This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > Sociology > Class 11 Sociology Chapter 1 What Is Sociology – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Sociology Chapter 1 What Is Sociology Quiz 6 (39 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The level of analysis that involves looking at small-scaled settings and everyday interaction among group members. A) Macrosociology. B) Microsociology. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Microsociology. 2. This sociologist believed that Social Darwinism, and evolutionary social change, led to progress, and people should not interfere with the concept of survival of the fittest A) Emile Durkheim. B) Herbert Spencer. C) Harriet Martineau. D) Jane Addams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Herbert Spencer. 3. A statement that predicts the relationship between two or more variables. A) Correlation. B) Phenomena. C) Hypothesis. D) Causation. E) Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hypothesis. 4. Which sociological perspective sees society as a system of parts that work together to produce social order? A) Feminism. B) Functionalism. C) Interactionism. D) Marxism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Functionalism. 5. Which statement best captures the scope of sociology as introduced here? A) Scientific study of society and human behavior. B) Philosophical reflection on moral principles. C) Historical chronology of past civilizations. D) Economic forecasting of market trends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scientific study of society and human behavior. 6. Auguste Comte's key contribution related to sociology was to promote what? A) A systematic science for studying society. B) An artistic movement about social life. C) A legal code for managing nations. D) A religious doctrine guiding communities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A systematic science for studying society. 7. Why might sociologists examine declining marriage rates beyond individual motives? A) To estimate musical influences on weddings. B) To identify societal impacts and contextual causes. C) To intensify personal counseling recommendations. D) To determine universal biological instincts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To identify societal impacts and contextual causes. 8. This social science is the most similar to sociology. A) Psychology. B) Political Science. C) Economics. D) History. E) Anthropology. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Anthropology. 9. Sociology also looks to ..... for explanations of present day social phenomena. A) History. B) Anthropology. C) Psychology. D) Economics. E) Political Science. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) History. 10. A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question A) Hypothesis. B) Phenomena. C) Causation. D) Theory. E) Correlation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phenomena. 11. When conducting research, sociologists are guided by ..... A) Ethics. B) Deception. C) Inequality. D) Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethics. 12. How does the sociological perspective differ from other sciences? A) It focuses on the physical level. B) It focuses on the chemical level. C) It focuses on the biological level. D) It focuses on the social level. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It focuses on the social level. 13. Which sociologist encouraged scholars to examine the problems of race in the United States? A) Max Weber. B) Emile Durkheim. C) W.E.B. DuBois. D) Jane Addams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) W.E.B. DuBois. 14. Which of the following is a pattern Sociologists would look at? A) Changes in the U.S. family structure. B) Why a particular TV show became popular among a certain age group. C) How texting has influenced communication. D) All of these are patterns Sociologists would look at. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these are patterns Sociologists would look at. 15. The observable facts or events that involve human society. A) Social phenomenon. B) Sociological perspective. C) Sociology. D) Social sciences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social phenomenon. 16. Two major historical events that contributed to the emergence of Sociology: A) October Revolution in 1917 . B) The two World Wars. C) Age of Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. D) The discovery of America. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Age of Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. 17. The hand-out notes that Townsend's findings shocked the public and spurred government action because they revealed: A) A surge in luxury spending. B) A decline in television viewing. C) Millions of families lacked basics like heating and holidays. D) Rising numbers of space tourists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Millions of families lacked basics like heating and holidays. 18. Which of the following sociologists viewed segments of society by their function and systematically applied the methods of science to sociology? A) W.E.B. DuBois. B) Jane Addams. C) Emile Durkheim. D) Max Weber. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Emile Durkheim. 19. ..... is the process by which we learn a way of life in society. A) Society. B) Social issue. C) Gender. D) Socialisation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Socialisation. 20. Which sociologist was expelled from Paris because of his ideas on social class and revolution? A) Max Weber. B) Charles Darwin. C) Auguste Comte. D) Karl Marx. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Karl Marx. 21. According to functionalists, society is held together by A) Survival. B) Power. C) Consensus. D) Violence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consensus. 22. The way one-on-one interactions and communications behave is know as? A) Conflict Theory. B) Structural Functionalism. C) Symbolic Interactionalism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Symbolic Interactionalism. 23. When sociologists study the structure of layers in society and people's movement between them, they call this: A) Social conflict. B) Social solidarity. C) Social stratification. D) Social control. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social stratification. 24. Sociology can be considered a social science because: A) Its theories are logical, explicit and supported by empirical evidence. B) Sociologists collect data in a relatively objective and systematic way. C) Ideas and research findings are scrutinized by other sociologists. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 25. Which pair correctly lists fundamental components that define a society? A) Natural resources and climate patterns. B) Government agencies and tax structures. C) Individual preferences and personal goals. D) Shared culture and common territory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shared culture and common territory. 26. Which of the following sociologists is credited with its founding? A) Herbert Spencer. B) Harriet Martineau. C) Karl Marx. D) Auguste Comte. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Auguste Comte. 27. Which statement best describes the social sciences? A) Observable facts or events that involve human society. B) Descriptions of how people relate to one another and influence each other's behavior. C) Hidden meanings behind human actions. D) Disciplines that study human social behavior and functions of human society in a scientific manner. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disciplines that study human social behavior and functions of human society in a scientific manner. 28. Which perspective focuses on gender inequality? A) Interactionist perspective. B) Feminist perspective. C) Theoretical perspective. D) Conflict perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feminist perspective. 29. Social change can be caused by: A) The alignment of planets and stars. B) Technology, social movements, or shifts in cultural values. C) An individual's private dreams and wishes. D) Only large natural disasters like earthquakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Technology, social movements, or shifts in cultural values. 30. Which of these best describes sociology as a subject? A) The study of individual behavior. B) The study of cultures. C) The study of society and social interactions. D) The study of economics. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The study of society and social interactions. 31. These sociologists are from the United States. A) Harriet Martineau and Jane Addams. B) Harriet Martineau and WEB Du Bois. C) Jane Addams and WEB Du Bois. D) Jane Addams and Herbert Spencer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jane Addams and WEB Du Bois. 32. A sociologist overhears you singing Broadway tunes. What is the most sociological next step? A) Analyze vocal range to assess performance skill. B) Predict future trends in musical theater ticket sales. C) Investigate how social background influenced preferences. D) Compare song structure across musical genres. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Investigate how social background influenced preferences. 33. Sociology uses empirical ..... and critical analysis to understand society. A) Research. B) Prediction. C) Entertainment. D) Storytelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Research. 34. Who are the Bourgeoisie? A) The rich/owners. B) The working class. C) Kings. D) Priests. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The rich/owners. 35. Sociology provides insights that help us address pressing ..... issues. A) Political. B) Religious. C) Societal. D) Educational. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Societal. 36. Which situation best shows that culture shapes behavior? A) A family celebrating the same holidays every year. B) A student forgetting homework. C) Someone choosing a favorite color. D) A person being tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A family celebrating the same holidays every year. 37. Which theory tries to solve issues causing inequality? A) Symbolic Interactionist Theory. B) Critical Theory. C) Conflict Theory. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical Theory. 38. Negative functions in society are also referred to as ..... A) Latent function. B) Dysfunction. C) Static function. D) Manifest function. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dysfunction. 39. Study of human society and social behavior A) Social Phenomenon. B) Sociological Perspective. C) Sociology. D) Sociological Imagination. 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