Concepts Of Indian Society — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Sociology tells one about what kind of . . . . . . . . there are in society.
Correct Answer: Option B — Groups
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Groups is the correct answer to “Sociology tells one about what kind of . . . . . . . . there are in society.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 2 of 40
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The introduction of sociology in India at formal level took place after it was well-established in Europe and the USA. Which one among the following is the year when sociology was introduced?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1919
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1919 is the correct answer to “The introduction of sociology in India at formal level took place after it was well-established in Europe and the USA. Which one among the following is the year when sociology was introduced”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 3 of 40
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Knowledge about society generally is acquired naturally or:
Correct Answer: Option B — Automatically
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Automatically is the correct answer to “Knowledge about society generally is acquired naturally or:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 4 of 40
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The Karachi Congress Resolution of 1931 insures the masses.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “The Karachi Congress Resolution of 1931 insures the masses.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 5 of 40
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All laws are made as per the procedure prescribed by:
Correct Answer: Option B — Constitution
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Constitution is the correct answer to “All laws are made as per the procedure prescribed by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 6 of 40
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Generation gap is a:
Correct Answer: Option C — Social phenomenon
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Social phenomenon is the correct answer to “Generation gap is a:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 7 of 40
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The declared social, economic and political Justice was guaranteed to:
Correct Answer: Option C — All the people of India
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All the people of India is the correct answer to “The declared social, economic and political Justice was guaranteed to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 8 of 40
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Demographic data are important for the planning and implementation of:
Correct Answer: Option A — State policies
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State policies is the correct answer to “Demographic data are important for the planning and implementation of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 9 of 40
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While population rises in geometric progression, agricultural production can only grow in:
Correct Answer: Option A — Arithmetic progression
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Arithmetic progression is the correct answer to “While population rises in geometric progression, agricultural production can only grow in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 10 of 40
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What can one imply from the ageing population:
Correct Answer: Option B — High dependency ratio
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High dependency ratio is the correct answer to “What can one imply from the ageing population:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 11 of 40
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Both men and women as distinct social groups, are affected by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Gender inequalities
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Gender inequalities is the correct answer to “Both men and women as distinct social groups, are affected by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 12 of 40
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Understanding Indian Society and its structure provides a sort of social map on which one can locate:
Correct Answer: Option A — Oneself
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Oneself is the correct answer to “Understanding Indian Society and its structure provides a sort of social map on which one can locate:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 13 of 40
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A person from a so-called upper caste believes in the . . . . . . . . of the people born into so-called lower castes.
Correct Answer: Option A — Inferiority
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inferiority is the correct answer to “A person from a so-called upper caste believes in the . . . . . . . . of the people born into so-called lower castes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 14 of 40
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Motilal Nehru and eight other leaders drafted a constitution for India in the year.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1928
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1928 is the correct answer to “Motilal Nehru and eight other leaders drafted a constitution for India in the year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 15 of 40
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Sociology helps us to map the links and connections between personal troubles and:
Correct Answer: Option D — Social issues
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Social issues is the correct answer to “Sociology helps us to map the links and connections between personal troubles and:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 16 of 40
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Demography is a field that is of special importance to:
Correct Answer: Option C — Sociology
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Sociology is the correct answer to “Demography is a field that is of special importance to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 17 of 40
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The prior knowledge can be a problem in order to learn:
Correct Answer: Option C — Sociology
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Sociology is the correct answer to “The prior knowledge can be a problem in order to learn:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 18 of 40
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The demographic indicators not used to calculate the total fertility rate is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Sex ratio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sex ratio is the correct answer to “The demographic indicators not used to calculate the total fertility rate is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 19 of 40
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The British wanted to introduce Western education to create a Western educated:
Correct Answer: Option A — Middle class
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Middle class is the correct answer to “The British wanted to introduce Western education to create a Western educated:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 20 of 40
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Working population is:
Correct Answer: Option A — 15 - 64 years
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15 - 64 years is the correct answer to “Working population is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 21 of 40
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Malthus's theory was influenced for:
Correct Answer: Option A — A long time
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A long time is the correct answer to “Malthus's theory was influenced for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which concept has become popular?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which concept has become popular”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 23 of 40
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The directive principle of village panchayat became constitutional imperative after:
Correct Answer: Option C — The 73rd Amendment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment is the correct answer to “The directive principle of village panchayat became constitutional imperative after:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 24 of 40
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Panchayats receive the grants throught:
Correct Answer: Option A — Zila Panchayat
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Zila Panchayat is the correct answer to “Panchayats receive the grants throught:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 25 of 40
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Recently, the Government of India has initiated the programme:
Correct Answer: Option D — Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' is the correct answer to “Recently, the Government of India has initiated the programme:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 26 of 40
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Every adult citizen has a right:
Correct Answer: Option B — To vote
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To vote is the correct answer to “Every adult citizen has a right:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 27 of 40
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Our social context shapes our:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Our social context shapes our:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 28 of 40
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In India, between 1911 and 1921 there was a negative rate of growth of 0.03%. This was because of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Influenza epidemic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Influenza epidemic is the correct answer to “In India, between 1911 and 1921 there was a negative rate of growth of 0.03%. This was because of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 29 of 40
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Democracy falls in two categories of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Direct and representative
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Direct and representative is the correct answer to “Democracy falls in two categories of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 30 of 40
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Modern society offers few opportunities for:
Correct Answer: Option D — Direct democracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Direct democracy is the correct answer to “Modern society offers few opportunities for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 31 of 40
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India was the first country to have an official population policy in the world when it explicitly announced the policy in the year:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1952
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1952 is the correct answer to “India was the first country to have an official population policy in the world when it explicitly announced the policy in the year:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 32 of 40
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The growth of population can be reduced by means of:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The growth of population can be reduced by means of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 33 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Ethnic 1. Naga Movement b. Reform 2. Jharkhand Movement c. Secessionist 3. Birsa Movement d. Subnational 4. Bhakti Movement
Correct Answer: Option B — a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Ethnic 1. Naga Movement b. Reform 2. Jharkhand Movement c. Secessionist 3. Birsa Movement d. Subnational 4. Bhakti Movement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 34 of 40
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In India regular ten yearly censuses have been conducted since:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1881
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1881 is the correct answer to “In India regular ten yearly censuses have been conducted since:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 35 of 40
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Issues of communalism and casteism are:
Correct Answer: Option A — Society-wide problems
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Society-wide problems is the correct answer to “Issues of communalism and casteism are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 36 of 40
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Difference between birth rate and death rate in an area is called:
Correct Answer: Option A — Rate of natural increase
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Rate of natural increase is the correct answer to “Difference between birth rate and death rate in an area is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 37 of 40
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Colonialism gave birth to its own enemy in the form of:
Correct Answer: Option A — Nationalism
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Nationalism is the correct answer to “Colonialism gave birth to its own enemy in the form of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 38 of 40
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Problems like poverty and starvation were caused by the unequal distribution of economic resources rather than by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Population growth
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Population growth is the correct answer to “Problems like poverty and starvation were caused by the unequal distribution of economic resources rather than by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 39 of 40
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How many seats are reserved for women belonging to the scheduled castes and tribes in local bodies out of women reserved seats?
Correct Answer: Option C — 17%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
17% is the correct answer to “How many seats are reserved for women belonging to the scheduled castes and tribes in local bodies out of women reserved seats”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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Question 40 of 40
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Sex ratio is an important indicator in the population for:
Correct Answer: Option C — Gender balance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gender balance is the correct answer to “Sex ratio is an important indicator in the population for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Concepts Of Indian Society.
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