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Sports Sociology and Social Issues

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Sports sociology analyzes the intersection of athletics, culture, and societal structures. It covers topics like caste discrimination, gender inclusion, and the role of traditional sports in rural development. These themes are relevant for social science and general studies competitive exams.

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Sports Sociology and Social Issues Questions

Multiple choice

Why do people want to see more women in sports?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. They are more accommodating.

  2. The women are less aggressive players.

  3. The women have become better players.

  4. They are more sporty than men.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

"More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players" gives us the answer. So, option 3 is correct.

Multiple choice

What does encouraging mean?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. Satisfying people

  2. Calling people

  3. Telling somebody about right things

  4. Giving somebody confidence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option 4 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

What was the role of women in early Olympics?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. They played an important role.

  2. Their role was ignored.

  3. They did not play.

  4. They outdid the men.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the passage "From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected" gives the answer. So, option 2 is correct.

Multiple choice

Whose support is needed to uplift the women sports?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. Educational societies

  2. Schools

  3. Politicians

  4. NGOs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports."

Multiple choice

When was the rise in women sports seen?

Directions: Read the passage given carefully and answer the question that follows.

In sports generally, people do not acknowledge women sports as much as men's sports. From the time of early Olympics, the role of women in sports and games was neglected. The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports both as participants and spectators. However, compared to men's participation in sports, women sports are newer. But the world of sports has begun to see how women's sports can be just as interesting and exciting as men's sports can be. Be it at school or at college, the educational societies play an important role in encouraging the women sports. The provision of sporting facilities on an even scale to both women and men shows the new trend. This has seen a rise in the number of women participating in sports. More people want to see women play sports now than in the past because of the better quality of players.

  1. In end of the 20th century

  2. In the end of the 19th century

  3. Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century

  4. In 18th century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 "The end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century saw the rising interest of women in sports..." gives us the answer. So, option 3 is the answer.

Multiple choice

Prestige

Directions: Some words in the passage below have been highlighted. Select the best meaning for the corresponding word.

I am always amazed when I hear people saying that sport creates goodwill among nations, and that if only the common people of the world could meet one another at football or squash, they would have no inclination to meet on the battlefield. Even if one didn't know from concrete examples that international sporting contests lead to celebration of hatred, one could deduce it from general principles.

Nearly all the sports practiced nowadays are competitive. You play to win, and the game has little meaning unless you do your utmost to win. On the village green, where you pick up sides and no feeling of local patriotism is involved, it is possible to play simply for the fun of it and exercise, but as soon as the question of the prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused. Anyone who has played even in a school football match knows this.

  1. Influence

  2. Advantage

  3. Power

  4. Reputation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the sports context, 'prestige' refers to reputation, status, or respect associated with winning or losing. The passage explains that when questions of reputation arise (you'll be disgraced if you lose), competitive and aggressive instincts are aroused. 'Reputation' correctly captures the meaning of social standing and honor. 'Influence', 'Advantage', and 'Power' don't capture the specific sense of social status and respect.

Multiple choice

Concrete

Directions: Some words in the passage below have been highlighted. Select the best meaning for the corresponding word.

I am always amazed when I hear people saying that sport creates goodwill among nations, and that if only the common people of the world could meet one another at football or squash, they would have no inclination to meet on the battlefield. Even if one didn't know from concrete examples that international sporting contests lead to celebration of hatred, one could deduce it from general principles.

Nearly all the sports practiced nowadays are competitive. You play to win, and the game has little meaning unless you do your utmost to win. On the village green, where you pick up sides and no feeling of local patriotism is involved, it is possible to play simply for the fun of it and exercise, but as soon as the question of the prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused. Anyone who has played even in a school football match knows this.

  1. Actual

  2. Substantial

  3. Cemented

  4. Compact
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'concrete' in this context means actual, real, or specific - as in 'concrete examples' that can be directly observed or verified. The author argues that we can see real evidence of how sports create hatred between nations, not just theoretical examples. Option A is correct because 'actual' means existing in fact or reality. 'Substantial' means significant or large in amount, 'cemented' means literally made of cement or figuratively firmly established, and 'compact' means densely packed or small in size.

Multiple choice

Combative

Directions: Some words in the passage below have been highlighted. Select the best meaning for the corresponding word.

I am always amazed when I hear people saying that sport creates goodwill among nations, and that if only the common people of the world could meet one another at football or squash, they would have no inclination to meet on the battlefield. Even if one didn't know from concrete examples that international sporting contests lead to celebration of hatred, one could deduce it from general principles.

Nearly all the sports practiced nowadays are competitive. You play to win, and the game has little meaning unless you do your utmost to win. On the village green, where you pick up sides and no feeling of local patriotism is involved, it is possible to play simply for the fun of it and exercise, but as soon as the question of the prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused. Anyone who has played even in a school football match knows this.

  1. Fighting

  2. Competitive

  3. Sporting

  4. Supplementary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the phrase 'savage combative instincts,' the word 'combative' means relating to fighting or being inclined to fight. The author describes how competitive sports bring out people's most aggressive, battle-like instincts. Option A 'Fighting' is correct. 'Competitive' is related but describes the nature of the sport rather than the instinct itself. 'Sporting' is too general and 'Supplementary' means additional, which is irrelevant.

Multiple choice

Why do the people in rural areas love animal games?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

In the modern world, sports have assumed a very horrible shape and form. They play a very wild, savage and dangerous role. There is cut-throat competition in almost all the games and sports played today. Every player plays to win. Victory by hook or crook is the be-all and end-all of every sport. Some of the rural sports give vent to animal passions and involve a lot of cruelty to animals. Rural folk enjoy the pleasure of fishing, cock fighting, bear-baiting and rat-hunting. In the Middle ages, games were played in a very brutal and cruel manner. In a big town, only group activities provide an outlet to a person's surplus energy and animal passions. Organized games flourish in urban areas. Modern sporting contests and competitions provide sadistic pleasure by causing pain to others. To a great extent, George Orwell is right when he relates animal like psyche with the modern, competitive sports. Players turn into devils. They make every possible effort to hit, wound and maim the opponents. It is wrong to believe that international sporting competitions promote friendship and good will. On the other hand, they create hatred, bitterness, hostility and revenge. For a time, it seems that running, jumping and kicking a ball are the tests of national character. Brutal is the behavior of the players. Wild is the attitude of the spectators, and shocking is the behavior of the nations behind the spectators.

  1. They want to prove the prowess of their animals.

  2. They derive pleasure by inflicting cruelty on animals.

  3. The animal games give expression to their animal passions.

  4. Options 1 and 2

  5. Options 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; these are the two main reasons for the rural people to play animal games.

Multiple choice

In this age of academic excellence demand, inclusion of games and sports in schools is

  1. a wastage of time

  2. taking away a lot of time from academic work

  3. giving time for leisure or relaxation

  4. necessary for the co-ordinated development of the individual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Games and sports are essential for physical, social, and emotional growth. They complement academic learning by fostering teamwork, coordination, and overall well-being.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the National Sports Awards?

  1. To recognize and honor outstanding achievements in sports

  2. To promote sports at the grassroots level

  3. To provide financial assistance to sportspersons

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Sports Awards are given to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in sports. They are awarded annually to sportspersons, coaches, and administrators who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in India.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Sports Scholarship Scheme?

  1. To provide financial assistance to talented sportspersons

  2. To encourage sportspersons to pursue higher education

  3. To promote sports at the grassroots level

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to talented sportspersons, encourages sportspersons to pursue higher education, and promotes sports at the grassroots level.

Multiple choice

3. How can martial arts and sports foster cultural understanding and appreciation?

  1. A. By exposing individuals to diverse cultural traditions and practices.

  2. B. By promoting respect for different cultures and perspectives.

  3. C. By encouraging cross-cultural交流.

  4. D. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Martial arts and sports can serve as a bridge between different cultures, allowing individuals to learn about and appreciate diverse cultural traditions and practices. They promote respect for different cultures and perspectives, and encourage cross-cultural交流, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation among people from different backgrounds.

Multiple choice

6. In what ways can martial arts and sports contribute to conflict resolution and peacebuilding?

  1. A. By teaching non-violent conflict resolution strategies.

  2. B. By promoting empathy and understanding among individuals.

  3. C. By providing a safe space for individuals to express and channel their emotions.

  4. D. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Martial arts and sports can be effective tools for conflict resolution and peacebuilding. They teach non-violent conflict resolution strategies, promote empathy and understanding among individuals, and provide a safe space for individuals to express and channel their emotions in a healthy and constructive manner, thereby reducing the likelihood of conflict and fostering a more peaceful society.