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Industry And Society In Sociology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Sociology MCQs on Industry And Society In Sociology — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, PPSC, KPPSC.

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Question 1 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Long working hours are central to the industry's:

Question 2 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In India, in all the three sectors what percentage of work is in the unorganised sector?

Question 3 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Often social inequality and . . . . . . . . Enequality overlap.

Question 4 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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

Question 5 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In Maruti Udyog Ltd. two cars roll off the assembly line every:

Question 6 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Industrialisation leads to greater:

Question 7 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The region of Mumbai is a major area of research for:

Question 8 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Some sectors were reserved for government, while others were open to:

Question 9 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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?

Question 10 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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?

Question 11 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In fish processing plants along the coastline employ mostly single young women from:

Question 12 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who among the following formulated the theory of 'Middle Class' within the Marxian framework?

Question 13 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who discussed 'Mechanical and Organic Solidarity'?

Question 14 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

An American invented a new system in the 1890s which he called 'Seientific' Management. He was:

Question 15 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

More women are found in some jobs. This sector includes:

Question 16 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

According to Marx, which of the following is considered to be the most crucial element for class struggle?

Question 17 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Small-scale and traditional industry employed about:

Question 18 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In developed countries, the majority of people are engaged in:

Question 19 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The small companies have to compete for orders from:

Question 20 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Thinkers associated a number of social features with industry such a thinker was:

Question 21 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which industry, employed only 25% of the total workforce engaged in manufacture?

Question 22 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following are the characteristics of Westernization?

Question 23 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who has played a major role in overcoming boundaries of caste, religion and region?

Question 24 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which is one of the oldest industries in India?

Question 25 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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?

Question 26 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who has used historical comparative method in the study of West European societies?

Question 27 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who tried to encourage the small-scale sector through special incentives and assistance?

Question 28 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

On machinery, Gandhi wrote an article in 'Hind Swaraj' in the year:

Question 29 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Parle drinks was bought by:

Question 30 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Machinery helps to increase production but creates danger to replace:

Question 31 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In the category of port cities is included:

Question 32 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The residents of Mumbai are dicided by:

Question 33 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The organised sector consists of all units employing . . . . . . . . or more people throughout the year.

Question 34 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Modern society is represented by:

Question 35 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In India, people strive hard to get into:

Question 36 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who wrote the book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"?

Question 37 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which factor is responsible for 'Educated Unemployment'?

Question 38 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who saw mechanisation as a danger to employment?

Question 39 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which one of the following is included in the primary sector?

Question 40 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who saw industrialisation as both positive and negative?

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