Sociology Nios plus two I Welcome to your Sociology Nios plus two I Total Questions: 50 Name Phone Number 1. What are the major challenges faced by women in India despite constitutional and legal advancements? Complete eradication of poverty among women Equal representation in all political and social spheres Full equality and freedom from violence Illiteracy, violence, ill health, and cultural norms projecting women as weak None Hint 2. Indian society as mostly: Matrilineal Patrilineal Tribal Egalitarian None Hint 3. What was the impact of purdah on women in medieval India? Women remained in physical and social isolation Women received equal education opportunities Women gained political power and freedom Women were allowed to participate in public life freely None Hint 4. What is the traditional role of women in patrilateral families? They are treated as "other’s property" (Parayadhan) and lose prestige if widowed They enjoy full independence and social freedom They inherit family property and lead family decisions They are considered equal partners in family property None Hint 5. What does culture reveal? Only our religious beliefs Only our traditions Our total life, thinking, and behavior Our economic status None Hint 6. What makes culture dynamic? Its focus on religious rituals only Its ability to evolve through time and space Its isolation from external influences Its resistance to change over generations None Hint 7. What are Scheduled Tribes? Groups that have no distinct culture or social structure Communities within the caste system with high social status Communities outside the caste system with unique cultures and social structures Urban populations living in metropolitan cities None Hint 8. what is the primary determinant of sex? Cultural norms Personal choice Biological characteristics Social constructs None Hint 9. What was the Mandal Commission's role? It identified Scheduled Castes for reservations It identified OBCs and recommended a 27% reservation for them in Central Government jobs It recommended reservations only for Scheduled Tribes It abolished caste-based reservations in India None Hint 10. What is feminism? An ideology advocating equality between men and women A belief in female superiority over men A theory that supports the exclusion of men from social progress A movement that promotes traditional gender roles None Hint 11. What is gender equality? Treating men and women differently based on traditions Providing women with more opportunities than men Ensuring men dominate leadership roles in society A condition where men and women receive equal treatment in all social institutions None Hint 12. What was the status of Scheduled Castes regarding their constitutional status? They were completely free from social discrimination They were fully independent and wealthy Their constitutional status conflicted with the stigma of untouchability, causing dependence They held the highest social rank in society None Hint 13. What does gender equality refer to? Women receiving more benefits than men Men and women receiving equal treatment Men receiving more opportunities than women Men and women receiving different treatment None Hint 14. What social and religious factors affected women during the Medieval period? Introduction of modern schools and women’s political participation Decline of religious practices and freedom for women Rise of Buddhism and increased women’s education Rise of Islam and the practice of purdah leading to women’s isolation None Hint 15. Discuss the relationship between sex and gender, and explain how gender discrimination manifests in society. Additionally, elaborate on the concept of feminism and its role in achieving gender equality Sex is a social construct, gender is biological, and feminism ignores social inequalities. Sex is biological, gender is a social construct; gender discrimination denies women opportunities, and feminism advocates for equal rights and shared responsibilities. Gender discrimination is based on biological differences, and feminism supports maintaining traditional gender roles. Sex and gender are the same, and feminism promotes women’s superiority over men. None Hint 16. What role does language play in culture? It is only important in written traditions It plays a minor role in communication It plays a vital role in every culture It has no connection to cultural identity None Hint 17. How is gender equality achieved? By removing obstacles to women's liberation and ensuring shared responsibilities between men and women By giving women sole responsibility in the family By limiting women’s participation in the workforce By encouraging traditional gender roles None Hint 18. What practices relegated women to a position of subordination? Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage and Sati Widow remarriage and education Religious freedom Participation in religious activities None Hint 19. How did poverty affect the Scheduled Castes? It helped them gain independence and wealth It led to material deprivation, landlessness, and educational backwardness It improved their access to land and education It had no impact on their social status None Hint 20. How does culture influence behavior? Culture is inherited genetically and determines behavior automatically Culture remains the same regardless of new experiences Culture only affects language and food habits Culture is a learned behavior that shapes an individual's pattern of life None Hint 21. What is gender discrimination? Denial of opportunities to a woman based solely on her being female Allowing women to work only in education Providing women more opportunities than men Equal treatment of all genders None Hint 22. Discuss the challenges of adapting to a new cultural environment? ifficulty in understanding different norms, values, and communication styles Finding a place to live Avoiding traditional festivals Learning how to cook local food None Hint 23. What led to the decline in the status of women during the late Vedic period? Promotion of widow marriage Emphasis on sons as inheritors Greater freedom and mobility Increased participation in religious activities None Hint 24. What are some of the social reforms introduced in the 19th century for women? Prohibition Act, Land Reforms Act, Labor Laws Widow Remarriage Act, Sati Prohibition Act, Child Marriage Restraint Act Equal Pay Act, Women’s Reservation Bill, Sexual Harassment Act Dowry Prohibition Act, Domestic Violence Act, Right to Education Act None Hint 25. What has Indian culture absorbed? Only Persian and Greek cultures Only Aryan and Dravidian cultures Only Muslim and Chinese cultures Various ingredients of Aryan, Dravidian, Persian, Greek, Chinese, Muslim, and other cultures None Hint 26. What builds a nation? Imitating its ancestors Following foreign models Accumulating wealth Creative, inventive, and vital activity None Hint 27. What are Other Backward Classes (OBCs)? Castes positioned between higher and lower castes, often with traditional occupations Castes positioned at the top of the caste hierarchy Castes that have no traditional occupations Castes outside the caste system None Hint 28. What was the initial reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes? 22.5% 27% 33.3% 10% None Hint 29. Which of the following best describes the dynamic nature of culture? It remains constant over time It is only shaped by individual experiences It is not affected by external factors It is influenced by time and space dimensions None Hint 30. During which period did women in India enjoy a relatively higher status? Early Vedic Period Modern Period Medieval Period Late Vedic Period None Hint 31. which of the following is NOT a prominent example of a social institution where gender discrimination exists? Family Religion Economy Sports None Hint 32. what is culture? Something that is fixed and unchanging A learned behavior specific to each individual The total way of life shared by a group of people A set of rules that restrict people's behavior None Hint 33. What is more dangerous for a nation than a rich heritage? Ignoring future challenges Adopting foreign cultures Embracing change too quickly Sitting back and living on that heritage alone None Hint 34. What does the rights of women in practice? They have the right to inherit property They have equal rights as men They are not given equal rights and are deprived of their freedom They are given more rights than men None Hint 35. Is domestic violence only prevalent in rural areas? Yes, only in rural areas No, it only occurs in urban areas No, it is prevalent in both rural and urban areas, across all castes, religions, and regions Yes, only among certain castes None Hint 36. What restrictions were placed on Scheduled Castes regarding education? They were often denied education due to deprivation and socio-economic conditions They had full access to all educational institutions They were given special privileges in education from early times They were the first to be admitted to schools before independence None Hint 37. what has Indian culture absorbed? Only Dravidian influences Only Aryan influences Various influences from different cultures Only Western influences None Hint 38. Which Dharmashastras placed heavy restrictions on women's mobility and freedom? Manu Smriti and Yagnavalkya Smriti Upanishads Vedas Ramayana and Mahabharata None Hint 39. What is the main form of domestic violence ? Torture, beating, poisoning, burning, drowning, and rape Financial neglect Social isolation Verbal disagreements None Hint 40. What does feminism primarily advocate for ? Equality of men and women Male superiority Female superiority Separation of genders None Hint 41. What practices led to the subordination of women in the late Vedic period? Women's right to education and property inheritance Freedom to remarry and property ownership Equal participation in religious rituals and governance Early marriage, denial of education, ban on widow marriage, and Sati None Hint 42. During which period were women treated with greater respect? Late Vedic period Early Vedic period Mauryan period Jainism and Buddhism period None Hint 43. what is a common discriminatory practice faced by girl children? Being deprived of educational opportunities Being given equal rights as boys Being encouraged to pursue education Being allowed to make their own choices None Hint 44. Why is adapting to a new cultural setup difficult? Language is the only barrier to adaptation People prefer living in isolation Cultures vary across societies and places All societies follow the same traditions None Hint 45. What is considered dangerous for a nation? Progressing rapidly Having a rich heritage Sitting back and living on heritage alone Ignoring cultural heritage None Hint 46. What is gender discrimination defined ? Unequal treatment based on merit Denial of opportunities based on gender Preference for certain skills Favoritism towards women None Hint 47. What is culture? A set of laws made by the government The total way of life shared by a group of people, uniting and distinguishing them A fixed tradition that never changes Only the language spoken by a community None Hint 48. What builds a nation? Stagnation Creative, inventive and vital activity Imitating ancestors Isolation None Hint 49. What is the traditional economy of tribes characterized by? Gathering, hunting, fishing, shifting cultivation, and agriculture Industrial manufacturing and trade Large-scale commercial farming Service industries and information technology None Hint 50. how do people learn culture? Through formal education As a learned behavior from their own culture By observing nature Through genetic inheritance None Hint Time's up Share: admin Previous post Malayalam Nios plus two June 9, 2025 Next post Test 7 June 9, 2025
