Chapter 7: Social Movements — Online MCQ Test
SOCIOLOGY · CLASS 12 SECOND PUC · Karnataka State Board
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Chapter 7: Social Movements — Important Questions & Answers
What is the main aim of a social movement?
- A. To maintain the existing social order without change
- B. To bring about or resist social change
- C. To replace all laws with unwritten customs
- D. To stop all collective action in society
Answer: B. To bring about or resist social change
A social movement is a collective effort that seeks to bring about social change or resist unwanted change.
A social movement is a collective effort that seeks to bring about social change or resist unwanted change.
Which of the following is an example of a peasant movement?
- A. Chipko Movement
- B. Tebhaga Movement
- C. Narmada Bachao Andolan
- D. Bhoodan Movement
Answer: B. Tebhaga Movement
The Tebhaga Movement was a major peasant movement demanding a larger share of the crop for tenants.
The Tebhaga Movement was a major peasant movement demanding a larger share of the crop for tenants.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of social movements?
- A. Collective action
- B. Common objective
- C. Permanent political office
- D. Organized effort
Answer: C. Permanent political office
Social movements involve organized collective action toward a goal; holding permanent political office is not a defining feature.
Social movements involve organized collective action toward a goal; holding permanent political office is not a defining feature.
How are environmental movements and women’s movements similar in Indian society?
- A. Both always focus only on elections
- B. Both often arise from the everyday struggles of affected communities
- C. Both are limited to international organizations
- D. Both are mainly concerned with military issues
Answer: B. Both often arise from the everyday struggles of affected communities
These movements often emerge from lived experiences of injustice, such as resource loss, discrimination, and exploitation.
These movements often emerge from lived experiences of injustice, such as resource loss, discrimination, and exploitation.
Which of the following is the most accurate reason why social movements are important in a democracy?
- A. They eliminate the need for laws
- B. They give voice to marginalized groups and push for reform
- C. They stop people from participating in public life
- D. They are useful only during war
Answer: B. They give voice to marginalized groups and push for reform
Social movements help democratic societies by representing excluded voices and pressing for justice, rights, and reforms.
Social movements help democratic societies by representing excluded voices and pressing for justice, rights, and reforms.