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

The word culture is derived from the Latin Word __________.

  1. 'fiat'

  2. 'bona fide'

  3. 'dictum'

  4. 'Colere'
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Culture is the belief, custom, rules, art, norms, knowledge developed by member of all social groups. It includes values as well as materialistic objects. It can be said to be the behaviour of people, their way of life. India is a diverse nation but it has large cultural heritage that common ancestors shared. Our cultural heritage binds us, make us proud of what we are and what we have despite all differences. It is derived from Latin term 'Colere' which means 'till the ground.'

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

"Culture is that complex whole which indicates knowledge, belief, art, rules and regulations, traditions and any other capabilities earned by the human being as a member of society."

Identify the sociologist who had given the following statement.

  1. Malinowski

  2. Tylor

  3. Karl Marx

  4. Pluto
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Edward Tylor was the first sociologist who specified that Culture is learned or acquired by human rather than being a biological trait. This is a revolutionary definition.

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

How many languages have so far been included in the Eighth Schedule of our Constitution?

  1. 14

  2. 22

  3. 18

  4. 17
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The total of 22 languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of our Constitution. These are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, etc.

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

Culture and Society are the two face of the same coin.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Culture is experienced in society. It is the social bond of people together in a society through which culture gets reflected. Both are dependant on each other existence. Culture cannot exist in a vacuum and hence society is the platform for representation of culture.

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

Identify the features of culture from the following list.

  1. Culture is open.

  2. Culture is social.

  3. Culture is inherent.

  4. Culture is constant.
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B Correct answer
Explanation
According to Horton and Hunt, "Culture is everything which is socially shared and learned by the members of society.”
It means that culture is not an individual phenomenon but it develops in society and shared by men in society. Without social interaction, there cannot be a culture.
Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Culture means co-existence because it provides opportunities to every individual to share his ideas with other.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Culture is not an individual phenomenon rather is the product of society. Man interact with one another which make social bonds and for the survival of each other, we learn to co-exist with each other so as to facilitate the peaceful living. Every person gets a chance to share his thought, ideas, inspire others or get inspired and learn from each other which makes society more stable and long-lasting civilization.

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

Culture is a not only a bundle of traditions it is also a treasure of knowledge needed for social development.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Culture in not merely the beliefs, rituals or traditions that are passed from generation to generation. It indeed is a treasure of knowledge that is learned and transmitted. People inculcate these values in them which fulfill their social as well as individual purpose.

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

__________ is the part of culture.

  1. Traditions

  2. Values

  3. Language

  4. all of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Traditions, values, language, scriptures, norms, ethics are the part of culture instead these are what essentially constitute cultural heritage. Culture of one community or social group is represented by them, these are learned or acquired traits.

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

The social controls define the the human behaviour.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Social controls are certain standards whereby society brings its members into conformity with accepted behaviour. Social control brings about organisation and regulates the pattern of individual behaviour to maintain social order.