Sociology Nios Plus Two PQ VIII Welcome to your Sociology Nios Plus Two PQ VIII Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. 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 (A) is true, but (R) is false Both (A) and (R) are false Both (A) and (R) are true None Hint 2. What distinguishes hypergamy from hypogamy? Hypergamy = marrying into higher status; Hypogamy = marrying into lower status Both are same Hypogamy = marrying within religion; Hypergamy = marrying across cultures Hypergamy = marrying into lower caste; Hypogamy = marrying into same caste None Hint 3. 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 Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 4. According to Karl Marx, how are the ruling and working classes defined? Ruling class controls media, working class controls economy Ruling class owns means of production; working class sells labour Both classes have equal rights and power Ruling class works for society, working class enjoys benefits None Hint 5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution declares 'the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them'? Article - 15(1) Article - 14(1) Article - 14 None of the above None Hint 6. What does the Directive Principles of State Policy prescribe regarding gender equality? Women can only work in domestic industries. The Constitution remains silent on women's rights. Men and women shall have equal rights to an adequate means of livelihood. Women shall not be allowed to work at night. None Hint 7. Women are the custodian of family traditions and customs. Yet there is Gender discrimination, exploitation, and Domestic Violence. Discuss. महिलाएँ सिर्फ परिवार संभालने तक सीमित हैं, इसलिए उन्हें अधिकार नहीं चाहिए। महिलाओं को हमेशा पुरुषों पर निर्भर रहना चाहिए। महिलाओं को शिक्षा की आवश्यकता नहीं है। महिलाएँ परिवार की परंपराओं की वाहक होते हुए भी सामाजिक भेदभाव की शिकार हैं। None Hint 8. Functionalist theory states that every pattern of action, belief and interaction tends to generate an opposing reaction. Cannot say False Partially true True None Hint 9. Kinship terms that cannot be further broken down into simpler words are called – Affinal Kin Secondary Kin Primary Kin None Hint 10. A joint family system where the extension is along vertical lines is known as – Extended Horizontal Family Nuclear Family Matrifocal Family Vertical Joint Family 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 Both (A) and (R) are true (A) is false, but (R) is true None Hint 12. Status of women in the Modern Period of Indian History British rule made women completely dependent on men Women participated in freedom struggle and gained legal rights post-independence Women lost all rights and remained confined to homes No changes occurred in women’s lives None Hint 13. How do customs act as informal social control? By enforcing punishments like law By regulating behavior through tradition and public approval By being written in law books By being enforced by military None Hint 14. When descent is traced through the female line, it is called – Matrilineal Bilateral Parallel Patrilineal None Hint 15. What is gender discrimination? Give one example from daily life. Unequal treatment of individuals based on gender; e.g., girls not allowed higher education. Equal pay for equal work between men and women. Encouraging women to work outside the home. Assigning household work equally to boys and girls. None Hint 16. Fill in the blanks Kinship terms help us understand the ______ between family members. Problems Identity Interrelationship Friendship None Hint 17. During the ______ period, evil practices like sati, child marriage or ban on widow remarriage did not exist. None of the above Medieval Vedic Early Vedic Later Vedic None Hint 18. Kinship behaviour where kinsmen avoid direct communication is called – Teknonymy Avunculate Amitate Avoidance None Hint 19. How does the neighbourhood function as an agency of social control? By issuing fines and punishments By creating formal laws Through emotional and moral pressure on members By enforcing strict religious rules None Hint 20. Fill in the blanks In ______ areas, people have cultural heterogeneity. Tribal Rural Remote Urban None Hint 21. Certain, definite and comparatively stable patterns of behaviour of different members of a kin group are in place. Explain the kinship behaviour based on avoidance, avunculate, amitate and teknonymy. परिजन के बीच के रिश्तों में कोई सामाजिक नियम नहीं होते। परिजनों के बीच व्यवहारिक नियम जैसे अवॉइडेंस, अवंकुलेट, अमिटेट और टेक्नोनिमी रिश्तों की मर्यादा को बनाए रखते हैं। ये सब केवल पश्चिमी समाजों में पाए जाते हैं। केवल पिता और पुत्र का संबंध महत्वपूर्ण होता है। None Hint 22. What is poverty and how does illiteracy contribute to it? Poverty is natural; literacy has no effect Poverty is denial of basic needs; illiteracy limits opportunities Poverty means not using smartphones; illiteracy boosts income Poverty is wealth mismanagement; literacy increases it None Hint 23. What is structured observation? A method involving spontaneous observation without planning Informal observation of social events Observation made without any tools or instruments A technique involving predetermined categories and specific plans None Hint 24. Which of the following is a manifestation of corruption in daily life? Bribery and favoritism All of the above Nepotism and cheating Misuse of official power None Hint 25. Many values and practices that suppress women claim to have religious sanction. None of the above Partially True False True None Hint 26. Who were the 'Bene Israel'? Read the passage carefully and then answer Hindu merchants in Kerala Christian settlers from Europe Jewish oil pressers in Maharashtra Muslim kings in Cochin None Hint 27. How are natural inequalities different from social inequalities? Natural inequality is created by governments Social inequality is due to physical differences Natural is biological; social is man-made and conditional Both are the same in modern society None Hint 28. State True/False Based on the presence or absence of formal rules, groups can be defined as formal or informal. False Not applicable to informal gatherings Applies only to large groups True None Hint 29. State True/False Family is an association and a group whereas an institution is not a group. True False Depends on the type of family Institution is always a group None Hint 30. The difference between men and women as created by the society - None of the above Gender Sex Equality None Hint 31. Which of the following terms refer to the death of mothers in child birth? Maternal mortality Death rate Foeticide Infanticide None Hint 32. Five laws passed to protect women's rights (Choose correct combination): Hindu Marriage Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, Domestic Violence Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Equal Remuneration Act Only one law was passed for women Motor Vehicles Act, Banking Regulation Act, Contract Act, IT Act, Trade Marks Act Arms Act, Forest Rights Act, Land Ceiling Act, Income Tax Act, Shop Act None Hint 33. What were the Jews of Maharashtra called? Read the passage carefully and then answer Kerala Jews Parsis Bene Israel Cochin Jews None Hint 34. What is the key difference between laws and customs? There is no difference Laws are enforced by the state; customs are followed voluntarily Laws are informal traditions Customs are enforced by courts None Hint 35. "Family is the basic unit of social organisation". Discuss the specific features or characteristics of the family. परिवार सामाजिककरण, संरक्षण और संबंधों की इकाई है। परिवार केवल आर्थिक संस्था है। परिवार केवल महिलाओं तक सीमित होता है। परिवार केवल विवाह पर आधारित होता है। None Hint 36. Fill in the blanks British administrators held that village communities in India are like ______. Republics Cities Nations Associations None Hint 37. State True/False Every group is structurally organized. True Only for formal groups Cannot say False None Hint 38. Many changes have been observed in the caste system over time. Identify the one that is incorrect from the following : In marriage, it has become exogamous Dalits are trying to assert their identities Has adapted to the new socio-economic condition Jajmani system is gradually being eroded None Hint 39. Which religion is followed by the Jews and where had they mainly settled in India? Read the passage carefully and then answer Judaism – Cochin and Maharashtra Zoroastrianism – Gujarat Christianity – Goa and Tamil Nadu Islam – Hyderabad and Lucknow None Hint 40. Identify the fact that is true about the status of women in the medieval period: Jauhar or mass sati was practiced by Rajput women Muslim Personal Law governed rights of divorce, inheritance that was unfair to women Practice of purdah kept women in social isolation All of the above None Hint 41. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized movements against : Zamindars Jagirdars All of the above British rule None Hint 42. The reference point for determining and tracing kinship is called – Ego Alter Descendant Ancestor None Hint 43. Which legal action shows the government’s sensitivity towards women’s issues? All of the above Domestic Violence Act Dowry Prohibition Act Maternity Benefit Act None Hint 44. Fill in the blanks The relationship between mother and child marks the beginning of ______ kinship. Affinal Consanguineal Fictive Ritual None Hint 45. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Social Political Professional Religious None Hint 46. What rights were granted by the King of Cochin to the Jews? Read the passage carefully and then answer Right to own land only Become temple priests Ride elephants and carry a state umbrella Vote in royal elections None Hint 47. Existence of Child labour is a sad reality of our country even today. Discuss the reasons, "Balashram is the asylum today for many such children." सरकार बालश्रम को बढ़ावा देती है। बालश्रम कानूनी रूप से पूरी तरह वैध है। बच्चों में कार्य करने की प्रवृत्ति जन्मजात होती है। गरीबी, बेरोजगारी और अशिक्षा बाल श्रम के मुख्य कारण हैं। None Hint 48. Movements that aim at restoration or reinforcement of old, traditional systems can be termed as counter-revolution. Partially true False True Cannot say None Hint 49. 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 Both (A) and (R) are false (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are true None Hint 50. The period of ______ is also known as the early Vedic age. Yajur Veda None of the above Rug Veda Atharva Veda None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Data Entry Nios Plus Two PQ June 24, 2025 Next post Computer Science Nios Plus Two PQ I June 27, 2025
