CBSE 12 Sociology Question Paper-2023

The measure of comparing the portion of a population which is composed of dependents with the portion that is the working population is :

Assertion (A): Caste groups are endogamous, i.e. marriage is restricted to members of the group. Reason (R): Membership in a caste involves strict rules about marriage.

In every society, some people have a greater share of valued resources money, property, education, health, and power than others. These social resources can be divided into three forms of capital. Which of the following is not a form of capital?

Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e. Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a ____.

Which of the following features is not an element of the policy of Apartheid?

A nation is a peculiar sort of community. Choose the incorrect statement about the nation.

To assert a single national identity by attempting to eliminate ethno-national and cultural differences from the public and political arena will be considered as a/an ___ policy.

Which of the following is true for a model of South Asian colonial city?

Assertion (A): Urbanization in the colonial period saw the prosperity of indigenous industries. Reason (R): There was emergence of new colonial cities.

Assertion (A): The government has passed a number of laws to regulate the working conditions in coal mines. Reason (R): Many contractors maintain proper register of workers and take responsibility for accidents giving all possible benefits.

What is not true for globalisation and liberalisation in the rural society?

Which of the following statements is true in the scenario of high fertility rate?

Assertion (A): To call a strike is a difficult decision. Reason (R): Managers may try to use substitute labour. Workers also find it hard to sustain themselves without wages.

In terms of positive characteristics, tribes have been classified according to their 'permanent' and 'acquired' traits. Which one of the following is a permanent trait ?

The sociological importance of contract farming does not include which of the following?

Assertion (A): Social movements are directed towards some broad goals. Reason (R): It involves long and continuous social effort and action by people.

___ social movements strive to change the existing social and political arrangements through gradual incremental steps.

Which of the following is true for caste system ? I. Hierarchy II. Achieved status III. Segmental division

Which of the following makes dominant caste dominant ?

Which term is applicable to foreigners, slaves and conquered people ?