Sociology-2006

1. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
Competition of economy by fewer and
fewer corporations in a complex modern
society is known as :
a Oligopoly
b Bureaucratization
c Professionalization
d Oligarchy
2. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?
Inter-personal relationships in most
societies are regulated by:
1. folkways and mores.
2. religious institutions.
3. legal institutions.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 1 and 2 only
b 2 and 3 only
c 3 only
d 1,2 and 3
3. Consider the following tribal development
measures:
1. U.N. Dhebar Commission on
Scheduled Area and Scheduled Tribes.
2. The Task Force on Development of
Tribal Areas (Prof. Vidyarthi
Committee).
3. P. Shilu Ao Commission on Tribal
Development Programmes.
4. Verrier Elvin Committee on
Multipurpose Tribal Development
Blocks.
What is the correct chronological sequence
of the above measures?
a 3-2-4-1
b 4-1-3-2
c 3-1-4-2
d 4-2-3-1
4. Consider the following statements :
Sanskritization is the process of :
1. orthogenetic change.
2. heterogenetic change.
3. change in cultural structure.
4. change in social structure.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
a 1 and 3 only
b 1 and 4 only
c 2 and 3 only
d 2 and 4 only
5. What is an agreement among two or more
business organizations to limit competition
among themselves in certain specified
ways, such as limiting production, fixing
prices, etc., called?
a Monopoly
b Oligarchy
c Cartel
d Hoard
6. What are the persons descended from the
common ancestor, whether through males
or females known as?
a Clans
b Agnates
c Cognates
d Moieties
7. In which one of the following tribes does
the youngest daughter inherit the property?
a Toda
b Khasa
c Khasi
d Bhil
8. Which one of the following is the correct,
statement?
The sexual behaviour of human beings are
shaped largely by:
a imitation and social interaction
b learning and cultural experience
c teaching and psychological perception
d persuasion and cultural practice
9. Match List-I (Feature) with List-II
(Concept) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Feature)
A. Tracing descent relationships through
the females of the family
B. Tracing descent relationships through
both male and female family members
C. Tracing descent relationships through
the male members of the family
D. A family (D.A.) family in which most
family affairs are dominated by women
List-II (Concept)
1. Patrilineal
2. Matrilineal
3. Evolutionary theory of matriarchy
4. Bilateral
Codes:
a A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
b A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
c A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
d A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
10. When a whole way of life is in the process
of change under the influence of another
culture, what is it called?
a Diffusion
b Acculturation
c Assimilation
d Socialization
11. Which of the following statements are apt
to define cultural relativism?
1. No two cultures can co-exist.
2. Culture cannot grow in a vacuum.
3. One culture is to be studied in relation
to the other.
4. Culture is to be studied in relation to
its location. Select the correct answer
using the codes given below:
Codes:
a 1 and 2 only
b 3 and 4 only
c 1 and 3 only
d 2 and 4 only
12. According to M. N. Srinivas, which of the
following are the criteria for determination
of a 'dominant caste'?
1. Control of land and economic
resources.
2. Numerical strength.
3. Relatively high ritual status in the caste
hierarchy.
4. Clean occupations.
5. Political authority.
6. Educational status of its members.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 1,2 and 4 only
b 3,4,5 and 6 only
c 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
d 2,3,4 and 5 only
13. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The analysis of the notions of pollution
and purity have been included in the casteranking
theory of:
a interactional nature
b structural nature
c attributional nature
d traditional nature
14. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Contributor) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
List-I (Concept)
A. Opposition of Purity-pollution
B. Tribe-caste Peasant Continuum
C. Attributional and interactional
analysis
List-II (Contributor)
1. S. Sinha
2. L. Dumont
3. McKim Marriott
4. M.N. Srinivas
Codes:
a A-1, B-4, C-2
b A-1, B-3, C-4
c A-2, B-3, C-1
d A-1, B-2, C-3
15. Which of the following are correct?
The consequences of social
stratification, according toTumin, are
clearly seen in people :
1. life chances
2. lifestyles
3. institutional patterns of conduct
4. values, attitudes and ideologies
5. development trends
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
a 1,2, 3 and 4 only
b 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c 1, 4 and 5 only
d 2,3 and 5 only

16. Assertion (A): The nuclear family is an

important source of affection, love and

social interaction.

Reason (R): The anonymity of modern life

intensifies the need for a piece where

personal emotional needs are met.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true






17. Assertion (A): Gesellschaft refers to a

society based on contractual relationships.

Reason (R): Gesellschaft societies are

based on secondary groups.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

18. Assertion (A): Politicians calculate along

caste line and candidates are chosen on

this basis.

Reason (R): Votes are always cast along

this logic.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

19. Assertion (A): According to Durkheim,

suicide rate is higher in highly

industrialized societies.

Reason (R): There is abnormal type of

division of labour and anomie in such

societies.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

20. Assertion (A): In spite of the economic

development of rural India and its reen

Revolution programmes, the people from

the agrarian areas are increasingly found

migrating to the towns and cities for better

education and jobs.

Reason (R) : The green Revolution in

India has provided better lifestyle and

improved economic status to villagers

which in turn increases their literacy rate

and educational stands.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

21. Assertion (A): Constitutional safeguards

have not uplifted Scheduled Tribes to

desired level.

Reason (R): Tribal communities are so

loyal and attached to their traditional ways

of life that they have ignored welfare

schemes.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

22. Assertion (A): Demagogues, backed by

political and economic interests, sway

assertive crowds.

Reason (R) : The Assertive personality

type is promoted by socialization at home

and education in schools.

a Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

and 'R' is the correct explanation of'A'.

b Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true

but 'R' is not the correct explanation of

'A'

c 'A' is true but 'R' is false

d 'A' is false but 'R' is true

23. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II

(Proponent) and select the correct answer

using the codes given below the Lists:

List-I (Concept)

A. Cultural lag

B. Hyper-reality

C. Bourgeoisie

D. Post-modernism

1. Jean Baudrillard

2. Karl Marx

3. W. F. Ogburn

4. Emile Durkheim

5. J. F. Jyotard

Codes:

a A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5

b A-2, B-5, C-4, D-1

c A-3, B-5, C-2, D-1

d A-2, B-1, C-4, D-5

24. Which one of the following is an example

of a society of intermediate complexity in

which family arrangements of other types

are common?

a Trobriand Islanders

b Todas

c Nadars

d Nairs

25. Which one of the following can be termed

as an aggregate?

a The number of persons fleeing in

panic.

b The number of persons watching a

street accident.

c The number of persons basking in the

sun on a spring morning.

d The number of persons damaging

vehicles during strike.

26. Which one of the following activities

cannot be termed as custom?

a Wearing of a hat during the hot season.

b Stopping vehicles at traffic signal

when the red lights is on.

c Praying devoutly before an

image/picture.

d Greeting persons by folding the palms

in front of the chest and saying

Namaste.

27. Consider the following statements:

1. Bogardus, social distance scale is

usually applied to the study of ethnic

relations. Social classes and social

values.

2. Occupational prestige scale is not an

example of social distance scale.

Which of the Statements) given above

is/are correct?

a 1 only

b 2 only

c Both 1 and 2

d Neither 1 nor 2

28. Which one of the following Articles of the

Constitution of India states that the claims

of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled

Tribes shall be taken into consideration,

consistently with the maintenance of

efficiency of administration, in making

appointments to services and posts in

connection with the affairs of the Union or

of a State?

a Article 333

b Article 334

c Article 335

d Article 337

29. Consider the following statements:

SNDP Movement in Kerala focused on:

1. the right of admission to schools.

2. reservation in government jobs.

3. scheduling of deprived castes.

4. entry into temple roads.

Which of the statements given above are

correct?

a 1,2 and 3 only

b 2, 3 and 4 only

c 1 and 3 only

d 1,2 and 4 only

30. Consider the following Weberian

classification of types of action:

1. Traditional action

2. Zweckrational action

3. Wertrational action

4. Affective action

What is the correct sequence of the above

classification of types of action?

a 1,4,3,2

b 1,3,4,2

c 2,4, 3, 1

d 2, 3,4, 1
31. Studies that do not take into account the
dimension of time fall into which one of
the following categories?
a Diachronic
b Synchronic
c Static
d Dialectic
32. According to Robert Redfield, what are the
four characteristics of the Little
Community?
a Distinctiveness, Smallness,
Homogeneity, Isolation
b Distinctiveness, Smallness,
Homogeneity, Self-sufficiency
c Distinctiveness, Smallness,
Homogeneity, Interdependence
d Self-sufficiency, Smallness,
Homogeneity, Closed
33. Consider the following :
1. Plough
2. Nilgiri Hills
3. Taj Mahal
4. Pali Language
5. Rains
Which of these are not examples of
culture?
a 2 and 5 only
b 1 and 4 only
c 1 and 5 only
d 3 and 5 only
34. Which one of the following is the process
by which cultural traits spread from one
culturally distinct group to another?
a Evolution
b Assimilation
c Accommodation
d Diffusion
35. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The view that every culture needs to be
judged on its own terms is converse of :
a Domination
b Ethnocentrism
c Enculturation
d Minoritism
36. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Sociologist) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Concept)
A. Cultural lag
B. Role taking
C. Positivism
D. Looking glass self
List-II (Sociologist)
1. Charles Cooley
2. William Obgurn
3. George Mead
4. August Comte
Codes:
a A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
b A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
c A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
d A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
37. According to C. H. Cooley, which of the
following features are related to primary
group?
1. Adjustment
2. Fair play
3. Equality
4. Free expression
5. Jealousy
6. Willingness to sacrifice
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: Codes:
a 1,2, 3 and 4 only
b 2, 3,4, and 6 only
c 1,4, 5 and 6 only
d 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
38. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Proponent) and select the correct answer
using die codes given below the lists:
List-I (Concept)
A. Involuntary and Voluntary
groups
B. Genetic and Congregate groups
C. Primary and Secondary groups
D. In-groups and Out-groups
List-II (Proponent)
1. W. G. Sumner
2. D. Sanderson
3. H. Giddings
4. C. H. Cooley
Codes:
a A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
b A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
c A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
d A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
39. Which of the following characteristics
prevail when members of a particular
group consider another groups as reference
group?
1. Striving for admission
2. Mutual awareness
3. Conferral superiority
4. Individual initiative
5. Emulation
6. Simple comparison
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: Codes:
a 1,3,5 and 6 only
b 2,3,4 and 5 only
c 3,4, 5 and 6 only
d 1,2,3 and 4 only
40. According to Talcott Parsons, which of the
following are the functional prerequisitesofthe
social system?
a Accommodation, goal attainment,
integration and adjustment
b Adjustment, adaptation, latency and
integration
c Co-operation, goal attainment,
integration and latency
d Adaptation, goal attainment,
integration and latency
41. Match List-I (Rule of Restriction) with
List-II (Name of Rule) and select the
correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I (Rule of Restriction)
A. One should seeks a spouse from
outside one descent group.
B. Women of the Higher caste cannot
marry men of lower caste.
C. One should marry only within one
caste group.
D. The men of higher caste could marry
women of lower caste.
List-II (Name of Rule)
1. Pratiloma
2. Exogamy
3. Anuloma
4. Endogamy
Codes:
a A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
b A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
c A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
d A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
42. From which one of the following tribes,
joking relationships between grandparents
and grandchildren has been reported?
a Toda
b Naga
c Oraon
d Santhal
43. Which one of the following rules of
residence are followed in' societies with
matrilineal descent?
1. Neolocal
2. Matrilocal
3. Avunculocal
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 2 only
b 1 and 2 only
c land 3 only
d 1,2 and 3
44. What is a descent system in which
membership of the group is traced through
both mother and father without any
restriction on die male or female line?
a Double unilineal descent
b Cognatic system
c Complementary filiations
d None of the above
45. Which among the following correctly
describes changed position of women in a
modern Indian family?
a Woman increasing economic
independence
b Woman becoming head of the family
c Woman growing indifference to her
domestic obligations
d Woman competitiveness with male
peers in the family

46. While social status implies a collection of
rights and duties, what does social role
represent?
a The opposite of social status
b The dynamic aspect of social
status
c The passive aspect of social
status
d The same as social status
47. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The term cultural relatively means a belief
in viewing:
a a culture as relatively superior to other
ones.
b a culture only in terms of its own
values and in its own context.
c a culture only in terms of making
comparison with other cultures.
d a culture considering other cultures as
better ones.
48. Consider the following legislations:
1. The Special Marriage Act.
2. The Muslim Women (Protection of
Rights on Divorce) Act.
3. The Indian Succession Act.
4. The Child Marriage Restrains Act.
What is the correct chronological sequence
of the above Acts?
a 2-1-4-3
b 3-4-1-2
c 2-4-1-3
d 3-1-4-2
49. Consider the following statements about
marriage:
1. Marriage is a sacrament in Hindu
society.
2. Marriage is a contract in Muslim
society.
3. Prohibition of apinda marriage is a
rule of caste endogamy.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a 1 and 2 only
b 2 and 3 only
c 1 and 3 only
d 2 only
50. Which one of the following sociologists
considers caste as an extended kin group?
a G.S. Ghurye
b McKim Marriott
c M. N. Srinivas
d Iravati Karve
51. What is the tendency to use the norms and
values of one own culture as standards
against which the practices of others are
judged called?
a Relativism
b Racism
c Ethnocentrism
d Arrogance
52. What does the process of acculturation
refer to?
a The assimilation of one social
institution by another that modifies the
social structure and so changes the
social organization.
b The assimilation by one group of the
culture of another that modifies the
culture and so changes group identify.
c The assimilation of one nation state by
another that modifies the national
boundaries.
d The assimilation of various nuclear
families into one joint family.
53. Consider the following statements;
1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does
not apply to members of any scheduled
Tribes unless the Central Government
by notification in the official gazette
otherwise directs.
2. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 (2 of 1974) the right of
maintenance extends not only to the
wife and dependent children, but also
to indigent parents and divorced wives.
Which of the statements) given above
is/are correct?
a 1 only
b 2 only
c Both 1 and 2
d Neither 1 nor 2
54. Which one of the following correctly
defines the concept of social structure?
a Socially assigned meaning to a
particular set of behavioural pattern.
b The enduring, orderly and patterned
relationships between elements of a
society.
c A group of individuals, sharing
common social background,
aspirations and occupation.
d A set of behavioural patterns shared by
different cultures.
55. How are people who have something in
common but may not be interacting with
one another or gathering in one place
referred as?
a Social group
b Secondary group
c Primary group
d Social category
56. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
According to Emile Durkheim, expressive
law is a feature of society characterized
by:
a strong belief in a common morality.
b a lack of common morality.
c a feudal bent of mind.
d a primitive type of culture.
57. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
According to Emile Durkheim, deviance
has a positive function also, because:
a it helps in keeping cultural purity intact
b it helps in legitimizing the need for
state and police
c it helps in bringing about change in
society
d it helps individuals take out their
frustrations
58. Who among the following used the
concept of relative deprivation?
a Karl Marx in his theory of exploitation.
b Marx Weber in his theory of class
inequality.
c Robert Merton in his theory of
reference group behaviour.
d Emile Durkheim in his theory of
suicide.
59. Which one of the following correctly
defines the concept of social norms?
a Shared expectations of behaviour that
connote what is considered socially
desirable and appropriate
b The patterns of behaviour that are
considered ideal and satisfy the actor
c Cultural meanings assigned a
particular action independently of the
wishes of the actor
d Some definite ideas about what is
wrong and what is right irrespective of
the social context.
60. What does sexism refer to?
a The belief that men are inherently
superior to women.
b The state of sexual promiscuity
c The tendency to treat women as sexual
objects only.
d A process of liberation of women from
the traditional bondage.


61. Who developed the term ole-set and why?

a Max Weber to connote a sense of

collectivity in society.

b Karl Marx and F. Engels to describe

production process in capitalist

societies.

c T. Parsons and R. Merton to connote

the complement of role relationships

which persons have by virtue of

occupying a particular social status.

d R. Linton and S. F. Nadel to connote a

sense of solidarity among persons of

equal status.

62. The term role-conflict refers to which one

of the following situations:

a Two individual with conflicting

interests try to work together.

b An individual faces two or more

conflicting expectations

c Two individuals with differing

specializations try to do a similar kind

of work.

d An individual is confronted with a

situation where she /he is capable of.

63. Which one of the following is the correct

statement?

According to Max Weber, status groups

are the dominate form of social

differentiation in:

a all societies

b capitalist societies

c socialist societies

d pre-capitalist societies

64. Match List-I (State) with List-II (Major

Scheduled Tribe) and select the correct

answer using the codes given below the

lists:

List-I (State)

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Meghalaya

D. Orissa

List-II (Major Scheduled Tribe)

1. Bondo

2. Jaintias

3. Bhil

4. Gond

Codes:

a A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

b A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

c A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

d A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

65. What is the correct chronological sequence

of the following in Social Change Theory

propounded by T. Veblen?

1. Technological evolutionism .

2. Instinct of workmanship.

3. Change in habit and thought.

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

Codes:

a 1-2-3

b 2-1-3

c 1-3-2

d 2-3-1

66. Match List-I (Approach) with List-II

(Associated Sociologist) and select the

correct answer using the codes given

below the lists:

List-I (Approach)

A. Difrusionist Approach

B. Psychological Approach

C. Dependency Theory Approach

D. Historical State Approach

List-II (Associated Sociologist)

1. D. McClelland

2. A. G. Frank

3. W. W. Rostow

4. M. Nash

Codes:

a A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

b A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

c A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

d A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

67. In his monumental work ' The Protestant

Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.' Weber

suggests that the basic values of

Protestantism have influenced capitalism.

Which one of the following is the correct

statement?

The above statement revealed that Weber

has :

a altogether ruled out the role of

economic factors in social change.

b duly recognized economic factor in

social change.

c duly recognized economic factor but

has attached prior importance to noneconomic

factors.

d advocated the role of bureaucracy.

68. According to L. H. Morgan, which

technological invention took the human

society from barbarism to civilization?

a Invention of bow and arrow

b Invention of striking fire

c Invention of phonetic alphabet

d Invention of wheel

69. Who among the following is the founder

of the Satyashodhak Samaj?

a E. V. Rarnaswami Naicker

b Jyoti Rao Phule

c C. N. Annadurai

d Bhim Rao Ambedkar

70. Consider the following Peasant

Movements:

1. Naxalbari Movement

2. Kheda Movement

3. Champaran Movement

4. Tebhaga Movement

Which is the correct chronological

sequence of the above peasant

movements?

a 1-3-4-2

b 1-4-2-3

c 3-2-4-1

d 3-4-2-1

71. Match List-I (Movement) with List-II

(Leader) and select the correct answer

using the codes given below the Lists:

List-I (Movement)

A. Dalit Movement

B. Naxalite Movement

C. Chipko Movement

List-II (Leader)

1. Sunder Lal Bahuguna

2. Charu Majumdar

3. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

4. Swami Sahajanand

Codes:

a A-3, B-4, C-1

b A-2, B-3, C-4

c A-3, B-2, C-1

d A-1, B-4, C-3

72. What is the practice of marriage alliance

that creates a desire to give away a girl

through marriage to an superior family

known as?

a Endogamy

b Hypergamy

c Hypogamy

d Exogamy

73. In which State of India is the Self

Employed Women Association (SEWA)

successfully working to uplift the status of

women workers in the unorganized sector?

a Rajasthan

b Uttar Pradesh

c Gujarat

d Maharashtra


74. In which one of the following

communities are both polygamy and

polyandry encouraged?

a Khasa

b Garo

c Naga

d Nair

75. Which one of the following pairs is not

correctly matched?

a Looking Glass Self : Charles H.

Cooley

b Super-ego : Alfred L. Kroeber

c Collective Conscience : Emile

Durkheim

d Taking the role of the other : George

H. Mead

76. What does structural assimilation refer to?
a The integration of ethnic groups into
full social participation.
b Embracing the norms, values and
behaviour of dominant cultural group.
c Cultural exchange among rival groups.
d Universalization of local cultural
tradition.
77. What does Internalized social control refer
to?
a A process of learning in which the
individual assimilate the norms and
values to control his behaviour.
b The external force of the social values
to direct the individual behaviour.
c A process of self-appraisal to
understand the consequence of one
behaviour.
d Learning morally upright behaviour.
78. Which one of the following is the correct
statement?
The term role-distance as developed by
Erving Goffinan implies people ability to:
a say no to what they are expected to do
for others.
b free themselves from the standard
demands of roles.
c saborage the system in a manner so
that they are not expected to perform
any role.
d make others perform their roles.
79. Consider the following statements:
Change in traditional joint family in India
is marked by changes in:
1. property holding and residence.
2. genealogical structure.
3. the conjugal bond.
4. numerical size.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
a 1 only
b 3 only
c 1,2 and 3 only
d 1,2,3 and 4
80. According to Iravati Karve, which one of
the following constitutes the central zone
of kinship organization?
a Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat
b Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and
Orissa
c Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
and Kathiawad, Maharashtra and
Orissa
d Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
and Kathiawad, and Orissa
81. Which one of the following is not clearly
indicated by kinship?
a Lineage
b Affinity
c Status
d Peer group
82. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Denotation) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Concept)
A. Gotra
B. Incest
C. Primary Kin
D. Endogamy
List-II (Denotation)
1. Taboo
2. Mother
3. Exogamy
4. Sister husband
5. Caste
Codes:
a A-2, B-1, C-4, D-5
b A-3, B-5, C-2, D-1
c A-2, B-5, C-4, D-1
d A-3, B-1, C-2, D-5
83. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Thinker) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists:
A. List-I (Concept)
B. Conurbation
C. White-collar Crime
D. Folk-Urban Continuum
E. Folkways
List-II (Thinker)
1. W. G. Sumner
2. Robert Redfield
3. Patrick Geddes
4. E.H.Sutherland
Codes:
a A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
b A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
c A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
d A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
84. What is social distance in a city due to?
a Size of the city
b Distance between one residence and
the place of work
c Social heterogeneity
d Inadequate public transport
85. Consider the following statements:
1. Traditionally, labour laws had a
protective functionconsisting of
established political rights to
association.
2. Labour laws protect workers in their
workplace.
3. Labour laws provide workers a basic
minimum level of living conditions.
4. Labour laws provide workers right to
strike.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
a 1 and 2 only
b 2 and 3 only
c 1,3 and 4 only
d 1,2 and 3 only
86. Consider the following statements about
industrialization:
1. It is a structural shift.
2. It denotes movement of people.
3. It emphasizes the economic activity.
Which of die statements given above are
correct?
a 1 and 2 only
b 2 and 3 only
c 1 and 3 only
d 1,2 and 3
87. What is the theoretical framework that
focuses on the level of economic
development as the determinant of birth
and death rates, referred to as?
a Malthusian Theory of Population
b Optimum Theory of Population
c Demographic Transition Theory
d Theory of Social Capillarity
88. Which is the correct sequence of the given
states in the decreasing order of the
percentage of their urban population?
(According to Census 2001)
a Mizoram-Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka
Maharashtra
b Karnataka Maharashtra-Mizoram-
Andhra Pradesh
c Mizoram-Maharashtra-Kamataka-
Andhra Pradesh
d Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh-Mizoram-
Maharashtra
89. What has been the approximate increase in
urban population percentage of total
population of India from the Census year
1901 to the Census year 2001 ?
a 13%
b 17%
c 21%
d 25%
90. Which of the following determine India
fertility rate?
1. Religious importance of the male
child.
2. Social security value of children.
3. Economic value of children.
4. intrinsic value of children.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 1 and 2 only
b 3 and 4 only
c 1,2 and 3 only
d 2, 3 and 4 only
91. Consider the following statements:
The declined death rate in India is
primarily attributed to:
1. advancement in medical technology.
2. increased health care services.
3. family planning programmes.
4. nutritious meal programmes.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/
are correct?
a 1 only
b 2 only
c 1 and 2 only
d 3 and 4 only
92. Match List-I (Cause) with List-H
(Consequence) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the
lists:
List-I (Cause)
A. Population explosion
B. Rural-urban migration
C. Greater proportion of dependant
population
D. High mortality rate sanitation
List-II (Consequence)
1. Economic burden to nation
2. Low life expectancy
3. Low per capita Income
4. Housing and sanitation problem
Codes:
a A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
b A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
c A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
d A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
93. Which one of the following is the correct
sequence in the decreasing order of Total
Fertility Rate of the given regions?
a East Asia- Pacific Countries-
CIS/Baltic Countries-South Asia-Latin
America
b South Asia-Latin America- East Asia/
Pacific Countries-CIS/Baltic Countries
c South Asia-CIS/Baltic countries-East
Asia/ Pacific Countries-Latin America
d East Asia/Pacific Countries-Latin
America-South Asia- CIS/Baltic
Countries
94. The prevalence of village exogamy in
North India, arises from which of the
following highly interrelated factors?
1. Caste endogamy.
2. Local fictive kinship.
3. Territorial stabilization of kin groups.
4. Gotra.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 1 and 3 only
b 1,2 and 4only
c 2 and 4 only
d 1,2,3 and 4
95. Match List-I (Concept) with List-II
(Denotation) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Concept)
A. Avunculate
B. Fallow
C. Ghotul
D. Kula
List-II (Denotation)
1. Gift Exchange
2. Youth Dormitory
3. Kinship Usage
4. Shifting Cultivation
Codes:
a A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
b A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
c A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
d A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
96. Which one of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India recognizes the State
role in providing help to aged population
along with other needy categories?
a Article 46
b Article 43
c Article 41
d Article 47
97. Consider the following :
Strategy or approach to control population
growth through National Family Planning
Programme in India has undergone
following changes in different Five-year
plan periods:
1. Clinical approach.
2. Target orientation.
3. Awareness creation.
4. Extension education.
What is the correct sequence of these
approaches?
a 3-1-4-2
b 4-2-3-1
c 3-2-4-1
d 4-1-3-2
98. Consider the following statements:
In a traditional political system, positions
of authority may be supported by:
1. administration of justice.
2. contract.
3. collective hunts.
4. religious ceremonies.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
a 1, 2 and 3 only
b 1 and 2 only
c 2 and 3 only
d 1,3 and 4 only
99. What does he constant sum concept of
power mean?
a Power changes constantly one group to
another.
b Power is equally distributed among the
people.
c Power is fixed, if some hold power,
others do not.
d People enjoy power depending upon
their popularity.
100. Match List-I (Book) with List-H (Author)
and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists:
List-I (Book)
A. Cultural Sociology
B. Mind, Self and Society
C. Hand Book of Social Psychology
D. Human Society
List-II (Author)
1. G. H. Mead
2. Kingsley Davis
3. Kimball and Young
4. Gillin and Gillin
Codes:
a A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
b A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
c A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
d A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
101. Which one of the following structures
mostly performs the functions of political
socialization in a democracy?
a Pressure groups
b Bureaucracy
c Government
d Political parties
102. The Individual and social commitment of
the inner-directed, subjectively controlled,
autonomous personality, which steers itself
with reflexive principles, is an example of
which of the following:
a Ethics of collective meanings
b Ethics of individual responsibility
c Magico-astrological pragmatism
d National-legal normative consideration
103. Which of the following elements are
critical to the success of a modern liberal
democratic political system?
1. Civic culture.
2. Functioning judicial system.
3. Periodic elections.
4. Stable government.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes :
a 1 and 4 only
b 1 and 2 only
c 1,2 and 3 only
d 2, 3 and 4 only
104. Which of the following are a part and
parcel of political modernization according
to liberal theory?
1. Citizens communicate their desires to
their leaders.
2. Government is responsive to the
wishes of the citizens.
3. Justice is retributive.
4. Regular holding of elections.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a 1 and 4 only
b 1 and 2 only
c 2 and 3 only
d 1,2 and 4 only
105. Which one of the following concepts is
appropriate for the understanding of a
trade union?
a Primary group
b Interest group
c Anomic group
d Quasi group

106. Gujarat Kshatriya Sabha is an example of

which one of the following:

a Caste panchayat

b Caste association

c Caste federation

d Caste system

107. In which of the following States/ Union

Territories, no community has been

declared as a Scheduled Tribe?

a Goa, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh

b Rajasthan, Tripura and West Bengal

c Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra

d Haryana, Punjab and Pondicherry

108. What type of unit is a family in an

industrial society?

a Economic

b Consumption

c Production

d Profit

109. Which one of the following is provided in

Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India?

a Equality before law to all members of

society.

b Free and Compulsory primary

education to children of all Schedule

Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

c Reservation of appointments or posts

in favor of backward class of citizens.

d Special protection to women of the

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled

Tribes in all matters.

110. Match List-I (Article) with List-II

(Provision) and select the correct answer

using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Article)

A. Article 15

B. Article 330

C. Article 46

D. Article 17

List-II (Provision)

1. Abolition of untouchablity.

2. Promotion of education and economic

interests of SC/ST and other weaker

sections.

3. Prohibition of discrimination on the

basis or religion, race, caste, sex or

place of birth.

4. Reservation of seats for SCS and ST in

the Lok Sabha.

Codes:

a A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

b A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

c A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

d A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

111. In which of the following States, Article

164 of the Constitution of India provides

for the Minister in-charge of tribal

welfare?

1. Bihar

2. Rajasthan

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Orissa

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

Codes:

a 1,2 and 3 only

b 2, 3 and 4 only

c 1,3 and 4 only

d 1,2 and 4 only

112. Match List-I (Statement) with List-II

(Denotation) and select the correct answer

using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Statement)

A. The family acts as a uriit of productive

process.

B. Work tends to be based on social units

specially organized for that process.

C. Factories, mines, offices, warehouses

and similar units are examples of

organizations.

D. Wider social Group, even a whole

village may cooperate to bring in the

harvest or cattle from winter to

summer pastures.

List-II (Denotation)

1. Work pattern in simple societies

2. Small scale subsistence economy

based societies

3. Industrial societies

4. Work related organizations in

industrial societies.

Codes:

a A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

b A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

c A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

d A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

113. Consider the following statements about

industrial society:

1. A new system of production,

distribution and exchange.

2. Extreme division of labour,

specialization and segmented roles.

3. Trend from contract to status.

4. Impetus towards individualism and

impersonality.

Which of the statements given above are

correct?

a 2 and 3 only

b 1, 2 and 4 only

c 1 and 3 only

d 1 and 4 only

114. In simple societies people used elementary

tools subsequently which of the following

activities gradually replaced their hunting

life with new forms of economic

organizations?

a Pottery-making and weaving of wool

b Fishing and iron-smelting

c Domestication of animals and

agriculture

d Spinning wheel and fire-making

115. According to polanyi, what is the central

principal of Trobriand economy?

a Reciprocity

b Redistribution

c Market exchange

d Allocation

116. In which one of the following types of

societies, the status of women is relatively

better?

a Industrial society

b Tribal society

c Agrarian society

d Post-Industrial society

117. What is the phenomenon of alienation in

capitalist society due to?

a The separation of worker from the

means of production.

b Its capacity to produce surplus value.

c Labour market conditions.

d Antagonistic class conflicts.

118. Nuer, a pastoral society in Southern Sudan

was studied by which one of the following

sociologists?

a E. E. Evans-Pritchard

b G. P. Murdock

c Kingsley Davis

d Oliver C. Cox

119. What does erontocracy refetto?

a Societies in which the oldest male

plays a major role in making decision

and political rules.

b Societies in which younger

males/females play a major role in

making decision and political rules.

c The study of social aspects of ageing.

d The trend and pattern of fertility in

country.

120. Consider the following statements:

1. Sir Henry James summer did not

subscribe to the view that legal basis of

primitive societies lay in ties of blood

and kinship.

2. Kinship classification system

developed by Lewis Henry ultimately

led to Frederich Engels work on the

origins of the family and the state.

Which of the statements) given above

is/are correct?

a 1 only

b 2 only

c Both 1 and 2

d Neither 1 nor 2