Sociology Nios plus two II Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two II Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. What is true about human membership in groups Every human being is not a member of any group Every human is a member of one group only Every human being is a member of one or more than one group Every human is a member of a family group only None Hint 2. How does sociology differ from other social sciences like economics, political science, psychology, and anthropology? Sociology distinguishes itself through its unique focus on social facts and inductive methods, in contrast to the specialized focuses of other disciplines Sociology uses the same approach and scope as other social sciences Sociology focuses only on individual behavior, unlike other social sciences Sociology is identical to anthropology in its study of other cultures None Hint 3. What are the different types of groups mentioned? Cities, states, and countries Family, lineage, and clan Teams, committees, and board Markets, schools, and hospitals None Hint 4. Which act grants legal divorce for Hindus? The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Hindu Widows Re-Marriage Act, 1856 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 None Hint 5. Sociology studies all types of societies, regardless of whether they are classified as 'tribal' Nomadic Caste Peasant or 'urban-industrial' Rural None Hint 6. What are some examples of associations? Markets, shops, and malls Cricket clubs, voluntary associations, music clubs, and trade unions Families, tribes, and villages Schools, hospitals, and government offices None Hint 7. What is one difference between society and community? Society goes beyond territorial boundaries Community is created spontaneously over a short period Society is a concrete entity Community includes every relation established between people None Hint 8. What is the difference between an institution and an association, according to sociology? An institution refers to established rules and guidelines regulating human activities, while an association is the group of people who follow those rules An institution is a group of people, while an association is a set of rules and procedures An association is only a temporary gathering, whereas an institution is always informal Both institution and association mean the same thing None Hint 9. Discuss the key characteristics of a social group? How do these characteristics contribute to the formation and function of social groups? A social group is any collection of people without interaction or common goals Social groups are formed only for economic purposes and have no cultural identity Members of social groups never influence each other and do not follow any rules A social group consists of individuals who interact regularly, share a sense of belonging, have organized structure, common goals, norms, relative permanence, unique culture, and reciprocal relations, which together create cohesion and effective functioning None Hint 10. How do sociologists define society? As a collection of individuals As a pattern of social relationships formed through interaction As a tangible object As a mental construct that cannot be seen None Hint 11. What is a case study? A broad statistical analysis of multiple societies A method of studying social phenomena through the analysis of an individual case such as a person, group, or institution A technique used only in anthropology for studying ancient cultures A method of laboratory experimentation on social behavior None Hint 12. What is the relation between sociology and social work? Social work is theoretical, whereas sociology is practical Sociology is a 'pure science', while social work is an 'applied science Sociology and social work are identical disciplines Both are pure sciences with no practical application None Hint 13. What is the main difference between history and sociology ? History is more observational, while sociology is based on documents. History focuses on the present, while sociology focuses on the past. History focuses on the past, while sociology focuses on the present. History studies micro-level, while sociology studies macro-level. None Hint 14. Which of the following is a similarity between society and community? Both have a sense of belongingness Both are abstract entities Both are created spontaneously over a short period Both are created with a specific purpose None Hint 15. What is the term for marriage involving multiple wives? Divorce Polyandry Polygyny Monogamy None Hint 16. What is a group described as? A unit without a sense of "we feeling" A collection of non-related individuals An unorganized aggregate of individuals An organized aggregate of individuals None Hint 17. What are the four forms of Muslim marriage mentioned in the text? Polygyny, Polyandry, Monogamy, and Divorce Sunni, Shia, Hanafi, and Wahhabi Halal, Haram, Zakat, and Hajj Nikah, Fasid, Muta, and Batil None Hint 18. What is the term for a Muslim marriage that is considered invalid? Nikah Fasid Batil Muta None Hint 19. What are the characteristics of an association? A group focused only on social gatherings without any objectives Individuals living together without any rules People who meet occasionally without any common purpose A group of individuals, organized with rules and regulations, working to achieve specific goals None Hint 20. How does anthropology relate to sociology? Sociology focuses on psychological traits, while anthropology focuses on economic systems Sociology is the study of one's own society, while anthropology is the study of 'other cultures' Both study only ancient civilizations Sociology is the study of 'other cultures', while anthropology studies modern society None Hint 21. What are the two main types of data sociologists use in research? Primary and secondary data Descriptive and inferential data Quantitative and qualitative data Experimental and observational data None Hint 22. What do social groups refer to? Units of society only Basic units where animals live Organized aggregate of individuals Basic units where humans live None Hint 23. What is a community according to sociologists? A group of individuals living in a geographical area A group of people created with a specific purpose A social group with no specific location An abstract entity None Hint 24. How does an association differ from a society or community? Associations function through customs and traditions, unlike societies Associations form spontaneously and have long continuity, unlike societies Societies and communities are always short-lived, but associations last forever Associations are formed with a specific purpose, may be short-lived, emphasize members and goals, and function through written laws, whereas societies and communities form spontaneously, have long continuity, and function through customs and traditions None Hint 25. How does psychology relate to sociology? Psychology and sociology are concerned only with laboratory research Psychology studies social facts, while sociology studies mental disorders Psychology studies social facts, while sociology studies mental disorders Both study only individual behavior None Hint 26. What is one of the sources of information used by historians? Personal opinions Speculative theories Written records of all types Modern technology None Hint 27. what are the functions of marriage? Education, entertainment, and employment Satisfaction of sex instinct, economic cooperation, and procreation and nurturing of children Political leadership and legal enforcement Travel, tourism, and trade None Hint 28. What is the difference between the economist's and the sociologist's approach? The economist focuses on values, while the sociologist focuses on profits. The economist's approach is experimental, while the sociologist's is theoretical. The economist's approach is inductive, while the sociologist's is deductive. The economist's approach is deductive, while the sociologist's is inductive. None Hint 29. What is a common reason for the increasing divorce rate? More religious restrictions Simplified laws Increased tolerance Intolerance of misconduct None Hint 30. What is a social group? An individual living in isolation A formal organization with written rules and regulations A number of people who interact regularly and establish social relationships A random collection of people who rarely interact None Hint 31. What is the changing attitude towards marriage? People are no longer getting married at all Marriage is increasingly viewed from a utility-based perspective, with rising dowry demands and related issues Marriage is now entirely based on religious beliefs Marriage is becoming more traditional and ritualistic None Hint 32. What kind of data do sociologists primarily use? Political records Field studies and surveys Archaeological findings Historical documents None Hint 33. What is a characteristic of every group? A sense of "I feeling" A sense of "they feeling" Lack of a sense of feeling A sense of "we feeling" None Hint 34. what unites a family? Only marriage Only adoption Marriage, blood, or adoption Only blood None Hint 35. Explain the concept of social institutions and their role in society? Random groups of people with no specific function Established patterns of social behavior, beliefs, and values that organize human behavior and maintain social order Physical buildings where people meet regularly Temporary organizations created for festivals and events None Hint 36. What are the two main types of interviews and how do they differ? Telephone and face-to-face interviews; telephone interviews are more personal Group and individual interviews; group interviews are more informal Qualitative and quantitative interviews; qualitative use surveys, quantitative use open-ended questions Structured and unstructured interviews; structured follow set questions, unstructured allow flexible responses None Hint 37. What are the main techniques of data collection mentioned? Sociology is identical to anthropology in its study of other cultures Sociology uses the same approach and scope as other social sciences Sociology distinguishes itself through its unique focus on social facts and inductive methods, in contrast to the specialized focuses of other disciplines Sociology focuses only on individual behavior, unlike other social sciences None Hint 38. What are the key differences between primary and secondary groups? Primary groups are large and impersonal, while secondary groups are small and emotional Primary groups focus on achieving goals, while secondary groups focus on relationships Secondary groups are always families, while primary groups are organizations Primary groups have face-to-face interaction and strong emotional bonds; secondary groups are larger, impersonal, and goal-oriented None Hint 39. What is the main focus of the historical method in sociology? Predicting future societal changes Studying current social trends Focusing on individual experiences Analyzing past events to understand social behavior None Hint 40. What is a social survey? An economic analysis of market trends A systematic and comprehensive study of a community to analyze a social problem and aid in planning A psychological test used to assess personality traits A casual inquiry into individual behavior without specific goals None Hint 41. What are the types of marriage according to the number of mates? Traditional and modern marriage Monogamy and polygamy; polygamy includes polygyny and polyandry Arranged and love marriage Civil and religious marriage None Hint 42. Which act recognizes inter-caste and inter-religious marriages? The Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Hindu Widows Re-Marriage Act, 1856 None Hint 43. The historical method involves the study of what? Individual psychological traits Origins, development, and transformation of social institutions Development of modern technology Current political events None Hint 44. What are the two types of observation? Direct and indirect observation Participant observation and non-participant observation Personal and impersonal observation Controlled and uncontrolled observation None Hint 45. What type of relations exist in primary groups? Formal relations Distant relations Face to face relations Online relations None Hint 46. What is a key characteristic of sociology as a science? Based on documents Observational, comparative, and generalizing Focuses on micro-level only Studies only past societies None Hint 47. What is an association? An informal gathering without any structure A group of people who come together and get organized for the fulfillment of specific goals or purposes group of people living in the same neighborhood A collection of unrelated individuals None Hint 48. What is the basis on which a family is formed? Geographic location Shared occupation Common interests Marriage None Hint 49. Which social science is primarily concerned with the study of contemporary societies? Political Science History Anthropology Sociology None Hint 50. What is the primary purpose of the comparative method? To focus on the origins of social institutions To compare different societies to understand behavioral patterns To study only one society in depth To ignore variations in behavior None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ II August 15, 2025 Next post Sociology Nios plus two III August 15, 2025
