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Chapter 1: Nature of Sociology — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is commonly known as the 'Father of Sociology'?

Answer: A. Auguste Comte — Auguste Comte coined the term 'Sociology' and is widely regarded as the father of sociology.

Q: The term 'Sociology' was first used by:

Answer: B. Auguste Comte — Auguste Comte introduced the term 'Sociology' in his works on the study of society.

Q: Which pair is correctly matched?

Answer: B. Durkheim - Social facts — Durkheim is known for the concept of social facts, which are central to his sociology.

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Who is commonly known as the 'Father of Sociology'?

A. Auguste Comte ✓
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Karl Marx
D. Max Weber

Answer: A. Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte coined the term 'Sociology' and is widely regarded as the father of sociology.

The term 'Sociology' was first used by:

A. Emile Durkheim
B. Auguste Comte ✓
C. Max Weber
D. M. N. Srinivas

Answer: B. Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte introduced the term 'Sociology' in his works on the study of society.

Which of the following best describes the scope of sociology?

A. Only the study of customs
B. Study of society and social life in a broad sense ✓
C. Only the study of economics
D. Only the study of political parties

Answer: B. Study of society and social life in a broad sense
The scope of sociology is broad because it studies many aspects of social life, institutions, and relationships.

Which pair is correctly matched?

A. Comte - Social solidarity
B. Durkheim - Social facts ✓
C. Marx - Ideal types
D. Weber - Historical materialism

Answer: B. Durkheim - Social facts
Durkheim is known for the concept of social facts, which are central to his sociology.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Indian contribution to sociology in the syllabus chapter?

A. Indian sociologists studied only industrial society.
B. Ghurye, Srinivas, Karve, and Desai contributed to understanding Indian society. ✓
C. Indian sociology has no link with social structure.
D. Only Western sociologists developed the field.

Answer: B. Ghurye, Srinivas, Karve, and Desai contributed to understanding Indian society.
Indian sociologists like Ghurye, Srinivas, Karve, and Desai made important contributions to the study of Indian society.

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