Sociology Questions Answers
Who is credited with introducing the sociological concepts of 'Latent' and 'Manifest' functions ?
Émile Durkheim
Robert K. Merton
Bronisław Malinowaski
A. R. Radcliffe-Brown
Who among the following theorists made a distinction between 'realistic' and 'non-realistic' forms of conflict ?
Karl Marx
Lewis A. Coser
George Simmel
R. Dahrendorf
In which sampling method is the same number of units chosen from each subgroup, regardless of the subgroup's proportion in the overall population?
Simple random sampling
Stratified random sampling
Proportionate stratified random sampling
Disproportionate stratified random sampling
What is the graphical representation of cumulative frequency commonly called?
Ogive
Histogram
Frequency polygon
None of the above
Which thinker made a distinction between 'normal' and 'pathological' functions in social theory ?
A. R. Radcliffe-Brown
Talcott Parsons
Émile Durkheim
Max Weber
P.A. Sorokin is known for making a distinction between which of the following systems of interaction?
In-groups and out-groups
Primary and secondary relationism groups
Mechanical and organic solidarity
Familistic, contractual and compulsory systems of interaction
Who is regarded as the first to apply the case study method in the field of social research?
Émile Durkheim
Frederic Le Play
Herbert Spencer
Karl Marx
As per Max Weber, status groups are distinguished on the basis of—
Education
Styles of life
Occupation
Family background
Which of the following is not considered a part of the sociological understanding of status?
Rank
Prestige
Ego
Life-style
How are relationships typically characterized within a community?
Close and based on achievement
Long-lasting, assigned by status, and impersonal
Close, achievement-based, and enduring
Close, enduring, and based on ascribed status
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—
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
4 and 1
Caste is best described as an example of which of the following?
Achieved Status
Role Conflict
Status Consistency
Ascribed Status
Sociology is defined by a viewpoint that primarily focuses on which of the following?
The Individual
Culture
Social interaction
Unique social events
What does the term 'total institution' refer to and encompass?
A structured and regulated establishment
Minimal opportunity to deviate from accepted norms
Limited freedom from institutional rules and hierarchy
All of the above
What is the term for a statistical value derived from analyzing an entire population?
Parameters
Statistics
Inference
Universe
Which of the following is the primary research method used by functionalist scholars?
Conjectural history
Library work
Field work
Content analysis
Which of the following does not represent a transformation in social structure?
Transition from Feudal to Industrial Society
Shift from Industrial to Feudal Society
Movement from Feudal to Capitalist Society
Continued Male Dominance in Society
What type of research is conducted with the goal of improving conditions for individuals, groups, or organizations?
Survey Research
Action Research
Qualitative Research
None of the above
When two variables change in opposite directions, the relationship between them is known as—
Positive correlation
Linear correlation
Negative correlation
Partial correlation
Which of the following methods is used to systematically and objectively analyze documented communication to identify specific characteristics?
Case Study
Association Techniques
Content Analysis
None of the above
Which of the following individuals is a critic of Kingsley Davis’ theory of social stratification?
Louis Dumon't
M. M. Tumin
Robert Merton
Talcott Parsons
What is the sum of the deviations of all items from the mean always equal to?
1
0
2
6
Among the following averages, which one is generally regarded as the most inconsistent or unstable?
Mean
Mode
Median
Geometric Mean
From a sociological perspective, which of the following best defines the concept of an 'institution'?
A location where a large number of individuals are employed
A workplace where significant administrative tasks are performed
An organization involved in essential functions
A collection of interconnected norms and customs centered on a guiding principle
Which type of research design is most suitable for examining the voting patterns of the urban middle-class demographic?
Exploratory
Descriptive
Experimental
None of the above
Which of the following is a core element in achieving social inclusion?
Access to Food
Access to Housing
Access to Employment
Access to Social Rights
Which of the following represent the fundamental forms of social stratification systems?
Slavery, Caste, Class and Village
Slavery, Caste, Class and Estate
Slavery, Caste, Class and City
Slavery, Caste, Class and Kingdom
What is it called when an individual is expected to perform multiple roles at once that have conflicting demands?
Status Consistency
Role Conflict
Conjugal Role
Role Distance
What term refers to the level of respect or social esteem linked to a specific occupational role within a society?
Status Situation
Status Passage
Status Group
Status Symbol
Which of the following does not represent a characteristic of Gemeinschaft-type relationships?
Personal
Informal
Sentimental
Utilitarian