Sociology Nios plus two PQ V Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two PQ V Total Questions: 50 Name Mobile No: 1. Fill in the blanks. Rural societies have a relatively ___________(developed/self-sufficient/professional) economy particularly in terms of production and consumption Professional Developed Self-sufficient Industrial None Hint 2. Which of the following statements is false? Scheduled Castes suffered from social disabilities. Scheduled Castes were treated as untouchables. Scheduled Tribes lived in hilly, forest, and coastal areas. Scheduled Tribes were an integral part of the caste system. None Hint 3. Sociologists have identified certain essential attributes of society. Which of the following is not an attribute ? Likeness with no difference Co-operation among members Can have conflicting relations Inter-dependence None Hint 4. Identify the factor that cannot be associated with poverty faced by a number of families in our country. They have to work at low wages They are landless and are dependent on others for work and wages They have to take loans at high rates of interest They get work all the year round None Hint 5. What is mentioned as a consequence of the establishment of towns, industries, and big projects for Scheduled Tribes? Increase in their social status. Better access to education. Land alienation and displacement. Improvement in their economic conditions. None Hint 6. Kinship terms that cannot be further reduced or broken down into simpler words are referred to as: Primary kin Descriptive kin Lineal kin Secondary kin None Hint 7. In the beginning of the 20th century during the British rule, distinct architectural school emerged. Identify from the following? Both (A) and (C) Revivalist school Progressive and Modern school Sarnath school None Hint 8. What is the main cause of corruption? Individual behavior related to gain in cash and kind Lack of resources Government policies Lack of education None Hint 9. A neigh bourhood or a village are good examples of which of the following? Society Urbanization Association Community None Hint 10. What were some of the disabilities faced by Scheduled Castes due to untouchability? Right to enter temples and use common wells Denial of physical contact, use of wells, temple entry, services, and acceptance of food and water Equal access to public spaces and community services Social integration and equality in status None Hint 11. Culture is unique to human species. (True or False) True Cannot say False Partially true None Hint 12. what was a major reason Scheduled Castes were made poor? They were not engaged in unclean occupations. They were allowed to have houses and land. They were not deprived of their rights. They were not allowed to have houses, land, and material possessions. None Hint 13. A person who is the basic point of reference in determining and tracing kinship is: Subject Kin bearer Ego Proband None Hint 14. Illiteracy is a curse for modern society because it leads to Deprivation All of the above is true Often wrong thoughts and actions Ignorance None Hint 15. Which states are most backward from the point of view of literacy? Bihar and Rajasthan Maharashtra and Gujarat Kerala and Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh None Hint 16. 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? The role of capital in the production process increased. People from all strata took to agricultural activities. Production moved out of households to factories. Many women entered the work force None Hint 17. Which of the following statements is true regarding Scheduled Tribes? They do not face problems of land alienation and displacement. Hunting and gathering were not their economic activities. The largest concentration is in the Central Indian region They are mostly found in plain areas. None Hint 18. Which of the following is not a feature of caste system? Non-hereditary Endogamy Restrictions on occupation, food Segmental division of society None Hint 19. What are some examples of corruption in India? Charity work and public service Nepotism, bribery, misuse of power, and cheating in education Bravery awards and academic excellence Volunteerism and social work None Hint 20. 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 21. The art and science of designing and erecting buildings is called (Define in one word) Architecture Engineering Sculpture Drawing None Hint 22. What is the simple meaning of corruption? A system of fair practices and honest governance Characterlessness and earning money or positions by dishonest means A method of enforcing discipline in organizations Earning wealth through hard work and dedication None Hint 23. How has corruption affected India? It has eroded moral values, made people selfish, and become widespread despite punishments It has strengthened democratic institutions It has improved transparency and boosted moral values It has made people more selfless and cooperative None Hint 24. Fill in the blanks. The relationship between mother and child is the starting point of_____(affinal/ consanguineal/fictive) kinship Fictive Consanguineal Legal Affinal None Hint 25. The Survey Method of social research can be classified as: All of the above Explanatory Evaluative Predictive None Hint 26. For simpler understanding, Anthropologists have defined a tribe as a social group that: Only (A) and (C) are correct Has territorial affiliation and no specialization function Is exogamous in nature Is conscious of territorial and ethnic homogeneity None Hint 27. What is the main cause of population explosion ? Increase in immigration Rapid fall in death rate without a corresponding fall in birth rate Increase in birth rate Decrease in death rate None Hint 28. Which of the following qualify as a social group? Residents welfare association meeting every week in the colony common room A crowd witnessing a protest rally passing by Random people at a railway platform waiting to board Audience clapping after watching an interesting play None Hint 29. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of population explosion? Poverty Malnutrition Landlessness Increased employment None Hint 30. Traditional occupation system known as the Jajmani system is gradually eroding. What has been the main reason of this trend? All of the above Nature of inter-caste relationship is changing Market economy has spread Land reforms has altered traditional land ownership structure None Hint 31. Fill in the blanks. _________(Pull/Push/Resource) factor means the relatives in the town invite their close people and try to give them jobs Migration Push Pull Resource None Hint 32. Kinship behaviour under which kinsmen do not address each other directly is referred to as: Formal kinship Affinal relationship Avoidance relationship Joking relationship None Hint 33. 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. Any culture can modernise without adapting to western values. All of the above ideas are true It does not imply abandoning the traditions totally. None Hint 34. Favouritism, dowry, foeticide, immorality etc. will all fall into which form of corruption? Political Social Religious Professional None Hint 35. Identify the fact that supports the fact that time is a determining factor the cultural make up of a people? Wearing warm clothes in winter There were no railways about 200 years ago About 3 decades ago people were not exposed to computers All of the above None Hint 36. Scheduled Tribes have been conscious of their identity since long and have organized All of the above British rule Zamindars Jagirdars None Hint 37. 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. There would be a class struggle between the farmers and the workers. Socialism would emerge as a result of the ills of capitalism. A revolution would be carried out by the workers. None Hint 38. Fill in the blanks. Kinship terms help us in understanding the__________ (interrelationship/friendship/problems) between various members of a family and their status and role within it Communication Interrelationship Friendship Problems None Hint 39. Mughals were a great patron of literature. Discuss with examples. The Mughal emperors encouraged literature in Persian, which was the official court language. Emperor Akbar had a team of writers translate major Sanskrit texts like the Mahabharata into Persian (Razmnama). Jahangir wrote his autobiography Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, and Shah Jahan promoted historical writing and poetry. The Mughal emperors discouraged literature as they focused more on warfare and trade. Literary activities were left to scholars and were not encouraged at the court level. None Hint 40. How is Indian cultural heritage considered so rich and diverse? Indian cultural heritage is similar across the country because all people follow the same religion, speak the same language, and celebrate the same festivals. India's cultural heritage is rich and diverse because it includes a vast variety of languages, religions, art forms, architecture, festivals, music, and customs that have evolved over thousands of years. It reflects the contributions of different regions, communities, and dynasties, from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Mughals and British. The coexistence of tradition and modernity adds to its uniqueness. None Hint 41. What causes population explosion according to experts? Increase in immigration and decrease in emigration Government policies encouraging large families Rapid fall in death rate without a corresponding fall in birth rate Rapid fall in birth rate without change in death rate None Hint 42. Which fact is not considered by sociologists in their understanding of Institutions? Is simply an organization like a school or a hospital They are basic constituents of society Six primary institutions are found in almost every society Important for survival of society None Hint 43. Fill in the blank. Restrictions or prohibitions that are not permitted by society is known as_________(law/ taboo/force). Law Rule Taboo Force None Hint 44. When the descent is traced through the female line, it is called: Dual descent Patrilineal Matrilineal Bilateral None Hint 45. Fill in the blanks. The _________painting can be seen on the walls and ceilings of the Ajanta and Ellora caves. Oil Canvas Mural Miniature None Hint 46. Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a social group? Physical proximity Common interest Similar income level Same occupation None Hint 47. 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 (A) is false, but (R) is true Both (A) and (R) are false None Hint 48. A joint family system where the extension of family is along vertical lines is known as: Lineal joint family Horizontal joint family Matrilocal family Nuclear family None Hint 49. Identify the factor that is not linked to membership of a caste. Ascribed Transferable Hereditary Assigns a social status None Hint 50. Which of the following terms refer to the death of mothers in child birth? Foeticide Death rate Infanticide Maternal mortality None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Sociology Nios plus two IV August 16, 2025 Next post Sociology Nios plus two PQ VI August 16, 2025
