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CUET 2024 Sociology Question Paper (Set-B) with Solution
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| Question 1: Who among the following Sociologists remarked that tribal institutions in themselves need not necessarily be democratic in their structure and functioning? (1) Tiplut Nongbri (2) Verrier Elwin (3) Virginius Xaxa (4) G.S. Ghurye |
(2) Verrier Elwin | Verrier Elwin highlighted the diversity and complexity of tribal governance, noting that democratic structures aren't guaranteed. |
| Question 2: Which of the following are true about Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj? (A) The Gram Sabha collects central taxes from the village. (B) The Gram Sabha consists of the entire body of citizens in a village. (C) The Gram Sabha is the general body that elects the local government. (D) The Gram Sabha participates in village-level development activities. |
(B), (C), and (D) only | The Gram Sabha comprises all village citizens, elects the local government, and participates in development; it does *not* collect central taxes. |
| Question 3: How did the Supreme Court enhance Fundamental Rights, particularly relating to the Right to Life under Article 21? (1) By restricting individual liberty. (2) By narrowing the scope of Article 20. (3) By expanding the interpretation to include various aspects of a quality life. (4) By expanding the scope of Fundamental Duties. |
(3) By expanding the interpretation to include various aspects of a quality life. | The Supreme Court broadened the interpretation of Article 21's Right to Life to encompass various aspects of a quality life. |
| Question 4: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Dominant Caste): (A) Rajputs, (B) Lingayats, (C) Jat Sikhs, (D) Kammas List-II (Region): (I) Andhra Pradesh, (II) Punjab, (III) Karnataka, (IV) Uttar Pradesh |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) | The correct matches are based on the dominant caste's geographical presence in India: Rajputs (Uttar Pradesh), Lingayats (Karnataka), Jat Sikhs (Punjab), and Kammas (Andhra Pradesh). |
| Question 5: Which of the following festivals are related to agriculture? (A) Bihu (B) Baisakhi (C) Holi (D) Pongal |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Bihu, Baisakhi, and Pongal are agricultural festivals; Holi is a spring festival not directly tied to agriculture. |
| Question 6: Which of the following are the indicators of globalization of agriculture? (A) Contract farming (B) Increased dependence of farmers on fertilizers and pesticides (C) Promotion of indigenous knowledge for agriculture (D) Entry of multinationals into the agricultural sector |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Contract farming, increased dependence on fertilizers/pesticides, and multinational entry are indicators of agricultural globalization. Promotion of indigenous knowledge is not a direct indicator. |
| Question 7: Under which of the following systems is all work broken down into its smallest repetitive elements and divided among the workers? 1. Binary System 2. Corporate System 3. Flexi System |
1. Binary System | The Binary System describes a work system where tasks are broken down into the smallest repetitive elements and divided among workers for efficiency. |
| Question 8: Match the concepts (List-I) with their respective descriptions (List-II): List-I (Concepts): (A) Liberalisation, (B) Transnational Corporations, (C) Glocalisation, (D) Weightless Economy List-II (Descriptions): (I) Economy based on information and technology, (II) Mixing of global and local culture, (III) Companies producing goods and services in multiple countries, (IV) Opening up of the economy to the global markets |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) | The matches reflect the definitions of each concept in economics and globalization. |
| Question 9: Who among the following is credited with the invention of the printing press? 1. Leonardo da Vinci 2. Johann Gutenberg 3. Galileo Galilei 4. Isaac Newton |
2. Johann Gutenberg | Johann Gutenberg is credited with inventing the printing press around 1440. |
| Question 10: Match the following individuals with their contributions to Indian media: List-I (Individuals): (A) Raja Rammohun Roy, (B) Fardoongi Murzban, (C) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, (D) Jawaharlal Nehru List-II (Contributions): (I) Started the Bombay Samachar, (II) Encouraged media to act as a watchdog of democracy, (III) Started the Shome Prakash, (IV) Started the Sambad-Kaumudi |
(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II) | The matches link the individuals to their respective contributions to the development of Indian media. |
| Question 11: The Chipko Movement is an example of: 1. Peasant Movement 2. Workers Movement 3. Ecological Movement 4. Dalit Movement |
3. Ecological Movement | The Chipko Movement is primarily known for its focus on forest conservation and environmental protection. |
| Question 12: In South Bihar, the locals have a common resentment against migrant traders and moneylenders. What are these migrant groups known as? 1. Nakaratars 2. Adivasis 3. Dikus 4. Orans |
3. Dikus | In South Bihar, the term "Dikus" is used to refer to migrant traders and moneylenders. |
| Question 13: According to one of the theories of social movements, social conflict arises when a social group feels that it is worse off than others around it. What is this theory known as? 1. Theory of Relative Deprivation 2. Theory of Reformative Action 3. Theory of Redemptive Action 4. Theory of Resource Mobilization |
1. Theory of Relative Deprivation | The Theory of Relative Deprivation explains social conflict arising from a group's perception of being worse off than others. |
| Question 14: Which of the following characteristics are associated with the Women's Movement of post-1947? (A) Involvement of women in nation-building tasks (B) Growth of autonomous women's movements (C) All women suffer discrimination at a uniform level (D) Change in ideology and organizational strategy |
(A), (B), and (D) only | The post-1947 Women's Movement involved women in nation-building, saw the growth of autonomous movements, and involved changes in ideology and strategies. (C) is incorrect as discrimination varies. |
| Question 15: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Names of Sociologists): (A) Nicholas Dirks, (B) Louis Dumont, (C) Patricia Uberoi, (D) Andre Beteille List-II (Work): (I) Family, Kinship and Marriage in India, (II) Homo-Hierarchicus: The Caste System and its Implications, (III) Castes of Mind: Colonialism and the Making of Modern India, (IV) The Reproduction of Inequality: Occupation, Caste and Family |
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) | The matches link each sociologist to their known works in sociology. |
| Question 16: Match the following concepts (List-I) with their appropriate description (List-II): List-I (Concepts): (A) Fertility Rate, (B) Total Fertility Rate, (C) Infant Mortality Rate, (D) Maternal Mortality Rate List-II (Definition): (I) Number of live births per 1000 women in the child-bearing age group, (II) Total number of live births that a hypothetical woman would have during her entire reproductive years, (III) Total number of women who die in childbirth per 1000 live births, (IV) Number of deaths of babies before the age of one year per 1000 live births |
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | The correct matches link each demographic concept to its definition. |
| Question 17: The statement “The changes brought about in Indian society and culture as a result of over 150 years of British Rule, has been the surrounding changes occurring at different levels…technology, institutions, ideology, and values” refers to the process of: 1. Sanskritization 2. Colonization 3. Globalization 4. Modernization |
2. Colonization | The statement describes the profound and multifaceted impact of British colonial rule on Indian society and culture. |
| Question 18: In Begum Rokeya Sakhawat's book “Sultana's Dream,” we find the following excerpt, “Where are the men?...where they ought to be...with our men indoors...just as we are kept in the zenana?” What do these lines describe? 1. Comparison of work done by men and women in a male-dominated society 2. The traditional roles of men in a male-dominated society 3. Challenging patriarchy |
1. Comparison of work done by men and women in a male-dominated society | The excerpt highlights the gendered division of labor and the confinement of women in a patriarchal society. |
| Question 19: For which of the following social reasons is the city preferred over village? (A) Decline of common resources in villages (B) Opportunity for earning cash income (C) Sufficient work opportunity (D) Relative Anonymity |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | All options represent social reasons why cities are preferred over villages. |
| Question 20: Which of the following factors was not responsible for unification of India under Colonial rule? 1. Socio-Cultural 2. Economic 3. Political 4. Administrative |
1. Socio-Cultural | While socio-cultural factors played a role, the primary drivers of unification were economic, political, and administrative measures implemented by the colonial government. |
| Question 21: Which of the following factors was not considered significant during industrialisation in independent India? 1. Development of heavy and machine-making industries 2. Expansion of the public sector 3. Presence of a large cooperative sector 4. Role of coastal cities for trading purposes |
3. Presence of a large cooperative sector | The focus of industrialization in independent India was on heavy industries and the public sector, not the cooperative sector. |
| Question 22: In which of the following States is the Birhor tribe found? 1. Assam 2. Bihar 3. Rajasthan 4. Nagaland |
2. Bihar | The Birhor tribe is primarily located in Bihar, India. |
| Question 23: The term “prejudice” refers to: 1. Gender identity 2. Social inequality 3. Pre-judgement 4. Individual’s life chances |
3. Pre-judgement | Prejudice primarily refers to pre-judgment, which often leads to biased attitudes. |
| Question 24: Which of the following leaders is not associated with AITUC? 1. M.N. Roy 2. S.A. Dange 3. V.V. Giri 4. Jayaprakash Narayan |
4. Jayaprakash Narayan | Jayaprakash Narayan was more involved in the socialist movement and politics than in trade unions. |
| Question 25: What does the term ‘liberalisation policy’ refer to in the given passage? *(This question references a passage about globalization and economic policy)* 1. Regulation of State subsidies 2. Regulation of market forces 3. Regulation of social welfare 4. De-regulation of market forces |
4. De-regulation of market forces | The passage defines liberalization policy as the de-regulation of market forces, allowing free reign to market dynamics. |
| Question 26: What is the central political vision reflected in the economic policies underpinning Globalization? 1. Free enterprises 2. State subsidies 3. Centralised power 4. State regulation |
1. Free enterprises | The central political vision is that of free enterprises, minimizing state intervention in the market. |
| Question 27: What is the economic measure that accompanied the collapse of the socialist world and the advent of Globalization? 1. Conservative measures 2. Welfare measures 3. Neo-liberal measures 4. Protectionist measures |
3. Neo-liberal measures | The collapse of the socialist world and the rise of globalization were accompanied by neo-liberal economic measures emphasizing free markets and reduced state intervention. |
| Question 28: What major political change is highlighted in the passage? *(This question references a passage about globalization and economic policy)* 1. Collapse of Socialist State 2. Collapse of Capitalist State 3. Collapse of Mixed Economy 4. Collapse of trade protectionism |
1. Collapse of Socialist State | The passage emphasizes the collapse of the socialist state as a major political change that facilitated globalization. |
| Question 29: According to the passage, what is the political vision behind Globalization? *(This question references a passage about globalization and economic policy)* 1. It supports State regulation 2. It challenges State regulation 3. It advocates for a Socialist State 4. It advocates for State subsidies |
2. It challenges State regulation | The passage indicates that globalization's political vision challenges state regulation in favor of market-driven approaches. |
| Question 30: Which of the following is the main reason for opening up of new opportunities for the people of North-East? *(This question references a passage about the impact of Western education on the lives of people in Northeast India)* 1. Urbanization 2. Western education 3. Sanskritization 4. Modernization |
2. Western education | The passage explicitly states that Western education was the primary catalyst for opening up new opportunities for people in Northeast India. |
| Question 31: According to the passage, which of the following is a gateway to upward mobility? *(This question references a passage about the impact of Western education on the lives of people in Northeast India)* 1. Politics 2. Education 3. Social change 4. Cultural change |
2. Education | The passage highlights Western education as a key means of upward mobility for people in the Northeast. |
| Question 32: Name the process through which the movement of individuals takes place from their existing status to improved status. 1. Sanskritization 2. Westernization 3. Assimilation 4. Upward Mobility |
4. Upward Mobility | Upward mobility refers to the movement of individuals from a lower to a higher social status. |
| Question 33: Who among the following represented India at the UN? *(This question references a passage about the impact of Western education on the lives of people in Northeast India)* 1. Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Vijaylakshmi Pandit 3. British Missionaries 4. Indian Officials |
2. Vijaylakshmi Pandit | The passage mentions Vijaylakshmi Pandit as an example of an Indian woman who achieved international recognition through education and represented India at the UN. |
| Question 34: Which of the following is the reason for improved communication among the different factions of the Naga tribes? *(This question references a passage about the impact of Western education on the lives of people in Northeast India)* 1. Use of English language 2. Strong leaders 3. Naga leaders 4. Working together in British administration |
1. Use of English language | The passage highlights English as a common language that facilitated communication among diverse Naga tribes. |
| Question 35: Which of the following Sociologists argued that Sociology helps in understanding the links and connections between “personal troubles” and “social issues”? 1. Durkheim 2. C.W. Mills 3. Bourdieu 4. Weber |
2. C.W. Mills | C. Wright Mills is known for his concept of the "sociological imagination," which connects personal experiences to broader social issues. |
| Question 36: Which programme of the Government of India directly targets improving sex-ratio? 1. Widow Pension 2. Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act 3. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 4. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana |
3. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme specifically aims to improve the sex ratio by promoting girls' education and empowerment. |
| Question 37: Which of the following statements is true about Colonialism in India? 1. Parochialism gave birth to Colonialism in India. 2. Colonialism gave birth to Nationalism in India. 3. Urban poor were the main carriers of Nationalism in Colonial India. 4. Capitalist economic changes in India were not related to Colonialism. |
2. Colonialism gave birth to Nationalism in India. | Colonial rule in India led to the rise of nationalist movements and sentiments. |
| Question 38: Match the following terms (List-I) with their description (List-II): List-I (Terms): (A) Varna system, (B) Scheduled Castes, (C) Sanskritization, (D) Resistance Tribes List-II (Descriptions): (I) Process of adopting higher caste practices, (II) Four-fold division of society, (III) Opposed to Hindu society, (IV) Recognized by Govt. of India Act, 1935 |
(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) | This question requires matching terms related to Indian social structure with their descriptions. |
| Question 39: Which of the following are arguments given by Alfred Gell to explain the significance of market beyond its economic function? (A) Layout of the market symbolizes the hierarchical inter-group social relations of that region. (B) Few goods are free in the market for groups lower in the hierarchy. (C) Different social groups are located according to their position in the caste hierarchy and hierarchical market system. (D) Interactions between tribals and non-tribal traders are based on social inequalities. |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | Alfred Gell's arguments highlight the social and hierarchical aspects of markets beyond their purely economic functions. |
| Question 40: Which of the following principles are applied to maintain caste-based restrictions? (A) Birth (B) Marriage (C) Food Sharing (D) Occupation |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | All four principles play a significant role in maintaining caste-based restrictions in India's social structure. |
| Question 41: How has national development impacted tribal development? (A) Tribal areas located in mineral-rich and forest-covered parts of the country paid a disproportionately high price for development. (B) Large dams, factories, and mines were built in the Nehruvian era. (C) Tribals were dispossessed of their land for setting up hydropower projects. (D) These developments benefited the tribes at the expense of others. |
(A), (B), (C) only | Options A, B, and C highlight the negative impacts of national development on tribal communities, showing dispossession and inequality. Option D is incorrect as it states the opposite. |
| Question 42: Which of the following statements are true about stereotypes? 1. Stereotypes are often applied to ethnic and racial groups. 2. Stereotypes fix whole groups into a single entity. 3. Stereotypes serve to reproduce the variation across individuals. 4. Stereotypes are partly colonial constructs. |
(A), (B), and (D) only | Statements A, B, and D accurately describe stereotypes. Statement C is incorrect; stereotypes *reduce* variation, not reproduce it. |
| Question 43: In every society, some individuals have a greater share of valued resources—money, property, education, prestige, etc., than others. These social resources can be divided into different forms of capital. Identify them from the following. (A) Economic capital (B) Cultural capital (C) Social capital (D) Educational capital |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | All options represent forms of social capital recognized in sociology. |
| Question 44: In which year did the first Backward Classes Commission headed by Kaka Kalelkar submit its report? 1. 1956 2. 1953 3. 1950 4. 1958 |
1. 1956 | The first Backward Classes Commission submitted its report in 1956. |
| Question 45: Which of the following arguments are correct about tribes in India? (A) Adivasis were always the oppressed group, as they are now. (B) Tribes were absorbed into Hindu society through Sanskritization. (C) Tribes occupied a special trade niche, trading forest produce, salt, and elephants. (D) Adivasis often exercised dominance over the plains people through their capacity to raid them. |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | All statements provide valid arguments about the historical and social experiences of Adivasi tribes in India. |
| Question 46: What was the opinion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar about local self-government during the drafting of the Constitution? (1) He believed that local elites and upper castes would exploit the downtrodden masses further. (2) He thought that local self-government would empower the downtrodden masses. (3) He believed that local self-government would ensure equal representation of all social groups. (4) He believed that local self-government would lead to economic prosperity. |
(1) He believed that local elites and upper castes would exploit the downtrodden masses further. | Ambedkar expressed concern that local self-government might lead to further exploitation of the downtrodden. |
| Question 47: Which of the following is not an example of community identity? (1) Membership of family (2) Membership of religious group (3) Membership of a professional group (4) Membership of caste group |
(3) Membership of a professional group | Membership in a professional group doesn't typically reflect community identity in the same way as family, religion, or caste. |
| Question 48: Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the Right of Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their own and that the State shall not discriminate in granting aid to such educational institutions? (1) Article 21 (2) Article 29 (3) Article 30 (4) Article 25 |
(3) Article 30 | Article 30 of the Indian Constitution addresses the rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions and ensures non-discriminatory aid. |
| Question 49: Which of the following statements about Communalism are correct? (A) Communalism means something related to a community. (B) Communalism is about religion, not politics. (C) A devout believer may or may not be communal. (D) Communalism results in constructing identity of large and diverse groups as singular and homogeneous. |
(A), (C), and (D) only | Statement B is incorrect; communalism can intersect with politics. A, C, and D are accurate descriptions. |
| Question 50: On account of which of the following identity markers, do people often face discrimination and exclusion? (1) Gender (2) Ethnicity (3) Class (4) Caste |
(A), (B), (C), and (D) | All listed identity markers can lead to discrimination and exclusion. |
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