Question 1

The widespread existence of donation boxes for clothes is a sign of

Accepted Answer

Donation boxes for clothes indicate surplus wealth in a society, as people have more clothes than they need and can afford to give some away. This is a sign of economic abundance rather than a direct indicator of civilization level, technological advancement, or the stage of industrial development.

Question 2

A group of countries under the direct control of a foreign power or government such that the dominant power shapes political, economic, and cultural development form a(n)

Accepted Answer

An empire is defined by its characteristic of comprising a group of countries or territories under the direct control of a foreign power, where the dominant power influences political, economic, and cultural development.

Question 3

The economy characteristics of __________ societies is defined by applied knowledge and manipulation of numbers, words, images and other symbols.

Accepted Answer

Post-industrial societies are characterized by an economy based on the manipulation of information and a shift away from traditional industrial sectors, focusing more on services and technology.

Question 4

Electronics, digitalization, miniaturization and software applications are technologies that define __________ societies.

Accepted Answer

These technologies are characteristic of post-industrial societies, which focus on information processing and services rather than industrial manufacturing.

Question 5

Infosys is a transnational corporation headquartered in

Accepted Answer

Infosys is a global corporation headquartered in India, specifically in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is one of the country's largest IT companies.

Question 6

The Vatican under the Pope, Afghanistan under the Taliban, and Iran under Supreme Ayatollah Ali Hoseni-Khamenei are all examples of _____________ forms of government.

Accepted Answer

These governments are examples of theocratic forms of government, where religious leaders hold the primary power and the state's legal system is heavily influenced by religious laws. The Vatican is governed by the Pope, Afghanistan by the Taliban (following Islamic law), and Iran by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, all of whom base their governance on religious principles.

Question 7

Each year the U.S. awards the largest number of new H-1B nonimmigrant visas to workers in specialty from

Accepted Answer

India consistently ranks as the top country for H-1B visa recipients, largely due to its large pool of skilled professionals in IT and engineering sectors.

Question 8

C. Wright Mills wrote, "The power to make decisions of national and international consequence is now so clearly seated in political, military, and economic institutions that other areas of society seem off to the side." Mills was writing about

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills is known for his theory on the power elite, which describes how leaders within the political, military, and economic institutions hold the majority of power in society, making significant decisions that affect both national and international spheres.

Question 9

____________ is the hallmark of pastoral and horticultural societies.

Accepted Answer

Domestication is the defining characteristic of pastoral and horticultural societies, as these societies are based on the domestication of animals and plants for food rather than hunting and gathering or industrial production.

Question 10

The ______ model views politics as an arena of compromises, alliances, and negotiations among many competing special interest groups.

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The pluralist model describes politics as a process of negotiation and compromise among various interest groups, each vying for influence and power to achieve their goals. This perspective emphasizes the diversity of interests in a society and how these different interests are represented and accommodated within the political system.

Question 11

90 percent of home mortgage loans in the U.S. flow through two government-created corporations known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, all of which are backed by the federal government. This arrangement violates a principle of capitalism. That principle is

Accepted Answer

The principle violated is "freedom from government interference," as the significant involvement of government-created corporations in the mortgage market indicates a level of government intervention in what is ideally a free market system under pure capitalism.

Question 12

__________ societies with its communication structure put interpersonal relationships at the forefront of thought and action.

Accepted Answer

Post-industrial societies emphasize information, services, and technology, which naturally fosters a communication structure that prioritizes interpersonal relationships.

Question 13

Information overload is a characteristic of __________ societies.

Accepted Answer

Information overload is a characteristic of post-industrial societies, where the economy is primarily based on information technology and services, leading to an abundance of information available to individuals.

Question 14

The __________ model suggests that a relatively small number of people make decisions that have consequences affecting millions of people worldwide.

Accepted Answer

The power elite model, as described by sociologist C. Wright Mills, suggests that a small group of people, often from the military, corporate, and political sectors, hold the majority of power and make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people. This contrasts with models like the democratic or pluralist models, which suggest broader participation in decision-making processes.

Question 15

________________ is a form of government in which political authority is in the hands of religious leaders or a theologically trained elite.

Accepted Answer

Theocracy is defined as a form of government where the country is ruled by religious leaders or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided, or it is a state where the government is under the control of a religion.

Question 16

_____________ societies view land and natural resources as communal resources to be shared.

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Hunting and gathering societies typically view land and natural resources as communal resources, shared among members of the society rather than owned individually. This approach is rooted in their subsistence lifestyle, which relies on hunting animals and gathering plants for food, requiring access to wide areas of land that no single individual could own or maintain.

Question 17

A refrigerator is a symbol of

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Question 18

________________ are groups who participate in armed rebellion against some established authority, government, or administration with the hope that those in power will retreat or pull out.

Accepted Answer

Insurgents are groups involved in armed rebellion against established authorities, aiming to compel those in power to withdraw or capitulate.

Question 19

Which one of the following is a reason India became positioned as the global center of IT professional?

Accepted Answer

The government of India's investment in elite engineering universities in the 1970s, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), played a crucial role in developing a highly skilled workforce proficient in engineering and information technology, positioning India as a global center for IT professionals.

Question 20

A(n)________________ power believes that military strength, and the willingness to use it, is the source of national and even global security

Accepted Answer

A militaristic power believes that military strength and the willingness to use it are key to national and global security. This perspective emphasizes the importance of a strong military capability for the protection and promotion of interests.

Quiz 11: Economics and Politics: With Emphasis on India and Its It Professionals