Worksheet: Understanding Social Institutions | Sociology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: An institution can also be viewed as a means to an __________.

Q2: According to the conflict perspective, all social institutions serve the __________ segments of society.

Q3: The family a person is born into is known as the family of __________.

Q4: The two primary forms of marriage based on the number of partners are __________ and __________.

Q5: Power is the ability of individuals or groups to achieve their goals despite __________ from others.

Q6: Authority is a type of power that is considered __________ and reasonable.

Q7: The term "__________" is used to describe monogamous marriage with multiple partners over a lifetime.

Q8: The concept of __________ refers to a state's unquestioned political control over a particular territory.

Q9: __________ is the use of power to enforce rules or make decisions.

Q10: Emile Durkheim believed that education preserves and renews social structures while also transmitting and developing __________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: In modern societies, work is characterized by a complex division of labor.
Reason: In pre-modern societies, work was predominantly carried out at home by all members of the household.
(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) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Endogamy requires an individual to marry someone from within their own culturally defined group.
Reason: Exogamy mandates marriage outside of one's own group.
(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) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: The sociological perspective contends that religious practices can only be understood by linking them to domestic, economic, and political life.
Reason: Religion is solely a personal belief and not linked to other social institutions.
(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) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Power is held in isolation and is not related to others.
Reason: The amount of power in a society is fixed.
(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) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: Education in complex societies aims to promote uniformity and standardize aspirations.
Reason: Education is primarily about transmitting skills and knowledge.
(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) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Define social institutions.

Q2: Explain the difference between the functionalist and conflict perspectives on social institutions.

Q3: What is the family of orientation?

Q4: Describe the concept of monogamy.

Q5: What is sovereignty in the context of the state?

Q6: Define authority and provide an example.

Q7: What are civil rights in the context of citizenship?

Q8: Explain the concept of nationalism.

Q9: How does religion differ in sociological examination from religious studies?

Q10: According to Emile Durkheim, what is the role of education in society?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the different interpretations of social institutions from the functionalist and conflict perspectives.

Q2: Explain the various forms of marriage and their significance.

Q3: Describe the concept of sovereignty in the context of the state and its importance.

Q4: Differentiate between civil, political, and social rights in the context of citizenship.

Q5: Discuss the impact of religion on economic development, as explained by Max Weber.

Q6: How does education promote uniformity and standardize aspirations in complex societies?

Q7: Discuss the relationship between power and authority in political institutions.

Q8: Why is the sociological study of religion important in understanding its role in society?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explore the variations in family forms, including the concept of nuclear and joint families and their significance in different cultures.

Q2: Discuss the relationship between power and politics in society, emphasizing the concept of sovereignty and authority.

Q3: Explain the role of religion in society and its interaction with other social institutions, providing examples.

Q4: Analyze the impact of education in stratification and social inequality, highlighting how it can exacerbate the gap between the elite and the masses.