Sociology: CUET Mock Test - 3 - CUET MCQ

• A is true: Globalisation has been uneven in its impact on states and societies, varying by region and development level.
• B is false: Globalisation’s impact is not uniform across all states and societies.
• C is false: Globalisation impacts economic, cultural, and political spheres, not just political.
• D is false: Globalisation may lead to cultural hybridity, not inevitable homogeneity.

In the early Vedic period, caste divisions were based more on the occupation and function of individuals in society rather than being determined by birth.

Over time, caste became more rigid, with membership primarily determined by birth, making it nearly impossible for individuals to change their caste.

Dalits, formerly referred to as "untouchables," were traditionally considered the lowest and most marginalized group in the caste hierarchy.

One of the defining features of the caste system is that caste membership is determined by birth, not by personal choice or occupation.

The caste system enforces a hierarchical structure where groups are segregated based on their perceived purity, creating significant inequalities and discrimination, particularly against the lower castes.

The British used caste as a tool for governance, categorizing and classifying castes through surveys and the census, which formalized caste identities and made them more rigid.

The British census formalized caste identities, making them more rigid and entrenched in Indian society, which further intensified caste-based distinctions.

The Indian Constitution abolished untouchability, aiming to end caste-based discrimination and ensure equality for all citizens, particularly the lower castes.

The British utilized the caste system to categorize and manage the population, which allowed them to maintain control over Indian society.

The British intervention, particularly through the census and surveys, made caste identities more rigid and formalized, reinforcing social divisions.

Globalisation refers to integration of an economy with the other countries based on interdependence. It is a multidimensional concept having political, economic, cultural manifestations. It is the process of exchange of ideas, capital commodities and people.

Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one people or power over other people or areas, often by establishing colonies and generally with the aim of economic dominance. In the process of colonisation, colonisers may impose their religion, language, economics, and other cultural practices.

Jati is the word most commonly used to refer to the institution of caste in Indian languages. However, it is interesting to note that, increasingly, Indian language speakers are beginning to use the English word caste. The precise relationship between varna and jati has been the subject of much speculation and debate among scholars.

Caste groups are endogamous, i.e.marriage is restricted to members of the group.

Further, this societal whole or system is a hierarchical rather than egalitarian system. Each caste occupies a distinct place, and an ordered rank a particular position in a ladder-like arrangement going from highest to lowest. The hierarchical ordering of castes is based on the distinction between purity and pollution.

Jharkhand’s industrial areas have seen non-tribal in-migration, reducing the tribal population share.

Louis Wirth defined a minority group as "a group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society in which they live for differential and unequal treatment, and who therefore regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination". So solidarity of group after experiencing a disadvantage in population.

Tarabai Shinde was a feminist activist who protested patriarchy and caste in 19th century India. She is known for her published work, Stree Purush Tulana, originally published in Marathi in 1882. The pamphlet is a critique of upper-caste patriarchy, and is often considered the first modern Indian feminist text.

Socialisation process involving our significant others, is important in developing a sense of community identity.

The fertility rate at a given age is the number of children born alive to women of that age during the year as a proportion of the average annual population of women of the same age.

Heavy in-migration of non-tribals into Tripura, driven by economic opportunities, halved the tribal population share, making them a minority.

• B (Accommodation) would preserve identity.
• C (Climate change) is unrelated.
• D (Collective ownership) doesn’t explain demographic shifts.

The Khasi tribe’s matrilineal system gives women significant authority, especially in property inheritance (e.g., the khadduh, or youngest daughter, inherits). Thus, C (Women possess only token authority) is incorrect.

• A is true, as men may face role conflicts in a matrilineal setup.
• C is debatable but plausible, as men lack inheritance rights.
• D is true, as male relatives (e.g., maternal uncles) often hold influence.

In this regard religion is holy, sacred, absolute, spiritual, divine, or worthy of especial reverence. It is also commonly regarded as consisting of the way people deal with ultimate concerns about their lives and their fate after death.

"According to the functionalism, social institution is a complex set of social norms, beliefs, customs, values and role relationships that arise in response to the needs of society".

Before industrial revolution in 18th century almost all societies were agricultural societies.

Like any Indian, you already know that caste is the name of an ancient social institution that has been part of Indian history and culture for thousands of years. But like any Indian living in the twenty-first century, you also know that something called caste is definitely a part of Indian society today.

The varna system comprises four major divisions: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (traders), and Shudras (laborers). In the early Vedic period, these were based on occupation and function, not strictly birth, allowing some flexibility

Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e., castes almost always have sub-castes, and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub-castes.

India became a republic on January 26, 1950, with the adoption of its Constitution.