Question 1

Which is known as lifetime right of trustees over property?

Accepted Answer

Janmam right refers to the lifetime right of trustees over property, particularly in the context of traditional land tenure systems in India.

Question 2

What are the three kinds of rights existed in Chera period?

Accepted Answer

During the Chera period, the three kinds of rights were kanam, karanmai, and kutimai, which were related to land ownership and tenancy.

Question 3

Who introduced the concept dominant caste in Sociology

Accepted Answer

M. N. Srinivas introduced the concept of the dominant caste in sociology, which refers to a caste that has a preponderant influence in a given region due to factors like numerical strength, economic power, and political control.

Question 4

Which was the earliest form of governing system existed in rural society

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Question 5

Who wrote the book Studies in Agrarian Social structure?

Accepted Answer

Andre Beteille is the author of the book "Studies in Agrarian Social Structure."

Question 6

Who was the major authority govern the region before the introduction of courts?

Accepted Answer

Before the introduction of courts, one's own caste fellows were the major authority governing the region.

Question 7

Who is the head of caste council?

Accepted Answer

The head of a caste council is typically referred to as the "mukhiya" in many Indian communities.

Question 8

Which is the statutory institution related with governing emerged for the first time in rural area under the British rule?

Accepted Answer

Village Panchayath emerged as a statutory institution for the first time in rural areas under British rule, marking the beginning of formal local governance in India.

Question 9

When did National Extension Services formulated?

Accepted Answer

The National Extension Services were formulated in 1953 as part of the community development program to address rural development in India.

Question 10

What is the prime objective of Community Development Programme?

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The prime objective of the Community Development Programme is rural welfare, focusing on improving the living standards and overall development of rural areas.

Question 11

Which is the committee related with Panchayathi raj?

Accepted Answer

All the mentioned committees, Balwantrai Mehta, L.M. Singvi, and G.V.K. Rao, have been associated with the development and reform of the Panchayati Raj system in India.

Question 12

Which are the elements of three-tier in three tier system of Panchayathi raj?

Accepted Answer

The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in India consists of the village level (Panchayat), the block level (Panchayat Samiti), and the district level (Zila Parishad).

Question 13

Which is the element of three-tier govern in Village in three tier system of Panchayathi raj?

Accepted Answer

The three-tier system of Panchayati Raj consists of Gram Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level. Gram Panchayats are the first tier at the village level.

Question 14

Which is the block level governing body included in three-tier system of Panchayathi raj?

Accepted Answer

The block level governing body in the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj is the Panchayat Samiti.

Question 15

Who introduced the concept of Universalization and Parochialization in sociology?

Accepted Answer

McKim Marriott introduced the concepts of Universalization and Parochialization in the context of Indian society and culture.

Question 16

……….is a process of localization

Accepted Answer

Parochialization is a process of localization, where cultural elements or practices are adapted to fit local contexts or communities, often leading to a more localized or specific expression of those elements.

Question 17

…….is the process of circulate the elements of little tradition to upward to the level of great tradition

Accepted Answer

Universalization is the process through which elements from the little tradition (local or regional cultural practices) are circulated upwards and integrated into the great tradition (the more widely recognized and established cultural practices or beliefs of a society).

Question 18

…………is the process of the downward circulation of the elements of great tradition to the level of little tradition

Accepted Answer

Parochialization is the process through which elements of the great tradition are adapted and integrated into the local contexts or little traditions, often leading to a localized version of the broader cultural or religious practices.

Question 19

Which is the paper of McKim Marriot firstly mentioned the concepts Universalization and Parochialization?

Accepted Answer

McKim Marriott first mentioned the concepts of Universalization and Parochialization in his paper "Little Communities in an Indigenous Civilization," which discusses the dynamics of Indian society and its cultural processes.

Question 20

Which are the elements constitute the village Panchayath?

Accepted Answer

The village Panchayat typically consists of the Grama Sabha (village assembly), Grama Panchayath (village council), and Nyaya Panchayath (village court). These elements work together to manage local governance and dispute resolution at the village level.

Quiz 3: Sociology and Governance in Rural Areas