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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.

Social inequality is a structured aspect of contemporary life That means that___________?
A inequality occurs in a random fashion
B inequalities are passed from generation to generation
C inequality is regulated by the government
D none of the above is true
Correct Answer: inequalities are passed from generation to generation
The social condition in which people find it difficult to guide their behavior by norms they experience as weak unclear or conflicting is called______________?
A social disorganization
B anomie
C deviance
D none of the above
Correct Answer: anomie
“The division between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat is the key to stratification in capitalist societies “This statement is consistent with the thinking of which theorist ?
A Marx
B Weber
C Parsons
D Lincoln
Correct Answer: Marx
Functionalists view social control as_______________?
A operating to favor powerful groups at the expense of others
B an indispensable functional requirement for social survival
C a source of social chaos
D both b and c
Correct Answer: an indispensable functional requirement for social survival
According to peter Saunders in modem societies stratification depends on___________?
A Cultural groups
B Social and economic classes
C Ethnic groups
D None of these
Correct Answer: Social and economic classes
Deviance is dysfunctional in that it_______________?
A can impair and undermine organized social life
B increases our willingness to play our roles
C increases our willingness to contribute to the larger social enterprise
D enhances our trust of one another
Correct Answer: can impair and undermine organized social life
The emergence of a consolidated network of business leadership is most compatible with which ideal-type of capitalism ?
A family capitalism
B managerial capitalism
C welfare capitalism
D institutional
Correct Answer: institutional
The essential function of punishment in society is_______________?
A reform
B revenge
C affirmation of moral standards
D None of these
Correct Answer: affirmation of moral standards
What is behavior towards a group or individual which treats them differently from other groups or individuals called ?
A Prejudice
B discrimination
C racism
D projection
Correct Answer: discrimination
The term terrorism has its origins in_____________?
A the Roman Empire
B Revolutionary France
C Nazi Germany
D the English Civil War
Correct Answer: Revolutionary France