Sociology Nios plus two PQ V Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ V Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Which states are most backward from the point of view of literacy? Bihar and Rajasthan Maharashtra and Gujarat Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh Kerala and Tamil Nadu None Hint 2. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following? Progressive and Modern school Revivalist school Both (A) and (C) Sarnath school None Hint 3. What are some examples of corruption in India? Charity work and public service Nepotism, bribery, misuse of power, and cheating in education Volunteerism and social work Bravery awards and academic excellence None Hint 4. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Is exogamous in nature Only (A) and (C) are correct None Hint 5. A neigh bourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following? Urbanization Association Community Society None Hint 6. Fill in the blanks. The relationship between mother and child is the starting point of_____(affinal/ consanguineal/fictive) kinship Legal Fictive Affinal Consanguineal None Hint 7. Which of the following terms refer to the death of mothers in child birth? Maternal mortality Death rate Foeticide Infanticide None Hint 8. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions? Important for survival of society They are basic constituents of society Six primary institutions are found in almost every society Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital None Hint 9. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Likeness with no difference Can have conflicting relations Inter-dependence Co-operation among members None Hint 10. Identify the factor that cannot be associated with poverty faced by a number of families in our country. They get work all the year round They have to work at low wages They are landless and are dependent on others for work and wages They have to take loans at high rates of interest None Hint 11. Fill in the blanks. Kinship terms help us in understanding the__________ (interrelationship/friendship/problems) between various members of a family and their status and role within it Communication Interrelationship Problems Friendship None Hint 12. What is the main cause of population explosion ? Increase in immigration Rapid fall in death rate without a corresponding fall in birth rate Increase in birth rate Decrease in death rate None Hint 13. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ___________(developed/self-sufficient/professional) economy particularly in terms of production and consumption Self-sufficient Industrial Developed Professional None Hint 14. Karl Marx was the chief architect of the economic theory of social change. Pick the view that does not match with the Marxian view: Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. A revolution would be carried out by the workers. None Hint 15. What were some of the disabilities faced by Scheduled Castes due to untouchability? Denial of physical contact, use of wells, temple entry, services, and acceptance of food and water Social integration and equality in status Equal access to public spaces and community services Right to enter temples and use common wells None Hint 16. How has corruption affected India? It has eroded moral values, made people selfish, and become widespread despite punishments It has improved transparency and boosted moral values It has strengthened democratic institutions It has made people more selfless and cooperative None Hint 17. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Bilateral Dual descent Patrilineal Matrilineal None Hint 18. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as: Primary kin Secondary kin Lineal kin Descriptive kin None Hint 19. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as_________(law/ taboo/force). Rule Force Taboo Law None Hint 20. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: All of the above Explanatory Predictive Evaluative None Hint 21. Culture is unique to human species. (True or False) False True Partially true Cannot say None Hint 22. Fill in the blanks. _________(Pull/Push/Resource) factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs Pull Push Migration Resource None Hint 23. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Ego Kin bearer Subject Proband None Hint 24. What is the main cause of corruption? Lack of resources Lack of education Individual behavior related to gain in cash and kind Government policies None Hint 25. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Professional Political Social Religious None Hint 26. The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called (Define in one word) Architecture Engineering Sculpture Drawing None Hint 27. Which of the following statements is false? Scheduled Tribes lived in hilly, forest, and coastal areas. Scheduled Castes suffered from social disabilities. Scheduled Tribes were an integral part of the caste system. Scheduled Castes were treated as untouchables. None Hint 28. Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a social group? Physical proximity Same occupation Similar income level Common interest None Hint 29. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to Often wrong thoughts and actions Deprivation Ignorance All of the above is true None Hint 30. Fill in the blanks. The _________painting can be seen on the walls and ceilings of the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Canvas Mural Miniature Oil None Hint 31. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. The Mughal emperors discouraged literature as they focused more on warfare and trade. Literary activities were left to scholars and were not encouraged at the court level. The Mughal emperors encouraged literature in Persian, which was the official court language. Emperor Akbar had a team of writers translate major Sanskrit texts like the Mahabharata into Persian (Razmnama). Jahangir wrote his autobiography Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, and Shah Jahan promoted historical writing and poetry. None Hint 32. Based on the following, identify the correct option. Assertion (A): In the Indian society, the emphasis on ritual seems very high.Reason (R): The religious practices and values are constantly striving towards, Samanvaya Le reconciliation and concord. 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 33. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized All of the above Jagirdars Zamindars British rule None Hint 34. What is the simple meaning of corruption? Earning wealth through hard work and dedication A system of fair practices and honest governance A method of enforcing discipline in organizations Characterlessness and earning money or positions by dishonest means None Hint 35. The Industrial Revolution that started in Europe in the late 17th century gradually impacted the entire globe. Identify the factor that cannot be associated with this phenomenon? The role of capital in the production process increased. Production moved out of households to factories. Many women entered the work force People from all strata took to agricultural activities. None Hint 36. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? India's cultural heritage is rich and diverse because it includes a vast variety of languages, religions, art forms, architecture, festivals, music, and customs that have evolved over thousands of years. It reflects the contributions of different regions, communities, and dynasties, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Mughals and British. The coexistence of tradition and modernity adds to its uniqueness. Indian cultural heritage is similar across the country because all people follow the same religion, speak the same language, and celebrate the same festivals. None Hint 37. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship? Relationship between child and parents Relationship between father and mother Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews None Hint 38. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Transferable Hereditary Ascribed Assigns a social status None Hint 39. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Avoidance relationship Formal kinship Affinal relationship Joking relationship None Hint 40. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Matrilocal family Nuclear family Lineal joint family Horizontal joint family None Hint 41. Which of the following statements is true regarding Scheduled Tribes? The largest concentration is in the Central Indian region Hunting and gathering were not their economic activities. They are mostly found in plain areas. They do not face problems of land alienation and displacement. None Hint 42. Which of the following qualify as a social group? Residents welfare association meeting every week in the colony common room Random people at a railway platform waiting to board A crowd witnessing a protest rally passing by Audience clapping after watching an interesting play None Hint 43. What causes population explosion according to experts? Increase in immigration and decrease in emigration Government policies encouraging large families Rapid fall in birth rate without change in death rate Rapid fall in death rate without a corresponding fall in birth rate None Hint 44. Traditional occupation system known as the Jajmani system is gradually eroding. What has been the main reason of this trend? Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure Market economy has spread Nature of inter-caste relationship is changing All of the above None Hint 45. Identify the fact that supports the fact that time is a determining factor the cultural make up of a people? All of the above There were no railways about 200 years ago About 3 decades ago people were not exposed to computers Wearing warm clothes in winter None Hint 46. Which of the following is not a feature of caste system? Restrictions on occupation, food Endogamy Segmental division of society Non-hereditary None Hint 47. What is mentioned as a consequence of the establishment of towns, industries, and big projects for Scheduled Tribes? Improvement in their economic conditions. Increase in their social status. Land alienation and displacement. Better access to education. None Hint 48. what was a major reason Scheduled Castes were made poor? They were not deprived of their rights. They were not allowed to have houses, land, and material possessions. They were not engaged in unclean occupations. They were allowed to have houses and land. None Hint 49. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of population explosion? Landlessness Poverty Increased employment Malnutrition None Hint 50. Modernisation is a broad concept. Which of the ideas mentioned below brings out its essence? Any culture can modernise without adapting to western values. It does not imply abandoning the traditions totally. Requires integration of rational aspects of tradition with suitable aspects of modernity. All of the above ideas are true None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Sociology Nios plus two IV August 16, 2025 Next post Sociology Nios plus two PQ VI August 16, 2025
