Worksheet: Change and Development in Industrial Society | Sociology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim established a link between urbanization and the decrease in face-to-face interactions with the rise of _______.

Q2: Marx described the situation where people see work as a means of survival and not something enjoyable as _______.

Q3: India's first modern industries included cotton, jute, coal mines, and _______.

Q4: The organised sector refers to businesses that employ at least _______ people on a regular basis.

Q5: Scientific Management, also known as Taylorism, was developed by _______ in the 1890s.

Q6: The Mines Act of _______ specifies safety regulations for coal miners' jobs.

Q7: Home-based work includes producing products like carpets, bidis, agarbattis, lace, and _______.

Q8: Workers do not report to work during a _______.

Q9: Globalisation and liberalisation in India started in the _______.

Q10: In developed nations, the majority are employed in _______ sectors.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Marx viewed work in industrial society as a means of survival.
Reason: Industrialization brought about a complex division of labor.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Globalisation in India led to the acquisition of many Indian businesses by multinational corporations.
Reason: Liberalisation policies allowed foreign businesses to invest in sectors controlled by the government.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Working conditions in underground mines are generally safe due to strict safety regulations.
Reason: The Mines Act of 1952 ensures proper safety measures in mining operations.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Home-based work mainly involves male workers producing items like bidis and agarbattis.
Reason: Women and children are the main workers in this field.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Strikes in the organized sector have no impact on workers' financial stability.
Reason: Workers struggle to support themselves without pay during strikes.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the organized sector in India?

Q2: What is Taylorism?

Q3: Name two hazardous conditions in underground mines.

Q4: What percentage of Indians work in the primary sector?

Q5: What is the primary concern during strikes for workers?

Q6: What is the Mines Act of 1952?

Q7: Who are the main workers in home-based industries?

Q8: What do strikes involve?

Q9: What is the impact of liberalisation on Indian businesses?

Q10: What does the government aim to achieve through the licensing policy?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain Marx's concept of alienation in industrial society.

Q2: Describe India's approach to industrialization after independence.

Q3: How did liberalization policies in the 1990s impact Indian industries?

Q4: What are the challenges faced by workers in the organized sector during strikes?

Q5: Explain the working conditions of coal miners in India.

Q6: What is the significance of the Mines Act of 1952?

Q7: How do home-based workers in India operate?

Q8: What are the social implications of the limited size of the organized sector in India?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Analyze the impact of globalization on the Indian economy, considering the acquisition of Indian businesses by multinational corporations and its effects on local employment and industries.

Q2: Discuss the challenges faced by workers in the unorganized sector in India, focusing on the lack of job security, fair pay, and proper working conditions.

Q3: Compare the working conditions of employees in the organized sector with those in the unorganized sector in India, highlighting differences in job security, benefits, and workplace safety.

Q4: Evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in improving the working conditions of laborers in hazardous industries like mining. Discuss the challenges faced in enforcing these policies and suggest potential solutions.

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