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Sociology MCQs 1551 MCQs [All-Courses]

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This category covers multiple-choice questions on core sociological concepts, social institutions, culture, social change, and major sociological thinkers. It is designed to help students and competitive-exam candidates (PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, CTS, OTS, BPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC etc.) quickly revise theories and apply sociological ideas to real-world social issues.

The and purpose of Evolutionary theory is_____________?

A An anarchist society
B A perfect man in a perfect society
C An industrial society
D None of these
Correct Answer: A perfect man in a perfect society

Contemporary sociology includes______________?

A evolutionary relativism
B liberal feminism and explicit examination of women’s social roles and experiences
C postmodernism feminism and critical theory
D a combination of biological theory conflict theory and evolutionary theory
Correct Answer: postmodernism feminism and critical theory

One of the Basic Conflicts, in conflict theory is_____________?

A conflict between countries
B conflict between individuals
C Class conflict
D None of these
Correct Answer: Class conflict

Which of the following was supported by Durkheim,s study of suicide ?

A Catholics had higher rates of suicide than protestants
B Rates of suicide were higher in times of war than in times of peace
C Rates of suicide were lower in times of economic stability
D Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds were less inclined to commit suicide
Correct Answer: Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds were less inclined to commit suicide

Conflict theory explains________________?

A Harmony among classes
B Dependence-among classes
C Struggle to dominate
D None of these
Correct Answer: Struggle to dominate

Who wrote the first book on the methodology of social research How to Observe Manners and Morals ?

A Herbert Spencer
B Emily Post
C Harriet Martineau
D Emile Durkheim
Correct Answer: Harriet Martineau

Durkheim introduced the ideas of Anomic which means________________?

A Solidarity
B Enemy
C Chaos
D None of theses
Correct Answer: Chaos

The application of evolutionary notions and the concept of the survival of the fittest to society is called_______________?

A class conflict
B Dialectical materialism
C Social dynamics
D Social Darwinism
Correct Answer: Social Darwinism

The life-course model views aging as______________?

A a process that continues from birth to death
B a process shaped by the forces of capitalism
C a process of adapting to changing social roles
D a process shaped by psychological decline
Correct Answer: a process that continues from birth to death

Sociology________________?

A has been to study social interaction for over 500 years.
B Is the scientific study of social interaction and organization?
C has little bearing on public policy
D is most useful when applied to abstract -as opposed to practical matters
Correct Answer: Is the scientific study of social interaction and organization?