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This set of Sociology of Indian society - 2 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Caste System in India Set 1
Q1 | According to the traditional theory of caste system, the Vaishyas come out of the Brahma’s
- Head
- Leg
- Thighs
- Mouth
Q2 | The Brahma Samaj was founded in 1820 by –
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Davendranath Tagore
- Keshav Chandra Sen
- Mahatma Gandhi
Q3 | The Arya Samaj was founded by –
- P Justice Ranade
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Swami Dayanand Saraswathi
- Warren Hastings
Q4 | The Rama Krishna Mission was started by –
- G.S. Ghurye
- Herbert Hope Risley
- Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
- Louis Dumont
Q5 | The Prarthana Samaj was founded by –
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Justice Ranade
- S.C Hills
- Hutton
Q6 | The Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was passed in the year –
- 1947
- 1876
- 1932
- 1850
Q7 | The Theosophical Society was founded by –
- Annie Besant
- Arvind Ghosh
- Jyotiro Phooley
- G.S. Ghurye
Q8 | The concept of ‘Sanskritization’ was introduced by –
- M.N. Srinavas
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Mahatma Gandhi
- D.N. Majumdar
Q9 | Mobility within the Caste-System is often associated with –
- Sanskritization
- Modernization
- Development
- Westernization
Q10 | The Satya Shodhak Samaj was headed by –
- Jyotirao Phule
- M.N. Srinivas
- Ketkar
- S.C. Dube
Q11 | The Caste Disabilities Removal Act was introduced in the year –
- 1980
- 1982
- 1947
- 1850
Q12 | Which of the following is not associated with changes in caste system –
- Sanskritization
- Westernization
- Westernization
- Varna and Jati
Q13 | Varna system which existed during the vedic period was based on –
- Religion
- Race
- Skin colour
- Occupations and division of labour
Q14 | The Caste system is based on –
- Kinship
- Hereditary occupation
- Educational class
- Political class
Q15 | In the process of Sanskritization, the dominant castes act as –
- Social group
- Reference group
- Caste group
- Racial group
Q16 | In the Jajmani System, the high-caste landowning families are known as –
- Jajman
- Kamin
- Lohar
- The Brahmins
Q17 | The occupational theory of caste system was established by –
- Hutton
- Herbert Hope Risley
- Nesfield
- M.N. Srinivas
Q18 | In Jajmani system, the servicing people are known as –
- Jajman
- Kamins
- Kshatryas
- Brahmins
Q19 | The untouchables are also known as –
- The Dalits
- The Superior
- Brahmins
- Middle Class
Q20 | As per 2011 census, the tribes in India constitutes
- 15% of the population
- 11% of the population
- 8.6 % of the population
- 10% of the population
Q21 | To which tribe did Mahavira belong?
- Lichchhavis
- Shakaya
- Both of them
- Neither of them
Q22 | In which of the following tribes the youngest daughter inherits the property?
- Khasi
- Khasa
- Kuki
- Apatanis
Q23 | Which tribe practises non-fraternal polyandry?
- Kot of Kerala
- Khasi tribe
- Toda of Nilgiri
- Nayars of Malabar
Q24 | Which is not a characteristic of Totem?
- To be related to members of the Tribe
- A sense of unity among the Tribal group
- To protect the social group
- None of the above
Q25 | Dowry system among the tribes
- Does not exist
- Is not common
- A matter of bargain
- A well established practice in some tribes