Sociology MCQs 2011
This page offers a complete breakdown of the solved Sociology MCQs from the CSS 2011 past paper, a crucial resource for a well-rounded preparation. The 2011 exam tested a wide array of topics, from classical philosophy (Aristotle’s “Man is a social animal”) to the origins of sociology with Auguste Comte. It covers fundamental concepts such as ethnocentrism, cultural diffusion, and ascribed status, alongside key definitions related to family (polygyny, levirate) and societal development (urbanization, capitalism). Use this solved paper to review the diverse areas of the sociology syllabus and ensure you have a strong command of the basics before your exam.
What does culture usually reflect in Modern society?
A. Group culture
B. National culture
C. Geographical culture
D. Religious culture
Who said “Man is a social animal”?
A. Aristotle
B. Plato
C. Sir Thomas More
D. Emile Durkheim
Customs are powerful in regulating the conduct of people in _____________.
A. Simple societies
B. Urban societies
C. Industrialized societies
D. All of these
Who called sociology “Social Physics”?
A. Auguste Comte
B. Wilfred
C. Herbert Spencer
D. Max Weber
Which one of these is not an essential element of community?
A. Locality
B. Community sentiment
C. Common way of life
D. Individual Interest
Bourgeois type of society was introduced by?
A. Hegel
B. Karl Marx
C. Aristotle
D. Plato
Norms in society indicate;
A. Normal standard of social behavior
B. Ethical ideals of society
C. Tendency of human beings to move up
D. Standardized generalization about normal expected mode of behavior
When cultural traits spread from one society to another, the process is called?
A. Assimilation
B. Diffusion
C. Pluralism
D. Evolution
Which one of the following is not a healthy social process?
A. Competition
B. Co-operation
C. Integration
D. None of these
An ascribed status is one that is;
A. Awarded by society
B. Gained from talent
C. Endowed at birth
D. Based on competition