Understanding Social Institutions Ch(3) Book – 1 Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 11 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Understanding Social Institutions Ch(3) Book – 1Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 11 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What is the primary function of ‘village exogamy’ in some parts of North India? A. To ensure the smooth transition of the bride into the affinal home. B. To promote genetic diversity within the community. C. To prevent property disputes within the family. D. To strengthen ties between neighboring villages. Explanation: Marrying daughters into distant villages reduced interference from their birth families and facilitated their adjustment.2 / 202. What is the definition of ‘exogamy’? A. Marrying outside one's social group. B. Marrying a partner from a lower social status. C. Marrying within one's social group. D. Marrying a partner from a higher social status. Explanation: Exogamy mandates marriage outside one’s own group, in contrast to endogamy.3 / 203. What is the trend of infant mortality rates for female children compared to male children in India? A. It is lower for female children. B. It varies depending on the region. C. It is higher for female children. D. It is the same for both. Explanation: Despite having better survival chances biologically, female children face higher mortality rates due to societal factors.4 / 204. What is the trend of joint families in post-independence India, according to sociologist A.M. Shah? A. They have steadily increased. B. They have become more patriarchal. C. They have remained unchanged. D. They have rapidly declined. Explanation: Shah argues that increasing life expectancy has contributed to the continued presence of joint families in India.5 / 205. What is the term for marriage to more than one mate at the same time? A. Monogamy B. Polygamy C. Exogamy D. Endogamy Explanation: Polygamy encompasses both polygyny (one husband, multiple wives) and polyandry (one wife, multiple husbands).6 / 206. What is the central focus of the chapter “Understanding Social Institutions”? A. The negative impact of social institutions on individual freedom. B. The structure and function of major social institutions like family, politics, and religion. C. The history of various social institutions. D. The role of the individual in shaping social institutions. Explanation: The chapter provides an overview of key social institutions and how sociology studies them, focusing on their structure and functions in society.7 / 207. What is the central debate in India regarding family structure? A. The increasing influence of Western family values. B. The impact of globalization on traditional family roles. C. The conflict between religious and secular views on family. D. The shift from joint families to nuclear families. Explanation: The chapter discusses the ongoing debate about whether joint families are declining and nuclear families are becoming more prevalent in India.8 / 208. What is the main reason for the higher investment in male children in many families? A. The belief that male children will support parents in old age. B. The belief that male children are less likely to get sick. C. The belief that male children are more intelligent. D. The belief that male children will bring more dowry. Explanation: This traditional expectation often leads to prioritizing the education and well-being of male children.9 / 209. Which of the following is an example of an informal social institution? A. Formal education B. Family C. Law D. The state Explanation: Family and religion are examples of informal social institutions, while law and formal education are formal ones.10 / 2010. What is the functionalist perspective on the division of labor within the family? A. It should be determined by the community elders. B. It should have men focusing on breadwinning and women on caregiving. C. It should be based on individual preferences and skills. D. It should be equal and shared between men and women. Explanation: Functionalists traditionally viewed this division as contributing to the efficient functioning of the family and society.11 / 2011. What is the impact of the German unification on marriage rates? A. It led to a rise in non-traditional forms of marriage. B. It had no significant impact on marriage rates. C. It led to a rapid increase in marriage rates. D. It led to a rapid decline in marriage rates. Explanation: The withdrawal of state support and economic insecurity after unification discouraged people from marrying.12 / 2012. What is the difference between ‘patriarchy’ and ‘matriarchy’ in family structures? A. Patriarchy is associated with traditional religions, while matriarchy is associated with modern religions. B. Patriarchy is based on lineage through the father, while matriarchy is based on lineage through the mother. C. Patriarchy is found in rural societies, while matriarchy is found in urban societies. D. Patriarchy involves male dominance, while matriarchy involves female dominance. Explanation: These terms refer to the power dynamics within families, with patriarchy being more common than matriarchy.13 / 2013. According to the functionalist view, what is the primary role of social institutions? A. To serve the interests of the dominant groups in society. B. To constrain individual freedom and limit choices. C. To satisfy social needs and perpetuate social order. D. To promote conflict and social change. Explanation: Functionalists see social institutions as fulfilling essential societal needs and contributing to stability and order.14 / 2014. What is ‘serial monogamy’? A. Marrying outside the same social group. B. Marrying within the same social group. C. Marrying the same person multiple times. D. Marrying different partners sequentially. Explanation: This refers to the practice of having a series of monogamous marriages throughout one’s life.15 / 2015. What is the definition of ‘endogamy’? A. Marrying within one's social group. B. Marrying a partner of one's own choice. C. Marrying a partner chosen by one's parents. D. Marrying outside one's social group. Explanation: Endogamy restricts marriage to individuals within the same caste, class, or other defined group.16 / 2016. What is a female-headed household? A. A household where the woman is the oldest member. B. A household where the woman is the sole or main provider. C. A household where the woman is the primary decision-maker. D. A household where the woman has the highest educational qualification. Explanation: This term refers to households where women take on the primary economic responsibility due to male migration, widowhood, etc.17 / 2017. What is the conflict perspective on social institutions? A. They serve the needs of all members of society equally. B. They operate in the interest of the dominant sections of society. C. They are essential for individual development and well-being. D. They promote social harmony and cooperation. Explanation: The conflict view emphasizes how social institutions reflect and perpetuate existing power structures and inequalities.18 / 2018. What is the meaning of ‘matrilocal’ residence after marriage? A. The couple lives with the man's parents. B. The couple lives independently. C. The couple lives with the woman's parents. D. The couple lives alternately with both sets of parents. Explanation: Matrilocal residence signifies that the newly married couple resides with the wife’s family.19 / 2019. Which of the following is NOT a central theme explored in the section on Family, Marriage, and Kinship? A. The universality and diversity of family forms. B. The connection between family and other social spheres. C. The impact of gender on family dynamics. D. The role of technology in shaping family structures. Explanation: While the chapter discusses the impact of economic and political processes on families, it doesn’t focus on the role of technology.20 / 2020. Which of the following is NOT considered a ‘macro’ social institution? A. Education B. The family C. The state D. Religion Explanation: The family is considered a ‘micro’ social institution, while the state, education, and religion are ‘macro’ institutions.Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Sociology Quizzes in English
