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CUET Sociology Question Paper 2024 (Set D) is available here. NTA conducted CUET 2024 Sociology paper on 18 May in Shift 1C from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. CUET Sociology Question Paper 2024 is based on objective-type questions (MCQs). Candidates get 45 minutes to solve 40 MCQs out of 50 in CUET 2024 question paper for Sociology.
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Which of the following Sociologists argued that Sociology helps in understanding the links and connections between “personal troubles” and “social issues”? (1) Durkheim (2) C.W. Mills (3) Bourdieu (4) Weber |
(2) C.W. Mills | C.W. Mills introduced the concept of the Sociological Imagination, which connects personal troubles to larger social issues, linking individual experiences to broader societal patterns. |
Which programme of the Government of India directly targets improving the sex ratio? (1) Widow Pension (2) Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act (3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (4) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana |
(3) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao | The "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" scheme aims to address declining child sex ratios and promotes the survival, protection, and education of the girl child. |
Which of the following statements is true about Colonialism in India? (1) Parochialism gave birth to Colonialism in India. (2) Colonialism gave birth to Nationalism in India. (3) Urban poor were the main carriers of Nationalism in Colonial India. (4) Capitalist economic changes in India were not related to Colonialism. |
(2) Colonialism gave birth to Nationalism in India. | Colonialism led to the rise of Nationalism in India as a response to the exploitative practices of British rule, fostering a collective identity to fight for independence. |
Match the following terms (List-I) with their description (List-II): List-I: (A) Varna system (B) Scheduled Castes (C) Sanskritisation (D) Resistance Tribes List-II: (I) Process of adopting higher caste practices (II) Four-fold division of society (III) Opposed to Hindu society (IV) Recognised by Govt. of India Act, 1935 Options: (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) |
(4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) | (A) Varna System: Four-fold division of society. (B) Scheduled Castes: Recognised by the Government of India Act, 1935. (C) Sanskritisation: Process of adopting higher caste practices. (D) Resistance Tribes: Opposed to Hindu society. |
Which of the following are arguments given by Alfred Gell to explain the significance of markets beyond their economic function? (A) Layout of the market symbolizes the hierarchical inter-group social relations of the region. (B) Few goods are free in the market for groups lower in the hierarchy. (C) Different social groups are located according to their position in the caste hierarchy and hierarchical market system. (D) Interactions between tribals and non-tribal traders are based on social inequalities. Options: (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A) and (C) only (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D) (4) (A), (C) and (D) only |
(3) (A), (B), (C) and (D) | Alfred Gell argued that markets reflect social structures, caste hierarchies, and inequalities through their layout, interactions, and availability of goods. |
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events during the Non-Cooperation Movement? (A) Chauri Chaura Incident (B) Launch of Non-Cooperation Movement (C) Formation of Khilafat Committee (D) Nagpur Session of Congress Options: (1) (D), (C), (B), (A) (2) (C), (D), (B), (A) (3) (B), (D), (C), (A) (4) (C), (B), (D), (A) |
(2) (C), (D), (B), (A) | The correct sequence is: (C) Formation of Khilafat Committee, (D) Nagpur Session of Congress, (B) Launch of Non-Cooperation Movement, (A) Chauri Chaura Incident. |
Who wrote the seminal book “The Elementary Forms of Religious Life”? (1) Max Weber (2) Emile Durkheim (3) Karl Marx (4) Talcott Parsons |
(2) Emile Durkheim | Emile Durkheim authored "The Elementary Forms of Religious Life," where he explored the role of religion in society and its relation to social cohesion and collective consciousness. |
Which of the following acts introduced separate electorates for Muslims in British India? (1) Government of India Act, 1935 (2) Indian Councils Act, 1909 (3) Rowlatt Act (4) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms |
(2) Indian Councils Act, 1909 | The Indian Councils Act, 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims, marking a pivotal moment in Indian colonial politics. |
Which of the following perspectives focuses on the inherent conflict in society due to economic inequalities? (1) Structural-Functionalism (2) Conflict Theory (3) Symbolic Interactionism (4) Rational Choice Theory |
(2) Conflict Theory | Conflict Theory, inspired by Karl Marx, examines how economic inequalities and power struggles lead to social conflict and change. |
Identify the features of Modernization: (A) Emphasis on Individualism (B) Use of Scientific Knowledge (C) Growth of Urbanization (D) Revival of Traditional Practices Options: (1) (A), (B), (C) only (2) (A), (C), (D) only (3) (A), (B), (C), (D) (4) (B), (C), (D) only |
(1) (A), (B), (C) only | Modernization is characterized by a shift toward individualism, the use of scientific knowledge, and urbanization. Revival of traditional practices is not a feature of modernization. |
Which of the following is a feature of a Tribal Economy? (1) Money-based transactions (2) Barter system (3) Industrialized production (4) Large-scale production |
(2) Barter system | Tribal economies are often characterized by the barter system, where goods and services are exchanged directly without the use of money. |
Who is considered the father of Indian Sociology? (1) G.S. Ghurye (2) M.N. Srinivas (3) A.R. Desai (4) D.P. Mukherjee |
(1) G.S. Ghurye | G.S. Ghurye is known as the father of Indian Sociology due to his extensive work on Indian social structure, caste, and kinship systems. |
Which Sociologist introduced the concept of “Dominant Caste”? (1) M.N. Srinivas (2) G.S. Ghurye (3) Louis Dumont (4) A.R. Desai |
(1) M.N. Srinivas | M.N. Srinivas introduced the concept of "Dominant Caste" to describe castes that wield significant economic, political, and social power in a village community. |
Which of the following policies primarily addresses the issue of land reforms in India? (1) Green Revolution (2) Land Ceiling Act (3) Industrial Policy Resolution (4) Rural Employment Guarantee Act |
(2) Land Ceiling Act | The Land Ceiling Act was implemented to address inequalities in land ownership by setting limits on the amount of land an individual or family could own, redistributing surplus land to the landless. |
Which of the following is a key feature of a Post-Industrial Society? (1) Dominance of manufacturing industries (2) Emphasis on service and knowledge-based industries (3) Rural-based economic activities (4) Dependence on natural resources |
(2) Emphasis on service and knowledge-based industries | A post-industrial society is marked by a shift from manufacturing-based industries to service and knowledge-based economies, with a focus on innovation and technology. |
What was the main aim of the Chipko Movement? (1) Preservation of water bodies (2) Protection of forests (3) Promotion of organic farming (4) Protest against urbanization |
(2) Protection of forests | The Chipko Movement, initiated in the 1970s, was focused on protecting forests from deforestation by encouraging people to hug trees as a form of protest. |
Which of the following is a criticism of Structural-Functionalism? (1) It overemphasizes change (2) It ignores the role of social stability (3) It overlooks conflict and inequalities (4) It relies heavily on economic determinism |
(3) It overlooks conflict and inequalities | Structural-Functionalism has been criticized for ignoring social conflict, power imbalances, and inequalities, focusing instead on stability and harmony in society. |
Which of the following best describes Globalization? (1) Strengthening of local traditions (2) Increased interdependence among nations (3) Decline in international trade (4) Emphasis on regionalization |
(2) Increased interdependence among nations | Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among nations in economic, cultural, and political spheres. |
Which Act legally abolished untouchability in India? (1) Indian Penal Code, 1860 (2) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (3) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989 (4) Government of India Act, 1935 |
(2) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 | The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, aimed to abolish untouchability and promote equal treatment of all citizens under the law. |
What is the major focus of Feminist Sociology? (1) Economic development (2) Gender inequalities (3) Caste hierarchies (4) Globalization |
(2) Gender inequalities | Feminist Sociology primarily focuses on understanding and addressing gender inequalities, examining how societal structures perpetuate discrimination based on gender. |
Which of the following is an example of Horizontal Mobility? (1) A farmer becomes a factory worker (2) A manager is promoted to a director (3) A teacher switches schools but remains a teacher (4) An artist becomes a politician |
(3) A teacher switches schools but remains a teacher | Horizontal Mobility occurs when an individual changes jobs or roles but remains in the same social class or occupational level, such as switching schools while remaining a teacher. |
Who coined the term “Cultural Capital”? (1) Max Weber (2) Pierre Bourdieu (3) Talcott Parsons (4) Emile Durkheim |
(2) Pierre Bourdieu | Pierre Bourdieu introduced the concept of "Cultural Capital," which refers to non-financial social assets like education, intellect, and cultural knowledge that can influence an individual's social mobility. |
What is the key principle of the Green Revolution in India? (1) Mechanization of agriculture (2) Traditional farming practices (3) Equal distribution of land (4) Use of organic fertilizers |
(1) Mechanization of agriculture | The Green Revolution in India was characterized by the introduction of high-yield variety seeds, mechanization, chemical fertilizers, and irrigation to increase agricultural productivity. |
Which Sociologist is associated with the concept of “Mechanical and Organic Solidarity”? (1) Emile Durkheim (2) Max Weber (3) Karl Marx (4) Talcott Parsons |
(1) Emile Durkheim | Emile Durkheim introduced the concepts of "Mechanical Solidarity" (found in traditional societies) and "Organic Solidarity" (found in modern, industrialized societies) to describe social cohesion. |
Which of the following best defines “Ethnocentrism”? (1) Viewing one’s own culture as superior to others (2) Promotion of cultural diversity (3) Adoption of another culture (4) Elimination of cultural boundaries |
(1) Viewing one’s own culture as superior to others | Ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to view one’s own culture or group as superior to others, often leading to prejudice or a lack of appreciation for cultural diversity. |
What is the main objective of the MNREGA scheme? (1) Provide urban employment (2) Guarantee rural employment (3) Promote agricultural exports (4) Support industrialization |
(2) Guarantee rural employment | The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) aims to provide rural households with guaranteed employment and enhance livelihood security. |
Which of the following statements best describes the “Digital Divide”? (1) Equal access to technology (2) Gap between those with and without access to digital technologies (3) Overuse of digital devices (4) Replacement of traditional media with digital platforms |
(2) Gap between those with and without access to digital technologies | The Digital Divide refers to the gap between individuals or communities that have access to modern digital technologies and those who do not, often due to economic or infrastructural disparities. |
Which Sociologist is known for the theory of Bureaucracy? (1) Emile Durkheim (2) Max Weber (3) Karl Marx (4) Auguste Comte |
(2) Max Weber | Max Weber developed the theory of bureaucracy, emphasizing its characteristics of hierarchy, formal rules, and rational-legal authority as essential features of modern organizations. |
What is the meaning of “Secularism” in the Indian context? (1) Absence of religion in society (2) State neutrality toward all religions (3) Promotion of a single religion by the State (4) Restriction on religious practices |
(2) State neutrality toward all religions | In the Indian context, secularism refers to the State’s neutrality toward all religions, ensuring equal treatment of all religious groups and maintaining a separation between religion and governance. |
Which of the following is a characteristic of Social Stratification? (1) Equality of opportunities (2) Hierarchical organization of society (3) Absence of privileges (4) Equal distribution of resources |
(2) Hierarchical organization of society | Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society based on wealth, power, social status, or other criteria. |
Which of the following is NOT a feature of capitalism? (1) Private ownership of means of production (2) Profit motive (3) Centralized planning (4) Market competition |
(3) Centralized planning | Centralized planning is a feature of socialism, not capitalism. Capitalism is characterized by private ownership, profit motives, and market-driven competition. |
What does “Cultural Relativism” advocate? (1) Judging other cultures by one’s own cultural standards (2) Viewing other cultures as inferior (3) Understanding cultures within their own context (4) Promoting one’s own culture |
(3) Understanding cultures within their own context | Cultural relativism is the principle of understanding a culture on its own terms without judging it by the standards of another culture. |
Who introduced the concept of “Verstehen” in Sociology? (1) Max Weber (2) Karl Marx (3) Emile Durkheim (4) Talcott Parsons |
(1) Max Weber | Max Weber introduced the concept of "Verstehen," meaning "interpretive understanding," to study human behavior by understanding the meanings individuals attach to their actions. |
What is “Social Mobility”? (1) Movement of individuals or groups within the social hierarchy (2) Complete absence of social hierarchies (3) Static position within a caste system (4) Elimination of inequalities |
(1) Movement of individuals or groups within the social hierarchy | Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups up or down the social hierarchy, either within a lifetime (intragenerational) or across generations (intergenerational). |
Which of the following is a feature of a caste system? (1) Fluid social structure (2) Inter-caste marriages (3) Hereditary occupation (4) Equality in social status |
(3) Hereditary occupation | A caste system is characterized by hereditary occupations, rigid social hierarchy, and restrictions on social interactions such as marriage and dining. |
What does “Urbanization” refer to? (1) Decline of cities (2) Movement of people from cities to villages (3) Growth of cities and urban areas (4) Revival of traditional practices |
(3) Growth of cities and urban areas | Urbanization refers to the growth and expansion of cities and urban areas, often accompanied by a shift of population from rural to urban regions. |
Which Sociologist studied the relationship between Protestant ethics and the spirit of capitalism? (1) Karl Marx (2) Max Weber (3) Emile Durkheim (4) Auguste Comte |
(2) Max Weber | Max Weber’s book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" explores how Protestant values, particularly those of Calvinism, contributed to the development of modern capitalism. |
Which of the following describes the term “Secularization”? (1) Increasing religious influence in governance (2) Declining influence of religion in society (3) Promotion of a specific religion (4) State sponsorship of religion |
(2) Declining influence of religion in society | Secularization refers to the process by which religion loses its influence over various spheres of public and private life, often replaced by scientific or rational thought. |
What is “Cultural Lag”? (1) The delay in the adoption of cultural traits (2) The rapid spread of cultural innovations (3) Equal development of material and non-material culture (4) Absence of cultural practices |
(1) The delay in the adoption of cultural traits | Cultural lag refers to the time gap between changes in material culture (technology) and the adjustment of non-material culture (beliefs, norms, values) to these changes. |
Which of the following best describes “Primary Group”? (1) A large and impersonal group (2) A group focused on specific goals (3) A small, close-knit, and personal group (4) A temporary group with a formal structure |
(3) A small, close-knit, and personal group | Primary groups are small and characterized by intimate, personal, and enduring relationships, such as those found in families and close friends. |
Which concept explains the division of society into groups based on rank or status? (1) Social Darwinism (2) Social Stratification (3) Social Mobilization (4) Social Control |
(2) Social Stratification | Social stratification is the hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society based on rank, status, wealth, or power. |
Which of the following is a latent function of education? (1) Imparting knowledge and skills (2) Socialization of students (3) Reinforcing class inequalities (4) Credentialing for jobs |
(3) Reinforcing class inequalities | While the manifest functions of education include imparting knowledge and skills, its latent functions can include perpetuating class inequalities and maintaining the status quo. |
What is the key feature of a “Pastoral Society”? (1) Reliance on hunting (2) Dependence on agriculture (3) Domestication of animals (4) Use of machinery |
(3) Domestication of animals | Pastoral societies rely primarily on the domestication and breeding of animals for food, trade, and other livelihood needs. |
What is the primary focus of Marxist Sociology? (1) Social interaction and meanings (2) Structural harmony in society (3) Class struggles and economic inequalities (4) Gender dynamics in society |
(3) Class struggles and economic inequalities | Marxist sociology examines the dynamics of class struggles, economic inequalities, and how they drive societal changes and revolutions. |
Which of the following best describes “Social Control”? (1) Promotion of individual freedom (2) Regulation of behavior to conform to societal norms (3) Encouragement of cultural relativism (4) Elimination of social stratification |
(2) Regulation of behavior to conform to societal norms | Social control refers to the mechanisms, processes, and institutions used to regulate individual behavior to conform to societal norms and expectations. |
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Postmodernism? (1) Rejection of grand narratives (2) Emphasis on individualism (3) Celebration of diversity (4) Dependence on traditional hierarchies |
(4) Dependence on traditional hierarchies | Postmodernism challenges traditional hierarchies and grand narratives, instead emphasizing individualism, pluralism, and cultural diversity. |
What is the primary purpose of the Reservation Policy in India? (1) Promote privatization (2) Ensure social justice and equality (3) Strengthen caste hierarchies (4) Abolish public sector jobs |
(2) Ensure social justice and equality | The Reservation Policy in India aims to ensure social justice and equality by providing opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities in education, employment, and politics. |
Which of the following is an example of “Informal Social Control”? (1) Police enforcement (2) Family disapproval (3) Legal sanctions (4) Institutional rules |
(2) Family disapproval | Informal social control involves non-institutional means like family disapproval, peer pressure, or community sanctions to regulate behavior. |
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1. If \( y = e^{{2}\log_e t} \) and \( x = \log_3(e^{t^2}) \), then \( \frac{dy}{dx} \) is equal to:
If \( y = e^{{2}\log_e t} \) and \( x = \log_3(e^{t^2}) \), then \( \frac{dy}{dx} \) is equal to:
- \( \frac{1}{4t\sqrt{t}} \)
- \({2t^2} \)
- \( \frac{\log_e 3}{4t\sqrt{t}} \)
- \( \frac{2t^2}{e^{\frac{1}{2}\log_e t}} \)
3. In a 600 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two participants A and B is 4:5. If A has a head start of 200 m, then the distance by which A wins is:
- 500 m
- 200 m
- 100 m
- 120 m
4. The cost of a machinery is ₹8,00,000. Its scrap value will be one-tenth of its original cost in 15 years. Using the linear method of depreciation, the book value of the machine at the end of the 10th year will be:
- ₹4,80,000
- ₹3,20,000
- ₹3,68,000
- ₹4,32,000
5. If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \), then the matrix \( AB \) is:
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 15 & -11 \\ -2 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 49 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 9 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
6. For predicting the straight-line trend in the sales of washing machines (in thousands) on the basis of 8 consecutive years' data, the company calculates 4-year moving averages. If the sales of washing machines for respective years are \( a, b, c, d, e, f, g, \) and \( h \), then which of the following averages will be computed?
(A) \( \frac{a + b + c + d}{4} \)
(B) \( \frac{a + c + d + e}{4} \)
(C) \( \frac{c + d + f + h}{4} \)
(D) \( \frac{b + c + d + e}{4} \)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) \( \frac{a + b + c + d}{4} \)
(B) \( \frac{a + c + d + e}{4} \)
(C) \( \frac{c + d + f + h}{4} \)
(D) \( \frac{b + c + d + e}{4} \)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B), and (D) only
- (A) and (D) only
- (C) and (D) only
- (B), (C), and (D) only
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