30 multiple-choice questions with answers for Class 12th Sociology students on the topic "Introducing Indian Society - Periods, Composition, Unity & Diversity":
Introducing Indian Society - Periods
1. Which period in Indian history saw the emergence of the caste system in a more rigid form?
a) Pre-Vedic Period
b) Vedic Period
c) Mauryan Period
d) Gupta Period
Answer: b) Vedic Period
2. The period characterized by significant urbanization and the rise of powerful empires like the Mauryas and Guptas is known as the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: a) Ancient Period
3. The arrival of which group significantly influenced the medieval period of Indian history?
a) Aryans
b) Mughals
c) British
d) French
Answer: b) Mughals
4. The introduction of modern education and industrialization in India primarily occurred during the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: c) Colonial Period
5.The adoption of the Indian Constitution and the establishment of a democratic republic mark the beginning of the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: d) Post-Independence Period
6.The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to which historical period?
a) Vedic Period
b) Ancient Period
c) Medieval Period
d) Colonial Period
Answer: b) Ancient Period
7.The Bhakti movement, emphasizing devotion and spiritual equality, flourished mainly during the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: b) Medieval Period
8.The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan took place in which period?
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: d) Post-Independence Period
The establishment of the East India Company marks a significant point in the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: c) Colonial Period
The focus on economic liberalization and globalization became prominent in India during the later part of the:
a) Ancient Period
b) Medieval Period
c) Colonial Period
d) Post-Independence Period
Answer: d) Post-Independence Period
Composition of Indian Society
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of India's population lived in rural areas?
a) Approximately 50%
b) Approximately 69%
c) Approximately 85%
d) Approximately 31%
Answer: b) Approximately 69%
Which of the following is NOT a major racial group classification used for the Indian population?
a) Mongoloid
b) Negroid
c) Caucasoid
d) Semitic
Answer: d) Semitic
Which language family is spoken by the largest percentage of the Indian population?
a) Indo-Aryan
b) Dravidian
c) Austro-Asiatic
d) Tibeto-Burman
Answer: a) Indo-Aryan
According to the 2011 Census, which religious community constitutes the largest majority in India?
a) Hindus
b) Muslims
c) Sikhs
d) Christians
Answer: a) Hindus
The term "Adivasi" is commonly used to refer to which group in Indian society?
a) Religious minorities
b) Linguistic minorities
c) Tribal populations
d) Urban poor
Answer: c) Tribal populations
Which geographical feature significantly influences the regional variations in Indian society?
a) Deserts
b) Mountains
c) Rivers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
The study of population size, distribution, and change is known as:
a) Geography
b) Demography
c) Anthropology
d) Linguistics
Answer: b) Demography
India is known for its high degree of linguistic:
a) Homogeneity
b) Diversity
c) Uniformity
d) Standardization
Answer: b) Diversity
Which of the following states has a significant percentage of its population following Christianity?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Kerala
The tribal population in India is concentrated primarily in:
a) Coastal plains
b) Fertile river valleys
c) Hilly and forested regions
d) Metropolitan cities
Answer: c) Hilly and forested regions
Unity & Diversity
Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to the unity of Indian society?
a) Linguistic fragmentation
b) Regional disparities
c) Shared history and culture
d) Religious pluralism leading to conflict
Answer: c) Shared history and culture
The concept of "unity in diversity" in India emphasizes:
a) Complete uniformity in all aspects of life
b) The existence of differences alongside a sense of togetherness
c) The dominance of one culture over others
d) The absence of social divisions
Answer: b) The existence of differences alongside a sense of togetherness
Which of the following can sometimes act as a factor of diversity and potential division in Indian society?
a) Celebration of national festivals
b) Inter-religious harmony
c) Socio-economic inequalities
d) Shared traditions
Answer: c) Socio-economic inequalities
The Indian Constitution promotes unity by emphasizing:
a) Religious dominance
b) Linguistic superiority
c) Equality and fraternity
d) Regional autonomy without federal ties
Answer: c) Equality and fraternity
Which of the following is an example of a cultural factor that contributes to the diversity of India?
a) Uniform dietary habits across the country
b) A single dominant form of music and dance
c) Variations in customs and traditions across states
d) Lack of regional architectural styles
Answer: c) Variations in customs and traditions across states
How does the Indian film industry often contribute to a sense of national unity?
a) By exclusively promoting regional languages
b) By focusing only on historical events of specific regions
c) By featuring diverse actors and themes that resonate across regions
d) By ignoring cultural differences
Answer: c) By featuring diverse actors and themes that resonate across regions
The federal structure of the Indian government aims to accommodate:
a) Complete centralization of power
b) Regional aspirations and diversity
c) Uniformity in all administrative matters
d) The dominance of the central government over states in all aspects
Answer: b) Regional aspirations and diversity
Which of the following movements in Indian history played a significant role in fostering national unity during the struggle for independence?
a) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
b) The Bhakti Movement
c) The Green Revolution
d) The White Revolution
Answer: a) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
How can linguistic diversity sometimes pose a challenge to national unity?
a) By promoting cultural exchange
b) By enriching the literary landscape
c) By leading to regionalism and linguistic conflicts
d) By facilitating communication across states
Answer: c) By leading to regionalism and linguistic conflicts
The celebration of festivals like Diwali, Eid, and Christmas by people of different religious backgrounds is an example of:
a) Religious segregation
b) Cultural assimilation
c) Secularism and shared cultural heritage
d) Religious fundamentalism
Answer: c) Secularism and shared cultural heritage
