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Neighbourhood relationship is stronger in which of the following community?

  1. Urban

  2. Tribal

  3. Rural

  4. Suburban
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C Correct answer
Explanation

People in the rural community live connected and interacted. The neighbourhood in the rural community have stronger relationships because the people around are well acquainted of each other, they interact on a daily basis and help each other in need. They share common problems and take stand for it. They attend each other's functions, marriages etc. Children of neighbours play and study together. On the Contrary in Urban communities, people live isolated from each other. They scarcely interact with each other and little do they know about the neighbourhood because of busy and selfish lifestyle.

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Which of the following agencies utilize literature extensively?

  1. Education

  2. Mass Media

  3. Religion

  4. School
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mass media is a tool of communicating information to other. In order to provide information on any particular topic extensive research is required, thus, mass media is one such agency that utilizes literature extensively. Disseminating pros of an issue is not sufficient, it requires both pros and cons to be discussed in a media forum. Whereas in school, religion or education they only focuses limited information. Whereas, mass media talks about each and every aspects of our life including school, religion or education.

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Which is the change that takes place in the human social relationships?

  1. Social Change

  2. Social Movement

  3. Culture Change

  4. Education
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A Correct answer
Explanation
As defined by Jones- "Social change is a term used to describe variations in or modification of any aspect of social process, social patterns, social interaction or social organization." Social change in a more wider sense implies any change in social relations. Further, changes in the lifestyle of a person imply changes in the interests, opinions, behavioral orientation of an individual. Thus, social change refers to any significant alteration over time in behaviour patterns and cultural values and norms.
It is one of the characteristics of social change that it is a continuous process but not an intermittent process. It is because changes do not stop. It is an ongoing process without any break. Every society advance and decays in the process of change.
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Human being is a ___________ animal.

  1. Ancient

  2. Antisocial

  3. Social

  4. Solitary
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aristotle the Greek philosopher said, "Man is by nature a social animal,..." It is true because a person cannot survive alone. In order to survive, he needs to fulfill some basic needs. As human beings, we surround ourselves with people. It is not possible for a man to survive in isolation, we depend on other person. Our survival depends on another human's efforts.

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Name the type of socialization that generally differs on the basis of gender __________________.

  1. Developmental Socialization

  2. Primary Socialization

  3. Differential Socialization

  4. Secondary Socialization
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C Correct answer
Explanation
Differential socialization means an act of treating people differently based on societal beliefs and roles that are assigned to them in adult society. The learning behaviour is set according to the gender and it is expected that children learn those norms and roles.
Developmental socialization refers to the process of learning behaviour in a social institution which focusses on development of social skill based on the progress in life events.
Secondary socialization refers to the process of learning and understanding values outside family such as in school, social interaction etc.
Primary Socialization refers to the process of socialization of a child in the early childhood stage. It is the process where the child learns how to communicate, culture, personality recognition and basic values etc.
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Which of the following is a continuous process of social action which starts at birth?

  1. Education

  2. Development

  3. Socialization

  4. Culture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Socialization is a continuous learning process wherein person learn to control human behaviour and it inculcated basic discipline in a human being. It helps people in acquiring values, attitudes, and norms at different stages of life. It starts right from birth and continues until the death of a human being. Each and every day a person learn something new and useful from around society.

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Which of the following is the law of nature?

  1. Conflict

  2. Competition

  3. Change

  4. Cooperation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Change is the law of nature or change is a universal principle. Change is the procedure by which future, meddles our life. Change has dependably been therein in the general public ideal from the great old days, but the rate of progress has been quicker than it was previously. Change has turned into a critical component of the current condition. Everything around us changes, even man changes for a mind-blowing duration. he needs to form himself. The change could be both receptive and proactive.

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Which of the following is responsible for moulding the social behaviour, knowledge and experience of the child?

  1. School

  2. Teacher

  3. Mother

  4. Father
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Schools primarily provide education. Nowadays schools are developing several activities to engage children to grow into responsible and healthy adult being. By educating children schools are contributing to the progress of society and nation as a whole. Children develop skills, art, and values and pursue a career in their skills of interest. Schools role cannot be denied in educating and progressing the society.

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Which of the following is a continuous process?

  1. Social Movement

  2. Competition

  3. Social Change

  4. Cultural Change
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
As defined by Jones- "Social change is a term used to describe variations in or modification of any aspect of social process, social patterns, social interaction or social organisation." Social change in more wider sense implies any change in social relations. Further, changes in lifestyle of a person implies changes in the interests, opinions, behavioural orientation of an individual. Thus, social change refers to any significant alteration over time in behaviour patterns and cultural values and norms.
It is one of the characteristics of social change that it is a continuous process but not an intermittent process. It is because changes do not stop. It is an on going process without any break. Every society advance and decays in the process of change.