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Indian Social Structure

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Prepare for competitive exams by answering questions on the diverse Indian social structure. Topics include the historical caste system, Vedic political units, and various social reform movements. This hub offers valuable insights into the sociological framework of India.

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Indian Social Structure Questions

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The human society has continued the practice of classifying people as _______________.

  1. Superior-Inferior

  2. Upper-Lower

  3. Both

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Society differentiates its members in terms of superiority, inferiority , equality and other factors it divided itself into hierarchy of social groups called social stratification. Social stratification is social phenomena found in every society with different name and recognition. There are classes of people divided on some socially accepted basis in different societies. It is an ancient process since the birth of human civilisation, people have assigned roles and status according to their social position.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

The Untouchables occupy the __________ position in the strata of a caste based society.

  1. Lowest

  2. Highest

  3. Middle

  4. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Four Varna System’ is a system of social division. It is said that it is based on Karma theory. Brahmana – study, teaching, participation in Yagnas etc; Kshatriya –Political Administration; Vysya – Business; Shudra – Manual labourer. All the people who belong to these four groups are expected to perform their respective roles.
The fifth group which were considered as untouchables, were never considered as humans.The Untouchables occupy the lowest position in the strata of a caste based society. The practice of untouchability has its beginning in Varna System.
Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

' __________ Varna System ' is a system of social division.

  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Three

  4. Six
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Varna system started in Vedic Period. It finds mention in Rig Veda and Manusmriti. It is basically classification of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans (priests or scholars having high position) , Kshatriyas (Warriors or knights), Vaishyas (traders), Shudras (unskilled workers or labourers). Varna in RigVeda means colour, complexion or outward experience. Varna system did not classify people as high and low or superior or inferior it was just classification in the order of the society based on the skills of people. The Varna system took form of caste system where people were stratified as high or low and Swarnas (upper two Varna's) imposed their system.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

Which of the following are the major forms of Social Stratification ?

  1. Slavery

  2. Estate system

  3. Varna System

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Estate system is the economic and social system of feudal Europe. Social position in this system is ranked according to the function. The three main estates are (i) the nobility (ii)the Church (iii)the peasants.
Varna system is existed in the vedic society in which society is divided into four classes according to their work and occupations. 
Brahmans(priests) 
Kshatriyas (warriors)
Vaishyas (skilled traders, merchants)
Shudras (unskilled workers).
Slavery is the system of stratification in which one persons owns another called slave and make him work and exploits him for personal and economic gain. Slaves are the lowest in any stratification system.
Multiple choice civics partition of bengal, swadeshi and boycott movements partition and anti-partition movement in bengal partition of bengal partition of bengal and anti-partition movement

Which of the following did not have an important role in the Swadeshi movement?

  1. Women

  2. Peasants

  3. Students

  4. Muslims
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Swadeshi movement was not able to gain the support of the peasantry because government policy of divide and rule kept them separated. They did not actively join in the form of struggles such as boycott or passive resistance because their demand were not taken into the consideration, and Congress failed to gain the confidence of the peasants. Also, conditions of peasants were worst during that time, they felt that joining the movement would not improve their conditions because it was led by upper class and rich people.

Multiple choice history kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period tribal societies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people the earliest people

Which of the following factors helped agricultural progress in South India during medieval period?

  1. Alluvial deposit of Kaveri river

  2. Canal constructed for irrigation by the Chola kings

  3. Measures taken by the Samitis that worked under the Sabhas, the body for village administration

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the medieval period, new developments were introduced in the field of agriculture. 

(1) Art of growing two crops was introduced
(2) The branches of the Kaveri river were divided into several small channels that deposited fertile alluvial soil on the bank of the river.
(3) To prevent flooding, embankments were constructed.
(4) Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
(5)Wells were dug.
(6) Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater

Multiple choice civics community and community development diverse democracy national integration community development introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies

What is mean by 'shramdaan'?

  1. Voluntary contribution of labour

  2. Voluntary contribution of money

  3. Voluntary contribution of blood

  4. Voluntary contribution of meal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shramdaan means a voluntary contribution of people to any physical activity that requires physical effort. For example cleaning of lanes of villages by a group of people, cleaning of beaches, construction of temples or small village utility etc. Shramdaan is made of two words. "Shram" means labour and "daan" means contribution.

Multiple choice history from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

________are tribal people who live in central India.

  1. Baigas

  2. Bodo

  3. Naga

  4. Andamanese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baiga is a tribe found in Madhya Pradesh and population 250,000, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand states of India. The largest number of Baigas is found in Baiga-chuk in Mandla district and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice evs from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Who are Yanadis and Chenchus?

  1. They are the hunter and gatherer of Punjab

  2. They are the hunter and gatherer of Andhra Pradesh

  3. They are the hunter and gatherer of Kerala

  4. They are the hunter and gatherer of Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

They are the hunter and gatherer of Andhra Pradesh,
The Chenchus are Adivasi, a designated Scheduled Tribe in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha. They are an aboriginal tribe whose traditional way of life has been based on hunting and gathering. The Chenchus speak the Chenchu language, a member of the Dravidian language family.

Multiple choice

In the Aryan civilization, a raja was

  1. the elected chief of a tribe

  2. the medicine man in the tribe

  3. a young warrior

  4. the wisest man in a tribe
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the early Vedic period of the Aryan civilization, a raja was the tribal chieftain or leader who was often elected by the tribe to lead them in war and manage affairs.

Multiple choice

What is the priestly class of the four varnas?

  1. Kshatriyas

  2. Shudras

  3. Brahmins

  4. Vaishas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the traditional Vedic caste system (varnas), the Brahmins were the priestly and scholarly class, responsible for religious rituals and education.

Multiple choice civics the tribes of india culture study of culture tribes in madhya pradesh

When we speak of occupational mobility, we usually refer to:

  1. The formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the 'highest' to the 'lowest' castes.

  2. Shift from one occupation to another, usually when a new generation takes up occupations other than their ancestors.

  3. Occupations of women in the society.

  4. Shift of population from rural areas to the urban areas.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Occupational mobility refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different occupations. It is most commonly observed when younger generations choose careers different from those of their parents or ancestors.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

__________ are the most important cultural rituals of rural societies of India.

  1. Fasts

  2. Dancing

  3. Fairs

  4. Singing
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Fairs and festivals are the cultural heritage that binds people together. People gather and enjoy to celebrate a cause, belief or norm. Rural societies are much more ritualistic that busy urban communities. People come together that strengthen social coherence between and among them which provide a natural habitat for culture to flourish and expand.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Fairs are the most important cultural rituals of ______________ societies of India.

  1. Urban

  2. Rural

  3. Both

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fairs are the most important cultural rituals of rural societies of India. They are not only religious expression but also for entertainment purposes. People sell their agricultural produce and other utility products.many people from different areas gather to see programs, buy different things and interact with other people.