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