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| 101. |
The most important feature of urban community is its – |
| A. | Social mobility |
| B. | Social Structure |
| C. | Social segregation |
| D. | Role identification |
| Answer» A. Social mobility | |
| 102. |
Social status of an individual in an urban area is not determined by birth but by – |
| A. | Achievements |
| B. | Determination |
| C. | Social approval |
| D. | Social hierarchy |
| Answer» A. Achievements | |
| 103. |
By virtue of its size and population, the urban community is a – |
| A. | Primary group |
| B. | Secondary group |
| C. | Solidified group |
| D. | Reference group |
| Answer» B. Secondary group | |
| 104. |
In the absence of uniform and fixed social norms. Individuals or groups often seek – |
| A. | Co-operative ends |
| B. | Divergent ends |
| C. | Absolute understandings |
| D. | Anticipated reforms |
| Answer» B. Divergent ends | |
| 105. |
Social control in urban community is – |
| A. | Informal in nature |
| B. | Formal in nature |
| C. | Traditional in nature |
| D. | Mechanical in nature |
| Answer» B. Formal in nature | |
| 106. |
The study of neighbourhood mainly began from the – |
| A. | 1700’s |
| B. | 1800’s |
| C. | 1900’s |
| D. | 2000’s |
| Answer» C. 1900’s | |
| 107. |
The first intellectual associated with the study of urban neighbourhood was – |
| A. | Tom Clancy |
| B. | Reed Richards |
| C. | Benny Ball |
| D. | Clarence Perr |
| Answer» D. Clarence Perr | |
| 108. |
One of the highlighting institutions associated with the study of urban neighbourhood was |
| A. | Chicago School of Sociology |
| B. | German School of Sociology |
| C. | Yale University |
| D. | Harvard University |
| Answer» A. Chicago School of Sociology | |
| 109. |
Who published the book “The Truly Disadvantaged”? |
| A. | Julius Wilson |
| B. | Terry Johnson |
| C. | Dr. Marcos Aurora |
| D. | Tim Bay |
| Answer» A. Julius Wilson | |
| 110. |
Voluntary Association is a term derived from the Latin word – |
| A. | Voltaz |
| B. | Volunteer |
| C. | Volunet |
| D. | Voluntaz |
| Answer» D. Voluntaz | |
| 111. |
Voluntary Associations are a group of persons who work for the same – |
| A. | Interest |
| B. | Connection |
| C. | Determination |
| D. | Intention |
| Answer» A. Interest | |
| 112. |
In the United Nation, terminology for voluntary Associations are called – |
| A. | Non-Governmental Organisations |
| B. | People for Free Will |
| C. | Government Liberated Organisations |
| D. | Free Governmental Organisations |
| Answer» A. Non-Governmental Organisations | |
| 113. |
In voluntary associations, governance of the organisation is – |
| A. | Democratic |
| B. | Totalitarian |
| C. | Dictatorial |
| D. | Theocratic |
| Answer» A. Democratic | |
| 114. |
Voluntary associations involve citizens in noble affairs and avoid concentration of powers in the hands of the – |
| A. | Elected Leaders |
| B. | Village Council |
| C. | Government |
| D. | Despotic rulers |
| Answer» C. Government | |
| 115. |
Organised voluntary action help groups and individuals with diverse political and other interests to work together for – |
| A. | Curbing interest |
| B. | Individual interest |
| C. | National interest |
| D. | Diverse interest |
| Answer» C. National interest | |
| 116. |
Voluntary associations enable individuals to learn the fundamentals of groups and political associations through – |
| A. | Isolation |
| B. | Participation |
| C. | Segregation |
| D. | Identification |
| Answer» B. Participation | |
| 117. |
Voluntary association is an organisation initiated and governed by its own members on democratic principles without any – |
| A. | Coalition |
| B. | External control |
| C. | Savagery |
| D. | Maintenance |
| Answer» B. External control | |
| 118. |
Who defines voluntary group as “ A group organised for the pursuit of one interest or of several interest in common”. |
| A. | Michall Banton |
| B. | Everett Rest |
| C. | Gordon Springer |
| D. | Danton |
| Answer» A. Michall Banton | |
| 119. |
The more westernised and urbanised the neighbourhoods become in their ways of living, the more they develop – |
| A. | Conflict culture |
| B. | Communal culture |
| C. | Traditional culture |
| D. | Bond |
| Answer» B. Communal culture | |
| 120. |
Voluntary associations are – |
| A. | Social construct |
| B. | Conflict construct |
| C. | Symbolic construct |
| D. | Functional construct |
| Answer» A. Social construct | |
| 121. |
Slums are considered as an impact of Urbanization and |
| A. | Industrialisation |
| B. | Globalisation |
| C. | Modernization |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Industrialisation | |
| 122. |
In the context of India, Slums can be characterized on the basis of three criteria. They are: |
| A. | Social, Physical and Legal |
| B. | Social, Physical and Political |
| C. | Social, Political and Legal |
| D. | Religious, Legal and Social |
| Answer» A. Social, Physical and Legal | |
| 123. |
Cities in India are characterized by three main types of slums. These are: |
| A. | Original slum, Transitional Zone slum and Blighted slum |
| B. | Transitional Zone slum, Original slum and Temporary slum |
| C. | Permanent slum, Blighted and Transitional Zone slum |
| D. | Original slum, Blighted slum and Temporary slum |
| Answer» A. Original slum, Transitional Zone slum and Blighted slum | |
| 124. |
Asia’s largest slum is found in |
| A. | Mumbai, India |
| B. | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| C. | Karachi, Pakistan |
| D. | Manila, Phillipines |
| Answer» C. Karachi, Pakistan | |
| 125. |
Clandestine Prostitutes are found in |
| A. | Brothel |
| B. | Bars |
| C. | Apartments |
| D. | Harem |
| Answer» B. Bars | |
| 126. |
A woman who sells sex for the sake of money is known as a - |
| A. | Pimp |
| B. | Prostitute |
| C. | Transgender |
| D. | Gay |
| Answer» B. Prostitute | |
| 127. |
The main statute dealing with sex work in India is |
| A. | The Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act (ITPA), 1956 |
| B. | The Moral Trafficking Prevention Act (MTPA), 1956 |
| C. | Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of discrimination against women(CEDAW)1979 |
| D. | Sex Work Act, 1994 |
| Answer» A. The Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act (ITPA), 1956 | |
| 128. |
When an individual deviates from the course of normal social life, his/ her behaviour is called |
| A. | Delinquency |
| B. | Habitualness |
| C. | Normalcy |
| D. | Erratic |
| Answer» A. Delinquency | |
| 129. |
Juvenile delinquents are minors who have committed some act that violates the law and are usually below the age of |
| A. | 16 years |
| B. | 17 years |
| C. | 18 years |
| D. | 15 years |
| Answer» C. 18 years | |
| 130. |
The delinquency rates tends to be the highest during |
| A. | Early Adolescence |
| B. | Late Adolescence |
| C. | Late childhood |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Early Adolescence | |
| 131. |
Juvenile delinquents are minors defined as being between ages of |
| A. | 8 to 16 |
| B. | 14 to 18 |
| C. | 10 to 18 |
| D. | 10 to 15 |
| Answer» C. 10 to 18 | |
| 132. |
Delinquent acts generally are of how many categories?- |
| A. | 0ne |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» B. Two | |
| 133. |
According to studies conducted, delinquency rates are higher among |
| A. | Boys |
| B. | Girls |
| C. | Gay |
| D. | Both girls and boys |
| Answer» A. Boys | |
| 134. |
According to studies conducted on juvenile crimes (1994), children living with parents and guardians are found to be |
| A. | Less involved |
| B. | More involved |
| C. | Moderately involved |
| D. | Heavily involved |
| Answer» B. More involved | |
| 135. |
According to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, the maximum age for juvenile delinquents is between the age group of |
| A. | 18 years to 21 years |
| B. | 16 years to 18 years |
| C. | 10 years to 18 years |
| D. | 15 years to 20 years |
| Answer» B. 16 years to 18 years | |
| 136. |
Juvenile delinquents are |
| A. | Sex offenders |
| B. | Adult offenders |
| C. | Young offenders |
| D. | Young truants |
| Answer» C. Young offenders | |
| 137. |
The difference between ‘habituation’ and ‘addiction’ is that |
| A. | Habit is not compulsive as addiction is |
| B. | Addiction is not compulsive as habit is |
| C. | Habit is compulsive, addiction is not |
| D. | Both addiction and habit are compulsive |
| Answer» A. Habit is not compulsive as addiction is | |
| 138. |
The word habituation is sometimes used to refer to |
| A. | Psychological dependence |
| B. | Biological dependence |
| C. | Geographical dependence |
| D. | Physical dependence |
| Answer» A. Psychological dependence | |
| 139. |
Addiction to a drug means that the body becomes |
| A. | Very dependent on the drug |
| B. | Not dependent at all |
| C. | Moderately dependent |
| D. | Resistible to it |
| Answer» A. Very dependent on the drug | |
| 140. |
Stimulants, depressants, narcotics and hallucinogens are also called as |
| A. | Psychoactive drugs |
| B. | Sedative drugs |
| C. | Depressant drugs |
| D. | Pain relief drugs |
| Answer» A. Psychoactive drugs | |
| 141. |
The book, “Social Problems in India “ is associated with |
| A. | Ram Ahuja |
| B. | M.N. Srinivas |
| C. | A.R. Desai |
| D. | P.C.Joshi |
| Answer» A. Ram Ahuja | |
| 142. |
The chronic drug user develops a feeling that he/she must constantly increase the dose in order to produce the same effect as that from the initial dose. This phenomenon is called |
| A. | Tolerance |
| B. | Abstinence |
| C. | Dependence |
| D. | Resistance |
| Answer» A. Tolerance | |
| 143. |
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has been observed since |
| A. | 26th June 1991 |
| B. | 26th January 1991 |
| C. | 20th June 1991 |
| D. | 16th June 1991 |
| Answer» A. 26th June 1991 | |
| 144. |
The business of stealing an individual’s freedom for profit is known as |
| A. | Prostitution |
| B. | Drug Addiction |
| C. | Human Trafficking |
| D. | Slavery |
| Answer» C. Human Trafficking | |
| 145. |
Human trafficking is the trade in people, especially of |
| A. | Women and Children |
| B. | Boys and Girls |
| C. | Men and Women |
| D. | Young boys and men |
| Answer» A. Women and Children | |
| 146. |
Which of the following is one of the largest contributors to human trafficking?- |
| A. | Poverty |
| B. | Greed |
| C. | Ignorance |
| D. | Drug abuse |
| Answer» A. Poverty | |
| 147. |
Overcrowding is a logical consequence of |
| A. | Over - population |
| B. | Poverty |
| C. | Job opportunities |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Over - population | |
| 148. |
In the United States of America, the most commonly used measurement to denote overcrowding is - |
| A. | persons per house |
| B. | persons per room or bedroom |
| C. | persons per hut |
| D. | persons per building |
| Answer» C. persons per hut | |
| 149. |
The World Health Organization is concerned with overcrowding of sleeping accommodation which primarily leads to the risk of |
| A. | Spreading diseases |
| B. | Alcoholism |
| C. | Juvenile Delinquency |
| D. | Unhygienic conditions |
| Answer» A. Spreading diseases | |
| 150. |
Slums in South American cities like Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Lima (Peru) are known for building on |
| A. | Steep slopes |
| B. | Plain Areas |
| C. | Hilly areas |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Steep slopes | |
| 151. |
One of the primary drivers for the growth of slums is- |
| A. | Rural to urban migration |
| B. | Urban to rural migration |
| C. | Over crowding |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Rural to urban migration | |
| 152. |
The statement, “Many governments are using rigid and outdated urban planning regulations which are typically bypassed by slum dwellers”, which is a reflection of - |
| A. | Poor urban governance |
| B. | Good urban governance |
| C. | Poor urban planning |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Poor urban governance | |
| 153. |
The push factor of rural –urban migration is |
| A. | Poverty |
| B. | Excess agricultural labour supply |
| C. | Natural catastrophe |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Poverty | |
| 154. |
In India, the first Juvenile Court was established in |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Madras |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» A. Kolkata | |
| 155. |
In India the population of prostitutes is estimated to be |
| A. | 2.8 million |
| B. | 3.8 million |
| C. | 1.8 million |
| D. | 4.8 million |
| Answer» A. 2.8 million | |
| 156. |
One of the major argument for the primary cause of prostitution is |
| A. | Patriarchy |
| B. | Matriarchy |
| C. | Sexual abuse |
| D. | Poverty |
| Answer» A. Patriarchy | |
| 157. |
Most prostitution involves |
| A. | Homosexual sexual exchanges |
| B. | Transgender sexual exchanges |
| C. | Heterosexual sexual exchanges |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Homosexual sexual exchanges | |
| 158. |
Among the different types of workers in the world, the most marginalised workers are |
| A. | Plumbers |
| B. | Janitor |
| C. | Labourers |
| D. | Prostitutes |
| Answer» A. Plumbers | |
| 159. |
Prostitution touches on - |
| A. | Sexuality |
| B. | Humanity |
| C. | Morality |
| D. | Emotion |
| Answer» A. Sexuality | |
| 160. |
The characteristics of city life is responsible for many |
| A. | Moral problems |
| B. | Social problems |
| C. | Economic problems |
| D. | Psychological problems |
| Answer» A. Moral problems | |
| 161. |
Which constitutional amendment envisages the creation of uniform municipal administration all over India? |
| A. | 71st Constitutional Amendment |
| B. | 74th Constitutional Amendment |
| C. | 84th Constitutional Amendment |
| D. | 92nd Constitutional Amendment |
| Answer» B. 74th Constitutional Amendment | |
| 162. |
Municipal Council is a political body for the administration of – |
| A. | Metropolitan cities |
| B. | Fairly large cities |
| C. | Small urban areas |
| D. | Semi-industrial cities |
| Answer» B. Fairly large cities | |
| 163. |
The Aizawl Municipal Council started functioning with effect from – |
| A. | 1st July 2011 |
| B. | 20th February 2007 |
| C. | 1st July 2008 |
| D. | 20th February 2009 |
| Answer» C. 1st July 2008 | |
| 164. |
The highest political status in a Municipal Council is called – |
| A. | Chairman |
| B. | Speaker |
| C. | Moderator |
| D. | Mayor |
| Answer» A. Chairman | |
| 165. |
Which of the following is the chairperson of the ward committee – |
| A. | MLA of the constituency |
| B. | Deputy Commissioner |
| C. | The person elected by the ward committee |
| D. | Ward Councillor |
| Answer» D. Ward Councillor | |
| 166. |
Which of the following is not related to municipal administration – |
| A. | Municipal corporation |
| B. | Municipal assembly |
| C. | Municipal council |
| D. | Municipal board |
| Answer» B. Municipal assembly | |
| 167. |
The percentage of seats reserved for women in municipal council is – |
| A. | 50% |
| B. | 33.3% |
| C. | 66.6% |
| D. | There is no such reservation |
| Answer» B. 33.3% | |
| 168. |
Which of the following is not covered by the role of Municipal council – |
| A. | Solid waste management |
| B. | Market and slaughter house |
| C. | Management of social organizations |
| D. | Water supply for industrial and commercial purposes |
| Answer» C. Management of social organizations | |
| 169. |
The first chairman of AMC was – |
| A. | Zakhuma |
| B. | Lalhmingthanga |
| C. | Zarzoliana |
| D. | Hmingthanzami |
| Answer» A. Zakhuma | |
| 170. |
The constitutional amendment for the formation of municipalities was passed in the year – |
| A. | 1956 |
| B. | 1972 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | 1992 |
| Answer» D. 1992 | |
| 171. |
JNNURM was inaugurated by – |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Dr. Manmohan Singh |
| C. | Narendra Modi |
| D. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Answer» B. Dr. Manmohan Singh | |
| 172. |
PMAY primarily aims at providing – |
| A. | Housing for all |
| B. | Eradication of slums |
| C. | Increase in household income |
| D. | Information technology for all |
| Answer» A. Housing for all | |
| 173. |
HUDCO was established in the year – |
| A. | 2005 |
| B. | 2013 |
| C. | 1970 |
| D. | 1977 |
| Answer» C. 1970 | |
| 174. |
NSUP aims to secure – |
| A. | Integrated city-wide sanitation |
| B. | Safe disposal of human excreta |
| C. | Open-defecation free cities |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 175. |
The program on Energy Recovery from Urban Waste is monitored by – |
| A. | The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation |
| B. | The Ministry of Urban Development |
| C. | The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
| D. | The Ministry of Human Resources Development |
| Answer» C. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | |
| 176. |
Which of the following has replaced JNNURM – |
| A. | AMRUT |
| B. | Smart City Mission |
| C. | BSUP |
| D. | NULM |
| Answer» A. AMRUT | |
| 177. |
Smart City Mission aims at building – |
| A. | 50 smart cities |
| B. | 100 smart cities |
| C. | 120 smart cities |
| D. | 150 smart cities |
| Answer» B. 100 smart cities | |
| 178. |
The beneficiaries of PMAY (urban) include – |
| A. | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
| B. | Low Income Groups (LIGs) |
| C. | Middle Income Groups (MIGs) |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 179. |
Which of the following is named after the former Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | CDP |
| B. | MGNREGS |
| C. | JNNURM |
| D. | NUSP |
| Answer» C. JNNURM | |
| 180. |
Swatch Bharat Mission associated with – |
| A. | Eradication of slum areas |
| B. | Sanitation |
| C. | Construction of houses |
| D. | Providing drinking water |
| Answer» B. Sanitation | |
| 181. |
Urban planning is – |
| A. | Continuous |
| B. | Time-oriented |
| C. | Cyclic |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 182. |
The relation between industrialization and population rise is - |
| A. | Direct |
| B. | Indirect |
| C. | null |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Direct | |
| 183. |
Low-rent housings for urban poor are provided under the scheme – |
| A. | IAY |
| B. | NULM |
| C. | BSUP |
| D. | PMGSY |
| Answer» C. BSUP | |
| 184. |
The basic objective of town planning is the systematic use of – |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Land |
| C. | Buildings |
| D. | Services |
| Answer» B. Land | |
| 185. |
Which of the following is peculiar to urban areas? |
| A. | Crime |
| B. | Unemployment |
| C. | Inequality |
| D. | Slums |
| Answer» D. Slums | |
| 186. |
Low-rent housings for urban poor in Aizawl is constructed in – |
| A. | Durtlang |
| B. | Rangvamual |
| C. | Lawipu |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 187. |
Zoning and parking places in Aizawl city is under the jurisdiction of – |
| A. | Govt. of Mizoram |
| B. | AMC |
| C. | Local Council |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. AMC | |
| 188. |
Which of the following is not an aspect of urban planning? |
| A. | Garbage disposal |
| B. | Traffic Control |
| C. | Control of Land use |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» D. None of the Above | |
| 189. |
Crowding and congestion are the results of – |
| A. | Population growth |
| B. | Unplanned growth of towns |
| C. | High birth rate |
| D. | Ignorance |
| Answer» B. Unplanned growth of towns | |
| 190. |
The nodal department of AMC is – |
| A. | Ministry of Finance |
| B. | UD&PA |
| C. | PHE |
| D. | PWD |
| Answer» B. UD&PA | |
| 191. |
Urban outlook is – |
| A. | Inherited |
| B. | Acquired |
| C. | Learned |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Acquired | |
| 192. |
The physical and social environment of man determines his – |
| A. | Attitudes |
| B. | Aptitudes |
| C. | Interests |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 193. |
The urban man is more _____ than his rural counterpart. |
| A. | Dynamic |
| B. | Conservative |
| C. | Rigid |
| D. | Civilized |
| Answer» A. Dynamic | |
| 194. |
Community feeling is _______ in urban areas than in rural areas. |
| A. | Weaker |
| B. | Stronger |
| C. | Neither weaker or stronger |
| D. | None |
| Answer» A. Weaker | |
| 195. |
The nature of relationship in urban areas is mostly – |
| A. | Primary |
| B. | Secondary |
| C. | Personal |
| D. | Permanent |
| Answer» B. Secondary | |
| 196. |
Every society has – |
| A. | Hierarchy |
| B. | Equity |
| C. | Equality |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Hierarchy | |
| 197. |
Social change is – |
| A. | Quicker in rural areas |
| B. | Quicker in urban areas |
| C. | The same in rural and urban |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Quicker in urban areas | |
| 198. |
The distinction between rural and urban outlook is – |
| A. | Absolute |
| B. | Clear |
| C. | Definite |
| D. | Relative |
| Answer» D. Relative | |
| 199. |
The differences in rural and urban outlook is mainly due to – |
| A. | Heredity |
| B. | Family background |
| C. | Education |
| D. | Religion |
| Answer» C. Education | |
| 200. |
Which of the following is the characteristic of urban population? |
| A. | Individualism |
| B. | Liberalism |
| C. | Dynamism |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
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