Basic Concepts Of Sociology - Study Mode

Show All Answers

[#1] Which of the following are the characteristics of a modern urban society? 1. Organic solidarity 2. Mechanical solidary 3. Strong collective consciousness 4. Weak collective consciousness Select the correct answer:

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 2 and 4

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

Correct Answer

(D) 1 and 4

[#2] Consider the following statements : 1. An activity of a person to discharge obligations associated with his/her position is called role. 2. A situation in which a person is confronted with compatible role expectations is called role conflict. 3. Different roles to be performed by a person holding different positions in different groups is called role-set. 4. A position of an individual within a system of social stratification is called status. Which of these are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(C) 1, 2 and 4

[#3] The most important reason for which man needs society is that he

(A) Wants to live in the world

(B) Needs it both for the sake of life as well as good life

(C) Wants to become an ideal citizen

(D) Feels that society is a super power

Correct Answer

(B) Needs it both for the sake of life as well as good life

[#4] Who has divided Sociology into systematic and general Sociology, and historical Sociology?

(A) Weber

(B) Sorokin

(C) Hob House

(D) Karl Mann

Correct Answer

(C) Hob House

[#5] A peaceful co-existence of distinct ethnic groups in a society is called:

(A) Integration

(B) Assimilation

(C) Amalgamation

(D) Cultural pluralism

Correct Answer

(D) Cultural pluralism