Section A → 16 MCQs + 4 Assertion–Reason (all 1 mark each = 20 marks)
Section B → 2-mark questions (12 marks)
Section C → 3-mark questions (12 marks)
Section D → 5-mark questions (20 marks)
Section E → Case-based study (16 marks)
= 80 Marks Total
Chapter 1. Sociology and Society
Chapter 2. Terms, Concept and Their Use in Sociology
Chapter 3. Understanding Social Institutions
Chapter 1. Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society
Chapter 2. Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society
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Class XI – Sociology (Arts)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Each MCQ/Assertion–Reason carries 1 mark.
3. Answer in your own words. Use examples wherever necessary.
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Section A – Objective Type (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)
I. Multiple Choice Questions (16 × 1 = 16 Marks)
Q1. Who is regarded as the father of sociology?
(a) Karl Marx
(b) Auguste Comte
(c) Max Weber
(d) Emile Durkheim
Q2. Sociology studies:
(a) Individual mind
(b) Society and social relations
(c) Natural sciences
(d) Literature
Q3. The term "Social fact" was given by:
(a) Weber
(b) Marx
(c) Durkheim
(d) Comte
Q4. Which of the following is a primary group?
(a) Family
(b) Trade Union
(c) Political Party
(d) School
Q5. Stratification refers to:
(a) Classification of organisms
(b) Division of society into layers
(c) Political system
(d) Educational system
Q6. Which of the following is an ascribed status?
(a) Teacher
(b) Daughter
(c) Engineer
(d) Doctor
Q7. The concept of "Ideal Types" was introduced by:
(a) Weber
(b) Marx
(c) Durkheim
(d) Spencer
Q8. Education as a social institution is important because it:
(a) Promotes only traditional knowledge
(b) Prepares individuals for social roles
(c) Prevents mobility
(d) Weakens society
Q9. Urban society is characterized by:
(a) Homogeneity
(b) Tradition-bound practices
(c) Heterogeneity
(d) Primary relations
Q10. Which one is a secondary group?
(a) Family
(b) Friends
(c) Peer Group
(d) Trade Union
Q11. Rural society is generally based on:
(a) Formal relations
(b) Contractual relations
(c) Primary relations
(d) Competition
Q12. Industrialization leads to:
(a) Social mobility
(b) Decline of cities
(c) Isolation of groups
(d) Strengthening caste rigidity
Q13. Anomie refers to:
(a) Social order
(b) Normlessness
(c) Equality
(d) Culture
Q14. Caste system in India is a:
(a) Closed system
(b) Open system
(c) Flexible system
(d) Economic system
Q15. Socialization is the process of:
(a) Learning norms and values
(b) Economic exchange
(c) Political decision-making
(d) Migration
Q16. Urbanization means:
(a) Growth of rural society
(b) Development of agriculture
(c) Growth of cities and towns
(d) Decline of industries
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II. Assertion–Reason Questions (4 × 1 = 4 Marks)
Q17.
A: Sociology is different from common sense.
R: Sociology is based on systematic and scientific study.
Q18.
A: Family is the most important social institution.
R: It provides economic, social, and emotional support to individuals.
Q19.
A: Class system is more rigid than caste system.
R: Caste allows mobility, but class does not.
Q20.
A: Urban society is more impersonal than rural society.
R: Urban relations are mostly formal and contractual.
(Options for Q17–Q20: a) Both A and R are true, R is the correct
explanation; b) Both A and R true, but R not explanation; c) A true, R false;
d) A false, R true)
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Section B – Very Short Answer Questions (6 × 2 = 12 Marks)
Q21. Define sociology.
Q22. Mention two differences between achieved and ascribed status.
Q23. State any two functions of social institutions.
Q24. Give two features of rural society.
Q25. What is meant by social mobility?
Q26. Explain the term "reference group" with an example.
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Section C – Short Answer Questions (4 × 3 = 12 Marks)
Q27. Differentiate between caste and class with examples.
Q28. Explain the significance of sociology in understanding social issues.
Q29. Discuss any three agents of social change.
Q30. Describe three features of urban society.
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Section D – Long Answer Questions (4 × 5 = 20 Marks)
Q31. Explain the relationship between sociology and common sense.
Q32. Discuss the main features of social stratification in India.
Q33. “Social institutions maintain social order.” Explain with examples.
Q34. Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on rural
society.
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Section E – Case-Based Question (1 × 16 = 16 Marks)
Case Study:
Read the passage and answer the questions:
> The Greenfield village, located near a metropolitan city, has been
undergoing rapid changes in the last decade. With the construction of
highways and new industries, many young people have migrated to the
city for employment. Traditional joint families are breaking into nuclear
ones, and caste barriers are weakening due to inter-caste marriages. At
the same time, older generations are finding it difficult to adjust to these
fast changes, leading to conflicts between the old and young.
Questions:
a) Identify two features of rural society in the case. (2)
b) What kind of social change is seen in the shift from joint to nuclear
families? (2)
c) How does urbanization influence rural society? (2)
d) Suggest two ways to reduce inter-generational conflict. (2)
e) Explain how industrialization acts as an agent of social change. (4)
f) Discuss how weakening of caste barriers shows the transition of Indian
society. (4)
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