Social Institutions: Continuity and Change MCQ in English Class 12 Sociology Chapter-2 Book-Indian Society

 

Dear students In this Notes We are going to Learn MCQ class 12 SOCIOLOGY Social Institutions: Continuity and Change CLASS 12 SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 2 BOOK 1 Notes 

From which language did the word 'caste' originate?

A. Portuguese

B. Sanskrit  

C. English ​  

D. Hindi 

What is the literal meaning of caste?

A.  Recognition of social status

B.  Identity of religion  

C.  Lineage identification  

D.  Identification of economic condition  

How old is the caste system considered to be in India?

A. 2000 years  

B. 4000  years  

C. 6000  years  

D. 8000 years  

How many categories were there in varna system?

A. 3

B. 8  

C. 5  

D. 4 

Which theory of caste system shows the specific place of each caste in the society?

A.  Authorized system  

B.  Social hierarchy  

C.  Completeness and supersession  

D.  Variation and isolation 

What were the characteristics of the varna system in the early Vedic period?

A.  hard and uneven 

B.  Social equality 

C.  is not determined in detail  

D.  determined by birth  

How was the caste system determined in the post-Vedic period?

A.  From birth    

B.  Based on profession

C.  From education    

D.  Economic status

What was the first effort made by the British administration regarding the caste system?

A.  recognized the caste system 

B.  Attempts were made to reform the caste system

C.  tried to understand the complexities of the caste system  

D.  abolished the caste system  

Which system is called the distorted form of caste system?

A.  Social system

B.  Economic system 

C.  Family system  

D.  Varna system 

What were the characteristics of the impure castes?

A.  Middle class caste and education   

B.  Lower caste and weaker sections  

C.  Upper caste and economic military power

D.  advanced caste and social status  

In which group did marriage take place in the caste system?

A.  From a caste outsider

B.  From a member of another religion

C.  only among members of a species  

D.  Any member of the society  

What was the basis of the 'superseded system' in the caste system?

A.  Social basis

B.  Political basis

C.  Economic basis    

D.  Religious basis  

What is mentioned in the rules of caste system?

A.  Rules for eating and sharing food  

B.  The dominated status of castes  

C.  Rules for adopting a business 

D.  ALL OF THE ABOVE 

What could a person born in a caste do in the caste system?

A.  One could change profession  

B.  could do the job   

C.  could take up any occupation 

D.  could only follow the occupation of his caste 

Due to which characteristic of the caste system it was impossible to change the life conditions?

A.  Lack of education  

B.  Rigidity of caste  

C.  Social status 

D.  Economic condition  

What was the aim of the principle of difference and separation?

A.  Increasing social equality  

B.  Bringing all castes into one category

C.  bringing castes together 

D.  To prevent mixing of castes 

When did regular census start in India?

A. 1881  

B. 1860

C. 1901 

D. 1850  

What is the place of each caste in the principle of completeness and hierarchy?

A.  Equal opportunity

B.Independence ​ 

C.  Same place    

D.  Specific location and order 

Which of the following were included in the caste rules?

A.  Business     

B.  Food and drink

C.  Social interaction

D.  ALL OF THE ABOVE  

What were the characteristics of pure castes?

A.  middle race and cultural power

B.  Unequal race and religious power

C.  Lower caste and weaker sections    

D.  Upper caste and economic military power   

 

When was information on the social hierarchy of castes collected?

A.  In 1901 

B. In   1881

C.     in 1935   

D. In  1860

What special features did the higher castes have in the caste system?

A.  Economic power    

B.  Military power  

C.  Availability of education 

D.  ALL OF THE ABOVE  

What were the rules of the caste system designed to protect a caste from?

A.  Economic crisis  

B.  Religious disputes 

C.  social change  

D.  due to mixing of castes  

Under the caste system, what profession could a person born in a caste adopt?

A.  could choose a new profession  

B.  Any profession

C.  could do a government job

D.  the profession of one's caste   

Which Act legalised the lists of castes?

A.  Government of India Act of 1901  

B.  Government of India Act of 1881  

C.  Government of India Act of 1935   

D.  Government of India Act of 1860 

   

What did the British do to understand the structures of society in India?

A.  abolished castes   

B.  did cultural studies

C.  tried to reform the caste system

D.  started the census    

Which word have Indian language speaking people started using?

A.  Race

B.cast ​

C.  Square  

D.  Vansh  

------British administrators determined the social status of the castes.

A.  Sir Henry Lawrence

B.  Herbert Ridgeley  

C.  Lord Macaulay  

D.  General Keaton

How did the nationalist movement view caste?

A.  Part of development

B.  a religious system

C.  Cultural heritage

D.  Social evil and colonial tactics

What was the role of ethnic sentiments in nationalist movements?

A.  Racial sentiments were helpful in garnering support for the movement

B.  Racial feelings weakened the objective of the movement

C.  Racial sentiments were not a part of the movement

D.  Racial sentiments were against the movement

When did efforts to organize the untouchable castes begin?

A.  early 19th century

B.  late 19th century

C.  early 20th century

D.  18th century

What impact did urbanisation and collective living in cities have on the social system?

A.  Stabilised caste discrimination 

B.  further increased caste discrimination

C.  Reduced caste discrimination

D.  increased caste discrimination

How committed was the state to abolishing the caste system?

A.  Legal commitment

B.  Constitutional commitment

C.  both legal and constitutional

D.  Implementation only

What was the basis of recruitment in industrial jobs?

A.  Gender

B.  Regional basis

C.  Education and Experience

D.  Caste

What was the state's view on the caste system in the industrial sector?

A.  supporting the caste system

B.  Closing eyes towards caste system

C.  Complete abolition of caste system

D.  Ignoring the caste system

What was the impact of caste in the social and cultural field?

A.  The influence of caste decreased 

B.  Caste became unstable 

C.  caste remained strong

D.  Caste was completely abolished

Who all are included in blood relations?

A.  Parents, siblings

B.  brother-in-law-sister-in-law, brother-in-law-sister-in-law

C.  Mother-in-law and father-in-law

D.  Uncle-Aunt

Who are the people involved in marriage based kinship?

A.  Parents, siblings

B.  Brother-in-law-sister-in-law, brother-in-law-sister-in-law, mother-in-law-father-in-law

C.  Grandparents, Grandchildren

D.  Uncle-aunt

Who lives in a nuclear family?

A.  Parents and children

B.  Husband, wife and children

C.  Grandparents and grandchildren

D.  Siblings and parents

How many generations of people live together in a joint family?

A. Right Answer is : A

B. Right Answer is: B

C.  Three or more

D.  Only parents and children

Approximately what percentage of the tribal population lives in Central India?

A. 85%

B. 75%

C. 50%

D. 65%

Which are the largest tribes of India?

A.  Santhal, God, Munda

B.  Bhil, God, Santhal

C.  God, Bhil, Bodo

D.  Munda, Santhal, Meena

Into how many categories have tribes been divided from the linguistic point of view?

A. Right Answer is : A

B. Right Answer is: B

C.  Four

D.five ​

The total population of tribes is what percentage of the total population of India?

A. 8.2%

B. 7.5%

C. 9.1%

D. 6.8%

On what basis is the difference between tribes and castes?

A.  Language

B.  Cultural practices

C.  Religious beliefs

D.  Social and political organizations

What was the total population of the tribes, as per the 2001 census?

A. About  8 crores

B. About  Rs. 6 crore

C. About  10 crores

D. About  Rs 7 crore

Which one is correct regarding 'dominant caste'?

A.  Dominant species are those species which have very small population.  

B.  Dominant castes are those castes which got land rights through land reforms after independence.  

C.  Dominant castes are those castes whose economic condition is very poor.  

D.  Dominant castes are those castes that do not live in villages.  

Why did Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh get the status of separate states?

A.  For administrative reforms

B.  For economic development

C.  Due to opposition from tribal communities

D.  For better management of resources

What was one major result of the increase in the number of dominant castes?

A.  They were deprived of more land.  

B.  They became influential in regional politics and the agricultural economy.  

C.  They could not acquire political power.  

D.  They started settling in villages.