Indian Society and Social Structure - Question Bank
1. Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing the Uniform Civil Code in India?
2. The term 'patrilocal residence' in Indian kinship refers to a system where a newly married couple lives:
3. The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) is a flagship program aimed at:
4. Who was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and a strong advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity?
5. The concept of 'social mobility' refers to the movement of individuals or groups between different:
6. The 'Green Belt Movement' in India, inspired by Wangari Maathai, primarily focuses on:
7. Which social reform movement in Kerala aimed at eradicating caste discrimination and promoting equality, led by Sree Narayana Guru?
8. The term 'tribal society' in India refers to communities that are:
9. The 'Panchayati Raj System' was constitutionally recognized by which amendment?
10. Who founded the 'Ramakrishna Mission' to propagate the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and engage in humanitarian work?
11. The concept of 'secularization' in sociology refers to the decline of:
12. The 'Swadeshi Movement' during the Indian independence struggle also had a significant impact on:
13. Which of the following is considered a significant challenge to social cohesion in India?
14. The 'Hindu Marriage Act, 1955' legislated on:
15. The term 'urbanization' in India refers to the process of:
16. Which social reformer championed the cause of women's education and co-founded the Aligarh Muslim University?
17. The concept of 'reservation' in India aims to provide affirmative action for:
18. The 'Panchsheel Agreement' was a foundational treaty primarily between India and which other country?
19. Which religious reform movement, led by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, emphasized 'Back to the Vedas'?
20. The term 'dowry prohibition' refers to the legal measures taken against:
21. Who was a prominent leader of the anti-untouchability movement and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution?
22. The concept of 'joint family' in India emphasizes:
23. Which social issue is addressed by the 'Right to Education Act, 2009'?
24. The 'Green Revolution' in India had a significant impact on:
25. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' to promote social service and national consciousness?
26. The term 'inter-caste marriage' refers to a union between individuals from:
27. Which of the following is a primary function of the Panchayat system in rural India?
28. The concept of 'secularism' in the Indian context means:
29. Which social reformer is credited with advocating for widow remarriage and establishing the Bethune School for girls' education?
30. The Mandal Commission was established to address issues related to:
31. The 'Devadasi system' historically involved:
32. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indian family structure?
33. The 'Arya Samaj', founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, advocated for:
34. The concept of 'Untouchability' was officially abolished by which article of the Indian Constitution?
35. Who is considered a pivotal figure in the Dravidian movement advocating for social justice and self-respect in South India?
36. The term 'endogamy' in the context of Indian society refers to marriage:
37. Which of the following is NOT a traditional Varna in the Hindu social system?
38. The Indian Constitution reserves seats in educational institutions and government jobs for:
39. The practice of 'Purdanashin' refers to:
40. Which social reformer is known for establishing the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' to advocate for the rights of the lower castes?
41. The 'Bhakti Movement' was a significant socio-religious reform movement characterized by:
42. Which social group was historically associated with the occupation of leatherwork and manual scavenging in India?
43. The concept of 'Macaulayism' in Indian education led to:
44. Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern India' for his role in social and religious reform?
45. The 'Gotra' system in traditional Indian society is primarily related to:
46. Which social reform movement in the 19th century aimed at abolishing Sati and promoting widow remarriage?
47. The term 'Jajmani System' primarily describes the:
48. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
49. The concept of 'Sanskritization' as a process of social change in India was introduced by whom?
50. Which of the following terms refers to the traditional hierarchical system of social stratification in India?