Classical Sociological Theories Set 2

Classical Sociological Theories MCQs [set-
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26. Comte, through his ‘Law of Three Stages’ clearly established a close association
between
A. Intellectual evolution and Social progress
B. Social change and Social dynamics
C. Social structures and social statics
D. Social laws and social change
Answer: A
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27. For the contemporary sociologists, social statics and social dynamics refers to
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A. The study of sociology
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B. Social structure and function
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C. Social structure and social status
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D. Social interdependence
Answer: B
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28. ‘Positive Philosophy’ is the
A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: B
29. ‘Positive Polity” is written by

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: B
30. Comte divided the study of Sociology into two broad areas namely
A. Social statics and social dynamics
B. Science and scientific methods
C. Social approach and methods
D. Sociological study and interpretation
Answer: A
31. The term ‘Organic analogy’ is associated with

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: A
32. Who among the following stressed upon the interdependence of different parts
of society
A. Auguste Comte
B. Gerorge Simmel
C. Emile Durkheim
D. Herbert Spencer
Answer: D
33. The concept of ‘Social evolution’ was developed by

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: A
34. Who coined the phrase ‘survival of the fittest’ in the course of social evolution?
A. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: B
35. ‘Social statics’ is written by

A. Gerorge Simmel
B. Emile Durkheim
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C. Herbert Spencer
D. Auguste Comte
Answer: C
36. ‘First Principle’ is the work by

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: A
37. ‘The Man Versus The State’ is written by

A. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: B
38. Who among the following viewed society as an organism with interrelated parts
A. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: B
39. Spencer through hisLaissez-faire doctrine advocates that

A. The state should not intervene in individual affairs except in the rather passive function of
protecting people
B. The state should not let individuals to live free in a society
C. The state shall hold the supreme authority over the matters related to the life of the individuals
D. The state should not be responsible for the crimes committed by the individuals
Answer: A
40. ‘Principles of Ethics is written by

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel

D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: A
41. In which year Herbert Spencer was born

A. 1920
B. 1821
C. 1820
D. 1870
Answer: C
42. Spencer’s famous work ‘Principles of Sociology’ was published in the year
A. 1880
B. 1870
C. 1845
D. 1854
Answer: A
43. Who argued that the society and living organisms have similarities in structure
and function?
A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: A
44. Emile Durkheim's endeavor to establish sociology as a separate academic

discipline centred on his efforts to:
A. Develop an all-encompassing synthesis of major sociological perspectives.
B. Demonstrate the influence of social forces on people's behavior.
C. Show how an understanding of sociological principles could be used to solve social problems.
D. Chart the evolution of major social institutions.
Answer: B
45. Durkheim's research suggested that

A. Catholics had much higher suicide rates than Protestants.
B. There seemed to higher rates of suicide in times of peace than in times of war and revolution.
C. Civilians were more likely to take their lives than soldiers.

D. Suicide is a solitary act, unrelated to group life.
Answer: B
46. Anomie refers to

A. A construct, or a made-up model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases
can be evaluated.
B. The study of small groups.
C. A condition of instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values or from a lack of
purpose or ideals
D. A set of statements that seeks to explain problems, actions, or behaviour
Answer: C
47. Durkheim introduced the concept of ‘anomie’ was in his study of

A. Suicide
B. Social control
C. Social progress
D. Modernization
Answer: A
48. The Rules of Sociological Method is a famous work of

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim
Answer: D
49. According to Durkheim, anomie is caused by

A. Division of labour and rapid social change from traditional to modern society
B. Too much pressure from the state
C. When poverty is eradicated from a society
D. High educational attainment of a group in a society
Answer: A
50. Who introduced the term ‘anomie’ in the study of society

A. Herbert Spencer
B. Auguste Comte
C. Gerorge Simmel
D. Emile Durkheim

Answer: D

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Classical Sociological Theories MCQs [set-

29. ‘Positive Polity” is written by

31. The term ‘Organic analogy’ is associated with

33. The concept of ‘Social evolution’ was developed by

35. ‘Social statics’ is written by

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36. ‘First Principle’ is the work by

37. ‘The Man Versus The State’ is written by

39. Spencer through hisLaissez-faire doctrine advocates that

40. ‘Principles of Ethics is written by

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41. In which year Herbert Spencer was born

44. Emile Durkheim's endeavor to establish sociology as a separate academic

45. Durkheim's research suggested that

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46. Anomie refers to

47. Durkheim introduced the concept of ‘anomie’ was in his study of

48. The Rules of Sociological Method is a famous work of

49. According to Durkheim, anomie is caused by

50. Who introduced the term ‘anomie’ in the study of society

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