194 + Mcqs in Sociology of Indian society

101.	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» C. Article 52

Discussion

102.	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» D. Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Orissa

Discussion

103.	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» D. Zoolatry

Discussion

104.	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» E.

Discussion

105.	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» E.

Discussion

106.	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» E.

Discussion

107.	Which of the following is not a tribal movement?
A.	Tebhaga movement
B.	Chuars movement
C.	Bhils movement
D.	Kolis movement
Answer» E.

Discussion

108.	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» B. Imperial Gazetteer

Discussion

109.	How many tribes are there in India?
A.	645
B.	565
C.	345
D.	None of these
Answer» B. 565

Discussion

110.	The peninsular region has
A.	Bhils
B.	Gonds
C.	Santhals
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

111.	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» D. South eastern tribal zone

Discussion

112.	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» E.

Discussion

113.	Which of the following tribes is not found in Karnataka?
A.	Janu Kuruba
B.	Kanga
C.	Siddi
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	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» C. Accommodation

Discussion

115.	Which one of the following tribes is matrilineal?
A.	Chakesang
B.	Jaintia
C.	Mizo
D.	Kuki
Answer» C. Mizo

Discussion

116.	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» D. B. P. Mandal

Discussion

117.	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» B. Nagaland

Discussion

118.	The tribe may be characterised as
A.	Collection of families
B.	Common name
C.	Same territory
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year:
A.	1961
B.	1980
C.	1970
D.	1959
Answer» B. 1980

Discussion

120.	The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act was passed in the year:
A.	1900
B.	1939
C.	1960
D.	2000
Answer» C. 1960

Discussion

121.	Which of the following is the most common form of marriage in the world?
A.	Polyandry
B.	Monogamy
C.	Compassionate Marriage
D.	Experimental Marriage
Answer» C. Compassionate Marriage

Discussion

122.	Which among the following is not a feature of Christian Marriage?
A.	Marriage is a Holy estate instituted by God
B.	Marriage is a religious institution
C.	Marriage signifies mystical union of Christ
D.	Marriage is sinful
Answer» E.

Discussion

123.	The word caste is taken from Spanish and Portuguese words known as
A.	Casta
B.	Li neage
C.	Race
D.	Kinship
Answer» B. Li neage

Discussion

124.	Caste System is often defined as a
A.	Closed system
B.	Open-system
C.	Mixed category
D.	Social sytem
Answer» B. Open-system

Discussion

125.	The caste system is a form of
A.	Social stratification
B.	Social unity
C.	Social solidarity
D.	Social class
Answer» B. Social unity

Discussion

126.	Social mobility is more rigid in
A.	Class-system
B.	Family system
C.	Caste system
D.	Social class
Answer» D. Social class

Discussion

127.	Caste system is closely associated with
A.	Birth
B.	Class
C.	Skin-colour
D.	Physical
Answer» B. Class

Discussion

128.	Caste system is often described as
A.	Achieved-status
B.	Ascribed status
C.	Class
D.	Division of class
Answer» B. Ascribed status

Discussion

129.	Sir Henry Main gave
A.	Sex communism
B.	Patriarchal theory
C.	Theory of polygamy
D.	Matriarchal theory
Answer» D. Matriarchal theory

Discussion

130.	The Brahmins are often known as the
A.	Twice-Born caste
B.	The inferior caste
C.	The social class
D.	The Economic class
Answer» B. The inferior caste

Discussion

131.	The untouchables are often known as
A.	Harijans
B.	Kshatriyas
C.	Occupational class
D.	Brahmins
Answer» B. Kshatriyas

Discussion

132.	The caste has its own ruler popularly known as
A.	Brahmins
B.	The Economic class
C.	Kshatriyas
D.	Caste Panchayat
Answer» E.

Discussion

133.	The word Caste has emerged from the Spanish work Casta meaning
A.	Lineage
B.	Kins
C.	Family ties
D.	Closed-group
Answer» B. Kins

Discussion

134.	In the matters of commensality, a superior caste cannot accept food prepared by a lower caste known as
A.	Kancha food
B.	Pakka food
C.	Contaminated food
D.	Cooked food
Answer» B. Pakka food

Discussion

135.	Learning priesthood and teaching were the prestigious professions which was only confined for the
A.	The Kshatriyas
B.	The Shudras
C.	The Brahmins
D.	The Vaishyas
Answer» D. The Vaishyas

Discussion

136.	Weaving, scavenging and tanning were regarded as the occupation for
A.	The Brahmins
B.	The Kshatriyas
C.	The Shudras
D.	The Vaishyas
Answer» D. The Vaishyas

Discussion

137.	The form of marriage found among the Hindus is:
A.	Polygyny
B.	Polyandry
C.	Monogamy
D.	All of the above
Answer» C. Monogamy

Discussion

138.	According to traditional theory of Purushasukta, the Brahmins originated from the Prajapathi Brahma s
A.	Leg
B.	Hand
C.	Arms
D.	Mouth
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	Marrying outside one s own gotra that is, Sagotra Exogamy was prevalent among the
A.	The Brahmins
B.	The Shudras
C.	The Vaishyas
D.	The common people
Answer» B. The Shudras

Discussion

140.	Development of Industries includes:
A.	Large- scale industries
B.	Small- scale industries
C.	Village and cottage industries
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

141.	The antagonism practiced by the members of one community against the people of other community and religion can be termed as Communalism . Who said this?
A.	Ram Ahuja
B.	Bipin Chandra
C.	Robert Nelson
D.	Howard Wolpe
Answer» B. Bipin Chandra

Discussion

142.	Among the Hindus of India, marriage is a :
A.	Contract (
B.	Sacrament
C.	Legal necessity
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

143.	Communalism riots pose a permanent threat to the:
A.	Social harmony
B.	Religious harmony
C.	Economic harmony
D.	Psychological harmony
Answer» C. Economic harmony

Discussion

144.	The riots that take place due to clashes of communal interests of two or more communities are regarded as:
A.	Communal riots
B.	Violence
C.	Communalism
D.	Polarization
Answer» B. Violence

Discussion

145.	The remedial measures for communalism is:
A.	Use of new strategies and plans
B.	Supervision of media
C.	Suppressing the extremists
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

146.	The main causes for the growth of communalism in India are:
A.	Communal political parties
B.	Media, literature etc
C.	Divide and rule policy
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	Communal riots often reach new heights due to the support given by the:
A.	Local leaders
B.	Church leaders
C.	Political leaders
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

148.	Who introduced communal electorate for the Muslims?
A.	Akbar
B.	Lord Minto
C.	Aurangzeb
D.	British
Answer» C. Aurangzeb

Discussion

149.	Which of the following state that separate families were held together by the authority and protection of elder male descent?
A.	Max Weber
B.	Sir Henry Maine
C.	G. Duncan Mitchell
D.	Emile Durkheim
Answer» C. G. Duncan Mitchell

Discussion

150.	I.P.Desai made a study of urban families in Mahuwa in Gujarat in
A.	1955
B.	1954
C.	1957
D.	1960
Answer» B. 1954

Discussion

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

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

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

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

The tribal groups found in Maharashtra are

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

Which of the following is not a tribal movement?

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

How many tribes are there in India?

The peninsular region has

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

A clan is based on

Which of the following tribes is not found in Karnataka?

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

Which one of the following tribes is matrilineal?

The Backward Classes Commission of 1953-1955 was headed by

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

The tribe may be characterised as

The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in the year:

The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act was passed in the year:

Which of the following is the most common form of marriage in the world?

Which among the following is not a feature of Christian Marriage?

The word caste is taken from Spanish and Portuguese words known as

Caste System is often defined as a

The caste system is a form of

Social mobility is more rigid in

Caste system is closely associated with

Caste system is often described as

Sir Henry Main gave

The Brahmins are often known as the

The untouchables are often known as

The caste has its own ruler popularly known as

The word Caste has emerged from the Spanish work Casta meaning

In the matters of commensality, a superior caste cannot accept food prepared by a lower caste known as

Learning priesthood and teaching were the prestigious professions which was only confined for the

Weaving, scavenging and tanning were regarded as the occupation for

The form of marriage found among the Hindus is:

According to traditional theory of Purushasukta, the Brahmins originated from the Prajapathi Brahma s

Marrying outside one s own gotra that is, Sagotra Exogamy was prevalent among the

Development of Industries includes:

The antagonism practiced by the members of one community against the people of other community and religion can be termed as Communalism . Who said this?

Among the Hindus of India, marriage is a :

Communalism riots pose a permanent threat to the:

The riots that take place due to clashes of communal interests of two or more communities are regarded as:

The remedial measures for communalism is:

The main causes for the growth of communalism in India are:

Communal riots often reach new heights due to the support given by the:

Who introduced communal electorate for the Muslims?

Which of the following state that separate families were held together by the authority and protection of elder male descent?

I.P.Desai made a study of urban families in Mahuwa in Gujarat in