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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.

Aging is an important phenomenon in developed countries specially ______________?
A Europe
B Japan
C USA
D Both A and B
Correct Answer: Both A and B
When in sociology we speak of researchers using controls we mean_________________?
A being as precise as possible in defining an initial hypothesis
B holding some variables constant to look at the effects of others
C supervising the data collection process as closely as possible
D seeking to manipulate the outcomes of a research process
Correct Answer: holding some variables constant to look at the effects of others
Which of the following is a true statement ?
A Human beings have existed on earth for about half million years
B agriculture is only around twelve thousand years old
C civilizations date back around six thousand years
D all of the above
Correct Answer: all of the above
In survey research the group of respondents targeted for the naire is called _________________?
A sample
B respondents
C focus group
D population
Correct Answer: population
Personal distance and gestures are examples of forms of_______________?
A folkways
B non-verbal communication
C cultural integration
D values
Correct Answer: non-verbal communication
Which of these terms is the odd one out ?
A causation
B correlation
C association
D connection
Correct Answer: causation
Embracing language and ethnic and cultural difference is thought to be a core Canadian value called______________?
A belief in equality and fairness
B importance of accommodation and tolerance
C support for diversity
D belief in consultation and dialogue
Correct Answer: support for diversity
Tearoom Trade is typical of the s asked by sociologists because_______________?
A it takes place outside the university campus
B it makes use of covert research methods
C it investigates workings of society that are different from official accounts
D the investigator is sympathetic to the activities that he is investigating
Correct Answer: it investigates workings of society that are different from official accounts
Immigration tourism and globalization all mean that_____________?
A cultural diversity is increasing
B cultural relativism is now the norm
C cultural lag doesn,t last as long
D culture shock is increasing
Correct Answer: cultural diversity is increasing
Which one of the following statements is true ?
A sociologists use both quantitative and qualitative methods
B sociologists no longer use quantitative methods
C sociologists always prefer to use qualitative methods
D sociologists cannot use a mixed methods approach
Correct Answer: sociologists use both quantitative and qualitative methods