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Which of the following depicts the importance of sociology?

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  1. Sociology studies human society scientifically.

  2. Supplements the personality development.

  3. Understanding Social Processes.

  4. Aids in understanding social problems and their solutions.

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Correct Option: A,B,C,D
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Importance of Sociology:

Though Sociology is the youngest science among all the social sciences, its uses are universal. 
1. Sociology studies human society scientifically : Sociology constructs a systematic body of knowledge of human society with its scientific study. This aids progress in other fields of human life. 

2. Supplements the personality development : Human being is mainly a social being who is often expected to get adjusted to the changing nature of society. By creating holistic understanding of social structure, growth and changes and individual responsibilities, sociology facilitates holistic personality development. 

3. Understanding Social Processes : Sociology aids the proper understanding of social processes by studying the religion, traditions, culture, social rules and regulations, values and ideals of other various societies. Sociology is helpful in understanding the inter-relationship of various social institutions. 

4. Aids in understanding social problems and their solutions: Every society suffers from its own social problems. Our society is facing problems like crime, juvenile crime, communal clashes, alcoholism, hunger, malnutrition, caste based discrimination, unemployment, gambling, prostitution, child labour, inequality, and various other problems. A scientific study of these problems provide better insights which aids in scientific solutions. 

5. Sociology supports the effective implementation of development programmes : By studying human society scientifically, Sociology aids the effective implementation of development programmes.

Which of the following is/are true about Sociology?

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  1. Sociology is a social science and not a physical science.

  2. Sociology is a definitive study but not a directive study.

  3. Sociology is a pure science and not an applied science.

  4. Sociology is an intangible science and not a tangible science

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Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

Sociology has a unique place among all the social sciences. It is different from other social sciences due to its unique nature. Sociology is considered as an independent and separate field of study. The features of Sociology are: 

1. Sociology is a social science and not a physical science: Sociology belongs to the group of social sciences and not to the group of physical sciences. It studies social life and activities of human society. It also has a close relationship with other social sciences like History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology and Anthropology. 

2. Sociology is a definitive study but not a directive study : Sociology studies human society as it is. It never engages in ‘How it should be’ study. It does not engage in value judgements. It aims at objective study only. Sociology remains ‘neutral’ in value based aspects. 

3. Sociology is a pure science and not an applied science: Sociology is interested in objective study that results in the formation of empirical body knowledge only. It is not an applied science which is interested in experiments. 

4. Sociology is an intangible science and not a tangible science : Sociology is not interested in some of the tangible aspects of human life. It has interest in the form and pattern of human events. It has no interest in any specific battle or revolution like History. It considers these events as patterns and forms of Social conflict and subjects them to a scientific study. 

5. Sociology is a general science and not a special science : Among all the social sciences, only Sociology studies the general interactions involving human beings like religion, politics and economy, moral and intellectual aspects. It has a wider scope than other social sciences. 

Who among the following is/are important Indian Sociologists?

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  1. Dr B.R. Ambedkar

  2. G.S Ghruye

  3. M.N.Srinivas

  4. C.Parvathamma

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Correct Option: A,B,C,D
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G.S. Ghurye is regarded as the Father of India Sociology. He was an Indian Professor of Sociology. He has authored several books and papers also Founded the Indian Sociological Society and it's newsletter Sociological Bulletin.
M.N. Shrinivas is an Indian Sociologist and Anthropologist and is famously known for his work on the caste system, social stratification etc. He was the child of his own times and never wrote things in utopia, he exposed what he gathered from experience and integrity.
C. Parvathamma was first Indian Dalit woman Sociologist who was contemporary to the M.N. Srinivas. She has highly criticized the work of Srinivas. She wrote about the harsh reality that lower caste people face and how the caste system is detrimental to society.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a great Indian jurist, political and social reformer. Throughout his life, he fought against oppression and caste dominance. He was ardently against the practice of untouchability and promoted equality by all means. He is also known as the father of Indian Constitution.

Sociology studies the human society. It studies _____________.

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  1. Social life

  2. Social relationship

  3. Social Institutions and Social process

  4. All

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Since sociology has emerged as an independent discipline, it covers diverse areas for study. The major area of study is society and social life while focussing on the social interaction of people. It studies social relations between people. It studies social processes such as movements, cooperation, accommodation etc and social institutions which defines human behaviour and conduct.

A Remembered Village is written by ______ .

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  1. Iravati Karve

  2. G.S Ghruye

  3. M.N.Srinivas

  4. A.R.Desai

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M.N.Srinivas is the internationally renowned Indian sociologist. He popularised the ‘field based sociological studies’ in India. While he was studying at Stanford University, his field study notes were lost in arson due to agitation of the students. Based on his memory of the field work done, he wrote ‘A Remembered Village’ in 1976. This has received universal acclaim and has been republished many times.

Sociology means __________.

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  1. the science of social phenomena subject to the natural and invariable laws, the discovery of which is the object of investigation.

  2. the science of social institutions.

  3. study of Social Behaviour.

  4. the study of human society.

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Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:
Definition of Sociology is given by different sociologists:
August Comte: “Sociology is the science of social phenomena subject to the natural and invariable laws, the discovery of which is the object of investigation”. 

Max Weber: “Sociology is study of Social Behaviour”

Emile Durkheim: “Sociology is the science of social institutions”. 

In general one can define “Sociology as the study of human society”. 

The beginning of Sociology as an independent and separate field of Science was during the middle of _____________ century.

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  1. 18th

  2. 19th

  3. 20th

  4. 21st

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Correct Option: B
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Sociology emerged as an independent discipline in the mid-1800s in Western Europe, during the early Industrial Revolution which affects almost all aspects of human existence which was described as social change. It became a specific science in later fifty years.

Sociology consists of which of the following branches ?

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  1. History

  2. Political Science

  3. Economics

  4. All

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Sociology consists in it number of disciplines branches. Political Sociology studies different political phenomena in society. It studies political ideologies, functions, origins, and impact etc.
Economy sociology studies the economic activities of the society such as production, distribution, consumption, and exchange of goods and services.
Historical sociology studies social facts, social groups, social movements, and their origin etc.

Sociology is the oldest among all Social Sciences.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sociology has unique relation with other discipline of Social Science. It is open to multitude of disciplines. Not the oldest but it is most vast discipline of the Social sciences constantly diversifying and changing.

Annihilation of caste was written by _________ .

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  1. Karl Marx

  2. Dr B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Max Weber

  4. August Comte

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Annihilation of Caste was a speech prepared by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar written in 1936. It remained undelivered and was later published by him. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is known as the father of the Constitution wad against the discriminatory practices like untouchability and caste differences. He explained the methods to root out penetrative caste system prevailing in society.