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Government, economy, education, family, healthcare, and religion are examples of________.

A. Society
B. Norms
C. Social institution D. Culture
C. Social institution.

Q. Function of social institutions is


A. to meet the fundamental needs of the society.
B. to improve the society.
C. to meet the need of a family.
A. to meet the fundamental needs of the society.

Social institutions play an important role in meeting the basic needs of a society. For example, the government
provides law and order, public services, and infrastructure, while the education system provides knowledge
and skills necessary for personal and social development. Similarly, healthcare institutions provide medical
services, and the family unit provides emotional and psychological support. All of these social institutions
work together to ensure the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.

Q. Social institutions have


A. physical structure
B. no physical structure
C. None of these
A. Social institutions have physical structure.

Social institutions are made up of people who interact with each other and their physical environment to fulfill
certain functions within a society. They are often formal organizations with established rules, procedures, and
structures. For example, a government has a physical structure that includes buildings such as the Capitol and
the White House, as well as offices and departments that work together to carry out its functions. Similarly,
schools have classrooms, libraries, and administrative offices, while hospitals have patient rooms, operating
rooms, and medical labs. All of these physical structures are necessary to support the functions of these social
institutions.

"Family started with patriarch" belongs to the theory of


A. matriarchal B. patriarchal C. polygamy
B. patriarchal.

The statement "Family started with patriarch" is associated with the patriarchal theory of family. This theory
suggests that the family unit is based on male dominance, where the father or eldest male is the head of the
household, and his authority is unquestioned. This theory has been challenged by other theories, such as the
matriarchal theory, which suggests that the family is based on female dominance, and polygamous theory,
which suggests that the family unit includes multiple spouses. However, the patriarchal theory has been
historically dominant in many cultures and societies.

Which are the words composing the term sociology


A. Society and community B. Society and Science
C. Socius and Logos
D. Socious and science
C. Socius and Logos.

The term "sociology" comes from the combination of two Greek words: "socius," which means companion or
associate, and "logos," which means knowledge or study. Together, these words form "sociology," which is
the scientific study of human society and social behavior. Sociology examines various aspects of social life,
such as social interaction, culture, social institutions, and social change.
2. Society is rooted in which concept.
A. Action
B. Interaction C. Roles
D. Culture
B. Interaction.

Society is rooted in the concept of interaction, which refers to the ways in which individuals or groups behave
and communicate with each other. Society is made up of people who interact with each other and share a
common culture and social structure. Through interaction, people develop and maintain relationships,
establish social norms and values, and create social institutions. Interaction is at the core of social life and is
what makes society possible.

3. __________ is a natural growth.


A. Association
B. Institution
C. Organization
D. None of the above
B. Institution.

Institution is a natural growth, in the sense that they emerge and develop gradually over time as a society
evolves. Institutions are formal organizations that are established to fulfill certain functions within a society,
such as government, education, religion, and healthcare. They are created by people to meet specific needs,
and over time, they become an integral part of the social structure. As societies change and evolve, so do their
institutions, adapting to new circumstances and needs.

4. The core of a culture is formed by ___________.


A. Art
B. Values
C. Technology
D. Traditions
B. Values.

The core of a culture is formed by its values. Values are the beliefs, principles, and ideals that a society holds
to be important and desirable. They are deeply ingrained and often serve as the basis for a society's norms,
customs, and traditions. Values are transmitted from one generation to the next through socialization,
education, and other cultural institutions. They influence the way people think, behave, and interact with each
other, and they shape the overall character of a society. While art, technology, and traditions are all important
aspects of culture, they are often influenced and shaped by a society's underlying values.

_______ of individuals is an important feature of social group.


A. Contact
B. Interaction
C. Communication
D. Relation
B. Interaction.

Interaction of individuals is an important feature of a social group. A social group is made up of two or more
individuals who interact with each other, share common goals and values, and have a sense of belonging.
Interaction is what binds individuals together and enables them to work towards common goals. In a social
group, individuals communicate, share information and ideas, and engage in joint activities. Interaction helps
to build trust, cooperation, and solidarity among group members, which is essential for the group's success.
Without interaction, there can be no social group.

__________ are relatively stable structures which meet the basic social needs of people.
A. Groups
B. Interaction C. Institutions D. Roles
C. Institutions.

Institutions are relatively stable structures that meet the basic social needs of people. Institutions are formal
organizations that are established to fulfill certain functions within a society, such as government, education,
religion, and healthcare. They are created by people to meet specific needs, and over time, they become an
integral part of the social structure. Institutions provide stability and continuity to society by regulating
behavior, providing a sense of order, and offering solutions to social problems. They are characterized by
formal rules, procedures, and structures, and they often have a significant impact on people's lives.

The society maintains its order by means of __________ system.


A. Normative B. Interaction
C. Cultural
D. Conventional
A. Normative.

Society maintains its order by means of a normative system. Norms are unwritten rules and expectations that
govern behavior in a society. They are the standards of conduct that are considered acceptable and appropriate
by a particular society or group. Norms are enforced through social control mechanisms, such as rewards and
punishments, and they help to maintain order and social cohesion. Norms can be formal, such as laws and
regulations, or informal, such as customs and traditions. Norms provide a sense of predictability and stability
in social interactions, allowing individuals to understand what is expected of them and how to behave in
various situations.

Who wrote the book ‘Power Elite?’


A. C Wright Mills
B. Karl Mannheim
C. Saussure
D. Saint Simon

A. C Wright Mills wrote the book 'The Power Elite'.

A group of people related to one another by blood, marriage or adoption


A. Family
B. Relatives
C. Mom and Dad
D. Siblings and parents
A. Family.
A pattern of interaction with one or more persons over time
A. Communicating with others B. Socializing
C. Relationships
D. Best friends
C. Relationships.

A person place in a group ________ A. Position


B. Role
C. Brother and sister
D. Leader
A. Position.

Extended family_________ A. Grandparents


B. Cousins
C. Generation
D. Several generations of relatives
D. Several generations of relatives.

Extended family refers to several generations of relatives beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents,
aunts, uncles, cousins, and other more distant relatives.

A single parent marries________ A. Stepfamily


B. Family type
C. Foster family
D. Childless family
A. Stepfamily.

When many family members and relatives lives in the same house it is called as _________ family.
A. B. C. D.
Modern family Joint family Extended family Both a and c
B. Joint family.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the joint family system?


(a) In it family size is very large
(b) In it each unit of the family has its own head
(c) In it the head of the family commands high respect
(d) In it all the members have common kitchen
(b) In it each unit of the family has its own head is NOT a feature of the joint family system.

In a joint family system, the family size is usually large and all members live together under the same roof.
The head of the family is the patriarch, and he commands high respect from all members of the family. All
members contribute to the family income and share common property. In a joint family system, the kitchen is
usually common, and meals are cooked and eaten together.
Which of the following is not true of the joint family system?
A. B.
C.
In it family size is very large.
In it each unit of the family has its own head.
None of above
B. In it each unit of the family has its own head is not true of the joint family system.

In a joint family system, all family members usually live together in the same household and are under the
authority of the patriarch or head of the family. The family size is typically large, with multiple generations
and extended relatives living together. All members contribute to the family income and share common
property. The patriarch commands high respect and is responsible for making important decisions for the
family.

In the traditional family the head of the family


A. B. C.
was most democrat.
had no control over the family. was more or less autocrat.
C. was more or less autocrat.

In the traditional family, the head of the family, usually the father or patriarch, held significant power and
authority over family members. He was responsible for making important decisions for the family and
enforcing discipline. This system was more or less autocratic, with the head of the family having the final say
in family matters.

Happiness Doubles and Learn to Respect is the part of _________


Merits of the joint family Demerits of the joint family None of above
A. Merits of the joint family.

Happiness doubles and learn to respect are some of the common merits of the joint family system. Other
benefits include shared financial responsibility, emotional support, and the passing down of cultural and moral
values from generation to generation.

Nuclear family means _________


A. Single generation family
B. Husband & wife
C. Newly married couple
D. None
B. Husband & wife

A nuclear family refers to a family unit that consists of parents (usually a husband and wife) and their children,
living together in the same household. It is a small, self-contained family unit that is independent of other
relatives or extended family members.
________________ socialization is the process by which children acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
necessary to function as consumers
a. Child
b. Adults
c. None of above
a. Child

Consumer socialization is the process by which individuals, particularly children, learn to acquire skills,
knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers. It involves the transmission of values, norms,
and beliefs about consumption from parents, peers, and other social agents to the child. This process begins
early in childhood and continues throughout the individual's lifetime.

Which of the following represents a natural family?


a. single-parent family
b. mother, father, and their biological
children.
c. parents and children
d. parents, children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles
b. mother, father, and their biological children.

What is the term that refers to the family in which you were raised?
A. B. C. D.
extended family blended family
family of origin biological family
family of origin

According to your text, a family consists of _____________________________.


a. b.
c. d.
parents and children
people who are married or united by kinship
blood relatives
people who have lived in a relationship with one another in a common living space

b. people who are married or united by kinship

The process of reproduction is ...................... in the family industrialized


The process of reproduction is not necessarily industrialized in the family. Reproduction is a natural biological
process that can occur within any type of family structure, whether it is industrialized or not. However,
industrialization can have an impact on family structure and the ways in which reproduction is managed and
viewed within a society.
The process of reproduction is ...................... in the family industrialized institutionalized modernized
minimized
The process of reproduction is institutionalized in the family in most societies. This means that the family unit
is typically recognized as the primary institution responsible for reproduction and child-rearing. In
industrialized and modernized societies, this process is often supported by various institutions such as
healthcare, education, and social welfare systems. However, the role of the family in reproduction and child-
rearing remains significant. The term "minimized" would not be an accurate description of the process of
reproduction in the family.

The process of reproduction is ...................... in the family industrialized institutionalized modernized


minimized
The process of reproduction is institutionalized in the family.

The family is peculiarly ................... both by social taboos and by legal regulation guarded guaranteed
grouped gained
The family is peculiarly guarded both by social taboos and by legal regulation.

The family is peculiarly ................... both by social taboos and by legal regulation guarded guaranteed
grouped gained
The family is peculiarly guarded both by social taboos and by legal regulation.

Family provides for the satisfaction of the ............... needs of its members national political economic
None
Family provides for the satisfaction of the economic needs of its members.

Family provides for the satisfaction of the ............... needs of its members national political economic
None
Family provides for the satisfaction of the economic needs of its members, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Marriage is an ................. arrangement made by the society social cultural legal institutional
Marriage is a social arrangement made by the society.
Polyandry gives rise to the problem of determining ............... paternity of the child social moral biological
common
Polyandry is a form of marriage where a woman has multiple husbands at the same time. Since multiple men
have sexual relations with the same woman, it can be difficult to determine the biological paternity of any
children that are born. Therefore, polyandry gives rise to the problem of determining the biological paternity
of the child. Social and moral issues may also arise from this arrangement, but the primary problem is
biological paternity.

Polyandry gives rise to the problem of determining ............... paternity of the child social moral biological
common
Polyandry is a form of marriage in which a woman has multiple husbands at the same time. Due to the
involvement of multiple males in the reproductive process, determining the biological paternity of a child born
to a polyandrous woman can be a challenge. Therefore, the answer is biological.

Polyandry is the marriage of one woman with ............. one man several men Both A and B None
Polyandry is the marriage of one woman with several men.

Polyandry is the marriage of one woman with ............. one man several men Both A and B None
Polyandry is the marriage of one woman with several men.

A lineage is a unilineal descent group in which membership may rest either on ........... patrilineal descent
matrilocal descent Both A and B None
A lineage is a unilineal descent group in which membership may rest either on patrilineal descent or matrilineal
descent.

The concept of "kinship" is vitally important in ................. Sociology Anthropology Philosophy History
The concept of "kinship" is vitally important in Anthropology.

Human is not only a social being but also an ................. being cultural economic political All the above
Human is not only a social being but also a cultural being.

Human is not only a social being but also an ................. being cultural economic political All the above
Human is not only a social being but also a cultural being.
Democracy as a political system and operates as a form of ........... government state nation united nations
Democracy is a political system and operates as a form of government.

Democracy as a political system and operates as a form of ........... government state nation united nations
Democracy operates as a form of government.

Democracy is built on the foundations of ............... Liberty Equity Family All the above
Democracy is built on the foundations of liberty, equity, and family to some extent, but the primary foundation
is liberty, which refers to individual freedom and the absence of arbitrary or oppressive government control.
Equity is also important, as it refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of resources and opportunities.
While family is not a primary foundation of democracy, it is still considered an important social institution
that can promote and reinforce democratic values.

political analysis achieved an extraordinary degree of sophistication among the Greeks some 25 centuries ago
under the leadership of ....... Socrates Plato Aristotle All the above
political analysis achieved an extraordinary degree of sophistication among the Greeks some 25 centuries ago
under the leadership of Aristotle.

Human is not only a social being but also an ................. being cultural economic political All the above
Yes, that's correct! Humans are not only social beings, but they are also cultural, economic, and political
beings. They engage in various activities related to these aspects of life, such as creating and sharing culture,
engaging in economic activities like trade and commerce, and participating in political systems and decision-
making.

Democracy is primarily a way of determining who shall .............. and broadly, to what ends capture expand
govern handover
Democracy is primarily a way of determining who shall govern and broadly, to what ends.

Work and occupation satisfy the .................. of the individuals in social system mental need material needs
moral need All the above
Work and occupation satisfy the material needs of the individuals in a social system.
Democracy guarantees all individuals the right to .............. with others speak criticize disagree All the
above
Democracy guarantees all individuals the right to all of the above - speak, criticize, disagree - with others.

................ was of the opinion that the type of the political system depends upon the nature of its legitimacy
Emile Durkheim Max Weber Karl Marx Talcott Parsons
Max Weber was of the opinion that the type of the political system depends upon the nature of its legitimacy.

Religious ritual is the ................ side of religion natural virtual practical All the above
Religious ritual is the practical side of religion. It involves a set of actions or practices that are carried out in
a prescribed manner and with a specific purpose, such as communicating with a divine being, expressing
devotion or gratitude, or seeking blessings or forgiveness. Religious rituals often involve symbolic acts, such
as prayer, singing, chanting, offering sacrifices or gifts, and performing specific gestures or postures. They are
an important part of many religious traditions and are used to reinforce the beliefs, values, and identity of a
religious community.

political analysis achieved an extraordinary degree of sophistication among the Greeks some 25 centuries ago
under the leadership of ....... Socrates Plato Aristotle All the above
The political analysis achieved an extraordinary degree of sophistication among the Greeks some 25 centuries
ago under the leadership of Aristotle.

Religious ritual is the ................ side of religion natural virtual practical All the above
Religious ritual is the practical side of religion. It involves the performance of prescribed actions, such as
prayers, sacrifices, and other ceremonies, that are meant to express devotion to a deity or deities and to
reinforce the beliefs and values of a religious community. Religious rituals often involve the use of symbols,
music, and other forms of sensory stimulation to create a heightened sense of connection to the divine or to
the community of believers.

Oxford Dictionary defines the work as an ............. to given purpose expenditure of energy application of
effort Both A and B None
Oxford Dictionary defines the work as an "expenditure of energy" or "application of effort".

Ritual is a means to remind the individual of the .................. holy world nature earth social system
economic field
Ritual is a means to remind the individual of the holy world.
Work in industrial society is a major key to ................. and evaluation cultural placement social placement
political placement All the above
Work in industrial society is a major key to social placement and evaluation.

Religion considers some acts as righteous and sacred and encourages such acts True False Partial true
Partial False
True.

Economy is a .............. in the wider social structure balance subsystem eco-system echo system
Economy is a subsystem in the wider social structure.

Religion considers some acts as righteous and sacred and encourages such acts True False Partial true
Partial False
True.

Every religion has its own explanation regarding .................... salvation destination Both A and B None
Every religion has its own explanation regarding salvation.

Durkheim in his book The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life defines religion as a unified .......... system
of values system of norms system of beliefs system of tradition
Durkheim in his book The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life defines religion as a unified system of
beliefs and practices related to sacred things, which unite into one single moral community called a Church,
all those who adhere to them. So, the correct option is "system of beliefs".

Religion is a matter of belief: it is a belief in ................ forces supernatural superhuman Both A and B
None
Religion can be understood as a belief system that involves beliefs in supernatural or superhuman forces, as
well as rituals, practices, and moral codes that stem from those beliefs. So the statement "Religion is a matter
of belief: it is a belief in supernatural forces" is true.
Individuals express their subordination to super natural forces by means of ................ prayers chants rituals
All the above
Yes, that's correct. Individuals express their subordination to supernatural forces by means of prayers, chants,
rituals, and other religious practices. These practices are a way for individuals to communicate with the
supernatural realm and to show their devotion and commitment to their religious beliefs.

In the modern societies, religious thinkers have developed ............... to explain individual's place in the
universe theologies dogmas morals norms
In modern societies, religious thinkers have developed theologies to explain an individual's place in the
universe.

Religion is concrete experience which is associated with emotions, especially with ............ fear awe
reverence All the above
Yes, that's correct. Religion is often associated with emotions, including fear, awe, and reverence.

Ritual is a means to remind the individual of the .................. holy world nature earth social system
economic field
Ritual is a means to remind the individual of the sacred world, including the beliefs, values, and symbols that
are important to a particular religious tradition. It can also serve to reinforce social bonds and provide a sense
of belonging within a community.

All religious organisations depend upon ............. to exercise beliefs knowledge training All the above
All religious organizations depend upon beliefs to exercise.

According to Ogburn, religion is an attitude towards .......... powers natural political economic superhuman
According to Ogburn, religion is an attitude towards superhuman powers.

religious dogmas have influenced and conditioned economic endeavor, political movements, property
dealings, ............... and artistic development educational tasks ideological fervor scientific inventions All
the above
That is correct. Religious dogmas have had an impact on various aspects of society, including economic
activity, political movements, property dealings, educational tasks, ideological fervor, and scientific
inventions. Religion has often been intertwined with cultural and social norms, influencing how individuals
and societies behave and interact with each other.
Religious ritual is the ................ side of religion natural virtual practical All the above
Religious ritual is the practical side of religion. It involves the performance of specific actions or ceremonies
that are considered sacred or holy in a particular religion. Rituals often involve symbolic acts or gestures that
are meant to evoke a sense of connection with the divine or with other members of the religious community.
Examples of religious rituals include prayer, meditation, baptism, communion, and various forms of sacrifice
or offering.

James G. Frazer, in his ............... considered religion a belief The Golden Ball The Golden Bough The
Golden Bowl The Golden Treat
James G. Frazer, in his "The Golden Bough" considered religion a belief.

Religion considers some acts as righteous and sacred and encourages such acts True False Partial true
Partial False
True.

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