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Sociology MCQs 1551 MCQs [All-Courses]

This category covers multiple-choice questions on core sociological concepts, social institutions, culture, social change, and major sociological thinkers. It is designed to help students and competitive-exam candidates (PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, CTS, OTS, BPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC etc.) quickly revise theories and apply sociological ideas to real-world social issues.

Prohibiting intermarriage across ethnic groups the physical separation of groups and restrictions on contact between ethnic groups are examples of______________?

A resource allocation

B ethnocentrism

C discrimination

D group closure

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Correct Answer: group closure

Which of the following is not part of a sociological definition of a minority group ?

A the minority group is disadvantaged compared to the more powerful and dominant group

B minority groups are always non-white

C the minority group has a strong sense of group solidarity

D the minority group often experiences prejudice and discrimination

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Correct Answer: minority groups are always non-white

Which country has the world,s largest concentration of Jews ?

A Israel

B Russia

C USA

D Poland

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Correct Answer: Poland

Which equation can be used to represent pluralism ?

A A+B+C=A

B A+B+C=A+B+C

C A+B+C=D

D A+B+C=A+B+D

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Correct Answer: A+B+C=D

Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups ?

A functionalist perspective

B conflict perspective

C interactionist perspective

D labeling theory

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Correct Answer: conflict perspective

The new racism refers to______________?

A a subtler form of prejudice masked by nationalist pride

B a post-modern deconstruction of racist ideas to reveal their lack of depth

C racist practices found in newly emerging areas of social life such as cyberspace

D an anti-fascist movement which challenges nationalist politics

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Correct Answer: a subtler form of prejudice masked by nationalist pride

Ethnic identity refers to_____________?

A the objective categories of ethnicity used in the census

B a felt sense of group membership on the basis of religion language or history

C the imposition of a racial label on a minority by a powerful majority

D the fragmented and pluralistic nature of ethnicity

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Correct Answer: a felt sense of group membership on the basis of religion language or history

Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?

A if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system

B ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power

C conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide

D none of the above

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Correct Answer: conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide

A split labor market ?

A Underlies the development of ethnic tensions

B results in more well-defined norms and roles

C divides managerial and line workers

D none of the above

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Correct Answer: Underlies the development of ethnic tensions

Functionalists argue that even though ethnic conflict is dysfunctional it my still serve some important functions in society Which of the following is NOT one of those important functions ?

A Conflict promotes group formation and cohesion

B Conflict may function as a safety valve for society by enabling hostilities to be channelled toward permissible targets known as permissible targets known as scapegoats

C A multiplicity of conflicts between large numbers of differing groups within a society may be conducive to a democratic as opposed to a totalitarian society

D Conflict attributable to ethnic stratification problems may reach an unacceptable frequency and intensity

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Correct Answer: Conflict attributable to ethnic stratification problems may reach an unacceptable frequency and intensity

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Prohibiting intermarriage across ethnic groups the physical separation of groups and restrictions on contact between ethnic groups are examples of______________?

Which of the following is not part of a sociological definition of a minority group ?

Which country has the world,s largest concentration of Jews ?

Which equation can be used to represent pluralism ?

Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups ?

The new racism refers to______________?

Ethnic identity refers to_____________?

Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?

A split labor market ?

Functionalists argue that even though ethnic conflict is dysfunctional it my still serve some important functions in society Which of the following is NOT one of those important functions ?