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CBSE 12 Sociology Question Paper-2022

CBSE 12 Sociology Question Paper-2022

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Sociology board exam questions from the year 2022, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-12
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2022 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

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What is one reason why British colonial rule affected local industries in India?

A
British suppressed local artisans and destroyed indigenous industries.
B
British provided support to local artisans for better exports.
C
British promoted self-sufficiency in Indian villages.
D
British helped indigenous industries grow by providing new markets.

What is the Westernization referred to in the given source?

A
The introduction of Western religions to India.
B
The adoption of Western education and ideologies like Magna Carta.
C
The spread of Western technology in India.
D
The migration of Indians to Western countries.

What is one reason why agriculture and culture are closely related in India?

A
Agriculture forms the foundation of religious practices in India.
B
Agricultural festivals celebrate the harvest season, which is deeply ingrained in culture.
C
Indian agriculture is unaffected by cultural changes.
D
Agriculture is mainly an urban-centered activity in India.

Which of the following is a characteristic of social movements in India?

A
Social movements in India are generally spontaneous and unorganized.
B
Social movements in India usually demand changes in state policy or practice.
C
Social movements in India are often localized and not collective.
D
Social movements in India avoid any involvement with the state.

What are Redemptive or Transformatory social movements? Give one example.

A
Movements aimed at changing society's values, with examples like the Women's Liberation Movement.
B
Movements that aim to uphold existing social structures, such as the Civil Rights Movement.
C
Movements aimed at reforming the legal system.
D
Movements that oppose technological advancement.

What is the significance of the Chipko Movement as a part of ecological movements?

A
It was the first movement to involve national governments in environmental conservation.
B
It was the first movement to focus on land pollution.
C
It was a non-violent movement that promoted tree conservation in India.
D
It aimed at promoting industrialization in rural areas.

Which of the following describes Sanskritisation in Indian society?

A
The process of elevating lower castes by imitating higher castes' practices.
B
The adoption of British cultural norms.
C
The merging of diverse castes into a single unit.
D
The movement to abolish caste distinctions.

What is the difference between a strike and a lockout?

A
A strike is initiated by the employer, while a lockout is initiated by workers.
B
A strike is a refusal by employees to work, while a lockout is the employer's refusal to allow employees to work.
C
A strike is a form of protest against high wages, while a lockout is a form of protest against low wages.
D
Both involve workers refusing to work, but for different reasons.

How did Indian nationalists promote industrialisation in the early years of independence?

A
By setting up state-owned industries and encouraging public sector investments.
B
By encouraging foreign direct investment from the British.
C
By adopting policies that supported agriculture over industrialisation.
D
By discouraging the development of infrastructure.

How did commercialization of agriculture lead to circulation of labor?

A
By encouraging the migration of labor from rural to urban areas.
B
By focusing only on agricultural self-sufficiency.
C
By developing new agricultural techniques that reduced labor need.
D
By opening up new markets for agricultural goods, requiring more labor.

What shift from Scientific Management took place in the 1980s in India?

A
A shift towards automation and mechanization in factories.
B
A shift towards increasing manual labor and reducing automation.
C
A shift from industrial work to service sector employment.
D
A shift towards more stringent worker regulations and higher wages.

What are the positive and negative aspects of contract farming?

A
Positive: Increases farmer income; Negative: Lack of long-term stability.
B
Positive: Encourages small-scale farming; Negative: Restricts the freedom of farmers.
C
Positive: Guarantees minimum support price; Negative: Exploits labor.
D
Positive: Enhances environmental sustainability; Negative: Reduces diversity in crops.

What is the difference between a strike and a lockout? Discuss the famous strike of Bombay Textile Mills of 1982.

A
A strike occurs when workers refuse to work, while a lockout happens when the employer locks out the workers.
B
A strike involves collective bargaining, while a lockout is initiated to increase wages.
C
A strike seeks improved working conditions, while a lockout seeks better working conditions.
D
A strike involves protests, while a lockout involves no protests.

Are ecological movements new or old social movements? Explain the above using the Chipko Movement as an example.

A
Old movements; Chipko was one of the earliest environmental movements.
B
New movements; Chipko was part of modern environmentalism.
C
Old movements; Chipko was the first industrial movement.
D
New movements; Chipko opposed technological growth.

What is the significance of the Bombay Textile Mills strike of 1982?

A
It was a major workers' strike aimed at improving working conditions in the textile industry.
B
It was a strike demanding better wages and benefits for factory workers.
C
It was a political strike to oppose foreign imports of textiles.
D
It was a protest against the privatization of the textile industry.

What are the differences between a strike and a lockout?

A
A strike is initiated by workers to demand their rights, while a lockout is initiated by employers to prevent workers from entering the workplace.
B
A strike involves a walkout by employees; a lockout involves employees being forced to leave.
C
A strike is a protest against company policies; a lockout is a form of nonviolent protest.
D
A strike is a legal protest, while a lockout is considered illegal.

What were the effects of the Chipko Movement on environmental awareness in India?

A
It raised public awareness about deforestation and the need for sustainable forestry practices.
B
It led to a national policy of increasing industrialization in rural areas.
C
It promoted the idea of reducing the forest cover to boost agricultural activities.
D
It focused on promoting mining as a means to develop rural India.

How did Sanskritisation impact caste relations in India?

A
It promoted equality among all castes by encouraging the adoption of higher-caste rituals.
B
It reinforced the caste system by encouraging lower castes to imitate the practices of higher castes.
C
It led to the abolition of caste distinctions in many parts of India.
D
It helped improve the living standards of the lower castes.

What role did industrialisation play in India's post-independence economic development?

A
It was central to the development of infrastructure and urban growth.
B
It primarily focused on rural development, avoiding urban areas.
C
It had little impact on economic growth and was mostly focused on agriculture.
D
It was only focused on improving foreign trade and international relations.

Which of the following is a reason why some consider ecological movements as 'new social movements'?

A
Ecological movements are focused on non-materialistic concerns, like environmental preservation.
B
Ecological movements are primarily concerned with economic gain and industrial progress.
C
Ecological movements aim to strengthen the state apparatus and government regulations.
D
Ecological movements have only focused on urban areas and industrial workers.

Which type of social movement is the Chipko Movement an example of?

A
It is an example of an ecological movement, focused on environmental conservation.
B
It is an example of a labor movement focused on workers' rights.
C
It is an example of a political movement advocating for changes in government policy.
D
It is an example of a cultural movement promoting Indian traditions.

What shift in the labor system occurred during the 1980s in India?

A
The shift was from industrial to service-sector work, with more focus on technology.
B
The shift involved a reduction in industrial jobs and an increase in agricultural work.
C
There was a significant rise in job outsourcing to foreign countries.
D
The shift was towards mechanization and scientific management in industrial labor.

What is the impact of contract farming on rural Indian society?

A
It promotes agricultural independence and decreases reliance on government support.
B
It leads to exploitation of farmers by large corporations, limiting their control over production.
C
It increases the cost of agricultural products for consumers.
D
It supports sustainable farming techniques and environmental protection.

What is the core goal of social reform movements in India?

A
To change political policies to better align with traditional practices.
B
To promote equality and justice in social and cultural practices.
C
To create greater divisions among different social classes.
D
To prevent industrialization and maintain traditional village practices.

What is the relationship between industrialization and the urbanization process in India?

A
Industrialization is the primary factor driving urbanization by creating job opportunities in cities.
B
Industrialization had no impact on the growth of cities.
C
Industrialization led to a decline in urban areas and a return to rural lifestyles.
D
Industrialization only affected rural areas and did not influence urbanization.