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