Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ VII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Karl Marx was the chief architect of the economic theory of social change. Pick the view that does not match with the Marxian view : There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. A revolution would be carried out by the workers. Capitalism emerged because of contradictions in feudalism. Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. None Hint 2. 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 3. Fill in the blank _________is regarded as the father of India's nuclear science. C.V. Raman A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Homi Jehangir Bhabha Vikram Sarabhai None Hint 4. 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 Both (A) and (C) Sarnath school None Hint 5. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ______ economy, particularly in terms of production and consumption. industrial developed professional self-sufficient None Hint 6. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Horizontal family Nuclear family Extended family Collateral family None Hint 7. 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 own land and work Right to ride elephants and go with a state umbrella Right to build synagogues None Hint 8. 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 9. 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 false Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 10. 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 Cochin Jews Bene Israel White Jews None Hint 11. 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 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 12. 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 13. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Professional Social Religious Political None Hint 14. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Inter-dependence Likeness with no difference Can have conflicting relations Co-operation among members None Hint 15. (Define in one word) The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called Engineering Architecture Construction Designing None Hint 16. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Hereditary Transferable Ascribed Assigns a social status None Hint 17. Modernisation is a broad concept. Which of the ideas mentioned below brings out its essence ? It does not imply abandoning the traditions totally. Requires integration of rational aspects of tradition with suitable aspects of modernity. Any culture can modernise without adapting to western values. All of the above ideas are true. None Hint 18. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions ? Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital Important for survival of society Six primary institutions are found in almost every society They are basic constituents of society None Hint 19. A neighbourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following ? Urbanization Community Association Society None Hint 20. People in rural societies mostly live in joint families which are characterised by : More than two generations living under one roof All of the above Are linked to each other through kinship ties Have joint property, participate in common worship None Hint 21. Fill in the blanks. The term which applies to persons of two or more kinship categories is known as _____(denotative/classificatory/isolative) term. Classificatory Associative Denotative Isolative None Hint 22. Which is the prominent academy established by the Government of India for the development of art and culture ? Lalit Kala Academy Sangeet Natak Academy Both (A) and (B) are correct Purush Kala Academy None Hint 23. 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 false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are tran None Hint 24. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. True/False. Cannot Say True Partially True False None Hint 25. 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 26. 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 (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is true, but (R) is false None Hint 27. 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 Islam; Gujarat and Maharashtra Zoroastrianism; Cochin and Goa None Hint 28. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Unilineal Patrilineal Bilateral Matrilineal None Hint 29. If poverty is defined as denial of longevity, knowledge and decent standard of living, then it is from : Political point of view Human point of view Economic point of view Religious point of view None Hint 30. Fill in the blanks. ______ factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs. Labour Push Pull Resource None Hint 31. Kinship is important for the individual as well as the ____ (association/group/country). Association Group Country Community None Hint 32. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. Mughal emperors promoted Persian, Arabic, and Urdu literature Shah Jahan was fond of poetry and architecture Babur authored the Baburnama, a significant literary work Akbar did not support any poets or writers None Hint 33. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Patriarch Ego Alter Ancestor None Hint 34. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Only (A) and (C) are correct Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity Is exogamous in nature Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function None Hint 35. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against: British rule All of the above Zamindars Jagirdars None Hint 36. 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 37. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as : All of the above Evaluative Explanatory Predictive None Hint 38. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Classification Usage Avoidance Respect None Hint 39. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as - Tertiary kin Classificatory kin Secondary kin Primary kin None Hint 40. Which of the following qualify as a social group? A crowd witnessing a protest rally passing by Audience clapping after watching an interesting play Residents welfare association meeting every week in the colony common room Random people at a railway platform waiting to board None Hint 41. Which one of the following will not fall under consanguineal kinship ? Relationship between father and mother Relationship between siblings with same set of parents Relationship between child and parents Relationship between uncles and niece/nephews None Hint 42. Yoga deals with the control of mind and body. (True/False) False None of the above True Cannot Say None Hint 43. 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 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 44. 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 45. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: All of the above Predictive Explanatory Evaluative None Hint 46. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as ___ (law/taboo/force). Law Taboo Force Norm None Hint 47. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? India's cultural heritage is limited to only one religion and language India has had no external cultural influence in its history Indian culture has remained unchanged since the Indus Valley Civilization India’s long history, multiple civilizations, and diverse geography contribute to its cultural richness None Hint 48. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. True/False. Cannot Say False True Partially True None Hint 49. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to: Often wrong thoughts and actions Deprivation Ignorance All of the above are true None Hint 50. 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 (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true 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
