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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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