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This set of Urban Sociology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Urban Social Problems Unit 4 Set 2
Q1 | One of the primary drivers for the growth of slums is-
- Rural to urban migration
- Urban to rural migration
- Over crowding
- All of the above
Q2 | The statement, “Many governments are using rigid and outdated urban planning regulations which are typically bypassed by slum dwellers”, which is a reflection of -
- Poor urban governance
- Good urban governance
- Poor urban planning
- None of the above
Q3 | The push factor of rural –urban migration is
- Poverty
- Excess agricultural labour supply
- Natural catastrophe
- All of the above
Q4 | In India, the first Juvenile Court was established in
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Madras
- Delhi
Q5 | In India the population of prostitutes is estimated to be
- 2.8 million
- 3.8 million
- 1.8 million
- 4.8 million
Q6 | One of the major argument for the primary cause of prostitution is
- Patriarchy
- Matriarchy
- Sexual abuse
- Poverty
Q7 | Most prostitution involves
- Homosexual sexual exchanges
- Transgender sexual exchanges
- Heterosexual sexual exchanges
- All of the above
Q8 | Among the different types of workers in the world, the most marginalised workers are
- Plumbers
- Janitor
- Labourers
- Prostitutes
Q9 | Prostitution touches on -
- Sexuality
- Humanity
- Morality
- Emotion
Q10 | The characteristics of city life is responsible for many
- Moral problems
- Social problems
- Economic problems
- Psychological problems
Q11 | Which constitutional amendment envisages the creation of uniform municipaladministration all over India?
- 71st Constitutional Amendment
- 74th Constitutional Amendment
- 84th Constitutional Amendment
- 92nd Constitutional Amendment
Q12 | Municipal Council is a political body for the administration of –
- Metropolitan cities
- Fairly large cities
- Small urban areas
- Semi-industrial cities
Q13 | The Aizawl Municipal Council started functioning with effect from –
- 1st July 2011
- 20th February 2007
- 1st July 2008
- 20th February 2009
Q14 | The highest political status in a Municipal Council is called –
- Chairman
- Speaker
- Moderator
- Mayor
Q15 | Which of the following is the chairperson of the ward committee –
- MLA of the constituency
- Deputy Commissioner
- The person elected by the ward committee
- Ward Councillor
Q16 | Which of the following is not related to municipal administration –
- Municipal corporation
- Municipal assembly
- Municipal council
- Municipal board
Q17 | The percentage of seats reserved for women in municipal council is –
- 50%
- 33.3%
- 66.6%
- There is no such reservation
Q18 | Which of the following is not covered by the role of Municipal council –
- Solid waste management
- Market and slaughter house
- Management of social organizations
- Water supply for industrial and commercial purposes
Q19 | The first chairman of AMC was –
- Zakhuma
- Lalhmingthanga
- Zarzoliana
- Hmingthanzami
Q20 | The constitutional amendment for the formation of municipalities was passed in the year –
- 1956
- 1972
- 1986
- 1992
Q21 | JNNURM was inaugurated by –
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Narendra Modi
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Q22 | PMAY primarily aims at providing –
- Housing for all
- Eradication of slums
- Increase in household income
- Information technology for all
Q23 | HUDCO was established in the year –
- 2005
- 2013
- 1970
- 1977
Q24 | NSUP aims to secure –
- Integrated city-wide sanitation
- Safe disposal of human excreta
- Open-defecation free cities
- All of the above
Q25 | The program on Energy Recovery from Urban Waste is monitored by –
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
- The Ministry of Urban Development
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- The Ministry of Human Resources Development