CUET Sociology Question Paper 2024 SET C Download Solutions and Answer Key
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CUET 2024 Sociology Question Paper (SET C) with Answer Key PDF
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| Question 1: 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 primarily focused on forest conservation. | ||
| Question 2: Match the following individuals with their contributions to Indian media: List-I (Individuals) (A) Raja Rammohun Roy (B) Fardoonji 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-(IV), B-(I), C-(III), D-(II) | Match the individuals with their contributions to Indian media. | ||
| Question 3: 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 the invention of the printing press. | ||
| Question 4: 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, migrant traders and moneylenders are referred to as Dikus. | ||
| Question 5: 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 perceived relative disadvantage. | ||
| Question 6: Which of the following characteristics are associated with the Women's Movement of post-1947? (A) Involvement of women in nation-building task (B) Growth of autonomous women's movement (C) All women suffer discrimination at a uniform level (D) Change in ideology and organizational strategy |
(A), (B), and (D) only |
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| Question 7: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Name 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-(III), B-(II), C-(I), D-(IV) | Match the sociologists with their works. | ||
| Question 8: 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 childbearing age group (II) Total number of live births that a hypothetical woman would have during her entire reproductive years (III) Number of deaths of babies before the age of one year per 1000 live births (IV) Total number of women who die in childbirth per 1000 live births |
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | Match the demographic concepts with their definitions. | ||
| Question 9: 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. Sanskritisation 2. Colonisation 3. Globalisation 4. Modernisation |
(3) Westernisation | Westernization describes the process of adopting Western culture, technology, and values, often as a result of colonization. | ||
| Question 10: 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) Double standard imposed by male-dominated society (2) Comparison of work done by men and women in a male-dominated society (3) Reversal of roles of Gender (4) Challenging patriarchy |
(3) Reversal of roles of Gender | The lines from Rokeya's "Sultana's Dream" describe a utopian society where traditional gender roles are reversed. | ||
| Question 11: 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 the options given are social reasons why people prefer cities over villages. People may prefer cities over villages due to greater access to resources, job opportunities, and anonymity. | ||
| Question 12: 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 | Economic, political, and administrative factors were more significant in unifying India under colonial rule than socio-cultural factors. | ||
| Question 13: 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 cooperative sector wasn't a primary driver of industrialization in independent India. | ||
| Question 14: In which of the following States is Birhor tribe found? 1. Assam 2. Bihar 3. Rajasthan 4. Nagaland |
2. Bihar | The Birhor tribe is primarily found in Bihar. | ||
| Question 15: The term “prejudice” refers to ______. 1. Gender identity 2. Social inequality 3. Pre-judgement 4. Individual's life chances |
3. Pre-judgement | Prejudice is primarily defined as pre-judgement. | ||
| Question 16: 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 less involved with AITUC than other leaders listed. | ||
| Question 17: What does the term ‘liberalisation policy' refer to in the given passage? (Passage provided in PDF) 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 | In this context, liberalization refers to the removal of government regulation of market forces. | ||
| Question 18: What is the central political vision reflected in the economic policies underpinning Globalisation? 1. Free enterprises 2. State subsidies 3. Centralised power 4. State regulation |
1. Free enterprises | Globalization's central political vision is free enterprise with minimal state intervention. | ||
| Question 19: What is the economic measure that accompanied the collapse of the socialist world and the advent of Globalisation? 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 policies. | ||
| Question 20: What major political change is highlighted in the passage? (Passage provided in PDF) 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. | ||
| Question 21: According to the passage, what is the political vision behind Globalisation? (Passage provided in PDF) 1. It supports State regulation 2. It challenges State regulation 3. It advocates for Socialist State 4. It advocates for State subsidies |
2. It challenges State regulation | Globalization's political vision is a market-oriented approach that challenges state regulation. | ||
| Question 22: Which of the following is the main reason for opening up of new opportunities for the people of North-East? (Passage provided in PDF) 1. Urbanization 2. Western education 3. Sanskritization 4. Modernization |
2. Western education | The passage highlights Western education as a key factor in opening new opportunities for people in the Northeast. | ||
| Question 23: According to the passage, which of the following is a gateway to upward mobility? (Passage provided in PDF) 1. Politics 2. Education 3. Social change 4. Cultural change |
2. Education | The passage identifies education as a key pathway to upward mobility. | ||
| Question 24: 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 describes the movement of individuals from a lower to a higher social status. | ||
| Question 25: Who among the following represented India at the UN? (Passage provided in PDF) 1. Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Vijaylakshmi Pandit 3. British Missionaries 4. Indian Officials |
2. Vijaylakshmi Pandit | Vijaylakshmi Pandit represented India at the UN. | ||
| Question 26: Which of the following is the reason for improved communication among the different factions of the Naga tribes? (Passage provided in PDF) 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 the role of English in improving communication among different Naga groups. | ||
| Question 27: 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 troubles to broader social issues. | ||
| Question 28: 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 program is aimed at improving the sex ratio. | ||
| Question 29: 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 created a unified opposition to foreign domination, fostering the growth of Indian nationalism. | ||
| Question 30: Match the following terms (List-I) with their description (List-II): List-I (Terms) (A) Varna system (B) Scheduled Castes (C) Sanskritisation (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) Recognised by Govt. of India Act, 1935 Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) |
(4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) | The Varna system is a four-fold social division in Hindu society. Scheduled Castes gained legal recognition through the Govt. of India Act, 1935. Sanskritization is the process of adopting upper-caste practices. Resistance tribes historically opposed Hindu society. |
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