This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > Sociology > Class 11 Sociology Chapter 6 Social Institutions – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Sociology Chapter 6 Social Institutions Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following tribes have turned into settled agriculture? A) Santhal. B) Gonds. C) Birhors. D) Hos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Santhal. 2. How do social institutions act as forces of socialization? A) By teaching individuals to conform to their norms. B) By isolating non-conforming individuals. C) By offering financial incentives. D) By enforcing strict punishments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By teaching individuals to conform to their norms. 3. The following groups are more likely to participate regularly in religious services: A) African Americans, women, and older citizens. B) Asian Americans, men, and younger citizens. C) White Americans, men, and older citizens. D) Hispanic Americans, women, and older citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) African Americans, women, and older citizens. 4. How many private education institutions are operating in the country? A) 10, 000. B) 25, 000. C) 7, 000. D) 15, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10, 000. 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a one-parent families? A) Delayed marriage. B) Death of a spouse. C) Births to unwed mothers. D) Divorce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delayed marriage. 6. A type of authority where power is derived form rules and regulations that are enacted legally A) Rational-Legal Authority. B) Traditional Authority. C) Charismatic Authority. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rational-Legal Authority. 7. What is the primary purpose of Gerrymandering, akin to consolidating political power? A) Manipulating electoral boundaries to secure dominance for a specific political party or group. B) Ensuring equitable representation of diverse communities in the legislative process. C) Enhancing transparency and accountability in electoral practices. D) Facilitating bipartisan cooperation and compromise in legislative decision-making. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Manipulating electoral boundaries to secure dominance for a specific political party or group. 8. ..... are group of social positions connected by social relations, performing a social roles A) Education. B) Family. C) Social Institutions. D) Relatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social Institutions. 9. There is an argument about whether the government is ..... or not. For example the constitution stating there is a separation of church and state and we do not have a national religion. However, we use the words "under god" in our pledge of allegiance or a public school having morning prayer. A) Non-partisan. B) Atheist. C) Agnostic. D) Secular. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Secular. 10. The system or way people in a society produce (make) and distribute (share) goods and services. A) Education. B) Language. C) Economy. D) Family. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economy. 11. Many people have believed that family violence is more commone in lower class homes. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Belief in just one God A) Monotheism. B) Polytheism. C) Schism. D) Ethicalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monotheism. 13. ..... is a place where children learn. A) A cafe. B) A school. C) A church. D) A circus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A school. 14. What is a key characteristic of institutions according to the passage? A) They are always formal and legal. B) They transcend individual lives and intentions. C) They are created solely by governments. D) They remain unchanged over time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They transcend individual lives and intentions. 15. What is the main goal of social institutions? A) To promote individualism. B) To create chaos. C) To maintain social order. D) To limit community interaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To maintain social order. 16. Religion can bring people together or create division. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Which institution is responsible for teaching knowledge and skills? A) Religious institution. B) Political institution. C) Economic institution. D) Educational institution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Educational institution. 18. A society usually has ideas about what people feel is right or wrong, desirable or undesirable, important or unimportant. These ideas are called; A) Values. B) Currency. C) Rules. D) Folkways. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Values. 19. When cohabitation with any male is exclusive over a period of time although that women is still regarded as married to someone, this condition may be described as A) Extended marriage. B) Secondary marriage. C) Primary marriage. D) Exclusive marriage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Secondary marriage. 20. With the declaration of the Human Rights, education is considered to be a Human Right. What article can this be found? A) ONE. B) TWENTY TWO. C) TWENTY SIX. D) TWENTY THREE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TWENTY SIX. 21. What type of economic institution allows private individuals or businesses to own resources and operate for profit? A) Capitalism. B) Socialism. C) Communism. D) Free Enterprise System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Capitalism. 22. When one man married one woman only with definite regulations, the system was known asA.monogamousB.extendedC.None of these A) Monogamous. B) .extended. C) None of these. D) Polygamous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monogamous. 23. What type of group is formed by a number of Friends meeting up after school? A) Informal. B) Voluntary. C) Involuntary. D) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Voluntary. 24. Which of the following is an example of a total institution? A) A public university. B) A day camp. C) A prison. D) A hospital emergency room. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A prison. 25. Changing immigration patterns in the United States have A) Increased belief in the value of religion. B) Decreased attendance at religious services. C) Added to the variety of religions. D) Hurt membership in Protestant denominations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Added to the variety of religions. 26. Which of the following is a function of family in society? A) To regulate trade. B) To manage public health. C) To provide socialization. D) To enforce laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide socialization. 27. What does Christmas Day Mark? A) The birth of the World. B) The birth of Jesus. C) The death of Jesus. D) The birth of Allah. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The birth of Jesus. 28. Genealogical connections has not been necessitated to form the basis of group alignment. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. There are how many functions of religion? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4. 30. Families in which both husband and wife have careers are called A) Achieved family. B) Dual career family. C) Goal oriented. D) Career family. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dual career family. 31. ..... , are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society A) Knowledge. B) Power. C) Norms. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Norms. 32. The system or way people in a society share knowledge and learning. A) Language. B) Society. C) Religion. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Education. 33. The educational issues facing the United States in the early 2000s include A) Educational reform. B) Free trade. C) Political disagreement. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Educational reform. 34. A city council decides to allocate a larger portion of its budget to fund after-school programs in low-income neighborhoods. This action primarily aims to address social inequality through: A) Global trade agreements. B) National tax reforms. C) Local investment in education and support programs. D) International aid distribution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Local investment in education and support programs. 35. Which nation separates males and females in schools? A) Mexico. B) Iran. C) United States. D) China. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iran. 36. Which 2 types of governments usually have one ruler who has absolute power and the citizens have no rights? A) Dictatorship and democracy. B) Constitutional monarchy and democracy. C) Absolute monarchy and dictatorship. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolute monarchy and dictatorship. 37. Which countries economic system is strictly controlled by the government? A) Mexico. B) USA. C) China. D) Iran. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Iran. 38. How do sociologists typically analyze social institutions? A) In terms of their economic impact. B) In terms of interlocking social roles and expectations. C) Based on their historical origins. D) Through public opinion surveys. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In terms of interlocking social roles and expectations. 39. The transition in married life that is usually the most difficult for people to deal with is ..... A) The death of a spouse. B) The inability to have children. C) Empty nest syndrome. D) Divorce. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The inability to have children. 40. The most popular form of political participation and the easiest A) Primaries. B) Natural Selection. C) Voting. D) Caucus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voting. 41. What is the difference between nuclear and extended family? A) Total members of family. B) Total number of men in family. C) Size of members. D) Size of family members in locality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Size of members. 42. These dependencies DO have a vertical relationship with the population as they are regulated by other institutions and monitored occasionally by Civil Society. A) FALSE. B) TRUE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FALSE. 43. How does the text describe the relationship between identity and politics? A) Static and unchanging. B) Simple and straightforward. C) Dynamic and contested. D) Irrelevant to social groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dynamic and contested. 44. In which country do people practice the following religions:Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam A) USA. B) Iran. C) Mexico. D) China. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) China. 45. Which caste is known as 'pariah' or 'harijan' is the lowest in Indian society? A) Brahmin. B) Untouchable. C) Vaishya. D) Sudra. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Untouchable. 46. How does religion influence social norms and values within a society? A) By imposing strict and oppressive rules on society. B) By providing a moral framework and guiding principles for behavior. C) By encouraging lawlessness and chaos. D) By promoting individualism and self-centered behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By providing a moral framework and guiding principles for behavior. 47. How many major divisions were determined in the Varna system? A) 4. B) 5. C) 6. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 48. Society's future largely depends on the successful socialization of new members. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Anything considered to be part of supernatural world that inspires awe and respect is A) Profane. B) Denomination. C) Ritualistic. D) Sacred. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sacred. 50. Control through force A) Power. B) Authority. C) Coercion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coercion. 51. One important aspect about institutions is the rights and responsibilities that the citizens have with those institutions in a society that aspires to be democratic, which is exempt from being accountable to their users. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 52. The entities in charge of the functioning and development of the political life of a country have no responsibility when the people lose credibility in the political system or in those institutions, that when they arrive at a high degree of crisis, are reformulated or transformed, but always under the auspices of what marks the incumbent government. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 53. Which description best defines role conflict? A) When multiple statuses clash. B) Too many demands within one status. C) Minor disagreements within a single role. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When multiple statuses clash. 54. Established systems of organized patterns of behavior, values, and relationships that fulfill essential societal needs A) Social problems. B) Social Classes. C) Upward mobility. D) Social institutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social institutions. 55. The type of family in which after marriage husband moves to the residence of wife is known as A) Matrilocal residence. B) Changing residence. C) Patrilocal residence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Matrilocal residence. 56. Which institution plays the primary role in early moral development? A) Religious institution. B) Family. C) Peer group. D) School. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Family. 57. Descent is largely unilineal. A) True. B) False. C) None of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. These are the example of Functions of School Calderon(1998) EXEPT: A) Conservation Function. B) Research Function. C) Creation of generation gap. D) Instructional Function. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creation of generation gap. 59. The most important functions of religion include A) Social cohesion. B) Social control. C) Emotional support. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 60. The following are characteristics of an institution EXCEPT A) Formal organizational structure. B) Strict adherence to rules. C) Permanent and lasting goals. D) Authoritarian leadership. 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