Question 1

The word sociology is derived from the Latin word--------------?

Accepted Answer

The word sociology is derived from the Latin word "socius," meaning companion or associate, combined with the Greek suffix "-logy," meaning "the study of." Hence, sociology literally means the study of companionship or social behavior.

Question 2

"sociology is the study of human interaction and interrelations their conditions and consequences" who said this?

Accepted Answer

Morris Ginsberg defined sociology as the study of human interaction and interrelations, their conditions and consequences.

Question 3

What does society exclude?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

The caste system is a

Accepted Answer

The caste system is primarily a social institution, as it organizes people into hierarchical social categories based on their birth or occupation.

Question 5

Which one of the following was not the „Varna? of the Aryan society?

Accepted Answer

The Aryan society was divided into four varnas: Brahmanas (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (traders), and Shudras (servants). "Sabhas" were not a varna but referred to assemblies or gatherings.

Question 6

Socialization is not a process involving?

Accepted Answer

Socialization is a process that involves learning and adapting to societal norms and values, not the biological development of an organism.

Question 7

The term sociology is coined in the year

Accepted Answer

The term sociology was coined in 1839 by Auguste Comte, a French philosopher, to describe the scientific study of society.

Question 8

Institution is comparatively ___________.

Accepted Answer

Institutions are generally considered to be permanent or long-lasting in nature, as they are established systems, structures, or organizations that persist over time to fulfill a specific purpose or role in society.

Question 9

Sociology has been said to be the product of ____________ revolution.

Accepted Answer

Sociology is often considered to be the product of the French Revolution, which led to significant social changes and prompted intellectuals to analyze society systematically.

Question 10

Caste status is an example of ____________ status.

Accepted Answer

Caste status is considered an ascribed status because it is typically assigned at birth and is not based on an individual's abilities, actions, or efforts.

Question 11

Which is the most important agency of socialization?

Accepted Answer

Family is considered the primary and most important agency of socialization, as it is the first social context a child is exposed to, influencing their early development, values, norms, and behaviors.

Question 12

Consider the following statements: Social stratification is a

Accepted Answer

Social stratification refers to a hierarchical division of society into different levels or strata, based on factors such as wealth, income, race, education, and power, rather than being a contractual, purely cultural, or biological categorization.

Question 13

the most distinguishing characteristic of a caste system (where class is based on birth) is that _______

Accepted Answer

The most distinguishing characteristic of a caste system is that social status is inherited and cannot be changed, meaning individuals are born into their social status, which is fixed for life.

Question 14

--------------- refers to the different layers of people who possess varying amounts of scarce resources

Accepted Answer

Social stratification refers to the categorization of people into rankings of socioeconomic tiers based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power. It describes how society is structured into layers, with each layer having different access to resources and opportunities.

Question 15

Arrange the following stages of socialization?

Accepted Answer

B  A  D  The stages of socialization typically follow this order: infant (C), child (B), anticipatory (A), and adult (D).

Question 16

Socialization is a process of converting a biological organism into ?

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to function effectively in society, thereby becoming a "social man."

Question 17

The basic criteria of social class is?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following are the merits of joint family system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A joint family system is criticized because it

Accepted Answer

It denies privacy to the newlywed couple because they have to live with their in-laws and other family members.

Question 20

the essential functions of the family are

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are considered essential functions of the family in various sociological perspectives. Families provide a context for satisfying sexual needs in a socially acceptable manner, are central to the production and rearing of children, and typically share a common living space, which facilitates the fulfillment of these and other functions.

Quiz 1: Sociology and Socialization: Exploring Human Interaction, Exclusion, and Caste Systems