Free Sociological Theory MCQs with Answers
291 Sociological Theory MCQs from Sociology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Last updated
291 questions · page 16 of 30
151. In contrast to Marxian theory structural functionalism views different parts of society________________?
- A. Performing their respective functions
- B. Contributing in social equilibrium
- C. Beneficial to the society
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Structural functionalism treats social institutions as interdependent parts that perform functions, support equilibrium and generally contribute to the continuity of society. These ideas contrast with Marxian emphasis on conflict and domination.
Correct answer: All of the above152. In Primitive societies everyone performed similar tasks and so their was a__________________?
- A. Organic solidarity
- B. Mechanical solidarity
- C. both a & b
- D. None of these
Explanation: Durkheim called the similarity-based unity of primitive societies mechanical solidarity because people performed comparable tasks and shared common beliefs. Organic solidarity develops later through the division of labour and interdependence.
Correct answer: Mechanical solidarity153. The and purpose of Evolutionary theory is_____________?
- A. An anarchist society
- B. A perfect man in a perfect society
- C. An industrial society
- D. None of these
Explanation: Evolutionary theory generally presents social development as progressive movement toward a more advanced or ideal form of society and human life. The wording appears to omit “end,” but the intended answer remains a perfect man in a perfect society.
Correct answer: A perfect man in a perfect society154. One of the Basic Conflicts, in conflict theory is_____________?
- A. conflict between countries
- B. conflict between individuals
- C. Class conflict
- D. None of these
Explanation: Class conflict is a basic conflict in conflict theory because social classes compete over wealth, power and control of resources. Conflict between countries or individuals may occur, but class struggle is the central sociological focus.
Correct answer: Class conflict155. Conflict theory explains________________?
- A. Harmony among classes
- B. Dependence-among classes
- C. Struggle to dominate
- D. None of these
Explanation: Conflict theory views society as marked by unequal power, so dominant groups struggle to control resources and institutions. It therefore emphasizes domination and struggle rather than harmony among classes.
Correct answer: Struggle to dominate156. Durkheim introduced the ideas of Anomic which means________________?
- A. Solidarity
- B. Enemy
- C. Chaos
- D. None of theses
Explanation: Durkheim’s anomie refers to normlessness, especially when established rules lose their force during rapid social change; this can produce disorder or chaos. “Chaos” is the closest option, although normlessness is the more precise definition.
Correct answer: Chaos157. According to Conflict theory, culture is maintained through the_________ of society?
- A. Proletariat
- B. cultural universals
- C. language
- D. dominant ideology
- E. popular culture
Explanation: Conflict theory argues that the dominant class maintains culture through a dominant ideology, which presents its interests and values as normal or universally acceptable. The proletariat is the subordinate class rather than the main carrier of this ideology.
Correct answer: dominant ideology158. Which of the following argued that a capitalist society has a dominant ideology that serves the interests of the ruling class ?
- A. Max Weber
- B. Talcott Parsons
- C. Karl Marx
- D. Margaret Mead
Explanation: Marx argued that the ruling class controls major institutions and promotes a dominant ideology that makes its interests appear natural or legitimate. Weber, Parsons and Mead did not formulate this specifically as a central theory of capitalist ideology.
Correct answer: Karl Marx159. Social facts have their independent existence and must be studied likewise Who remarked above when discussing scientific method ?
- A. Ibn-e-khaldun
- B. Emile Durkheim
- C. Auguste Conte
- D. None of these
Explanation: Durkheim defined social facts as external and constraining realities that exist independently of individual people, so they should be studied objectively like things. This principle is central to his scientific method in sociology.
Correct answer: Emile Durkheim160. August Comte viewed cultural development in_____________?
- A. Three Stages
- B. Four Stages
- C. Two stages
- D. None of these
Explanation: Comte’s law of three stages describes intellectual development through the theological, metaphysical, and positive stages. It is a central part of his evolutionary theory of society.
Correct answer: Three Stages