Sociology Questions Answers

Q1 :

Who is credited with introducing the sociological concepts of 'Latent' and 'Manifest' functions ?

A
  

Émile Durkheim

B
  

Robert K. Merton

C
  

Bronisław Malinowaski

D
  

A. R. Radcliffe-Brown

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Correct Answer: B

Robert K. Merton

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Q2 :

Who among the following theorists made a distinction between 'realistic' and 'non-realistic' forms of conflict ?

A
  

Karl Marx

B
  

Lewis A. Coser

C
  

George Simmel

D
  

R. Dahrendorf

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Correct Answer: B

Lewis A. Coser

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Q3 :

In which sampling method is the same number of units chosen from each subgroup, regardless of the subgroup's proportion in the overall population?

A
  

Simple random sampling

B
  

Stratified random sampling

C
  

Proportionate stratified random sampling

D
  

Disproportionate stratified random sampling

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Correct Answer: D

Disproportionate stratified random sampling

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Q4 :

What is the graphical representation of cumulative frequency commonly called?

A
  

Ogive

B
  

Histogram

C
  

Frequency polygon

D
  

None of the above

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Correct Answer: A

Ogive

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Q5 :

Which thinker made a distinction between 'normal' and 'pathological' functions in social theory ?

A
  

A. R. Radcliffe-Brown

B
  

Talcott Parsons

C
  

Émile Durkheim

D
  

Max Weber

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Correct Answer: C

Émile Durkheim

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Q6 :

P.A. Sorokin is known for making a distinction between which of the following systems of interaction?

A
  

In-groups and out-groups

B
  

Primary and secondary relationism groups

C
  

Mechanical and organic solidarity

D
  

Familistic, contractual and compulsory systems of interaction

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Correct Answer: D

Familistic, contractual and compulsory systems of interaction

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Q7 :

Who is regarded as the first to apply the case study method in the field of social research?

A
  

Émile Durkheim

B
  

Frederic Le Play

C
  

Herbert Spencer

D
  

Karl Marx

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Correct Answer: B

Frederic Le Play

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Q8 :

As per Max Weber, status groups are distinguished on the basis of—

A
  

Education

B
  

Styles of life

C
  

Occupation

D
  

Family background

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Correct Answer: B

Styles of life

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Q9 :

Which of the following is not considered a part of the sociological understanding of status?

A
  

Rank

B
  

Prestige

C
  

Ego

D
  

Life-style

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Correct Answer: C

Ego

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Q10 :

How are relationships typically characterized within a community?

A
  

Close and based on achievement

B
  

Long-lasting, assigned by status, and impersonal

C
  

Close, achievement-based, and enduring

D
  

Close, enduring, and based on ascribed status

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Correct Answer: D

Close, enduring, and based on ascribed status

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Q11 :

Who among the following are associated with the use of the Indological framework in examining Indian society?
(1) G. S. Ghurye
(2) Luis Dumont
(3) N. K. Bose
(4) M. N. Srinivas
Select the correct answer from the codes given below—

A
  

1 and 2

B
  

2 and 3

C
  

3 and 4

D
  

4 and 1

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Correct Answer: A

1 and 2

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Q12 :

Caste is best described as an example of which of the following?

A
  

Achieved Status

B
  

Role Conflict

C
  

Status Consistency

D
  

Ascribed Status

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Correct Answer: D

Ascribed Status

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Q13 :

Sociology is defined by a viewpoint that primarily focuses on which of the following?

A
  

The Individual

B
  

Culture

C
  

Social interaction

D
  

Unique social events

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Correct Answer: C

Social interaction

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Q14 :

What does the term 'total institution' refer to and encompass?

A
  

A structured and regulated establishment

B
  

Minimal opportunity to deviate from accepted norms

C
  

Limited freedom from institutional rules and hierarchy

D
  

All of the above

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Correct Answer: D

All of the above

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Q15 :

What is the term for a statistical value derived from analyzing an entire population?

A
  

Parameters

B
  

Statistics

C
  

Inference

D
  

Universe

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Correct Answer: A

Parameters

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Q16 :

Which of the following is the primary research method used by functionalist scholars?

A
  

Conjectural history

B
  

Library work

C
  

Field work

D
  

Content analysis

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Correct Answer: C

Field work

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Q17 :

Which of the following does not represent a transformation in social structure?

A
  

Transition from Feudal to Industrial Society

B
  

Shift from Industrial to Feudal Society

C
  

Movement from Feudal to Capitalist Society

D
  

Continued Male Dominance in Society

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Correct Answer: D

Continued Male Dominance in Society

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Q18 :

What type of research is conducted with the goal of improving conditions for individuals, groups, or organizations?

A
  

Survey Research

B
  

Action Research

C
  

Qualitative Research

D
  

None of the above

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Correct Answer: B

Action Research

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Q19 :

When two variables change in opposite directions, the relationship between them is known as—

A
  

Positive correlation

B
  

Linear correlation

C
  

Negative correlation

D
  

Partial correlation

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Correct Answer: C

Negative correlation

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Q20 :

Which of the following methods is used to systematically and objectively analyze documented communication to identify specific characteristics?

A
  

Case Study

B
  

Association Techniques

C
  

Content Analysis

D
  

None of the above

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Correct Answer: C

Content Analysis

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Q21 :

Which of the following individuals is a critic of Kingsley Davis’ theory of social stratification?

A
  

Louis Dumon't

B
  

M. M. Tumin

C
  

Robert Merton

D
  

Talcott Parsons

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Correct Answer: B

M. M. Tumin

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Q22 :

What is the sum of the deviations of all items from the mean always equal to?

A
  

1

B
  

0

C
  

2

D
  

6

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Correct Answer: B

0

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Q23 :

Among the following averages, which one is generally regarded as the most inconsistent or unstable?

A
  

Mean

B
  

Mode

C
  

Median

D
  

Geometric Mean

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Correct Answer: B

Mode

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Q24 :

From a sociological perspective, which of the following best defines the concept of an 'institution'?

A
  

A location where a large number of individuals are employed

B
  

A workplace where significant administrative tasks are performed

C
  

An organization involved in essential functions

D
  

A collection of interconnected norms and customs centered on a guiding principle

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Correct Answer: C

An organization involved in essential functions

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Q25 :

Which type of research design is most suitable for examining the voting patterns of the urban middle-class demographic?

A
  

Exploratory

B
  

Descriptive

C
  

Experimental

D
  

None of the above

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Correct Answer: B

Descriptive

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Q26 :

Which of the following is a core element in achieving social inclusion?

A
  

Access to Food

B
  

Access to Housing

C
  

Access to Employment

D
  

Access to Social Rights

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Correct Answer: D

Access to Social Rights

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Q27 :

Which of the following represent the fundamental forms of social stratification systems?

A
  

Slavery, Caste, Class and Village

B
  

Slavery, Caste, Class and Estate

C
  

Slavery, Caste, Class and City

D
  

Slavery, Caste, Class and Kingdom

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Correct Answer: B

Slavery, Caste, Class and Estate

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Q28 :

What is it called when an individual is expected to perform multiple roles at once that have conflicting demands?

A
  

Status Consistency

B
  

Role Conflict

C
  

Conjugal Role

D
  

Role Distance

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Correct Answer: B

Role Conflict

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Q29 :

What term refers to the level of respect or social esteem linked to a specific occupational role within a society?

A
  

Status Situation

B
  

Status Passage

C
  

Status Group

D
  

Status Symbol

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Correct Answer: A

Status Situation

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Q30 :

Which of the following does not represent a characteristic of Gemeinschaft-type relationships?

A
  

Personal

B
  

Informal

C
  

Sentimental

D
  

Utilitarian

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Correct Answer: D

Utilitarian

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