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Sociology MCQs 1551 MCQs [All-Courses]

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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.

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According to _____________ a variety of life experiences can come to be viewed as illnesses or not ?
A functionalist perspective
B conflict perspective
C interactionist perspective
D labeling theory
Correct Answer: labeling theory
Which of the following nations has the lowest infant mortality rate ?
A USA
B Mozambique
C Canada
D Sweden
Correct Answer: Sweden
The conflict perspective would note that____________?
A Physicians serve as “gatekeepers” for the sick role either verifying a patient’s condition as “illness” or designating the patient as “recovered”
B Patients play an active role in health care by failing to follow a physician’s advice
C Multinational corporations based in industrialized countries have reaped significant profits by “dumping” unapproved drugs on unsuspecting Third World countries
D The designation “healthy ” or “ill” generally involves social definition by others
Correct Answer: Multinational corporations based in industrialized countries have reaped significant profits by “dumping” unapproved drugs on unsuspecting Third World countries
Of the following nations life expectancy at birth is highest in______________?
A Japan
B USA
C Gambia
D unknown
Correct Answer: Japan
The term manufactured risk refers to_______________?
A risks which result from human interaction with the natural world
B risks associated with the activities of manufacturing industries
C risks that have been exaggerated by the output of the media
D risks that only affect advanced industrial economies
Correct Answer: risks which result from human interaction with the natural world
Which of the following has NOT been identified as a potential consequence of global warming ?
A falls in agricultural yields
B the spread of disease
C the use of unclear energy
D a rise in sea levels
Correct Answer: the use of unclear energy
Which of these is not a criticism that critical realists make of social constructionist approaches to the environment ?
A social constructionism reminds us that all environmental issues have an important social aspect and context
B social constructionism remains agnostic about the scientific reality of environmental issues
C social constructionism tells us more about social interactions than the relationship between society and the environment
D social constructionism applies standard which demand new theorizing and approaches
Correct Answer: social constructionism reminds us that all environmental issues have an important social aspect and context
Supporters of sustainable development are arguing for_____________?
A more resource to be directed towards economic growth
B more resources to be put into Third World development
C growth that minimizes resource depletion and pollution
D fewer resources to be directed towards economic growth
Correct Answer: growth that minimizes resource depletion and pollution
How did the Brundtland Commission (1987) define sustainable development ?
A development that protects the environment for future generations even at the expense of the present generation
B development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C a type of development which put the interests of developing countries ahead of the interests of the rich nations
D development that is capable of maintaining sustainable economic growth for all countries of the world
Correct Answer: development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
How are genetically modified foods different from previous techniques ?
A the genes used cannot spread into the wider environment
B they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another
C we can say with certainty that they are risk-free
D they have been accepted by consumers in all countries
Correct Answer: they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another
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