Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. 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 (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are tran Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 2. 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 3. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Labour Pull Push Resource None Hint 4. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Construction Designing Architecture Engineering None Hint 5. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Co-operation among members Can have conflicting relations Likeness with no difference Inter-dependence None Hint 6. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Associative Isolative Denotative Classificatory None Hint 7. 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. Saturday Jews Cochin Jews White Jews Bene Israel None Hint 8. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity Only (A) and (C) are correct Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Is exogamous in nature None Hint 9. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. industrial professional developed self-sufficient None Hint 10. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: Jagirdars British rule Zamindars All of the above None Hint 11. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Classification Respect Usage Avoidance None Hint 12. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. False True Cannot Say Partially True None Hint 13. 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 false (A) is false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are true None Hint 14. 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 : People from all strata took to agricultural activities. Production moved out of households to factories. Many women entered the work force. The role of capital in the production process increased. 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 Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 16. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : Evaluative Predictive Explanatory All of the above None Hint 17. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: Explanatory All of the above Predictive Evaluative None Hint 18. 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 Gujarat as farmers Jews who settled in Kerala as traders Jews who followed Jain traditions Jews living in Konkani villages in Maharashtra, known as oil pressers, also called Saturday Oilmen None Hint 19. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Political Social Religious Professional None Hint 20. 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. Islam; Gujarat and Maharashtra Zoroastrianism; Cochin and Goa Christianity; Kerala and Tamil Nadu Judaism; Cochin and Maharashtra None Hint 21. Every group is structurally organized. State True/False (i) False, (ii) False, (iii) True True, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) False, (ii) True, (iii) False None Hint 22. 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. All of the above ideas are true. Requires integration of rational aspects of tradition with suitable aspects of modernity. None Hint 23. Modernisation is a broader concept than westernisation. Which of the following statement 1 does not support it? Any culture can modernise itself without adapting to western values All the above statement support the fact Integrate the rational aspects of the tradition and suitable aspects of moderruty Our caste system has adapted to the modern practices like educating people None Hint 24. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following. Revivalist school Both (A) and (C) Progressive and Modern school Sarnath school None Hint 25. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Urbanization Association Community Society None Hint 26. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) True None of the above False Cannot Say None Hint 27. Which of the following qualify as a social group? A crowd witnessing a protest rally passing by Residents welfare association meeting every week in the colony common room Random people at a railway platform waiting to board Audience clapping after watching an interesting play None Hint 28. 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. A revolution would be carried out by the workers. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. None Hint 29. 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 build synagogues Right to worship idols Right to own land and work None Hint 30. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Country Group Association Community None Hint 31. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Patriarch Ancestor Alter Ego None Hint 32. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. 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. The Mughals focused only on architecture and had no interest in literature or written records. None Hint 33. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Tertiary kin Primary kin Classificatory kin Secondary kin None Hint 34. 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 All of the above Market economy has spread Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure None Hint 35. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse ? Indian cultural heritage is simple and uniform throughout the country. People follow the same customs and beliefs regardless of region. 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. None Hint 36. 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 true (A) is false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 37. 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 true (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 38. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions ? Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital Important for survival of society Six primary institutions are found in almost every society They are basic constituents of society None Hint 39. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Matrilineal Bilateral Patrilineal Unilineal None Hint 40. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? Indian culture has remained unchanged since the Indus Valley Civilization India's cultural heritage is limited to only one religion and language 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 41. 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 Political point of view Human point of view None Hint 42. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Sangeet Natak Academy Purush Kala Academy Lalit Kala Academy Both (A) and (B) are correct None Hint 43. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Transferable Ascribed Assigns a social status Hereditary None Hint 44. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Extended family Nuclear family Horizontal family Collateral family None Hint 45. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work Akbar did not support any poets or writers Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture None Hint 46. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. Partially True True False Cannot Say None Hint 47. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Force Norm Taboo Law None Hint 48. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to: All of the above are true Deprivation Ignorance Often wrong thoughts and actions None Hint 49. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : More than two generations living under one roof Are linked to each other through kinship ties All of the above Have joint property, participate in common worship None Hint 50. Fill in the blank _________is regarded as the father of India's nuclear science. Vikram Sarabhai Homi Jehangir Bhabha C.V. Raman A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 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
