Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Unilineal Matrilineal Bilateral Patrilineal None Hint 2. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature Akbar did not support any poets or writers Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture None Hint 3. 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 Konkani villages in Maharashtra, known as oil pressers, also called Saturday Oilmen Jews who settled in Kerala as traders Jews living in Gujarat as farmers None Hint 4. 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 false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 5. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following. Revivalist school Progressive and Modern school Sarnath school Both (A) and (C) None Hint 6. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to: All of the above are true Ignorance Often wrong thoughts and actions Deprivation None Hint 7. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions ? They are basic constituents of society Important for survival of society Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital Six primary institutions are found in almost every society None Hint 8. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. Cannot Say False True Partially True None Hint 9. 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 10. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: Jagirdars All of the above British rule Zamindars 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 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 12. Karl Marx was the chief architect of the economic theory of social change. Pick the view that does not match with the Marxian view : Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. A revolution would be carried out by the workers. None Hint 13. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Can have conflicting relations Likeness with no difference Co-operation among members Inter-dependence None Hint 14. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? Indian culture has remained unchanged since the Indus Valley Civilization India has had no external cultural influence in its history India’s long history, multiple civilizations, and diverse geography contribute to its cultural richness India's cultural heritage is limited to only one religion and language None Hint 15. 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 own land and work Right to build synagogues Right to ride elephants and go with a state umbrella Right to worship idols None Hint 16. 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 17. Which of the following qualify as a social group? Random people at a railway platform waiting to board 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 None Hint 18. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Is exogamous in nature Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Only (A) and (C) are correct Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity None Hint 19. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: Explanatory Predictive All of the above Evaluative None Hint 20. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Society Community Association Urbanization None Hint 21. 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 22. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Isolative Denotative Classificatory Associative None Hint 23. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Engineering Construction Architecture Designing None Hint 24. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Classification Respect Usage Avoidance None Hint 25. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) Cannot Say True None of the above False None Hint 26. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Purush Kala Academy Lalit Kala Academy Sangeet Natak Academy Both (A) and (B) are correct None Hint 27. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse ? 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. Indian cultural heritage is simple and uniform throughout the country. People follow the same customs and beliefs regardless of region. None Hint 28. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Classificatory kin Secondary kin Primary kin Tertiary kin None Hint 29. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Group Association Country Community None Hint 30. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. Cannot Say True False Partially True None Hint 31. 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 32. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : Have joint property, participate in common worship Are linked to each other through kinship ties All of the above More than two generations living under one roof None Hint 33. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Ascribed Assigns a social status Hereditary Transferable None Hint 34. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : Predictive Explanatory All of the above Evaluative None Hint 35. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship ? Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between father and mother Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews Relationship between child and parents None Hint 36. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Professional Social Political Religious 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. Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 38. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Labour Push Resource Pull None Hint 39. 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 Both (A) and (R) are tran (A) is true, but (R) is false (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 40. Traditional occupation system known as the Jajmani system is gradually eroding. What has been the main reason of this trend ? Market economy has spread Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure All of the above Nature of inter-caste relationship is changing None Hint 41. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Norm Taboo Force Law None Hint 42. Every group is structurally organized. State True/False True, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False (i) False, (ii) False, (iii) True (i) False, (ii) True, (iii) False None Hint 43. Fill in the blank _________is regarded as the father of India's nuclear science. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Vikram Sarabhai Homi Jehangir Bhabha C.V. Raman None Hint 44. Modernisation is a broad concept. Which of the ideas mentioned below brings out its essence ? Requires integration of rational aspects of tradition with suitable aspects of modernity. All of the above ideas are true. Any culture can modernise without adapting to western values. It does not imply abandoning the traditions totally. None Hint 45. 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. The role of capital in the production process increased. Production moved out of households to factories. Many women entered the work force. None Hint 46. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. professional developed self-sufficient industrial None Hint 47. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. The Mughals focused only on architecture and had no interest in literature or written records. 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. None Hint 48. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Collateral family Horizontal family Extended family Nuclear family None Hint 49. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Patriarch Ancestor Ego Alter None Hint 50. 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. White Jews Cochin Jews Bene Israel Saturday Jews 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
