Sociology Nios plus two I Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two I Total Questions: 50 Name Phone Number 1. During which period were women treated with greater respect? Jainism and Buddhism period Mauryan period Early Vedic period Late Vedic period None Hint 2. what is the primary determinant of sex? Social constructs Personal choice Cultural norms Biological characteristics None Hint 3. What has Indian culture absorbed? Only Muslim and Chinese cultures Various ingredients of Aryan, Dravidian, Persian, Greek, Chinese, Muslim, and other cultures Only Persian and Greek cultures Only Aryan and Dravidian cultures None Hint 4. Why is adapting to a new cultural setup difficult? Cultures vary across societies and places Language is the only barrier to adaptation All societies follow the same traditions People prefer living in isolation None Hint 5. What was the Mandal Commission's role? It recommended reservations only for Scheduled Tribes It abolished caste-based reservations in India It identified OBCs and recommended a 27% reservation for them in Central Government jobs It identified Scheduled Castes for reservations None Hint 6. What are Other Backward Classes (OBCs)? Castes positioned at the top of the caste hierarchy Castes outside the caste system Castes positioned between higher and lower castes, often with traditional occupations Castes that have no traditional occupations None Hint 7. What was the impact of purdah on women in medieval India? Women remained in physical and social isolation Women gained political power and freedom Women were allowed to participate in public life freely Women received equal education opportunities None Hint 8. What is the main form of domestic violence ? Social isolation Verbal disagreements Financial neglect Torture, beating, poisoning, burning, drowning, and rape None Hint 9. How did poverty affect the Scheduled Castes? It helped them gain independence and wealth It led to material deprivation, landlessness, and educational backwardness It improved their access to land and education It had no impact on their social status None Hint 10. What does gender equality refer to? Men and women receiving different treatment Women receiving more benefits than men Men receiving more opportunities than women Men and women receiving equal treatment None Hint 11. What restrictions were placed on Scheduled Castes regarding education? They had full access to all educational institutions They were the first to be admitted to schools before independence They were often denied education due to deprivation and socio-economic conditions They were given special privileges in education from early times None Hint 12. What builds a nation? Accumulating wealth Imitating its ancestors Creative, inventive, and vital activity Following foreign models None Hint 13. What is gender discrimination defined ? Denial of opportunities based on gender Preference for certain skills Favoritism towards women Unequal treatment based on merit None Hint 14. what is a common discriminatory practice faced by girl children? Being deprived of educational opportunities Being allowed to make their own choices Being given equal rights as boys Being encouraged to pursue education None Hint 15. how do people learn culture? Through formal education By observing nature As a learned behavior from their own culture Through genetic inheritance None Hint 16. which of the following is NOT a prominent example of a social institution where gender discrimination exists? Sports Religion Economy Family None Hint 17. What is feminism? A belief in female superiority over men A movement that promotes traditional gender roles A theory that supports the exclusion of men from social progress An ideology advocating equality between men and women None Hint 18. what is culture? The total way of life shared by a group of people Something that is fixed and unchanging A set of rules that restrict people's behavior A learned behavior specific to each individual None Hint 19. What is gender equality? A condition where men and women receive equal treatment in all social institutions Treating men and women differently based on traditions Providing women with more opportunities than men Ensuring men dominate leadership roles in society None Hint 20. What is the traditional economy of tribes characterized by? Service industries and information technology Large-scale commercial farming Industrial manufacturing and trade Gathering, hunting, fishing, shifting cultivation, and agriculture None Hint 21. What is gender discrimination? Equal treatment of all genders Providing women more opportunities than men Allowing women to work only in education Denial of opportunities to a woman based solely on her being female None Hint 22. What is considered dangerous for a nation? Ignoring cultural heritage Sitting back and living on heritage alone Having a rich heritage Progressing rapidly None Hint 23. What does the rights of women in practice? They have the right to inherit property They are not given equal rights and are deprived of their freedom They are given more rights than men They have equal rights as men None Hint 24. What social and religious factors affected women during the Medieval period? Rise of Islam and the practice of purdah leading to women’s isolation Decline of religious practices and freedom for women Introduction of modern schools and women’s political participation Rise of Buddhism and increased women’s education None Hint 25. Which Dharmashastras placed heavy restrictions on women's mobility and freedom? Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti Vedas Upanishads Ramayana and Mahabharata None Hint 26. what has Indian culture absorbed? Only Western influences Only Aryan influences Various influences from different cultures Only Dravidian influences None Hint 27. What practices relegated women to a position of subordination? Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage and Sati Widow remarriage and education Religious freedom Participation in religious activities None Hint 28. What was the status of Scheduled Castes regarding their constitutional status? They were completely free from social discrimination Their constitutional status conflicted with the stigma of untouchability, causing dependence They held the highest social rank in society They were fully independent and wealthy None Hint 29. What does feminism primarily advocate for ? Separation of genders Female superiority Equality of men and women Male superiority None Hint 30. What is culture? A fixed tradition that never changes The total way of life shared by a group of people, uniting and distinguishing them A set of laws made by the government Only the language spoken by a community None Hint 31. What role does language play in culture? It is only important in written traditions It plays a vital role in every culture It plays a minor role in communication It has no connection to cultural identity None Hint 32. What builds a nation? Stagnation Imitating ancestors Isolation Creative, inventive and vital activity None Hint 33. What are Scheduled Tribes? Groups that have no distinct culture or social structure Communities outside the caste system with unique cultures and social structures Communities within the caste system with high social status Urban populations living in metropolitan cities None Hint 34. What is more dangerous for a nation than a rich heritage? Ignoring future challenges Adopting foreign cultures Embracing change too quickly Sitting back and living on that heritage alone None Hint 35. What are the major challenges faced by women in India despite constitutional and legal advancements? Full equality and freedom from violence Complete eradication of poverty among women Illiteracy, violence, ill health, and cultural norms projecting women as weak Equal representation in all political and social spheres None Hint 36. Discuss the relationship between sex and gender, and explain how gender discrimination manifests in society. Additionally, elaborate on the concept of feminism and its role in achieving gender equality Sex is a social construct, gender is biological, and feminism ignores social inequalities. Sex and gender are the same, and feminism promotes women’s superiority over men. Gender discrimination is based on biological differences, and feminism supports maintaining traditional gender roles. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct; gender discrimination denies women opportunities, and feminism advocates for equal rights and shared responsibilities. None Hint 37. What was the initial reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? 22.5% 33.3% 10% 27% None Hint 38. What makes culture dynamic? Its focus on religious rituals only Its resistance to change over generations Its ability to evolve through time and space Its isolation from external influences None Hint 39. Is domestic violence only prevalent in rural areas? Yes, only among certain castes No, it only occurs in urban areas No, it is prevalent in both rural and urban areas, across all castes, religions, and regions Yes, only in rural areas None Hint 40. Discuss the challenges of adapting to a new cultural environment? Learning how to cook local food Avoiding traditional festivals Finding a place to live ifficulty in understanding different norms, values, and communication styles None Hint 41. What practices led to the subordination of women in the late Vedic period? Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage, and Sati Women's right to education and property inheritance Equal participation in religious rituals and governance Freedom to remarry and property ownership None Hint 42. Which of the following best describes the dynamic nature of culture? It is only shaped by individual experiences It is not affected by external factors It remains constant over time It is influenced by time and space dimensions None Hint 43. What led to the decline in the status of women during the late Vedic period? Promotion of widow marriage Increased participation in religious activities Emphasis on sons as inheritors Greater freedom and mobility None Hint 44. What does culture reveal? Our total life, thinking, and behavior Only our traditions Our economic status Only our religious beliefs None Hint 45. Indian society as mostly: Patrilineal Egalitarian Matrilineal Tribal None Hint 46. What is the traditional role of women in patrilateral families? They are considered equal partners in family property They are treated as "other’s property" (Parayadhan) and lose prestige if widowed They enjoy full independence and social freedom They inherit family property and lead family decisions None Hint 47. How is gender equality achieved? By encouraging traditional gender roles By giving women sole responsibility in the family By removing obstacles to women's liberation and ensuring shared responsibilities between men and women By limiting women’s participation in the workforce None Hint 48. During which period did women in India enjoy a relatively higher status? Modern Period Late Vedic Period Medieval Period Early Vedic Period None Hint 49. What are some of the social reforms introduced in the 19th century for women? Prohibition Act, Land Reforms Act, Labor Laws Equal Pay Act, Women’s Reservation Bill, Sexual Harassment Act Widow Remarriage Act, Sati Prohibition Act, Child Marriage Restraint Act Dowry Prohibition Act, Domestic Violence Act, Right to Education Act None Hint 50. How does culture influence behavior? Culture remains the same regardless of new experiences Culture is a learned behavior that shapes an individual's pattern of life Culture only affects language and food habits Culture is inherited genetically and determines behavior automatically None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Malayalam Nios plus two June 9, 2025 Next post Test 7 June 9, 2025
