In This Post we are  providing  CHAPTER 3 SOCIAL INSTITUTION : CONTINUITY AND CHANGE NCERT MCQ for Class 12 SOCIOLOGY which will be beneficial for students. These solutions are updated according to 2021-22 syllabus. These MCQS  can be really helpful in the preparation of Board exams and will provide you with a brief knowledge of the chapter.

NCERT MCQ ON SOCIAL INSTITUTION : CONTINUITY AND CHANGE

Question 1.
The economic system in which highly complex division of labour is present is the feature of
(a) modern societies
(b) simple societies
(c) globalization
(d) rural economy

Answer: (a) modern societies

Question 2.
‘The undisputed political rule of a state over a given territorial region’ is known as
(a) sovereignty
(b) democracy
(c) monarchy
(d) bureaucracy

Answer: (a) sovereignty

Question 3.
Functionalism believes that social institutions arise in response to the
(a) conflict among people
(b) discrimination
(c) needs of society
(d) inequality in society

Answer: (c) needs of society

Question 4.
The family in which person is married is known as
(a) family of procreation
(b) family of orientation
(c) nuclear family
(d) joint family

Answer: (a) family of procreation

Question 5.
In simple or pre-modern societies most of the people were engaged in
(a) industrial production
(b) agricultural production
(c) business
(d) minor work

Answer: (b) agricultural production

Question 6.
Identify the structure of the family where men exercise authority and dominance
(a) Patriarchy
(b) Matriarchy
(c) Polygamy
(d) Patrilineal

Answer: (a) Patriarchy

Question 7.
Religion is considered as
(a) profane
(b) a belief
(c) sacred
(d) custom

Answer: (c) sacred

Question 8.
The reason for the sudden decline in sex ratio can be attributed to
(a) Female foeticide
(b) Life expectancy rate
(c) Son preference
(d) Maternal mortality rate

Answer: (a) Female foeticide

Question 9.
The form of power considered legitimate is
(a) Authority
(b) Political Party
(c) Welfare State
(d) Sovereignty

Answer: (a) Authority

Question 10.
The concept of ‘sacred’ is related with
(a) everyday life
(b) profane
(c) supernatural
(d) power

Answer: (c) supernatural

Question 11.
Institution of Politics is concerned with the
(a) domination
(b) parliament
(c) distribution of power
(d) elections

Answer: (c) distribution of power

Question 12.
The focal point of industrial developments was
(a) cities
(b) rural areas
(c) factories
(d) market

Answer: (c) factories

Question 13.
The socially acknowledged and approved sexual union between two individuals is known as:
(a) Family
(b) Marriage
(c) Kinship
(d) Procreation

Answer: (b) Marriage

 Question 14.

Societies where women inherit property from their mothers are called:
(a) maternal societies
(b) matriarchal societies
(c) matrilocal societies
(d) matrilineal societies

Answer: (d) matrilineal societies

Question 15

The hierarchical ordering of castes is based on the distinction between
(a) Occupation and status
(b) Religion and rituals
(c) Norms and authority
(d) Purity and pollution

Answer: (d) Purity and pollution

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