Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. 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 Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure All of the above None Hint 2. 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 who followed Jain traditions Jews living in Gujarat as farmers Jews who settled in Kerala as traders Jews living in Konkani villages in Maharashtra, known as oil pressers, also called Saturday Oilmen None Hint 3. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following. Progressive and Modern school Revivalist school Sarnath school Both (A) and (C) None Hint 4. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Law Force Taboo Norm None Hint 5. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: Predictive Explanatory All of the above Evaluative None Hint 6. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Collateral family Extended family Nuclear family Horizontal family None Hint 7. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Can have conflicting relations Co-operation among members Likeness with no difference Inter-dependence None Hint 8. 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 Bene Israel Cochin Jews White Jews None Hint 9. 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 10. Modernisation is a broader concept than westernisation. Which of the following statement 1 does not support it? Integrate the rational aspects of the tradition and suitable aspects of moderruty Our caste system has adapted to the modern practices like educating people Any culture can modernise itself without adapting to western values All the above statement support the fact None Hint 11. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : Are linked to each other through kinship ties Have joint property, participate in common worship More than two generations living under one roof All of the above 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 build synagogues Right to ride elephants and go with a state umbrella Right to worship idols Right to own land and work None Hint 13. 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 14. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Sangeet Natak Academy Both (A) and (B) are correct Lalit Kala Academy Purush Kala Academy None Hint 15. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Patrilineal Bilateral Unilineal Matrilineal None Hint 16. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. developed professional industrial self-sufficient None Hint 17. Every group is structurally organized. State True/False (i) False, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) False, (ii) False, (iii) True True, (ii) False, (iii) True None Hint 18. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? India has had no external cultural influence in its history India’s long history, multiple civilizations, and diverse geography contribute to its cultural richness Indian culture has remained unchanged since the Indus Valley Civilization India's cultural heritage is limited to only one religion and language None Hint 19. 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 20. 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 21. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: Zamindars Jagirdars British rule All of the above None Hint 22. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Ego Ancestor Patriarch Alter None Hint 23. 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 Audience clapping after watching an interesting play Random people at a railway platform waiting to board None Hint 24. 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 25. 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. The role of capital in the production process increased. Many women entered the work force. People from all strata took to agricultural activities. None Hint 26. 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 true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are tran Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 27. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. Partially True False True Cannot Say None Hint 28. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship ? Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews Relationship between child and parents Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between father and mother None Hint 29. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Is exogamous in nature Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity Only (A) and (C) are correct None Hint 30. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. True Partially True Cannot Say False None Hint 31. 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. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. None Hint 32. If poverty is defined as denial of longevity, knowledge and decent standard of living, then it is from : Religious point of view Economic point of view Political point of view Human point of view None Hint 33. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Classificatory Denotative Associative Isolative None Hint 34. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Pull Resource Push Labour None Hint 35. 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 Both (A) and (R) are true Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 36. 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 Christianity; Kerala and Tamil Nadu Zoroastrianism; Cochin and Goa Islam; Gujarat and Maharashtra None Hint 37. 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 false Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 38. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) True Cannot Say None of the above False None Hint 39. 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. 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 40. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Assigns a social status Ascribed Hereditary Transferable None Hint 41. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Religious Social Professional Political None Hint 42. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Group Country Community Association None Hint 43. 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 44. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Construction Architecture Designing Engineering None Hint 45. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Community Urbanization Society Association None Hint 46. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Akbar did not support any poets or writers Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture None Hint 47. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : All of the above Evaluative Explanatory Predictive None Hint 48. 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 true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 49. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Usage Classification Avoidance Respect None Hint 50. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Secondary kin Classificatory kin Primary kin Tertiary kin 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
