Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Avoidance Classification Respect Usage None Hint 2. Karl Marx was the chief architect of the economic theory of social change. Pick the view that does not match with the Marxian view : A revolution would be carried out by the workers. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. None Hint 3. If poverty is defined as denial of longevity, knowledge and decent standard of living, then it is from : Economic point of view Religious point of view Human point of view Political point of view None Hint 4. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Designing Construction Architecture Engineering None Hint 5. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Professional Political Religious Social None Hint 6. Which of the following qualify as a social group? Audience clapping after watching an interesting play 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 None Hint 7. 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 tran Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 8. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to: All of the above are true Often wrong thoughts and actions Deprivation Ignorance None Hint 9. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) None of the above True False Cannot Say None Hint 10. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Horizontal family Collateral family Nuclear family Extended family None Hint 11. 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 true Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 12. Modernisation is a broad concept. Which of the ideas mentioned below brings out its essence ? All of the above ideas are true. Requires integration of rational aspects of tradition with suitable aspects of modernity. It does not imply abandoning the traditions totally. Any culture can modernise without adapting to western values. None Hint 13. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following. Both (A) and (C) Progressive and Modern school Revivalist school Sarnath school None Hint 14. Write a brief note on the 'Bene Israel'.? The followers of Judaism are known as Jews. The ancient Indian settlements of Jews are in Cochin and Maharashtra. Both the settlements are small in number having a combined population of not more than twenty thousand.The Jews of Cochin have maintained their religious identity for at least a millennium. It was in 1020 AD that the king of Cochin gave the Jews the right to live and enjoy privileges, such as the right to ride elephants and to go with a state umbrella etc. Later, the Jews came to be divided into two groups-the white Jews, who were lighter in their skin color and traced their kinship to the original migrants and the Black Jews who were dark skinned. Between these two groups of Jews there was no similarity in food habits and marriages.By contrast the Jews in Maharashtra are large in number. The Jews of Cochin were different from the Jews of Maharashtra. These Jews are known as Bene Israel ie. Sons of Israel. They live in several Konkani-speaking villages as oil pressers, since oil pressing is not a prestigious occupation, they do not rank high in their villages. As they do not work on Saturdays, they are also known as Saturday Oilmen. Jews living in Konkani villages in Maharashtra, known as oil pressers, also called Saturday Oilmen Jews living in Gujarat as farmers Jews who followed Jain traditions Jews who settled in Kerala as traders None Hint 15. 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. (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are false Both (A) and (R) are true None Hint 16. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture Akbar did not support any poets or writers Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature None Hint 17. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship ? Relationship between child and parents Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews Relationship between father and mother None Hint 18. Mention the rights and privileges granted by the King of Cochin for the Jews. The followers of Judaism are known as Jews. The ancient Indian settlements of Jews are in Cochin and Maharashtra. Both the settlements are small in number having a combined population of not more than twenty thousand.The Jews of Cochin have maintained their religious identity for at least a millennium. It was in 1020 AD that the king of Cochin gave the Jews the right to live and enjoy privileges, such as the right to ride elephants and to go with a state umbrella etc. Later, the Jews came to be divided into two groups-the white Jews, who were lighter in their skin color and traced their kinship to the original migrants and the Black Jews who were dark skinned. Between these two groups of Jews there was no similarity in food habits and marriages.By contrast the Jews in Maharashtra are large in number. The Jews of Cochin were different from the Jews of Maharashtra. These Jews are known as Bene Israel ie. Sons of Israel. They live in several Konkani-speaking villages as oil pressers, since oil pressing is not a prestigious occupation, they do not rank high in their villages. As they do not work on Saturdays, they are also known as Saturday Oilmen. Right to ride elephants and go with a state umbrella Right to own land and work Right to build synagogues Right to worship idols None Hint 19. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : All of the above Are linked to each other through kinship ties More than two generations living under one roof Have joint property, participate in common worship None Hint 20. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Tertiary kin Secondary kin Primary kin Classificatory kin None Hint 21. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. False Cannot Say Partially True True None Hint 22. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Can have conflicting relations Inter-dependence Co-operation among members Likeness with no difference None Hint 23. 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 : Many women entered the work force. People from all strata took to agricultural activities. Production moved out of households to factories. The role of capital in the production process increased. None Hint 24. 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 false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are true Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 25. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. self-sufficient developed professional industrial None Hint 26. Every group is structurally organized. State True/False (i) False, (ii) True, (iii) False True, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) False, (ii) False, (iii) True None Hint 27. Traditional occupation system known as the Jajmani system is gradually eroding. What has been the main reason of this trend ? Nature of inter-caste relationship is changing Market economy has spread All of the above Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure None Hint 28. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Sangeet Natak Academy Lalit Kala Academy Purush Kala Academy Both (A) and (B) are correct None Hint 29. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Push Pull Labour Resource None Hint 30. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Association Community Country Group None Hint 31. 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. (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 32. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. The Mughals focused only on architecture and had no interest in literature or written records. The Mughals were great patrons of literature. Akbar supported translations of Sanskrit texts like the Mahabharata into Persian. Abul Fazl wrote Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari. Jahangir and Shah Jahan also promoted literary works in Persian. None Hint 33. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse ? Indian cultural heritage is considered rich and diverse because it includes a vast range of languages, religions, festivals, music, dance forms, and traditions. India is home to various communities with distinct customs, yet all coexist harmoniously. The influence of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley, Vedic period, Mughal rule, and colonial experiences has added to its depth and richness. Indian cultural heritage is simple and uniform throughout the country. People follow the same customs and beliefs regardless of region. None Hint 34. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: Evaluative All of the above Predictive Explanatory None Hint 35. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Assigns a social status Ascribed Hereditary Transferable None Hint 36. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. True False Partially True Cannot Say None Hint 37. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Ancestor Patriarch Ego Alter None Hint 38. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions ? They are basic constituents of society Six primary institutions are found in almost every society Important for survival of society Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital None Hint 39. What were the Jews of Maharashtra called? The followers of Judaism are known as Jews. The ancient Indian settlements of Jews are in Cochin and Maharashtra. Both the settlements are small in number having a combined population of not more than twenty thousand.The Jews of Cochin have maintained their religious identity for at least a millennium. It was in 1020 AD that the king of Cochin gave the Jews the right to live and enjoy privileges, such as the right to ride elephants and to go with a state umbrella etc. Later, the Jews came to be divided into two groups-the white Jews, who were lighter in their skin color and traced their kinship to the original migrants and the Black Jews who were dark skinned. Between these two groups of Jews there was no similarity in food habits and marriages.By contrast the Jews in Maharashtra are large in number. The Jews of Cochin were different from the Jews of Maharashtra. These Jews are known as Bene Israel ie. Sons of Israel. They live in several Konkani-speaking villages as oil pressers, since oil pressing is not a prestigious occupation, they do not rank high in their villages. As they do not work on Saturdays, they are also known as Saturday Oilmen. Cochin Jews Saturday Jews Bene Israel White Jews None Hint 40. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: Zamindars All of the above Jagirdars British rule None Hint 41. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Association Community Society Urbanization None Hint 42. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Patrilineal Unilineal Bilateral Matrilineal None Hint 43. Which religion is followed by the Jews? Where had they mainly settled down in India? The followers of Judaism are known as Jews. The ancient Indian settlements of Jews are in Cochin and Maharashtra. Both the settlements are small in number having a combined population of not more than twenty thousand.The Jews of Cochin have maintained their religious identity for at least a millennium. It was in 1020 AD that the king of Cochin gave the Jews the right to live and enjoy privileges, such as the right to ride elephants and to go with a state umbrella etc. Later, the Jews came to be divided into two groups-the white Jews, who were lighter in their skin color and traced their kinship to the original migrants and the Black Jews who were dark skinned. Between these two groups of Jews there was no similarity in food habits and marriages.By contrast the Jews in Maharashtra are large in number. The Jews of Cochin were different from the Jews of Maharashtra. These Jews are known as Bene Israel ie. Sons of Israel. They live in several Konkani-speaking villages as oil pressers, since oil pressing is not a prestigious occupation, they do not rank high in their villages. As they do not work on Saturdays, they are also known as Saturday Oilmen. Judaism; Cochin and Maharashtra Zoroastrianism; Cochin and Goa Christianity; Kerala and Tamil Nadu Islam; Gujarat and Maharashtra None Hint 44. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Force Taboo Law Norm None Hint 45. Fill in the blank _________is regarded as the father of India's nuclear science. Homi Jehangir Bhabha C.V. Raman Vikram Sarabhai A.P.J. Abdul Kalam None Hint 46. Modernisation is a broader concept than westernisation. Which of the following statement 1 does not support it? Our caste system has adapted to the modern practices like educating people Any culture can modernise itself without adapting to western values Integrate the rational aspects of the tradition and suitable aspects of moderruty All the above statement support the fact None Hint 47. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Isolative Denotative Associative Classificatory None Hint 48. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Only (A) and (C) are correct Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Is exogamous in nature None Hint 49. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : Evaluative Predictive All of the above Explanatory None Hint 50. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? India's cultural heritage is limited to only one religion and language Indian culture has remained unchanged since the Indus Valley Civilization India has had no external cultural influence in its history India’s long history, multiple civilizations, and diverse geography contribute to its cultural richness None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Sociology Nios plus two PQ VI August 20, 2025 Next post Political Science Nios plus two II August 21, 2025
