UCSP: MODULE 1

What is the definition of society?

• A political organization

• A collection of individuals with no shared interests

• A community of people with common traditions

• A group of people with different traditions

Who is known as the father of sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Émile Durkheim

• Wright Mills

• Max Weber

What does conflict theory state about society?

• Society is based solely on cooperation

• Society is always in a constant state of conflict

• Society is always in harmony

• Society is static and unchanging

What is the focus of cultural anthropology?

• The study of how humans develop culture and society

• The study of economic factors

• The study of political systems

• The study of human biological evolution

What does the term 'anomie' refer to?

• A state of social stability

• The loss of direction when social controls become ineffective

• A form of government

• A type of social organization

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'sui generis'?

• Albert Reiss

• Max Weber

• Émile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

What is the primary focus of political science?

• The study of economic systems

• The study of cultural practices

• The study of government, power, and authority

• The study of human relationships

What does the term 'socioeconomic class' refer to?

• The differentiation between rich and poor based on various factors

• The categorization of people based on their age

• The grouping of individuals based on their geographical location

• The classification of individuals based on their hobbies

What is the definition of 'absolute poverty'?

• Poverty that affects only one generation

• A state of financial stability

• Temporary financial difficulties

• A lack of basic necessities like food and shelter

Who wrote 'Social Imagination'?

• Robert Merton

• Herbert Spencer

• Karl Marx

• Wright Mills