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This set of Introduction to Sociology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Basics of Sociology Set 2

Q1 | ------------------- is a process whereby men interpenetrate the minds of each other
  • social interaction
  • social network
  • social process
Q2 | --------------- refer to any recurring pattern of social behaviour
  • social function
  • social structure
  • social system
Q3 | ------------ refer to the interdependence of parts in groups
  • social organizational
  • social groups
  • social system
Q4 | ------------------- is a unique possession of man
  • custom
  • culture
  • folkways
Q5 | --------------- implies statuses and division of labour
  • social organization
  • informal organization
  • formal organization
Q6 | ------------------------was considered the Father of Sociology
  • herbert spencer
  • max weber
  • auguste comte
Q7 | Comte introduced the word “Sociology” for the first time in his famous work----------
  • positive philosophy
  • positive polity
  • system of positive politics
Q8 | -------------has classified communities into Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
  • ferdinand tonnies
  • max weber
  • karl max
Q9 | The study of every day behaviour in situations of face-to –face interaction is usually called ----------Sociology
  • macro
  • micro
  • general
Q10 | ----------------------is the analysis of large social systems
  • micro sociology
  • macro sociology
  • general sociology
Q11 | It was-------------- who for the first time made a sociological analysis of formal organisation
  • emile durkheim
  • karl marx
  • max weber
Q12 | The main advocate of the theory ‘Social Darwinism’
  • herbert spencer
  • charles darwin
  • emile durkheim
Q13 | Sociology emerged as an independent and separate discipline around the middle of the -------------------
  • 17th century
  • 18th century
  • 19th century
Q14 | -------------------refers to the reciprocal contact between two or more persons.
  • social system
  • society
  • social process
Q15 | The process of moulding and shaping the personality of the human infant is called ______
  • Individualisation
  • Socialisation
  • Shaping
  • Humanisation
Q16 | Who says man is a social animal?
  • Aristotle
  • Max Weber
  • Mead
  • Karl Max
Q17 | The development self is closely associated with ______________
  • Internalisation of Norms
  • Analysis of the culture
  • Categorisation of values
  • rejection of bad habits
Q18 | ________refers to the process in which the norms become a part of the personality
  • Culture
  • Aculturation
  • Universalisation
  • Internalisation of norms
Q19 | Who defined socialization is the process of working together, of developing groupresponsibility, or being guided by the welfare needs of others?
  • Ogburn
  • Lundberg
  • Johnoson
  • Bogardus
Q20 | Who put forward the proposition that society is mental?
  • CH Cooley
  • GH Mead
  • Max Weber
  • Spencer
Q21 | Ian Robeston wrote the book titled “sociology” in the year
  • 1977
  • 1987
  • 1897
  • 1967
Q22 | The most essential and basic type of socialization is______________
  • Primary socialization
  • Secondary socialization
  • Adult socialization
  • Re socialization
Q23 | In which state the primary socialization is take place
  • Adult stage
  • Pre natal stage
  • Childhood stage
  • Adolescent stage
Q24 | Internalization of norms is the most important aspect of ---------socialisation
  • Primary socialisation
  • Developmental socialisation
  • Re socialization
  • Adult socialization
Q25 | The term anticipatory socialization is developed by --------------
  • Merton
  • Roberston
  • Sheriff
  • Hayman