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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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