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CBSE 12 Sociology Question Paper-2020

CBSE 12 Sociology Question Paper-2020

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Sociology board exam questions from the year 2020, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-08
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2020 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Defenders of Sati formed Dharma Sabha in defense of the status quo is an example of ___.

A
Reformist movement
B
Revolutionary movement
C
Religious movement
D
Redemptive movement

Most movements have a mix of redemptive, reformist, and revolutionary elements. (State true or false)

A
True
B
False
C
Depends on the movement
D
Not necessarily true

According to the theories of social movements, social conflict arises when a social group feels that it is worse off than others around it. This is referred to as ___.

A
The logic of collective action
B
Resource mobilisation
C
Relative deprivation
D
Redemptive action

The new farmers’ movements began in the 1960s in Punjab and Tamil Nadu and were strongly anti-national and anti-rural. (Correct the statement)

A
False
B
True
C
Partially correct
D
No such movements existed

A Bill of Exchange which allowed merchants to engage in long distance trade during pre-colonial period in India, is called __.

A
Hundi
B
Vastu
C
Bahi-Khata
D
Rupiya

India has experienced ‘indigenous’ capitalism through the economic activities of __, a business community of Tamil Nadu.

A
Chettiars
B
Marwaris
C
Parsis
D
Baniyas

Culture has become a commodity in the growing global market for international tourism. (State true or false)

A
True
B
False
C
Partially true
D
Not related

The opening of Indian market to foreign companies has been the key factor of the process of __.

A
Westernisation
B
Globalisation
C
Modernisation
D
Colonisation

Adivasi literally means :

A
Forest inhabitants
B
Ancient inhabitants
C
Involuntary inhabitants
D
Original inhabitants

Social stratification is a system in which people are not in a hierarchy. (State true or false)

A
True
B
False
C
Partially true
D
Not true

Formation of caste-based associations and political parties is known as popularisation of caste. (Correct the statement)

A
False
B
True
C
Partially correct
D
Not applicable

Colonial impact of __ is seen in the field of art, literature, music, and architecture in the Indian society.

A
Westernisation
B
Secularisation
C
Modernisation
D
Sanskritisation

_ can impose fines, but cannot award a sentence.

A
Panchayat
B
Police
C
Court
D
Government

Environment-friendly policies are made by the __ Panchayat in the rural areas.

A
Van
B
Gram
C
Nyaya
D
Zila

Values like liberty and fraternity are derived from __ revolution.

A
French and American
B
British and French
C
French and Russian
D
British and Russian

Cultural diversity refers to __.

A
Differences in social norms
B
Variety of cultures in a society
C
Shared values among cultures
D
Cultural unity

The meaning of Secularisation is __.

A
Separation of religion from politics
B
Rise of religious movements
C
Merging of state and religion
D
Equal rights for all religions

Which of the following is a modern social organisation formed in the 19th or early 20th century?

A
AITUC
B
RSS
C
BJP
D
Congress

Dr. Ambedkar criticized the Panchayati Raj System because __.

A
It was undemocratic
B
It did not provide economic benefits
C
It did not include the lower castes
D
It was too centralized

A situation where people do not enjoy the work but continue to do it only in order to survive is called __.

A
Alienation
B
Exploitation
C
Monetization
D
Division of labor

Caste began to take on a new life after being recorded in the 1901 census. How?

A
It became institutionalized in the society
B
It gained official recognition and support
C
It was no longer relevant in modern India
D
It became a source of empowerment

In what ways are the goods that people buy and use related to their status in society? Give any two examples.

A
By showing off their wealth and luxury
B
Through the affordability and necessity of products
C
By signaling social class through consumption choices
D
None of the above

What is regionalism?

A
The belief that regions within a country should have autonomy
B
A form of nationalism at a regional level
C
A movement for national unity
D
None of the above

What is the meaning of cultural diversity?

A
The mix of different cultural beliefs and practices
B
The preference for one dominant culture over others
C
Cultural uniformity within a society
D
The preservation of traditional cultural values

How has the English language impacted our society?

A
It has been a tool for globalization and communication
B
It has led to the decline of other languages
C
It has increased cultural homogeneity
D
All of the above

Give the meaning of the term Secularisation.

A
Separation of religion from the state
B
Expansion of religious influence in governance
C
Promotion of religious unity across nations
D
None of the above

Name any two modern social organizations formed in the 19th or early 20th century.

A
AITUC and RSS
B
BJP and Congress
C
Socialist Party and Janata Dal
D
Ramakrishna Mission and Arya Samaj

Why was Dr. Ambedkar a critic of the Panchayati Raj System?

A
It excluded the Dalits from power
B
It centralized power in the upper castes
C
It was undemocratic
D
All of the above

How has the formation of AITUC made the colonial government more cautious in dealing with labor?

A
By organizing labor strikes
B
By creating a united labor front
C
By increasing the number of labor unions
D
All of the above

What was the central issue behind the Tebhaga movement?

A
Demand for better working conditions for farmers
B
Demand for fairer share of crops by sharecroppers
C
Protest against colonial rule
D
None of the above