NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc.: Sociology MCQs (Practice_Test 8 of 95)

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  1. The maxim that a culture must be understood and evaluated on its own terms without reference to the values of another culture, is known as:
    1. cultural hegemony
    2. cultural relativism
    3. cultural pluralism
    4. cultural specificity
  2. Assertion (A) Quality of life in Indian cities is poor. Reason (R) : Large number of poor people live in Indian cities.
    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true but R is false
    4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Minorities in India feel in secured and alienated.
    • Reason (R) : Minorities are ethnocentric.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
  3. Assertion (A) Muslims marriage, regulated by Muslims ′ personal law, is a social character. Reason (R) : ′ Shariat ′ the personal law of the Muslims, lacks in sacramental character.
    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true but R is false
    4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Concept of culture suggests boundedness, homogeneity, coherence and stability.
    • Reason (R) : Social reality is characterised by variability, inconsistencies and individual agency.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : In a caste system in which the accommodation lasts for a long time, the attitudes of members of the stratified groups get adjusted to the arrangement.
    • Reason (R) : Accommodation is more than a purely external relationship and has become a conditioning force in shaping the social attitudes of persons.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
  4. Assertion (A) Commercial revolution was the main reason for the development of medieval cities. Reason (R) : Colonization and conquests opened up the East to the Western market.
    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true but R is false
    4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Under the influence of mass-culture, people support the prevailing system of domination, against their own interest.
    • Reason (R) : The mass-culture promotes apathy, resignation and acceptance of things as they are:
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Society always tries to come out with a solution to overcome a problem.
    • Reason (R) : No society can afford to let a problem continue lest its unity and survival are endangered.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : For matrimonial relations, upper caste people are more class conscious than being caste conscious.
    • Reason (R) : Economic status of the family is an important factor in the settlement of marriage.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Nordic race is superior and creates superior culture.
    • Reason (R) : A super-race does not create superior culture.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
  5. Assertion (A) In the opinion of Irawati Karve, caste is an extended kin-group. Reason (R) : All the members of a caste believe that they have descended from a common ancestor.
    1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. A is true but R is false
    4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : It is not correct to assume that matrilineal families are consanguineal families.
    • Reason (R) : Besides the consanguineal kins, the tharawad of Nayars consists of official relatives also.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Marriage is a union between one man and one woman.
    • Reason (R) : It establishes legitimacy of sex union and also the legitimacy of children.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true
    • Assertion (A) : Territorial exogamy is not strictly confined to Northern kinship zone.
    • Reason (R) : ‘Devara Okkalu’ of the Gangadikar Okkaligas of Karnataka was a form of territorial exogamy.
      1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
      2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
      3. A is true but R is false
      4. A is false but R is true