Industry And Society In Sociology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Long working hours are central to the industry's:
Correct Answer: Option D — Work culture
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Work culture is the correct answer to “Long working hours are central to the industry's:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 2 of 40
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In India, in all the three sectors what percentage of work is in the unorganised sector?
Correct Answer: Option D — Over 90%
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Over 90% is the correct answer to “In India, in all the three sectors what percentage of work is in the unorganised sector”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 3 of 40
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Often social inequality and . . . . . . . . Enequality overlap.
Correct Answer: Option C — Income
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Income is the correct answer to “Often social inequality and . . . . . . . . Enequality overlap.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 4 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Cottage industry 1. Trade b. Primary sector 2. Construction c. Secondary sector 3. Mining d. Tertiary sector 4. Bidi industry
Correct Answer: Option C — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Cottage industry 1. Trade b. Primary sector 2. Construction c. Secondary sector 3. Mining d. Tertiary sector 4. Bidi industry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 5 of 40
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In Maruti Udyog Ltd. two cars roll off the assembly line every:
Correct Answer: Option A — Minute
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Minute is the correct answer to “In Maruti Udyog Ltd. two cars roll off the assembly line every:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 6 of 40
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Industrialisation leads to greater:
Correct Answer: Option B — Equality
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Equality is the correct answer to “Industrialisation leads to greater:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 7 of 40
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The region of Mumbai is a major area of research for:
Correct Answer: Option A — Sociologist
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Sociologist is the correct answer to “The region of Mumbai is a major area of research for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 8 of 40
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Some sectors were reserved for government, while others were open to:
Correct Answer: Option A — The private sector
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The private sector is the correct answer to “Some sectors were reserved for government, while others were open to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 9 of 40
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Consider the following statements: The significant characteristics of industrial society are 1. Profit orientation. 2. Bureaucratic organization. 3. Reliance on animate energy. 4. Class segregation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 4
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1, 2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements: The significant characteristics of industrial society are 1. Profit orientation. 2. Bureaucratic organization. 3. Reliance on animate energy. 4. Class segregation. Which of the statements given above are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 10 of 40
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Consider the following stages in the development of a society: 1. Capitalist 2. Tribal 3. Ancient 4. Feudal Which one of the following is the correct chronological sequence of these societies as thought by Karl Marx?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 3, 4 and 1
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2, 3, 4 and 1 is the correct answer to “Consider the following stages in the development of a society: 1. Capitalist 2. Tribal 3. Ancient 4. Feudal Which one of the following is the correct chronological sequence of these societies as thought by Karl Marx”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 11 of 40
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In fish processing plants along the coastline employ mostly single young women from:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “In fish processing plants along the coastline employ mostly single young women from:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 12 of 40
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Who among the following formulated the theory of 'Middle Class' within the Marxian framework?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dahrendorf
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Dahrendorf is the correct answer to “Who among the following formulated the theory of 'Middle Class' within the Marxian framework”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Who discussed 'Mechanical and Organic Solidarity'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Durkheim
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Durkheim is the correct answer to “Who discussed 'Mechanical and Organic Solidarity'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 14 of 40
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An American invented a new system in the 1890s which he called 'Seientific' Management. He was:
Correct Answer: Option A — Frederick Winslow Taylor
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Frederick Winslow Taylor is the correct answer to “An American invented a new system in the 1890s which he called 'Seientific' Management. He was:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 15 of 40
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More women are found in some jobs. This sector includes:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “More women are found in some jobs. This sector includes:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 16 of 40
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According to Marx, which of the following is considered to be the most crucial element for class struggle?
Correct Answer: Option B — Class consciousness
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Class consciousness is the correct answer to “According to Marx, which of the following is considered to be the most crucial element for class struggle”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 17 of 40
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Small-scale and traditional industry employed about:
Correct Answer: Option D — 72%
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72% is the correct answer to “Small-scale and traditional industry employed about:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 18 of 40
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In developed countries, the majority of people are engaged in:
Correct Answer: Option B — Service sector
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Service sector is the correct answer to “In developed countries, the majority of people are engaged in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 19 of 40
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The small companies have to compete for orders from:
Correct Answer: Option A — The big companies
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The big companies is the correct answer to “The small companies have to compete for orders from:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 20 of 40
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Thinkers associated a number of social features with industry such a thinker was:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Thinkers associated a number of social features with industry such a thinker was:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which industry, employed only 25% of the total workforce engaged in manufacture?
Correct Answer: Option B — Large-scale industry
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Large-scale industry is the correct answer to “Which industry, employed only 25% of the total workforce engaged in manufacture”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following are the characteristics of Westernization?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the characteristics of Westernization”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 23 of 40
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Who has played a major role in overcoming boundaries of caste, religion and region?
Correct Answer: Option B — Government employment
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Government employment is the correct answer to “Who has played a major role in overcoming boundaries of caste, religion and region”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which is one of the oldest industries in India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Textile mills
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Textile mills is the correct answer to “Which is one of the oldest industries in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 25 of 40
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The scientific stage of society began in the 19 th century and it corresponded to the industrial society. Who among the following used the term "industrial society" in this context?
Correct Answer: Option A — Auguste comte
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Auguste comte is the correct answer to “The scientific stage of society began in the 19 th century and it corresponded to the industrial society. Who among the following used the term "industrial society" in this context”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Who has used historical comparative method in the study of West European societies?
Correct Answer: Option A — Emile Durkheim
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Emile Durkheim is the correct answer to “Who has used historical comparative method in the study of West European societies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who tried to encourage the small-scale sector through special incentives and assistance?
Correct Answer: Option C — Government
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Government is the correct answer to “Who tried to encourage the small-scale sector through special incentives and assistance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 28 of 40
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On machinery, Gandhi wrote an article in 'Hind Swaraj' in the year:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1924
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1924 is the correct answer to “On machinery, Gandhi wrote an article in 'Hind Swaraj' in the year:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Parle drinks was bought by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Coca Cola
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Coca Cola is the correct answer to “Parle drinks was bought by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Machinery helps to increase production but creates danger to replace:
Correct Answer: Option A — Workers
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Workers is the correct answer to “Machinery helps to increase production but creates danger to replace:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 31 of 40
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In the category of port cities is included:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “In the category of port cities is included:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 32 of 40
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The residents of Mumbai are dicided by:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “The residents of Mumbai are dicided by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 33 of 40
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The organised sector consists of all units employing . . . . . . . . or more people throughout the year.
Correct Answer: Option A — Ten
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Ten is the correct answer to “The organised sector consists of all units employing . . . . . . . . or more people throughout the year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Modern society is represented by:
Correct Answer: Option B — The west
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The west is the correct answer to “Modern society is represented by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 35 of 40
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In India, people strive hard to get into:
Correct Answer: Option A — Government jobs
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Government jobs is the correct answer to “In India, people strive hard to get into:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 36 of 40
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Who wrote the book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Weber
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Weber is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which factor is responsible for 'Educated Unemployment'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Defective Education System
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Defective Education System is the correct answer to “Which factor is responsible for 'Educated Unemployment'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 38 of 40
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Who saw mechanisation as a danger to employment?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Who saw mechanisation as a danger to employment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which one of the following is included in the primary sector?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mining
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Mining is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is included in the primary sector”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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Question 40 of 40
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Who saw industrialisation as both positive and negative?
Correct Answer: Option A — EarLy sociologists
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EarLy sociologists is the correct answer to “Who saw industrialisation as both positive and negative”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Industry And Society In Sociology.
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