Sociology Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) and Answers - Set 48

Questions

1 Who talks about ‘the colonization of the life-world’ ?

1 J. Alexander

2 A. Schutz

3 J. Habermas

4 P. Berger

Answer: J. Habermas

2 ‘Accounting is the process by which people offer accounts in order to make sense of the world.’ This statement reflects which one of the following perspectives ?

1 Symbolic Interactionism

2 Critical theory

3 Ethnomethodology

4 Phenomenology

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Answer:Ethnomethodology

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3 Who is of the view that ideology must be seen not merely as ‘false consciousness’ but as an important part of real social relations ?

1 L. Althusser

2 A. Gramsci

3 J. Habermas

4 R. Dahrendorf

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Answer:L. Althusser

4 According to Althusser ‘Epistemological Break’ in the context of Marx’s writings refers to :

1 Marx’s concept of dialectical materialism

2 Polarization of two classes leading to class conflict

3 Contradiction between means of production and relations of production

4 Distinction between Marx’s early philosophical work and his later scientific theory

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Answer:Distinction between Marx’s early philosophical work and his later scientific theory

5 The Neo-functionalism tries to rectify the limitations of Functionalism, which among the following does not fit in the order ?

1 Conservatism

2 Order

3 Idealism

4 Anti-individualism

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Answer:Order

6 Who wrote the Book “The Archaeology of Knowledge and the Discourse on Language” ?

1 J. Derrida

2 A. Giddens

3 L. Althusser

4 M. Foucault

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Answer:M. Foucault

7 Of the following who is perhaps better known as a post-structuralist rather than a structuralist ?

1 M. Foucault

2 E. Goffman

3 A. Giddens

4 None of the above

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Answer:M. Foucault

8 Which one of the following is the most fundamental source of unity in modern India ?

1 Electoral process

2 Constitution

3 Judiciary

4 None of the above

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Answer:Constitution

9 Who among the following is not included in the social hierarchy of ‘Ashrafs’ ?

1 Sayyad

2 Sheikh

3 Bhisti

4 Pathan

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Answer:Bhisti

10 Who among the following is the author of ‘India-Unity in Diversity’ ?

1 Yogendra Singh

2 Yogesh Atal

3 A.R. Desai

4 Y.B. Damle

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Answer:Yogesh Atal

11 How many scheduled languages are given in the Indian Constitution ?

1 29

2 23

3 18

4 19

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Answer: 18

12 Among which of the following tribes ‘marriage by capture’ has been popular ?

1 Naga

2 Toda

3 Gonds

4 Bhils

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Answer:Naga

13 To which school of thought David Hardiman belongs ?

1 Indological school

2 Civilizational school

3 Sub-altern school

4 Marxist school

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Answer:Sub-altern school

14 Who among the following has applied dialectical approach in understanding Indian Society ?

1 D.P. Mukerjee

2 M.N. Srinivas

3 G.S. Ghurye

4 L. Dumont

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Answer:D.P. Mukerjee

15 In determining dominant caste, M.N. Srinivas has not included which of the following ?

1 Ritual status

2 Economic status

3 Numerical strength

4 Linguistic domination

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Answer:Linguistic domination

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