Question 1.
The economic system in which highly complex division of labour is present is the feature of
(a) modern societies
(b) simple societies
(c) globalization
(d) rural economy

Answer

Answer: (a) modern societies

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Question 2.
‘The undisputed political rule of a state over a given territorial region’ is known as
(a) sovereignty
(b) democracy
(c) monarchy
(d) bureaucracy

Answer

Answer: (a) sovereignty

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Question 3.
Functionalism believes that social institutions arise in response to the
(a) conflict among people
(b) discrimination
(c) needs of society
(d) inequality in society

Answer

Answer: (c) needs of society

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Question 4.
The family in which person is married is known as
(a) family of procreation
(b) family of orientation
(c) nuclear family
(d) joint family

Answer

Answer: (a) family of procreation

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Question 5.
In simple or pre-modern societies most of the people were engaged in
(a) industrial production
(b) agricultural production
(c) business
(d) minor work

Answer

Answer: (b) agricultural production

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Question 6.
Identify the structure of the family where men exercise authority and dominance
(a) Patriarchy
(b) Matriarchy
(c) Polygamy
(d) Patrilineal

Answer

Answer: (a) Patriarchy

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Question 7.
Religion is considered as
(a) profane
(b) a belief
(c) sacred
(d) custom

Answer

Answer: (c) sacred

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Question 8.
The reason for the sudden decline in sex ratio can be attributed to
(a) Female foeticide
(b) Life expectancy rate
(c) Son preference
(d) Maternal mortality rate

Answer

Answer: (a) Female foeticide

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Question 9.
The form of power considered legitimate is
(a) Authority
(b) Political Party
(c) Welfare State
(d) Sovereignty

Answer

Answer: (a) Authority

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Question 10.
The concept of ‘sacred’ is related with
(a) everyday life
(b) profane
(c) supernatural
(d) power

Answer

Answer: (c) supernatural

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Question 11.
Institution of Politics is concerned with the
(a) domination
(b) parliament
(c) distribution of power
(d) elections

Answer

Answer: (c) distribution of power

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Question 12.
The focal point of industrial developments was
(a) cities
(b) rural areas
(c) factories
(d) market

Answer

Answer: (c) factories

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Question 13.
The socially acknowledged and approved sexual union between two individuals is known as:
(a) Family
(b) Marriage
(c) Kinship
(d) Procreation

Answer

Answer: (b) Marriage

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