Sociology MCQs 2009

Mugging, rape and burglary are examples of __________ crimes.
A. Organized crimes
B. general crimes
C. Street crimes
D. Modern crimes

A norm is always enforced by sanctions.
A. True
B. False
C. May be
D. None of these

Society is the largest and most complex group that sociologists study.
A. True
B. False
C. May be
D. None of these

Endogamy is the marriage among certain relatives.
A. True
B. False
C. May be
D. None of these

Social structure of a society is the network of ______________.
A. Institutional Relations
B. Value system
C. Traditions
D. Compliance to norms

Polygamy means ______________.
A. Several Husbands
B. Several Wives
C. Several Marriages
D. Single Marriage

Demography means _____________.
A. Male Population
B. Human Population
C. Women population
D. Adult Population

_________ is striving for equal treatment of women and men and for abolishing inequality.
A. Feminism
B. Gender Studies
C. Political Science
D. Law

WID approach believes in ___________.
A. Gender mainstreaming
B. Gender Segregation
C. Incorporating women in development activities
D. None of these

Ferdinand Tonnies used the term _____________ to refer to societies dominated by impersonal relationships, individual accomplishment and self-interests.
A. Society
B. Gesellschaft
C. Community
D. Gemeinschaft