Class 11 Sociology Chapter 1 What Is Sociology Quiz 14 (21 MCQs)

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1. Which sociologist was expelled from Paris because of his ideas on social class and revolution?

Correct Answer: A) Karl Marx.

2. According to functionalists, society is held together by

Correct Answer: B) Consensus.

3. The way one-on-one interactions and communications behave is know as?

Correct Answer: C) Symbolic Interactionalism.

4. When sociologists study the structure of layers in society and people's movement between them, they call this:

Correct Answer: A) Social stratification.

5. Sociology can be considered a social science because:

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

6. Which pair correctly lists fundamental components that define a society?

Correct Answer: D) Shared culture and common territory.

7. Which of the following sociologists is credited with its founding?

Correct Answer: A) Auguste Comte.

8. Which statement best describes the social sciences?

Correct Answer: D) Disciplines that study human social behavior and functions of human society in a scientific manner.

9. Which perspective focuses on gender inequality?

Correct Answer: B) Feminist perspective.

10. Social change can be caused by:

Correct Answer: B) Technology, social movements, or shifts in cultural values.

11. Which of these best describes sociology as a subject?

Correct Answer: C) The study of society and social interactions.

12. These sociologists are from the United States.

Correct Answer: C) Jane Addams and WEB Du Bois.

13. A sociologist overhears you singing Broadway tunes. What is the most sociological next step?

Correct Answer: B) Investigate how social background influenced preferences.

14. Sociology uses empirical ..... and critical analysis to understand society.

Correct Answer: B) Research.

15. Sociology is considered a social science because it

Correct Answer: B) Uses observation and research.

16. Who are the Bourgeoisie?

Correct Answer: B) The rich/owners.

17. Sociology provides insights that help us address pressing ..... issues.

Correct Answer: D) Societal.

18. Which situation best shows that culture shapes behavior?

Correct Answer: B) A family celebrating the same holidays every year.

19. Which theory tries to solve issues causing inequality?

Correct Answer: B) Critical Theory.

20. Negative functions in society are also referred to as .....

Correct Answer: D) Dysfunction.

21. Study of human society and social behavior

Correct Answer: A) Sociology.