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Classical Sociological Theories | Set 3

1. Conflict theories operate at a -------- perspective

Correct : B. Macro-level

2. The sociological paradigm that focuses on the way inequalities contribute to social differences and perpetuate differences in power is known as

Correct : C. Conflict theory

3. Symbolic interactionism is known to be a -----------------

Correct : A. Micro-level theory

4. Symbolic interactionism focuses on ----------

Correct : D. One to one interactions and communications

5. Who believed that society is a complex system of interrelated and interdependent parts that work together to maintain stability?

Correct : C. Emile Durkheim

6. Who is known as the founder of conflict theory?

Correct : A. Karl Marx

7. Who is the founder of symbolic interactionism?

Correct : D. George Herbert Mead

8. Who among the following coined the term ‘symbolic interactionism’?

Correct : A. Herbert Blumer

9. The dramaturgical model for the analysis of social interaction was developed by

Correct : A. Erving Goffman

10. One of the major concept in social darwinism

Correct : B. Survival of the fittest

11. Who postulated the theory of social Darwinism?

Correct : A. Herbert Spencer

12. What are the three stages argued by Comte that knowledge pass through?

Correct : B. Theological – metaphysical –positive

13. Max Weber’s ‘the Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’ focuses on

Correct : A. The relationship between the ethics of ascetic Protestantism and the emergence of the spirit of modern capitalism

14. Who among the following said that ‘Sociology is the science of understanding the meaning of social action?

Correct : D. Max Webber

15. Who among the following analysed the impact of religious beliefs on the economic growth for the first time?

Correct : C. Max Webber

16. Who advocated the social action approach in sociology for the first time?

Correct : A. Max Webber

17. Weber’s concept, the Verstehen stands for

Correct : D. Understanding social world from the point of view of the actors

18. What distinguishes Calvinism from Lutheranism?

Correct : B. Predestination

19. The authority based on the exceptional qualities of a leader remarks

Correct : C. Charismatic authority

20. Sociology as a separate discipline was emerged primarily out of -----------

Correct : B. Enlightenment thought

21. In which year did the French revolution take place?

Correct : A. 1789

22. When did Industrial revolution take place?

Correct : C. 18th Century

23. As a result of ---- the aristocrats lost their power and wealth and bourgeoisie came into power

Correct : B. French revolution

24. ---------- paved way for the destruction of feudal system and emergence of modern capitalism

Correct : C. Industrial revolution

25. What was the major factor that led to French revolution?

Correct : A. Enlightenment

26. The hierarchical system existed in France at the time of French revolution

Correct : C. Estate system

27. Which was the first estate prevailing in France during French revolution?

Correct : A. Clergy

28. Which was the second estate prevailing in France during French revolution?

Correct : B. Nobles

29. Which was the third estate prevailing in France during French revolution?

Correct : C. Serfs

30. The third estate of the estate system in France consisted of ----- percent of the French population

Correct : D. 96 percent

31. The first estate in France held its supremacy through the power of church

Correct : A. Clergy

32. The period of enlightenment is also known as

Correct : B. Age of reasoning

33. Associated with the enlightenment is the 17th century ----

Correct : C. Scientific thought

34. Who among the following is closely associated with “Enlightenment?’

Correct : D. Voltaire

35. Who is the author of ‘Political Philosophy’ that had significantly influenced the French revolution?

Correct : A. Jean-JacquesRousseau

36. The political tension and economic antagonism between two classes is called

Correct : B. Class conflict

37. According to Marx, the conflict of interests between two antagonistic classes leads to

Correct : A. Class struggle

38. The egalitarian society Marx believed to replace the capitalism is called

Correct : C. Socialist society

39. Who said that Sociology is a science?

Correct : C. Emile Durkheim

40. Who advocated a social action approach in sociology?

Correct : D. Max Webber

41. The social force binding people together in a society will be weak when the society is characterised by

Correct : B. Organic solidarity

42. Strong social bonds between people can be seen when the society is characterised by

Correct : A. Mechanical solidarity

43. Urbanization was the result of --------------- during 18thcentury

Correct : C. Industrial revolution

44. Who served as advisors to King and Governors in the estate system?

Correct : A. Clergy

45. Marx believed that the destruction of capitalism will lead to the formation of

Correct : C. Socialism

46. Karl Marx was inspired by the dialectical method of

Correct : B. Hegel

47. According to Karl Marx, class conflict occurs with the emergence of

Correct : D. Class consciousness

48. Which of the following is not an aspect of alienation in capitalist societies?

Correct : D. Alienation from wages

49. The rise of individualism was an important social thought emerged out of --------

Correct : D. Enlightenment and French revolution

50. The French revolution marked the development of a new class called

Correct : C. Capitalists

51. Who among the following held the view that society is a moral entity?

Correct : C. Emile Durkheim