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| 201. |
Conflict theories operate at a -------- perspective |
| A. | Micro-level |
| B. | Macro-level |
| C. | Individual level |
| D. | Peripheral level |
| Answer» B. Macro-level | |
| 202. |
The sociological paradigm that focuses on the way inequalities contribute to social differences and perpetuate differences in power is known as |
| A. | Structuralism |
| B. | Structural-functionalism |
| C. | Conflict theory |
| D. | Symbolic interactionism |
| Answer» C. Conflict theory | |
| 203. |
Symbolic interactionism is known to be a ----------------- |
| A. | Micro-level theory |
| B. | Macro-level theory |
| C. | Meso-level theory |
| D. | Middle-range theory |
| Answer» A. Micro-level theory | |
| 204. |
Symbolic interactionism focuses on ---------- |
| A. | Structure of the society |
| B. | Function of the society |
| C. | Conflicts over resources |
| D. | One to one interactions and communications |
| Answer» D. One to one interactions and communications | |
| 205. |
Who believed that society is a complex system of interrelated and interdependent parts that work together to maintain stability? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» C. Emile Durkheim | |
| 206. |
Who is known as the founder of conflict theory? |
| A. | Karl Marx |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» A. Karl Marx | |
| 207. |
Who is the founder of symbolic interactionism? |
| A. | Herbert Blumer |
| B. | Sigmund Freud |
| C. | C H Cooley |
| D. | George Herbert Mead |
| Answer» D. George Herbert Mead | |
| 208. |
Who among the following coined the term ‘symbolic interactionism’? |
| A. | Herbert Blumer |
| B. | Sigmund Freud |
| C. | C H Cooley |
| D. | George Herbert Mead |
| Answer» A. Herbert Blumer | |
| 209. |
The dramaturgical model for the analysis of social interaction was developed by |
| A. | Erving Goffman |
| B. | Sigmund Freud |
| C. | C H Cooley |
| D. | George Herbert Mead |
| Answer» A. Erving Goffman | |
| 210. |
One of the major concept in social darwinism |
| A. | Struggle for existence |
| B. | Survival of the fittest |
| C. | Organic analogy |
| D. | Natural selection |
| Answer» B. Survival of the fittest | |
| 211. |
Who postulated the theory of social Darwinism? |
| A. | Herbert Spencer |
| B. | Saint – Simon |
| C. | Auguste Comte |
| D. | Karl Marx |
| Answer» A. Herbert Spencer | |
| 212. |
What are the three stages argued by Comte that knowledge pass through? |
| A. | Primitive – feudal - capitalistic |
| B. | Theological – metaphysical –positive |
| C. | Barbarian – Agricultural – Industrial |
| D. | Tribal – Industrial - Capitalistic |
| Answer» B. Theological – metaphysical –positive | |
| 213. |
Max Weber’s ‘the Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’ focuses on |
| A. | The relationship between the ethics of ascetic Protestantism and the emergence of the spirit of modern capitalism |
| B. | The relationship between the Protestants and the Capitalists in terms of exploitation |
| C. | The relationship of the ideology of Protestants and the Capitalist mode of production |
| D. | The issues in accumulating wealth among the Capitalists and the Protestants’ struggle |
| Answer» A. The relationship between the ethics of ascetic Protestantism and the emergence of the spirit of modern capitalism | |
| 214. |
Who among the following said that ‘Sociology is the science of understanding the meaning of social action? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» D. Max Webber | |
| 215. |
Who among the following analysed the impact of religious beliefs on the economic growth for the first time? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Max Webber |
| D. | Emile Durkheim |
| Answer» C. Max Webber | |
| 216. |
Who advocated the social action approach in sociology for the first time? |
| A. | Max Webber |
| B. | Auguste Comte |
| C. | Herbert Spencer |
| D. | Emile Durkheim |
| Answer» A. Max Webber | |
| 217. |
Weber’s concept, the Verstehen stands for |
| A. | Understanding of how the researchers interpret the social action |
| B. | Understanding social action in an objective manner |
| C. | Understanding how the social world is made of actors |
| D. | Understanding social world from the point of view of the actors |
| Answer» D. Understanding social world from the point of view of the actors | |
| 218. |
What distinguishes Calvinism from Lutheranism? |
| A. | Conversion |
| B. | Predestination |
| C. | Repentance |
| D. | Systematization |
| Answer» B. Predestination | |
| 219. |
The authority based on the exceptional qualities of a leader remarks |
| A. | Supreme authority |
| B. | Legal-rational authority |
| C. | Charismatic authority |
| D. | Traditional authority |
| Answer» C. Charismatic authority | |
| 220. |
Sociology as a separate discipline was emerged primarily out of ----------- |
| A. | Russian revolution |
| B. | Enlightenment thought |
| C. | Classical thought |
| D. | Social philosophy |
| Answer» B. Enlightenment thought | |
| 221. |
In which year did the French revolution take place? |
| A. | 1789 |
| B. | 1769 |
| C. | 1787 |
| D. | 1798 |
| Answer» A. 1789 | |
| 222. |
When did Industrial revolution take place? |
| A. | 16th Century |
| B. | 17th Century |
| C. | 18th Century |
| D. | 19th Century |
| Answer» C. 18th Century | |
| 223. |
As a result of ---- the aristocrats lost their power and wealth and bourgeoisie came into power |
| A. | Scientific thought |
| B. | French revolution |
| C. | Industrial revolution |
| D. | Globalization |
| Answer» B. French revolution | |
| 224. |
---------- paved way for the destruction of feudal system and emergence of modern capitalism |
| A. | Scientific thought |
| B. | French revolution |
| C. | Industrial revolution |
| D. | Globalization |
| Answer» C. Industrial revolution | |
| 225. |
What was the major factor that led to French revolution? |
| A. | Enlightenment |
| B. | Industrial revolution |
| C. | Positive philosophy |
| D. | Estate system |
| Answer» A. Enlightenment | |
| 226. |
The hierarchical system existed in France at the time of French revolution |
| A. | Class system |
| B. | Caste system |
| C. | Estate system |
| D. | Egalitarianism |
| Answer» C. Estate system | |
| 227. |
Which was the first estate prevailing in France during French revolution? |
| A. | Clergy |
| B. | Nobles |
| C. | Serfs |
| D. | Labourers |
| Answer» A. Clergy | |
| 228. |
Which was the second estate prevailing in France during French revolution? |
| A. | Clergy |
| B. | Nobles |
| C. | Serfs |
| D. | Labourers |
| Answer» B. Nobles | |
| 229. |
Which was the third estate prevailing in France during French revolution? |
| A. | Clergy |
| B. | Nobles |
| C. | Serfs |
| D. | Labourers |
| Answer» C. Serfs | |
| 230. |
The third estate of the estate system in France consisted of ----- percent of the French population |
| A. | 20 percent |
| B. | 75 percent |
| C. | 50 percent |
| D. | 96 percent |
| Answer» D. 96 percent | |
| 231. |
The first estate in France held its supremacy through the power of church |
| A. | Clergy |
| B. | Nobles |
| C. | Serfs |
| D. | Labourers |
| Answer» A. Clergy | |
| 232. |
The period of enlightenment is also known as |
| A. | Age of darkness |
| B. | Age of reasoning |
| C. | Age of revolution |
| D. | Age of commonsense |
| Answer» B. Age of reasoning | |
| 233. |
Associated with the enlightenment is the 17th century ---- |
| A. | Globalization |
| B. | Privatization |
| C. | Scientific thought |
| D. | Common sense |
| Answer» C. Scientific thought | |
| 234. |
Who among the following is closely associated with “Enlightenment?’ |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spence |
| C. | George Simmel |
| D. | Voltaire |
| Answer» D. Voltaire | |
| 235. |
Who is the author of ‘Political Philosophy’ that had significantly influenced the French revolution? |
| A. | Jean-JacquesRousseau |
| B. | Montesquieu |
| C. | Denis Diderot |
| D. | David Hume |
| Answer» A. Jean-JacquesRousseau | |
| 236. |
The political tension and economic antagonism between two classes is called |
| A. | Class competition |
| B. | Class conflict |
| C. | Class interests |
| D. | Class upheaval |
| Answer» B. Class conflict | |
| 237. |
According to Marx, the conflict of interests between two antagonistic classes leads to |
| A. | Class struggle |
| B. | Class tension |
| C. | Competition |
| D. | War |
| Answer» A. Class struggle | |
| 238. |
The egalitarian society Marx believed to replace the capitalism is called |
| A. | Feudal society |
| B. | Agrarian society |
| C. | Socialist society |
| D. | Industrial society |
| Answer» C. Socialist society | |
| 239. |
Who said that Sociology is a science? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» C. Emile Durkheim | |
| 240. |
Who advocated a social action approach in sociology? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» D. Max Webber | |
| 241. |
The social force binding people together in a society will be weak when the society is characterised by |
| A. | Mechanical solidarity |
| B. | Organic solidarity |
| C. | Inorganic solidarity |
| D. | Capital solidarity |
| Answer» B. Organic solidarity | |
| 242. |
Strong social bonds between people can be seen when the society is characterised by |
| A. | Mechanical solidarity |
| B. | Organic solidarity |
| C. | Inorganic solidarity |
| D. | Capital solidarity |
| Answer» A. Mechanical solidarity | |
| 243. |
Urbanization was the result of --------------- during 18thcentury |
| A. | Scientific thought |
| B. | French revolution |
| C. | Industrial revolution |
| D. | Globalization |
| Answer» C. Industrial revolution | |
| 244. |
Who served as advisors to King and Governors in the estate system? |
| A. | Clergy |
| B. | Nobles |
| C. | Serfs |
| D. | Labourers |
| Answer» A. Clergy | |
| 245. |
Marx believed that the destruction of capitalism will lead to the formation of |
| A. | Feudalism |
| B. | Agrarian system |
| C. | Socialism |
| D. | Secularism |
| Answer» C. Socialism | |
| 246. |
Karl Marx was inspired by the dialectical method of |
| A. | Saint simon |
| B. | Hegel |
| C. | Engel |
| D. | Weber |
| Answer» B. Hegel | |
| 247. |
According to Karl Marx, class conflict occurs with the emergence of |
| A. | Competition |
| B. | Cooperation |
| C. | Compartmentalisation |
| D. | Class consciousness |
| Answer» D. Class consciousness | |
| 248. |
Which of the following is not an aspect of alienation in capitalist societies? |
| A. | Alienation from the product activity |
| B. | Alienation from the products |
| C. | Alienation from species |
| D. | Alienation from wages |
| Answer» D. Alienation from wages | |
| 249. |
The rise of individualism was an important social thought emerged out of -------- |
| A. | Industrial revolution |
| B. | Agricultural revolution followed by industrial revolution |
| C. | Industrial revolution and French revolution |
| D. | Enlightenment and French revolution |
| Answer» D. Enlightenment and French revolution | |
| 250. |
The French revolution marked the development of a new class called |
| A. | Proletariats |
| B. | Labourer |
| C. | Capitalists |
| D. | Peasants |
| Answer» C. Capitalists | |
| 251. |
Who among the following held the view that society is a moral entity? |
| A. | Auguste Comte |
| B. | Herbert Spencer |
| C. | Emile Durkheim |
| D. | Max Webber |
| Answer» C. Emile Durkheim | |
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