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190+ Sociology of Indian society - 2 Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Sociology (CBCS) .

Chapters

Chapter: Caste System in India
101.

According to the traditional theory of caste system, the Vaishyas come out of the Brahma’s

A. Head
B. Leg
C. Thighs
D. Mouth
Answer» C. Thighs
102.

The Brahma Samaj was founded in 1820 by –

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Davendranath Tagore
C. Keshav Chandra Sen
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer» A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
103.

The Arya Samaj was founded by –

A. P Justice Ranade
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Swami Dayanand Saraswathi
D. Warren Hastings
Answer» C. Swami Dayanand Saraswathi
104.

The Rama Krishna Mission was started by –

A. G.S. Ghurye
B. Herbert Hope Risley
C. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
D. Louis Dumont
Answer» C. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
105.

The Prarthana Samaj was founded by –

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Justice Ranade
C. S.C Hills
D. Hutton
Answer» B. Justice Ranade
106.

The Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was passed in the year –

A. 1947
B. 1876
C. 1932
D. 1850
Answer» B. 1876
107.

The Theosophical Society was founded by –

A. Annie Besant
B. Arvind Ghosh
C. Jyotiro Phooley
D. G.S. Ghurye
Answer» A. Annie Besant
108.

The concept of ‘Sanskritization’ was introduced by –

A. M.N. Srinavas
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. D.N. Majumdar
Answer» A. M.N. Srinavas
109.

Mobility within the Caste-System is often associated with –

A. Sanskritization
B. Modernization
C. Development
D. Westernization
Answer» A. Sanskritization
110.

The Satya Shodhak Samaj was headed by –

A. Jyotirao Phule
B. M.N. Srinivas
C. Ketkar
D. S.C. Dube
Answer» A. Jyotirao Phule
111.

The Caste Disabilities Removal Act was introduced in the year –

A. 1980
B. 1982
C. 1947
D. 1850
Answer» D. 1850
112.

Which of the following is not associated with changes in caste system –

A. Sanskritization
B. Westernization
C. Westernization
D. Varna and Jati
Answer» D. Varna and Jati
113.

Varna system which existed during the vedic period was based on –

A. Religion
B. Race
C. Skin colour
D. Occupations and division of labour
Answer» D. Occupations and division of labour
114.

The Caste system is based on –

A. Kinship
B. Hereditary occupation
C. Educational class
D. Political class
Answer» B. Hereditary occupation
115.

In the process of Sanskritization, the dominant castes act as –

A. Social group
B. Reference group
C. Caste group
D. Racial group
Answer» B. Reference group
116.

In the Jajmani System, the high-caste landowning families are known as –

A. Jajman
B. Kamin
C. Lohar
D. The Brahmins
Answer» A. Jajman
117.

The occupational theory of caste system was established by –

A. Hutton
B. Herbert Hope Risley
C. Nesfield
D. M.N. Srinivas
Answer» C. Nesfield
118.

In Jajmani system, the servicing people are known as –

A. Jajman
B. Kamins
C. Kshatryas
D. Brahmins
Answer» B. Kamins
119.

The untouchables are also known as –

A. The Dalits
B. The Superior
C. Brahmins
D. Middle Class
Answer» A. The Dalits
Chapter: Tribal Situation in India
120.

As per 2011 census, the tribes in India constitutes

A. 15% of the population
B. 11% of the population
C. 8.6 % of the population
D. 10% of the population
Answer» C. 8.6 % of the population
121.

To which tribe did Mahavira belong?

A. Lichchhavis
B. Shakaya
C. Both of them
D. Neither of them
Answer» A. Lichchhavis
122.

In which of the following tribes the youngest daughter inherits the property?

A. Khasi
B. Khasa
C. Kuki
D. Apatanis
Answer» A. Khasi
123.

Which tribe practises non-fraternal polyandry?

A. Kot of Kerala
B. Khasi tribe
C. Toda of Nilgiri
D. Nayars of Malabar
Answer» D. Nayars of Malabar
124.

Which is not a characteristic of Totem?

A. To be related to members of the Tribe
B. A sense of unity among the Tribal group
C. To protect the social group
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
125.

Dowry system among the tribes

A. Does not exist
B. Is not common
C. A matter of bargain
D. A well established practice in some tribes
Answer» D. A well established practice in some tribes
126.

Reservation of seats for SC and Tribes was initially meant for

A. Ten years
B. Twenty years
C. Thirty years
D. Forty years
Answer» B. Twenty years
127.

‘Potlach’ is a tribal ceremony in which property is

A. Acquired
B. Displayed
C. Destroyed
D. Renunciated
Answer» C. Destroyed
128.

Which one of the following distinguishes a tribe from a caste?

A. Trace of descent from a common ancestors
B. Observance of rule of endogamy
C. Living in a common territory
D. Living in upcountry region
Answer» A. Trace of descent from a common ancestors
129.

In tribal life the GHOTUL represents a

A. Youth organisation
B. Traditional leader
C. Form of marriage
D. Regional deity
Answer» A. Youth organisation
130.

The five fundamental principles (Panchsheel) for the tribal upliftment were presented for the first time by

A. Verrier Elwin
B. N.K. Bose
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Jaipal Singh
Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru
131.

The main provision of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with

A. Reservation in government jobs
B. Preservation of tribal lands
C. Autonomy in administration in the tribal areas of north-east India
D. Reservation in educational institutions
Answer» C. Autonomy in administration in the tribal areas of north-east India
132.

Tribals in a scheduled area demanded special care for the education of their children under their constitutional rights. They demanded such care under

A. Article 21
B. Article 46
C. Article 52
D. Article 73
Answer» B. Article 46
133.

Article 164 of the Constitution of India provides for separate ministers for tribal welfare in

A. Rajasthan, Kerala and Nagaland
B. Orissa, Bihar and Meghalaya
C. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
D. Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Orissa
Answer» C. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
134.

Where a tribe or a family claims some sort of association with animal or plant and the same is looked upon with regard and reverence it is called

A. Animism
B. Superstition
C. Totemism
D. Zoolatry
Answer» C. Totemism
135.

The Article in the Constitution of India which provides for the appointment of a Special officer for the SC and ST by the President of India is

A. Article 164
B. Article 341
C. Article 342
D. Article 338
Answer» D. Article 338
136.

The tribal groups found in Maharashtra are

A. Katkari, Koruku, Maria, Gond
B. Kolam, Koruku, Paura
C. Katkari, Maria, Gond, Rathaw
D. Katkari, Kolam, Maria, Gond
Answer» D. Katkari, Kolam, Maria, Gond
137.

Which of the following is the special characteristics of the tribes in India?

A. They sue few clothes to cover their bodies
B. They like dancing and drinking
C. They engage in traditional and ancient occupations
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
138.

Which of the following says that all Indians “were tribally organized?”-

A. Richard Lannoy
B. Imperial Gazetteer
C. Ginsberg
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Richard Lannoy
139.

Which of the following is not a tribal movement?

A. Tebhaga movement
B. Chuars movement
C. Bhils movement
D. Kolis movement
Answer» D. Kolis movement
140.

How many tribes are there in India?

A. 645
B. 565
C. 345
D. None of these
Answer» A. 645
141.

In which year the Forest Right Act was passed?

A. 2000
B. 2006
C. 2005
D. None of these
Answer» B. 2006
142.

The peninsular region has

A. Bhils
B. Gonds
C. Santhals
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
143.

Which one of the following is not a tribal zone according to the tribal anthropologists

A. The western zone
B. North eastern tribal zone
C. Middle tribal zone
D. South eastern tribal zone
Answer» C. Middle tribal zone
144.

A clan is based on

A. A strong “ we feeling”
B. Authority of the head
C. Authority of the eldest female
D. Authority of the eldest male
Answer» D. Authority of the eldest male
145.

Which of the following tribes is not found in Karnataka?

A. Janu Kuruba
B. Kanga
C. Siddi
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
146.

Minorities giving up their ancestral customs and adopting the culture of the majority is known as

A. Integration
B. Assimilation
C. Accommodation
D. Socialization
Answer» B. Assimilation
147.

Which one of the following tribes is matrilineal?

A. Chakesang
B. Jaintia
C. Mizo
D. Kuki
Answer» B. Jaintia
148.

The Backward Classes Commission of 1953-1955 was headed by

A. U.N. Dhebar
B. Renuka Ray
C. Kaka Kalelkar
D. B. P. Mandal
Answer» C. Kaka Kalelkar
149.

The tribe may be characterised as

A. Collection of families
B. Common name
C. Same territory
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
150.

In which state of India resides the maximum number of tribes?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Nagaland
C. West Bengal
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Madhya Pradesh

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