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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) , Sociology (CBCS) .
Chapters
| 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The statement, “Many governments are using rigid and outdated urban planning regulations which are typically bypassed by slum dwellers”, which is a reflection of - |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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