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This set of Sociological Theories Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Herbert Spencer and Emile Durkheim Set 2
Q1 | Principles of Sociology written by Herbert Spencer was published into
- Four Volumes
- Three Volumes
- Five Volumes
- Two Volumes
Q2 | The binding force between individual and society in primitive societies is regarded as
- Conscience collective
- Totemism
- Social facts
- Suicide
Q3 | Durkheim divided suicide into ________ types
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Two
Q4 | The type of suicide occurring due to excess of social regulation is called
- Altruistic suicide
- Anomic suicide
- Fatalistic suicide
- Egoistic suicide
Q5 | The sociological paradigm that focuses on the way each part of society functions together to contribute to the whole is called
- Structuralism
- Structural-functionalism
- Conflict theory
- Symbolic interactionism
Q6 | Karl Marx was born in the year
- 1818
- 1819
- 1918
- 1817
Q7 | The Communist Manifesto was written in the year
- 1848
- 1838
- 1845
- 1854
Q8 | In capitalism who owns and controls the capital?
- Slaves
- Proletariats
- Bourgeoisie
- Serfs
Q9 | Marx denotes land, animals, tools, machinery etc are examples for the
- Mode of production
- Forces of production
- Means of production
- Relations of production
Q10 | What word did Karl Marx label the ruling class with?
- Proletariats
- Bourgeoisies
- Landlords
- Monopolisers
Q11 | According to Karl Marx, the present state will
- continue for long
- wither away
- deliver goods with a passage of time
- slowly benefit the workers
Q12 | Which one of the following is not true about Marxian theory?
- capital is a theft
- state will wither away
- state promotes interests of all
- state sides with the rich and not the poor
Q13 | The mode of production characterised by the emergence of private property is_______
- Ancient mode of production
- Capitalist mode of production
- Feudal mode of production
- Asiatic mode of production
Q14 | The division of class in a capitalist society is based on
- The ownership of property
- The changes in relations
- The production of commodities
- The surplus value
Q15 | In a feudal society, feudal lords exploit the
- Slaves
- Proletariats
- Bourgeoisie
- Serfs
Q16 | Karl Marx was inspired by the dialectical method of
- Saint Simon
- Hegel
- Engel
- Weber
Q17 | In Marxist theory, the working class is called
- The proletariat
- Bourgeoisie
- Capitalists
- Leftists
Q18 | The theoretical foundation of Marxism is known as
- Dialectical materialism
- Historical materialism
- Class struggle
- Class consciousness
Q19 | In a system of ancient mode of production, the ‘oppressed’ were
- Slaves
- Landlords
- Peasants
- Tenants
Q20 | When a person is alienated from the human social community, it is called
- Alienation from the product activity
- Alienation from the product
- Alienation from the species
- Alienation from fellow humans.
Q21 | According to Karl Marx, when workers become estranged from the things they produce, it iscalled
- Alienation from the product activity
- Alienation from the product
- Alienation from the species
- Alienation from fellow-beings
Q22 | Karl Marx believed that the destruction of capitalism will lead to the formation of
- Feudalism
- Agrarian system
- Socialism
- Secularism
Q23 | According to Karl Marx, class conflict occurs with the emergence of
- Competition
- Cooperation
- Compartmentalisation
- Class consciousness
Q24 | Which of the following is not an aspect of alienation in capitalist societies?
- Alienation from the product activity
- Alienation from the products
- Alienation from species
- Alienation from wages
Q25 | According to Karl Marx, exploitation takes the form of surplus value in
- Feudalistic societies
- Capitalist societies
- Ancient societies
- Primitive-communist societies