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 1 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 is the term for a family that consists of only one set of parents and their children? A. Nuclear family B. Blended family C. Extended family D. Joint family Explanation: A nuclear family consists of only one set of parents and their children. 2 / 202. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an extended family? A. More than one couple living together B. Can take different forms C. Only one set of parents and their children D. Often more than two generations living together Explanation: An extended family has more than one couple and often more than two generations living together. 3 / 203. What is the term for a process whereby lower castes attempt to raise their social status by adopting practices of higher castes? A. Secularisation B. Sanskritisation C. Westernisation D. Modernisation Explanation: Sanskritisation is the process where lower castes adopt the ritual, domestic, and social practices of higher castes to elevate their own social status. 4 / 204. What is the term for the belief that tribes are ‘pristine’ societies untouched by civilization? A. Tribalism B. Primitivism C. Modernism D. Assimilation Explanation: The idea that tribes are ‘pristine’ or ‘primitive’ societies untouched by civilization is called primitivism. 5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of the caste system? A. Occupation-based B. Endogamy C. Hierarchy D. Exogamy 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. 6 / 206. Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by tribal communities in contemporary India? A. In-migration of non-tribals B. Dilution of tribal population C. Lack of political representation D. Loss of land and forests 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. 7 / 207. What is the approximate percentage of India’s population that belongs to tribal communities? A. 1% B. 8% C. 50% D. 25% Explanation: According to the 2001 Census, the total population of tribes in India is about 8.2%, or about 84 million people. 8 / 208. What is the English word ‘caste’ derived from? A. Arabic word 'qismat' B. Sanskrit word 'varna' C. Greek word 'kastos' D. Portuguese word 'casta' Explanation: The English word ‘caste’ is a borrowing from the Portuguese word ‘casta’, meaning pure breed. 9 / 209. What is the impact of the emergence of an educated middle class among tribal communities? A. It has no impact on tribal identity. B. It leads to the abandonment of traditional tribal practices. C. It creates a new basis for asserting tribal identity. D. It weakens tribal identities. 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. 10 / 2010. What does the term ‘dominant caste’ refer to? A. Castes that are politically dominant B. Castes that have migrated to urban areas C. Castes with a large population and land rights D. The highest caste in the ritual hierarchy 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. 11 / 2011. What is the most common type of family structure in contemporary India? A. Nuclear family B. Matrilineal family C. Matriarchal family D. Extended 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. 12 / 2012. Which of the following is NOT a ‘permanent trait’ used to classify tribal societies? A. Region B. Occupation C. Physical characteristics D. Language Explanation: ‘Permanent traits’ used to classify tribal societies include region, language, physical characteristics, and ecological habitat. Occupation is considered an ‘acquired trait’. 13 / 2013. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the caste system in its earliest phase (late Vedic period)? A. Rigid B. Four major divisions 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. 14 / 2014. Which region of India has the highest concentration of tribal population? A. Northern plains B. Southern plateau C. Western coast D. North Eastern states 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. 15 / 2015. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emergence of tribal movements? A. Control over economic resources B. Desire for assimilation into mainstream society C. Loss of land and forests 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. 16 / 2016. Which of the following statements about tribes is NOT true? A. Tribes are the oldest inhabitants of the sub-continent. B. Tribes have been classified according to their 'permanent' and 'acquired' traits. C. Tribes have been defined in terms of what they were not. D. Tribes are a homogeneous group with identical characteristics. Explanation: Tribes are diverse and have been classified according to various traits, including region, language, and livelihood. They are not a homogeneous group. 17 / 2017. What is the term for the hierarchical ordering of castes based on the distinction between ‘purity’ and ‘pollution’? A. Dominant caste B. Ritual purity C. Caste endogamy D. Sanskritisation 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. 18 / 2018. Which of the following is NOT a way in which colonialism impacted the caste system? A. Abolished the caste system B. Created new jobs not governed by caste rules C. Made caste identities more rigid D. Led to the categorization of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 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. 19 / 2019. What is the dominant criterion for classifying tribes in academic sociology and public affairs? A. Degree of assimilation into Hindu society B. Status accorded to them in Hindu society C. Mode of livelihood D. Attitude towards Hinduism 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. 20 / 2020. What is the name given to the four-fold division of society in ancient Indian texts? A. Varna B. Jati C. Gotra D. Kula Explanation: Varna, literally meaning ‘color’, is the name given to the four-fold division of society into Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. 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 20% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 12 Sociology Quizzes in English
