Sociological basic concepts MCQ question

Here are some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on basic sociological concepts:

1. Who is considered the "father of sociology"?

a) Karl Marx

b) Max Weber

c) Auguste Comte

d) Émile Durkheim

Answer: c) Auguste Comte

2. The term 'sociology' was first coined by which of the following sociologists?

a) Herbert Spencer

b) Auguste Comte

c) Karl Marx

d) Max Weber

Answer: b) Auguste Comte

3. Which of the following refers to a system where social positions are ranked hierarchically, leading to inequality?

a) Socialization

b) Social Structure

c) Social Stratification

d) Social Mobility

Answer: c) Social Stratification

4. The concept of 'anomie' was introduced by which sociologist?

a) Talcott Parsons

b) Émile Durkheim

c) Max Weber

d) Herbert Spencer

Answer: b) Émile Durkheim

5. Which type of society is characterized by a high degree of specialization in labor and a reliance on science and technology?

a) Pastoral society

b) Agrarian society

c) Industrial society

d) Hunting and gathering society

Answer: c) Industrial society

6. What term describes the lifelong process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate for their society?

a) Enculturation

b) Socialization

c) Assimilation

d) Accommodation

Answer: b) Socialization

7. Which of the following is a key feature of a caste system?

a) Merit-based social mobility

b) Ascribed status

c) Class-based stratification

d) Open system of social mobility

Answer: b) Ascribed status

8. Max Weber's theory of social action focuses on:

a) Economic factors as the sole determinants of social behavior

b) The importance of cultural values in shaping social behavior

c) Understanding society through the subjective meanings attached to human actions

d) The role of class conflict in historical development

Answer: c) Understanding society through the subjective meanings attached to human actions

9. Which term refers to a set of expected behaviors associated with a given status in society?

a) Role

b) Norm

c) Culture

d) Institution

Answer: a) Role

10. Which of the following is not a type of social mobility?

a) Horizontal mobility

b) Vertical mobility

c) Intergenerational mobility

d) Lateral mobility

Answer: d) Lateral mobility

Hello!

Here are some basic sociological concepts in the form of MCQs :

Human society and social behavior is/are:

A) Psychology

B) Sociology

C) Anthropology

D) Economics

Answer: B) Sociology

Which one of the following is an example of a social institution ?

A) Family

B) Language

C) Government

D) All the above

Answer: D) All the above

What term refers to a group of people who shares culture and territory?

A) Community

B) Society

C) Tribe

D) Class

Answer: B) Society

Who is referred to as the father of sociology?

A) Karl Marx

B) Max Weber

C) Auguste Comte

D) Émile Durkheim

Answer: C) Auguste Comte

Which of the following is a term for social bonds tying people together?

A) Solidarity

B) Anomie

C) Alienation

D) Bureaucracy

Answer: A) Solidarity

These MCQs cover key themes, including the definition of sociology, social institutions, society, key figures, and dominant sociological theories.

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Hello Barsha,

Here I am listing some MCQs for practice -

• What is sociology?

  • A. The study of individual behavior
  • B. The study of society and social interactions
  • C. The study of politics and government
  • D. The study of economic systems
    Answer: B

• Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

  • A. Family
  • B. Computer
  • C. Cellphone
  • D. Electricity
    Answer: A

• The term "sociological imagination" was coined by which sociologist?

  • A. Emile Durkheim
  • B. Karl Marx
  • C. Max Weber
  • D. C. Wright Mills
    Answer: D

• Which sociological theory focuses on power dynamics and inequality within society?

  • A. Functionalism
  • B. Conflict Theory
  • C. Symbolic Interactionism
  • D. Feminism
    Answer: B

• Which of the following is NOT a social norm?

  • A. Shaking hands when meeting someone
  • B. Wearing appropriate clothing in public
  • C. Driving on the right side of the road
  • D. Personal preference for music
    Answer: D

• In sociology, the term "role" refers to:

  • A. A position a person holds in society
  • B. The set of expectations for behavior associated with a status
  • C. The biological aspects of an individual
  • D. A physical object
    Answer: B

• The concept of "anomie," referring to a state of normlessness, was introduced by:

  • A. Max Weber
  • B. Auguste Comte
  • C. Emile Durkheim
  • D. Herbert Spencer
    Answer: C

• Which term refers to the lifelong process through which individuals learn culture and develop a sense of self?

  • A. Socialization
  • B. Stratification
  • C. Bureaucracy
  • D. Deviance
    Answer: A

• Which sociologist is known for his theory of the "Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"?

  • A. Karl Marx
  • B. Max Weber
  • C. Emile Durkheim
  • D. Auguste Comte
    Answer: B

• Which of the following is an agent of socialization?

  • A. Family
  • B. Media
  • C. School
  • D. All of the above
    Answer: D

If you want many questions for practice then you can go for some books like -

• Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Social Thought
• Introduction to Sociology
• Sociology for UGC NET/SLET and Other Competitive Examinations
• Sociology: Themes and Perspectives
• Sociology: Multiple Choice Questions
• Objective Sociology
• Sociology MCQs for Competitive Exams

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