Worksheet: Introducing Indian Society | Sociology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Sociology helps students to unlearn their __________ knowledge about society.

Q2: According to Mills, __________ are individual worries, while __________ are societal concerns.

Q3: The economic, political, and administrative unification of India was achieved under __________ rule.

Q4: __________ and __________ were internal processes of change in Indian society during the British period.

Q5: The Indian reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy worked to eradicate social evils such as __________.

Q6: The first study of Indian society was presented by __________ in the book "The Indian Village Community" in __________.

Q7: The emergence of the urban middle class challenged __________ rule in India.

Q8: Sociology teaches self-reflexivity, which means the ability to do __________.

Q9: Indian society is characterized by diversities in language, region, religion, caste, and __________.

Q10: Sociology helps in mapping the links between personal troubles and __________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Sociology teaches students how to see the world from various perspectives.
Reason: It helps in understanding personal troubles and social issues.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q2: Assertion: Colonialism in India gave birth to nationalism.
Reason: Indians experienced a shared colonial domination that unified different sections of the community.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q3: Assertion: The middle class in India challenged colonial rule.
Reason: They emerged after receiving traditional education.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q4: Assertion: Sociology helps in self-reflexivity.
Reason: It means reflecting upon oneself and being quick to praise oneself.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Q5: Assertion: Indian society is moving towards modernization.
Reason: Modernization is characterized by a return to traditional values and customs.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the advantage of prior knowledge in studying Sociology.

Q2: Define "personal troubles" according to Mills.

Q3: Name one social issue mentioned in the text.

Q4: Who were some Indian reformers working against social evils?

Q5: What does self-reflexivity mean in sociology?

Q6: Mention one external process of change in Indian society during the British period.

Q7: Name the book where the first study of Indian society was presented.

Q8: Define Sanskritization.

Q9: What did the urban middle class initiate in India?

Q10: Name two processes of change activated during the British period.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the concept of "personal troubles" and "social issues" as discussed in Sociology.

Q2: How did colonialism influence Indian society according to the text?

Q3: Describe the impact of the establishment of democracy on Indian society.

Q4: What were the internal and external processes of change during the British period in India?

Q5: Discuss the role of the middle class in challenging colonial rule.

Q6: How did the study of Indian villages evolve during the colonial period?

Q7: Explain the concept of self-reflexivity in Sociology.

Q8: How does Sociology help in understanding the relationships between personal troubles and social issues?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of prior knowledge in studying Sociology, as mentioned in the text.

Q2: Explain the impact of colonialism on Indian society, highlighting both positive and negative outcomes.

Q3: Discuss the role of prominent reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Gandhi, and others in eradicating social evils in Indian society.

Q4: How did the study of Indian villages evolve during the colonial period and what significance did it hold in shaping Indian society?