract entity A group of individuals living in a geographical area A group of people created with a specific purpose None Hint 28. Discuss the key characteristics of a social group? How do these characteristics contribute to the formation and function of social groups? A social group consists of individuals who interact regularly, share a sense of belonging, have organized structure, common goals, norms, relative permanence, unique culture, and reciprocal relations, which together create cohesion and effective functioning Social groups are formed only for economic purposes and have no cultural identity A social group is any collection of people without interaction or common goals Members of social groups never influence each other and do not follow any rules None Hint 29. What is the relation between sociology and social work? Sociology is a 'pure science', while social work is an 'applied science Social work is theoretical, whereas sociology is practical Sociology and social work are identical disciplines Both are pure sciences with no practical application None Hint 30. what are the functions of marriage? Education, entertainment, and employment Travel, tourism, and trade Political leadership and legal enforcement Satisfaction of sex instinct, economic cooperation, and procreation and nurturing of children None Hint 31. Which act grants legal divorce for Hindus? The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Hindu Widows Re-Marriage Act, 1856 None Hint 32. What is a characteristic of every group? A sense of "they feeling" Lack of a sense of feeling A sense of "I feeling" A sense of "we feeling" None Hint 33. Explain the concept of social institutions and their role in society? Established patterns of social behavior, beliefs, and values that organize human behavior and maintain social order Physical buildings where people meet regularly Random groups of people with no specific function Temporary organizations created for festivals and events None Hint 34. What are the different types of groups mentioned? Family, lineage, and clan Cities, states, and countries Teams, committees, and board Markets, schools, and hospitals None Hint 35. Sociology studies all types of societies, regardless of whether they are classified as 'tribal' Nomadic Caste Peasant or 'urban-industrial' Rural None Hint 36. What is the term for marriage involving multiple wives? Polygyny Polyandry Divorce Monogamy None Hint 37. What are some examples of associations? Cricket clubs, voluntary associations, music clubs, and trade unions Markets, shops, and malls Families, tribes, and villages Schools, hospitals, and government offices None Hint 38. What is the term for a Muslim marriage that is considered invalid? Nikah Fasid Batil Muta None Hint 39. Which social science is primarily concerned with the study of contemporary societies? Political Science History Anthropology Sociology None Hint 40. What is the changing attitude towards marriage? Marriage is now entirely based on religious beliefs People are no longer getting married at all Marriage is becoming more traditional and ritualistic Marriage is increasingly viewed from a utility-based perspective, with rising dowry demands and related issues None Hint 41. What is one of the sources of information used by historians? Modern technology Written records of all types Personal opinions Speculative theories None Hint 42. What is one difference between society and community? Community includes every relation established between people Community is created spontaneously over a short period Society is a concrete entity Society goes beyond territorial boundaries None Hint 43. How does an association differ from a society or community? Societies and communities are always short-lived, but associations last forever Associations form spontaneously and have long continuity, unlike societies Associations function through customs and traditions, unlike societies Associations are formed with a specific purpose, may be short-lived, emphasize members and goals, and function through written laws, whereas societies and communities form spontaneously, have long continuity, and function through customs and traditions None Hint 44. What is the difference between the economist's and the sociologist's approach? The economist's approach is deductive, while the sociologist's is inductive. The economist focuses on values, while the sociologist focuses on profits. The economist's approach is inductive, while the sociologist's is deductive. The economist's approach is experimental, while the sociologist's is theoretical. None Hint 45. What is the main difference between history and sociology ? History focuses on the past, while sociology focuses on the present. History is more observational, while sociology is based on documents. History studies micro-level, while sociology studies macro-level. History focuses on the present, while sociology focuses on the past. None Hint 46. What are the four forms of Muslim marriage mentioned in the text? Halal, Haram, Zakat, and Hajj Sunni, Shia, Hanafi, and Wahhabi Nikah, Fasid, Muta, and Batil Polygyny, Polyandry, Monogamy, and Divorce None Hint 47. Which act recognizes inter-caste and inter-religious marriages? The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Hindu Widows Re-Marriage Act, 1856 None Hint 48. What is true about human membership in groups Every human being is not a member of any group Every human is a member of a family group only Every human is a member of one group only Every human being is a member of one or more than one group None Hint 49. The historical method involves the study of what? Development of modern technology Current political events Origins, development, and transformation of social institutions Individual psychological traits None Hint 50. What are the two types of observation? Controlled and uncontrolled observation Participant observation and non-participant observation Direct and indirect observation Personal and impersonal observation None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ II August 15, 2025 Next post Sociology Nios plus two III August 15, 2025
