Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Push Resource Pull Labour None Hint 2. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Association Country Community Group None Hint 3. Every group is structurally organized. State True/False True, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) False, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) False, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False None Hint 4. 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 : Production moved out of households to factories. People from all strata took to agricultural activities. The role of capital in the production process increased. Many women entered the work force. None Hint 5. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Patrilineal Bilateral Matrilineal Unilineal None Hint 6. 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 White Jews Bene Israel None Hint 7. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: Predictive Evaluative All of the above Explanatory None Hint 8. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. industrial self-sufficient developed professional None Hint 9. 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. Zoroastrianism; Cochin and Goa Judaism; Cochin and Maharashtra Islam; Gujarat and Maharashtra Christianity; Kerala and Tamil Nadu None Hint 10. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Construction Engineering Architecture Designing 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. (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 12. 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 worship idols Right to build synagogues Right to ride elephants and go with a state umbrella Right to own land and work None Hint 13. If poverty is defined as denial of longevity, knowledge and decent standard of living, then it is from : Economic point of view Political point of view Religious point of view Human point of view None Hint 14. Modernisation is a broader concept than westernisation. Which of the following statement 1 does not support it? All the above statement support the fact Any culture can modernise itself without adapting to western values Our caste system has adapted to the modern practices like educating people Integrate the rational aspects of the tradition and suitable aspects of moderruty None Hint 15. 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’s long history, multiple civilizations, and diverse geography contribute to its cultural richness India has had no external cultural influence in its history None Hint 16. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: Zamindars British rule Jagirdars All of the above None Hint 17. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Law Taboo Norm Force None Hint 18. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Community Association Urbanization Society None Hint 19. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to: Deprivation Often wrong thoughts and actions All of the above are true Ignorance None Hint 20. Fill in the blank _________is regarded as the father of India's nuclear science. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam C.V. Raman Vikram Sarabhai Homi Jehangir Bhabha None Hint 21. 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 22. 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 23. 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 24. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : All of the above Evaluative Predictive Explanatory None Hint 25. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following. Sarnath school Both (A) and (C) Progressive and Modern school Revivalist school None Hint 26. 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 27. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Avoidance Respect Classification Usage None Hint 28. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Ascribed Assigns a social status Transferable Hereditary None Hint 29. 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. Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. None Hint 30. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Isolative Classificatory Denotative Associative None Hint 31. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Alter Ancestor Ego Patriarch None Hint 32. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Only (A) and (C) are correct Is exogamous in nature Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity None Hint 33. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Both (A) and (B) are correct Purush Kala Academy Lalit Kala Academy Sangeet Natak Academy None Hint 34. 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 false (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are tran None Hint 35. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Inter-dependence Likeness with no difference Co-operation among members Can have conflicting relations None Hint 36. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Classificatory kin Primary kin Secondary kin Tertiary kin None Hint 37. 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 38. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. False True Cannot Say Partially True None Hint 39. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : Are linked to each other through kinship ties All of the above Have joint property, participate in common worship More than two generations living under one roof None Hint 40. 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 Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure Market economy has spread All of the above None Hint 41. 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 42. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. Partially True False Cannot Say True None Hint 43. 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 who settled in Kerala as traders Jews who followed Jain traditions Jews living in Gujarat as farmers 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. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship ? Relationship between father and mother Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between child and parents None Hint 46. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Professional Religious Social Political None Hint 47. 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 true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 48. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature Akbar did not support any poets or writers Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work None Hint 49. 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 Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 50. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) True None of the above False Cannot Say 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
