Which thinker is known as the ‘Father of Sociology’?
A
Emile Durkheim
B
Auguste Comte
C
Max Weber
D
Karl Marx
Question 5Single Answer
Sociology emerged as a distinct discipline in the?
A
15th century
B
16th century
C
18th century
D
19th century
Question 6Single Answer
Which revolution played a major role in the emergence of sociology?
A
Agricultural Revolution
B
Green Revolution
C
Industrial Revolution
D
Digital Revolution
Question 7Single Answer
The scientific study of society is known as?
A
Anthropology
B
Economics
C
Sociology
D
Political Science
Question 8Single Answer
Who defined sociology as the science of social institutions?
A
Max Weber
B
Herbert Spencer
C
Emile Durkheim
D
Karl Marx
Question 9Single Answer
Sociology studies society in terms of?
A
Individual acts
B
Group interactions
C
Personal beliefs
D
Biological traits
Question 10Single Answer
The scope of sociology is?
A
Very narrow
B
Limited to institutions
C
Very wide
D
Confined to culture
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following is a basic unit of society?
A
Family
B
Nation
C
State
D
Economy
Question 12Single Answer
Sociology is a science because it uses?
A
Guesswork
B
Philosophical ideas
C
Scientific methods
D
Moral principles
Question 13Single Answer
Which sociologist emphasized ‘social facts’?
A
Weber
B
Marx
C
Durkheim
D
Comte
Question 14Single Answer
Sociology studies patterns of?
A
Individual thought
B
Social interaction
C
Economic exchange
D
Political power
Question 15Single Answer
Sociology helps in understanding?
A
Natural laws
B
Human society
C
Physical universe
D
Chemical reactions
Question 16Single Answer
Which approach views society as a system of interrelated parts?
A
Conflict perspective
B
Functionalist perspective
C
Symbolic interactionism
D
Feminist perspective
Question 17Single Answer
Sociology is a value-neutral science according to?
A
Marx
B
Durkheim
C
Weber
D
Comte
Question 18Single Answer
The study of social order and stability is emphasized in?
A
Conflict theory
B
Functionalism
C
Interactionism
D
Feminism
Question 19Single Answer
Conflict theory mainly focuses on?
A
Consensus
B
Cooperation
C
Inequality
D
Tradition
Question 20Single Answer
Symbolic interactionism stresses the importance of?
A
Social structure
B
Economic forces
C
Symbols and meanings
D
Power relations
Question 21Single Answer
Society can be defined as?
A
A crowd of people
B
A group with shared norms
C
A political unit
D
A cultural artifact
Question 22Single Answer
A community is characterized by?
A
Temporary interaction
B
Common territory
C
Formal rules
D
Legal authority
Question 23Single Answer
A social group requires?
A
Physical proximity only
B
Common interest and interaction
C
Legal recognition
D
Economic exchange
Question 24Single Answer
An association is generally?
A
Informal
B
Temporary
C
Organized and formal
D
Kinship based
Question 25Single Answer
Social structure refers to?
A
Physical buildings
B
Patterned social relationships
C
Cultural symbols
D
Individual behavior
Question 26Single Answer
Social system emphasizes?
A
Individual personality
B
Cultural values only
C
Interdependence of parts
D
Economic production
Question 27Single Answer
Culture includes?
A
Only material objects
B
Only traditions
C
Material and non-material elements
D
Only customs
Question 28Single Answer
Which is a non-material aspect of culture?
A
Tools
B
Buildings
C
Beliefs
D
Clothing
Question 29Single Answer
Socialization is the process of?
A
Biological growth
B
Learning social norms
C
Economic training
D
Political education
Question 30Single Answer
Primary agency of socialization is?
A
School
B
Peer group
C
Family
D
Media
Question 31Single Answer
Status refers to?
A
Social behavior
B
Social position
C
Social control
D
Social mobility
Question 32Single Answer
Role is related to?
A
Status
B
Culture
C
Norms
D
Sanctions
Question 33Single Answer
Ascribed status is based on?
A
Achievement
B
Merit
C
Birth
D
Education
Question 34Single Answer
Achieved status depends on?
A
Age
B
Sex
C
Individual effort
D
Kinship
Question 35Single Answer
Social control refers to?
A
Political authority
B
Regulation of behavior
C
Economic management
D
Cultural diffusion
Question 36Single Answer
Informal social control operates through?
A
Laws
B
Courts
C
Customs and norms
D
Police
Question 37Single Answer
Formal social control is exercised by?
A
Family
B
Religion
C
State
D
Community
Question 38Single Answer
Social change means?
A
Cultural stability
B
Economic stagnation
C
Change in social structure
D
Individual development
Question 39Single Answer
Which is a factor of social change?
A
Technology
B
Tradition
C
Ritual
D
Custom
Question 40Single Answer
Sociology in India was influenced by?
A
Only Western thinkers
B
Ancient scriptures only
C
Western and Indian traditions
D
Tribal customs only
Question 41Single Answer
Who is considered a pioneer of Indian sociology?
A
G.S. Ghurye
B
M.N. Srinivas
C
Radhakamal Mukerjee
D
N.K. Bose
Question 42Single Answer
The village studies in India are associated with?
A
Ghurye
B
Srinivas
C
Marx
D
Weber
Question 43Single Answer
‘Sanskritization’ concept was given by?
A
Ghurye
B
Srinivas
C
Bose
D
Mukerjee
Question 44Single Answer
Sociology differs from common sense because it is?
A
Subjective
B
Unsystematic
C
Systematic
D
Emotional
Question 45Single Answer
Sociology and anthropology differ mainly in terms of?
A
Subject matter
B
Method
C
Scope
D
Perspective
Question 46Single Answer
Sociology is related to economics because both study?
A
Individual behavior
B
Social relations
C
Cultural values
D
Political power
Question 47Single Answer
Sociology helps in social planning by?
A
Predicting natural disasters
B
Understanding social problems
C
Creating laws
D
Enforcing rules
Question 48Single Answer
The nature of sociology is?
A
Normative
B
Philosophical
C
Empirical
D
Moralistic
Question 49Single Answer
Sociology focuses on?
A
What ought to be
B
What is
C
What should be
D
What may happen
Question 50Single Answer
Sociology is a discipline that studies?
A
Human biology
B
Social life
C
Political systems
D
Economic markets
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Concerned Subject (Sociology)
Question 51Single Answer
Sociology studies human behavior in relation to?
A
Nature
B
Society
C
Biology
D
Psychology
Question 52Single Answer
Which of the following best defines sociology?
A
Study of individual mind
B
Study of social relationships
C
Study of political power
D
Study of economic systems
Question 53Single Answer
Sociology as a science aims at?
A
Moral judgment
B
Value prescription
C
Objective analysis
D
Religious explanation
Question 54Single Answer
Which sociologist emphasized positivism?
A
Weber
B
Marx
C
Durkheim
D
Comte
Question 55Single Answer
Sociology emerged due to the need to understand?
A
Ancient societies
B
Modern social changes
C
Tribal communities
D
Religious practices
Question 56Single Answer
The French Revolution mainly influenced sociology by highlighting?
A
Economic inequality
B
Political instability
C
Social disorder
D
Cultural diffusion
Question 57Single Answer
Sociology studies social life at the level of?
A
Individual only
B
Group only
C
Society only
D
All levels
Question 58Single Answer
Which thinker viewed society as an organism?
A
Comte
B
Spencer
C
Marx
D
Weber
Question 59Single Answer
Sociology differs from psychology because sociology focuses on?
A
Mental processes
B
Individual personality
C
Group behavior
D
Emotional responses
Question 60Single Answer
Which concept explains patterned relationships in society?
A
Culture
B
Social structure
C
Status
D
Role
Question 61Single Answer
The functionalist perspective stresses?
A
Conflict and power
B
Meaning and symbols
C
Social stability
D
Social revolution
Question 62Single Answer
According to Marx, society is characterized by?
A
Harmony
B
Cooperation
C
Class conflict
D
Cultural unity
Question 63Single Answer
Weber emphasized sociology as a science of?
A
Social facts
B
Class struggle
C
Social action
D
Social functions
Question 64Single Answer
Social action involves behavior that is?
A
Instinctive
B
Reflexive
C
Meaningful
D
Biological
Question 65Single Answer
Symbolic interactionism focuses on?
A
Large-scale structures
B
Economic systems
C
Everyday interactions
D
Political institutions
Question 66Single Answer
Society is different from a crowd because society has?
A
Temporary gathering
B
No organization
C
Enduring relationships
D
Random behavior
Question 67Single Answer
Community is based on?
A
Contractual relations
B
Common locality
C
Formal rules
D
Legal authority
Question 68Single Answer
Which is NOT an essential feature of a social group?
A
Interaction
B
Common interest
C
Physical proximity
D
Sense of belonging
Question 69Single Answer
An association is formed to achieve?
A
Biological needs
B
Cultural goals
C
Specific objectives
D
Emotional attachment
Question 70Single Answer
Social institutions are patterns of behavior related to?
A
Individual habits
B
Basic social needs
C
Personal beliefs
D
Emotional responses
Question 71Single Answer
Social structure is relatively?
A
Temporary
B
Unstable
C
Permanent
D
Patterned
Question 72Single Answer
Social system includes?
A
Only norms
B
Only roles
C
Interrelated statuses and roles
D
Only institutions
Question 73Single Answer
Culture is transmitted mainly through?
A
Genetics
B
Socialization
C
Evolution
D
Adaptation
Question 74Single Answer
Which is a material element of culture?
A
Values
B
Beliefs
C
Technology
D
Norms
Question 75Single Answer
Which agency of socialization influences adult behavior most?
A
Family
B
School
C
Peer group
D
Workplace
Question 76Single Answer
Status held by an individual at birth is called?
A
Achieved status
B
Assigned status
C
Ascribed status
D
Master status
Question 77Single Answer
A set of expectations attached to a status is called?
A
Norm
B
Value
C
Role
D
Sanction
Question 78Single Answer
Role conflict occurs when?
A
One role has many expectations
B
Two roles clash with each other
C
Status changes
D
Role is unclear
Question 79Single Answer
Social control ensures?
A
Cultural change
B
Social conformity
C
Economic growth
D
Political stability
Question 80Single Answer
Gossip is an example of?
A
Formal control
B
Legal control
C
Informal control
D
Political control
Question 81Single Answer
Law is a mechanism of?
A
Informal social control
B
Formal social control
C
Cultural control
D
Moral control
Question 82Single Answer
Social change can be described as?
A
Static process
B
Universal process
C
Temporary process
D
Accidental process
Question 83Single Answer
Which factor accelerates social change?
A
Tradition
B
Custom
C
Technology
D
Ritual
Question 84Single Answer
Cultural lag concept was given by?
A
Ogburn
B
Comte
C
Durkheim
D
Weber
Question 85Single Answer
Indian sociology initially focused on?
A
Urban society
B
Tribal society
C
Village and caste
D
Industrial society
Question 86Single Answer
The study of caste system was emphasized by?
A
M.N. Srinivas
B
G.S. Ghurye
C
N.K. Bose
D
R.K. Mukerjee
Question 87Single Answer
‘Dominant caste’ concept is associated with?
A
Bose
B
Mukerjee
C
Srinivas
D
Marx
Question 88Single Answer
Sociology in India developed under the influence of?
A
Colonial administration
B
Western education
C
Social reform movements
D
All of the above
Question 89Single Answer
Sociology is useful for administrators because it helps in?
A
Policy formulation
B
Law enforcement
C
Revenue collection
D
Judicial decisions
Question 90Single Answer
Sociology studies social problems to?
A
Eliminate culture
B
Control population
C
Find solutions
D
Enforce laws
Question 91Single Answer
Sociology avoids value judgments to remain?
A
Ethical
B
Neutral
C
Practical
D
Applied
Question 92Single Answer
Sociology is related to political science through the study of?
A
Power
B
Culture
C
Kinship
D
Religion
Question 93Single Answer
Sociology and history differ because history focuses on?
A
Present events
B
Social patterns
C
Past events
D
Future trends
Question 94Single Answer
Sociology helps individuals by developing?
A
Personal morality
B
Social awareness
C
Political ideology
D
Economic skill
Question 95Single Answer
Social facts are external and coercive according to?
A
Weber
B
Marx
C
Durkheim
D
Comte
Question 96Single Answer
Sociology is distinct from philosophy because it is?
A
Speculative
B
Empirical
C
Normative
D
Abstract
Question 97Single Answer
Sociology emphasizes patterns of?
A
Natural behavior
B
Social relationships
C
Biological change
D
Psychological traits
Question 98Single Answer
Sociology as a discipline is concerned with?
A
Individual choices
B
Collective behavior
C
Personal emotions
D
Moral values
Question 99Single Answer
The ultimate aim of sociology is to understand?
A
Human biology
B
Social reality
C
Political authority
D
Economic growth
Question 100Single Answer
Sociology is concerned with the study of?
A
Individual intelligence
B
Social interaction
C
Biological inheritance
D
Physical environment
Question 101Single Answer
The word sociology is derived from?
A
Latin only
B
Greek only
C
Latin and Greek
D
French and Latin
Question 102Single Answer
‘Socious’ in sociology means?
A
Study
B
Society
C
Group
D
Culture
Question 103Single Answer
Sociology attempts to understand society through?
A
Assumptions
B
Scientific inquiry
C
Religious beliefs
D
Moral values
Question 104Single Answer
Which sociologist emphasized social solidarity?
A
Weber
B
Marx
C
Durkheim
D
Spencer
Question 105Single Answer
Mechanical solidarity is associated with?
A
Modern societies
B
Industrial societies
C
Simple societies
D
Urban societies
Question 106Single Answer
Organic solidarity is found in?
A
Tribal societies
B
Rural societies
C
Industrial societies
D
Primitive societies
Question 107Single Answer
Sociology studies society in a?
A
Normative way
B
Prescriptive way
C
Descriptive way
D
Moral way
Question 108Single Answer
Sociology is different from economics because sociology studies?
A
Production
B
Distribution
C
Consumption
D
Social relations
Question 109Single Answer
Which thinker emphasized verstehen method?
A
Comte
B
Durkheim
C
Weber
D
Marx
Question 110Single Answer
Verstehen means?
A
Explanation
B
Prediction
C
Interpretative understanding
D
Measurement
Question 111Single Answer
Sociology considers society as?
A
Static
B
Dynamic
C
Unchanging
D
Isolated
Question 112Single Answer
A society without interaction is?
A
Possible
B
Ideal
C
Impossible
D
Temporary
Question 113Single Answer
Community sentiment was emphasized by?
A
MacIver
B
Durkheim
C
Weber
D
Marx
Question 114Single Answer
Association is different from community because it is?
A
Based on locality
B
Natural
C
Purpose-oriented
D
Permanent
Question 115Single Answer
Primary groups are characterized by?
A
Formal relations
B
Secondary contact
C
Face-to-face interaction
D
Contractual relations
Question 116Single Answer
Secondary groups are generally?
A
Informal
B
Small
C
Intimate
D
Formal
Question 117Single Answer
Social institutions are relatively?
A
Temporary
B
Unstable
C
Permanent
D
Patterned
Question 118Single Answer
Marriage as an institution regulates?
A
Economic exchange
B
Sexual behavior
C
Political power
D
Education
Question 119Single Answer
Culture gives meaning to?
A
Biological acts
B
Social behavior
C
Physical traits
D
Natural laws
Question 120Single Answer
Cultural norms guide?
A
Natural instincts
B
Social behavior
C
Biological growth
D
Genetic traits
Question 121Single Answer
Socialization continues throughout?
A
Childhood only
B
Adolescence
C
Adulthood
D
Life
Question 122Single Answer
Anticipatory socialization refers to?
A
Past roles
B
Present roles
C
Future roles
D
Rejected roles
Question 123Single Answer
Master status refers to?
A
Most important status
B
Lowest status
C
Temporary status
D
Assigned status
Question 124Single Answer
Role strain occurs when?
A
Two roles conflict
B
One role has conflicting demands
C
Status changes
D
Role ends
Question 125Single Answer
Sanctions are means of?
A
Socialization
B
Social change
C
Social control
D
Social mobility
Question 126Single Answer
Rewards and punishments are examples of?
A
Values
B
Norms
C
Sanctions
D
Roles
Question 127Single Answer
Informal sanctions include?
A
Fines
B
Imprisonment
C
Praise
D
Laws
Question 128Single Answer
Social change is influenced by?
A
Single factor
B
Multiple factors
C
Only technology
D
Only culture
Question 129Single Answer
Evolutionary theory of social change was given by?
A
Spencer
B
Marx
C
Weber
D
Durkheim
Question 130Single Answer
Revolutionary theory of social change is associated with?
A
Weber
B
Comte
C
Marx
D
Durkheim
Question 131Single Answer
Indian sociology was institutionalized during?
A
Pre-colonial period
B
Colonial period
C
Post-independence period
D
Ancient period
Question 132Single Answer
Sociology in India initially developed in?
A
Villages
B
Universities
C
Industries
D
Administration
Question 133Single Answer
M.N. Srinivas emphasized the study of?
A
Tribes
B
Villages
C
Cities
D
Industries
Question 134Single Answer
Social reform movements influenced sociology by addressing?
A
Economic growth
B
Social evils
C
Political power
D
Industrialization
Question 135Single Answer
Sociology is useful for social workers because it helps to understand?
A
Social structure
B
Legal systems
C
Political parties
D
Economic markets
Question 136Single Answer
Sociology contributes to nation building by promoting?
A
Social harmony
B
Cultural isolation
C
Economic monopoly
D
Political dominance
Question 137Single Answer
Sociology avoids moral judgments to maintain?
A
Objectivity
B
Ethics
C
Values
D
Norms
Question 138Single Answer
Sociology focuses on recurring patterns of?
A
Individual behavior
B
Social behavior
C
Biological behavior
D
Psychological behavior
Question 139Single Answer
Sociology helps in understanding diversity through the study of?
A
Uniformity
B
Social differences
C
Similarities
D
Natural laws
Question 140Single Answer
Society exists because of?
A
Biological needs
B
Social interaction
C
Natural environment
D
Physical force
Question 141Single Answer
Sociology is concerned with the study of?
A
Social order and change
B
Only social order
C
Only social change
D
Only institutions
Question 142Single Answer
Sociology provides a perspective to view society as?
A
Fragmented
B
Integrated
C
Isolated
D
Random
Question 143Single Answer
Social relationships are governed by?
A
Instincts
B
Norms
C
Biology
D
Nature
Question 144Single Answer
Sociology studies both?
A
Rural society only
B
Urban society only
C
Rural and urban societies
D
Tribal society only
Question 145Single Answer
Sociology emphasizes empirical observation to ensure?
A
Belief
B
Faith
C
Accuracy
D
Morality
Question 146Single Answer
Sociology helps in understanding social issues like?
A
Climate change
B
Poverty
C
Earthquakes
D
Volcanoes
Question 147Single Answer
Sociology is relevant in modern society because of?
