Change and Development in Rural Society Ch (4) Book – 2 Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Change and Development in Rural Society Ch (4) Book – 2Practice Quiz in English Part – 1 || Class 12 Sociology Practice Quizzes in English 1 / 201. What does the term ‘dominant caste’ refer to? A. Castes that are politically dominant B. The highest caste in the ritual hierarchy C. Castes with a large population and land rights D. Castes that have migrated to urban areas Explanation: Dominant caste refers to those castes that have a large population and were granted land rights after Independence, giving them economic and political power. 2 / 202. What is the approximate percentage of India’s population that belongs to tribal communities? A. 25% B. 1% C. 50% D. 8% Explanation: According to the 2001 Census, the total population of tribes in India is about 8.2%, or about 84 million people. 3 / 203. Which of the following is NOT a way in which colonialism impacted the caste system? A. Made caste identities more rigid B. Abolished the caste system C. Led to the categorization of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes D. Created new jobs not governed by caste rules Explanation: Colonialism did not abolish the caste system but led to significant changes, including making caste identities more rigid and creating new job opportunities outside the traditional caste-based occupations. 4 / 204. Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by tribal communities in contemporary India? A. Lack of political representation B. Loss of land and forests C. Dilution of tribal population D. In-migration of non-tribals Explanation: Tribal communities face challenges such as loss of resources, in-migration of non-tribals, and dilution of their population. However, they have gained political representation, especially with the creation of states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. 5 / 205. What is the dominant criterion for classifying tribes in academic sociology and public affairs? A. Mode of livelihood B. Attitude towards Hinduism C. Status accorded to them in Hindu society D. Degree of assimilation into Hindu society Explanation: The dominant classification of tribes is based on their degree of assimilation into Hindu society, either from the tribes’ perspective or the dominant Hindu mainstream’s perspective. 6 / 206. What is the impact of the emergence of an educated middle class among tribal communities? A. It leads to the abandonment of traditional tribal practices. B. It has no impact on tribal identity. C. It weakens tribal identities. D. It creates a new basis for asserting tribal identity. Explanation: The emergence of an educated middle class among tribal communities creates a new basis for asserting tribal identity, often centered on issues of culture, tradition, and control over resources. 7 / 207. What is the English word ‘caste’ derived from? A. Sanskrit word 'varna' B. Portuguese word 'casta' C. Arabic word 'qismat' D. Greek word 'kastos' Explanation: The English word ‘caste’ is a borrowing from the Portuguese word ‘casta’, meaning pure breed. 8 / 208. What is the term for a family that consists of only one set of parents and their children? A. Extended family B. Nuclear family C. Joint family D. Blended family Explanation: A nuclear family consists of only one set of parents and their children. 9 / 209. What is the most common type of family structure in contemporary India? A. Matrilineal family B. Nuclear family C. Extended family D. Matriarchal family Explanation: While the extended family is often associated with India, the nuclear family is the most common type of family structure in contemporary India. 10 / 2010. What is the term for a process whereby lower castes attempt to raise their social status by adopting practices of higher castes? A. Westernisation B. Modernisation C. Secularisation D. Sanskritisation Explanation: Sanskritisation is the process where lower castes adopt the ritual, domestic, and social practices of higher castes to elevate their own social status. 11 / 2011. What is the term for the hierarchical ordering of castes based on the distinction between ‘purity’ and ‘pollution’? A. Sanskritisation B. Ritual purity C. Dominant caste D. Caste endogamy Explanation: The hierarchical ordering of castes is based on the concept of ritual purity, where castes considered ritually pure have high status, while those considered less pure or impure have low status. 12 / 2012. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the caste system in its earliest phase (late Vedic period)? A. Four major divisions B. Rigid C. Movement across categories D. Not determined by birth Explanation: In its earliest phase, the caste system was not very rigid, and movement across categories was possible and quite common. 13 / 2013. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an extended family? A. Only one set of parents and their children B. Often more than two generations living together C. More than one couple living together D. Can take different forms Explanation: An extended family has more than one couple and often more than two generations living together. 14 / 2014. Which of the following is NOT a ‘permanent trait’ used to classify tribal societies? A. Region B. Physical characteristics C. Occupation D. Language Explanation: ‘Permanent traits’ used to classify tribal societies include region, language, physical characteristics, and ecological habitat. Occupation is considered an ‘acquired trait’. 15 / 2015. Which region of India has the highest concentration of tribal population? A. Northern plains B. North Eastern states C. Western coast D. Southern plateau Explanation: The North Eastern states have the highest concentration of tribal population, with some states having more than 60% and up to 95% tribal people. 16 / 2016. What is the term for the belief that tribes are ‘pristine’ societies untouched by civilization? A. Tribalism B. Primitivism C. Assimilation D. Modernism Explanation: The idea that tribes are ‘pristine’ or ‘primitive’ societies untouched by civilization is called primitivism. 17 / 2017. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emergence of tribal movements? A. Control over economic resources B. Loss of land and forests C. Desire for assimilation into mainstream society D. Issues of ethnic-cultural identity Explanation: Tribal movements often emerge due to issues related to control over resources, cultural identity, and the negative impacts of forced assimilation. 18 / 2018. Which of the following statements about tribes is NOT true? A. Tribes have been classified according to their 'permanent' and 'acquired' traits. B. Tribes have been defined in terms of what they were not. C. Tribes are a homogeneous group with identical characteristics. D. Tribes are the oldest inhabitants of the sub-continent. Explanation: Tribes are diverse and have been classified according to various traits, including region, language, and livelihood. They are not a homogeneous group. 19 / 2019. What is the name given to the four-fold division of society in ancient Indian texts? A. Jati B. Kula C. Varna D. Gotra Explanation: Varna, literally meaning ‘color’, is the name given to the four-fold division of society into Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. 20 / 2020. Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of the caste system? A. Hierarchy B. Occupation-based C. Exogamy D. Endogamy Explanation: Caste groups are endogamous, meaning marriage is restricted to members of the same group. Exogamy is the opposite, where marriage outside the group is required. 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 12 Sociology Quizzes in English
