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| Question No. | Question | Options | Correct Answer | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Match the following books (List-I) with their authors (List-II): | (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I) (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) |
1 | - Suicide is authored by Emile Durkheim. - Vedic Authorities for Widow Marriage is by Bishop Joseph Butler. - An Essay on the Principle of Population is authored by Thomas Robert Malthus. - Analogy of Religion is written by M.G. Ranade. |
| 2 | In the Constitution of India, the category of ’OBCs’ has been described as: | (1) Socially and Educationally backward tribes (2) Socially and Economically backward classes (3) Socially and Politically backward castes (4) Socially and Educationally backward classes |
4 | In the Indian Constitution, the term ’Other Backward Classes’ (OBCs) is used to refer to those classes that are socially and educationally backward. |
| 3 | Which of the following is a basic characteristic of traditional trading networks? | (1) They only dealt in cash payments. (2) Traditional banks were basically nuclear family firms. (3) Trading and banking activities were organised through caste and kinship relations. (4) The economic activities of these groups represented a kind of ’European capitalism’. |
3 | Traditional trading networks often relied on social structures such as caste and kinship, facilitating trade and banking through established personal relationships rather than formalized institutions. |
| 4 | As per data collected in 2011, arrange the following Indian states in terms of child sex-ratio from lowest to highest: | (1) (A), (B), (C), (D) (2) (A), (D), (B), (C) (3) (A), (D), (C), (B) (4) (D), (A), (B), (C) |
1 | Based on the data from the 2011 Census, the child sex-ratio in these states is as follows: - Punjab: 846 - Haryana: 834 - Tamil Nadu: 946 - Sikkim: 970 Thus, the correct arrangement is (A), (B), (C), (D). |
| 5 | Match the following concepts (List-I) with their appropriate definitions (List-II): | (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) |
1 | (A) Age structure is defined as the distribution of people of different ages within a population. (B) Demographic dividend refers to a larger proportion of workers relative to non-workers. (C) Population momentum relates to the effect of a large cohort of reproductive age women fueling future population growth. (D) Dependency ratio is a measure comparing the non-working age group to the working age group. |
| 6 | Arrange the following statements in a correct sequence to exemplify the success. | (1) (A), (B), (C), (D) (2) (A), (C), (B), (D) (3) (A), (B), (D), (C) (4) (B), (C), (A), (D) |
3 | The correct sequence begins with grassroots activism (A), followed by its expanded reach (B), the launch of district dailies (C), and finally the sensationalized local news and ads (D). |
| 7 | Sociology as a discipline can teach an individual how to look at oneself ‘from the outside’. With which concept can this statement be associated? | (1) Sociological imagination (2) Sociological perspective (3) Reflexivity (4) Critical thinking |
1 | The concept of sociological imagination allows individuals to critically assess how societal contexts shape personal experiences. |
| 8 | What is the primary role of Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj? | (1) Implementing national laws. (2) Deciding on inter-regional conflicts. (3) Providing an open forum for discussion on developmental activities. (4) Controlling state government finances. |
3 | The Gram Sabha serves as a platform for the residents of a village to discuss and deliberate on various developmental activities and issues affecting their community. |
| 9 | Which initiative has the Government of India launched to transform India into a ‘digitally empowered society’ and a ‘knowledge economy’? | (1) Digital India (2) Digital Shakti (3) Digital Transformation (4) Digital Empower |
1 | The Digital India initiative aims to transform the nation into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by promoting digital literacy and access to services through technology. |
| 10 | Which theory of population growth has three stages? | (1) The Malthusian Theory of Population growth (2) The Theory of Demographic Transition (3) The Theory of Population Explosion (4) The Demographic Structure Theory |
2 | The Theory of Demographic Transition describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as it develops economically. |
| 11 | Which of the following happens when the death rates are brought down through advanced methods of disease control, public health, and better nutrition? | (1) Demographic Transition (2) Demographic Dividend (3) Population Explosion (4) Population Growth Rate |
1 | Demographic Transition refers to the shift from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates, leading to population growth. |
| 12 | Who coined the term ’Status Symbol’? | (1) Karl Marx (2) Anne Hardgrove (3) Marcel Mauss (4) Max Weber |
3 | The term ’Status Symbol’ was coined by sociologist Marcel Mauss in his work on social dynamics and the sociology of gifts. |
| 13 | Which among these are the consequences of the Green Revolution? | (1) (A), (B) and (C) only (2) (A), (C) and (D) only (3) (B), (C) and (D) only (4) (A), (B) and (D) only |
4 | The consequences of the Green Revolution include: - Led to regional inequalities - Increasing mechanisation in agriculture led to displacement of service caste groups - It was primarily the medium and large farmers who were able to benefit from the new technology. |
| 14 | Who among the following recounts in her autobiography about a Dalit woman becoming a Sanskrit language teacher? | (1) Daya Pawar (2) Kumud Pawade (3) Rajni Kothari (4) Moji Riba |
1 | Daya Pawar is known for her autobiography which discusses the struggles and experiences of Dalit women, including challenges in education. |
| 15 | Regionalism in India is rooted in which of the following factors? | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (C) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
1 | Regionalism in India is influenced by various factors including the diversity of languages, cultures, and religions. |
| 16 | Which of the following are the basic responsibilities of the media? | (1) (A), (C) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (D) only (3) (A), (B) and (C) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
3 | The basic responsibilities of the media include impartial reportage, protecting the interest of the masses, and being sensitive towards national interest. |
| 17 | Which of the following characterises the concept of ’Social Stratification’? | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (C) and (D) only (3) (A), (B) and (C) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
2 | Social stratification is supported by belief or ideology, persists over generations, and is often upheld by those with privileges. |
| 18 | Match the following religious groups (List-I) with their population percentage (List-II). | (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
1 | The matches between the religious groups and their population percentages based on the Census 2011 data are as follows: Sikhs (2.3%), Buddhists (1.9%), Christians (0.8%), Jains (0.4%). |
| 19 | Who established the Textile Labour Association (TLA)? | (1) B.P. Wadia (2) Mahatma Gandhi (3) V.V. Giri (4) S.A. Dange |
2 | The Textile Labour Association (TLA) was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 in Ahmedabad. |
| 20 | Which of the following books explained that rational self-interest in a free-market economy leads to economic well-being? | (1) The Division of Labour in Society (2) The Market Wheel (3) The Wealth of Nations (4) Rulers, Townsmen and Bazaars; North Indian Society in the Age of British Expansion |
3 | "The Wealth of Nations," written by Adam Smith in 1776, explains how individuals pursuing their own self-interest in a free market can lead to overall economic prosperity. |
| 21 | During the Census of 2011, an attempt was made to collect information on how many types of disabilities? | (1) 5 (2) 10 (3) 6 (4) 8 |
3 | During the Census of 2011, information was collected on six types of disabilities, including blindness, low vision, hearing impairment, and movement impairment. |
| 22 | Which of the following items were exported from Madras to Britain in the colonial era? | (1) (A), (B) and (C) only (2) (B), (C) and (D) only (3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (A), (C) and (D) only |
3 | During the colonial era, items such as coffee, indigo, and sugar were significant exports from Madras to Britain. |
| 23 | Which initiative by the Government of India aims at creating a balance, structure, and quality in India’s ecology? | (1) Make in India (2) MUDRA (3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (4) Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan |
3 | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched to clean the streets, roads, and infrastructure of cities and rural areas. |
| 24 | Which of the following states has suffered a dilution of the tribal share of population due to industrialization? | (1) Jharkhand (2) Tamil Nadu (3) Madhya Pradesh (4) Himachal Pradesh |
1 | Jharkhand has experienced significant industrialization, leading to the displacement of tribal communities. |
| 25 | Match the following thinkers (List-I) with their major ideas (List-II): | (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) (4) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) |
4 | Harry Braverman’s idea reflects the division of labor. Mahatma Gandhi critiqued the de-skilling effect of machinery. Karl Marx discussed how machinery increases production but threatens jobs. Frederick Winslow Taylor emphasized efficiency in repetitive tasks. |
| 26 | In IT and advertising sectors, it is not uncommon for employees to stay overnight in the office when faced with a project deadline. What phenomenon does this example indicate? | (1) Night Out (2) Unorganised workforce (3) Virtual work (4) Alienation |
4 | Staying overnight at work under pressure indicates a sense of alienation, where employees may feel disconnected from their personal lives due to work demands. |
| 27 | Who argued, ”Party actions are always directed towards a goal which is striven for in a planned manner. The goal may be a ’cause’ ..., or the goal may be ’personal’”? | (1) Durkheim (2) Marx (3) Comte (4) Weber |
4 | Max Weber emphasized the purposeful nature of social action, stating that actions are motivated by various goals, including both personal and collective interests. |
| 28 | Who argued that the Bhuria Committee Report failed to recognize the complexity of the tribal institution? | (1) K. T. Shah (2) T. Nongbri (3) A. C. Majumdar (4) Virginius Xaxa |
4 | Virginius Xaxa criticized the Bhuria Committee Report for oversimplifying tribal identities and institutions. |
| 29 | The 73rd Constitutional Amendment provides: | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (C) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
4 | The 73rd Amendment provides constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions, ensures reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women. |
| 30 | When religious identity overrides everything else, it leads to: | (1) Secularism (2) Casteism (3) Communalism (4) Regionalism |
3 | When religious identity takes precedence over other identities, it can foster communalism, where group interests may conflict with others. |
| 31 | Characteristics of an Authoritarian State include: | (1) (A), (C) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (B) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
1 | An authoritarian state typically abolishes civil liberties, restricts press freedom, and infringes on fundamental rights. |
| 32 | Which of the following Acts override the Official Secrets Act, 1923? | (1) Right to Education Act (2) Indian Overseas Act (3) Indian Penal Code (4) Right to Information Act |
4 | The Right to Information Act, 2005 allows citizens to request information from public authorities, thereby overriding the secrecy provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. |
| 33 | Among these examples, which one is NOT an example of stereotypes? | (1) Group C is lazy. (2) Tribe A is irrational. (3) She is a brave person. (4) Community B is coward. |
3 | The statement "She is a brave person" is an individual characteristic, while the other statements generalize attributes to entire groups, which is the essence of stereotypes. |
| 34 | Correct the sequence on the emergence of new markets in the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial era: | (1) (A), (B), (C), (D) (2) (A), (C), (B), (D) (3) (B), (A), (D), (C) (4) (C), (B), (D), (A) |
1 | The correct sequence begins with the rise of the Marwaris, followed by new groups entering trade, India supplying manufactured goods, and the expansion of the market economy. |
| 35 | Which of the following statement about caste system is NOT correct? | (1) Castes do not have individual existence; they can only exist in relation to a larger whole. (2) Castes that are considered as ritually impure have high status. (3) Caste groups are complementary and non-competing groups. (4) Caste groups practice endogamy. |
2 | This statement is incorrect as castes deemed ritually impure typically have lower social status within the hierarchical structure of the caste system. |
| 36 | What was the central demand of Bardoli Satyagraha? | (1) Refusal to do indigo cultivation (2) Refusal to pay land revenue (3) Refusal to do sharecropping (4) Demand for better market opportunities |
2 | The central demand of the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928 was the refusal to pay increased land revenue. |
| 37 | Identify the characteristics of the New Farmer’s movement that began in the 1970s in Punjab and Tamil Nadu. | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (C) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
1 | The New Farmer’s movement was characterized by regional organization, communist leadership, and a strong anti-state and anti-urban ideology. |
| 38 | Which of the following are post-liberalisation developments in India? | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (C) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
1 | The developments include the opening of international retail chains (Ikea), the entry of private insurance companies (ICICI-Lombard), and the introduction of new agricultural technologies (HYV seeds). |
| 39 | Which of the following are examples of geographically distant territories belonging to the same nation? | (1) (A), (B) and (D) only (2) (A), (B) and (C) only (3) (A), (C) and (D) only (4) (B), (C) and (D) only |
1 | Examples of geographically distant territories that belong to the same nation include Alaska and the United States, as well as the Falkland Islands and the United Kingdom. |
| 40 | Among the middle class youth of India, the iPhone has become extremely popular as it reflects their social standing. Which concept can be best associated with this example? | (1) Consumerism (2) Status Symbol (3) Modernisation (4) Westernisation |
2 | The iPhone symbolizes social status among the middle-class youth in India, representing wealth and modernity. |
| 41 | What kind of work does the passage exemplify? | (1) Government work (2) Home-based work (3) Factory work (4) Minor forest produce |
2 | The passage illustrates the home-based work involved in the bidi-making process, particularly by women who roll the bidis. |
| 42 | In home-based work such as rolling Bidis, who among the following provides raw material to the home-based worker? | (1) Government (2) Contractor (3) Manufacturer (4) Distributor |
2 | The contractor is responsible for supplying the raw materials, such as tobacco and leaves, to the home-based workers. |
| 43 | What is the usual method of payment for workers described in the passage? | (1) Monthly (2) Daily (3) Piece Rate (4) Annually |
3 | The workers typically receive payment based on the quantity of bidis they produce, which is indicative of a piece-rate payment system. |
| 44 | Who among the following receives the maximum profit in the Bidi industry? | (1) Government (2) Workers (3) Manufacturers (4) Contractors |
4 | Contractors typically earn the highest profit in the bidi industry due to their control over the supply chain and distribution networks. |
| 45 | Which of the following is a negative consequence of Bidi rolling? | (1) Skin infection (2) Lung infection (3) Backache (4) Conjunctivitis |
1 | Bidi rolling can lead to several health issues, including skin infections due to the constant handling of damp leaves and tobacco. |
| 46 | Which among these is NOT associated with sanskritisation? | (1) It is broadly connected to the notion of purity and pollution. (2) It is a cultural process. (3) ‘Reference group’ in sanskritisation is usually inferior. (4) A process of mobility. |
3 | Sanskritisation typically involves adopting the rituals and practices of higher castes, suggesting that the ’reference group’ is viewed as superior. |
| 47 | What is ’westernisation’? | (1) Structural change brought about by colonialism (2) Cultural change that predates colonialism (3) Cultural change brought about by secularisation (4) Cultural change brought about by colonialism |
1 | Westernisation refers to the influence of Western culture on other cultures, which often involves structural changes resulting from colonialism. |
| 48 | What has been the impact of modernisation and sanskritisation? | (1) These processes shaped urban India with no effect in rural areas. (2) These processes brought in same set of changes in different localities. (3) These processes led to uneven social changes among different castes. (4) These processes directly led to secularisation. |
3 | Modernisation and sanskritisation have resulted in varying social changes across different castes, indicating a complex impact. |
| 49 | Which among these is NOT a characteristic of modernisation? | (1) People influenced not by local but global contexts. (2) Instead of individual, it is the group that becomes the primary unit of change. (3) Association in which men live and work is based on choice and not birth. (4) Utility, calculation and science takes precedence over emotions and irrationality. |
2 | Modernisation emphasizes individual choice rather than group influences, making option (2) not a characteristic of modernisation. |
| 50 | What kind of change is brought about by secularisation in India? | (1) Structural change (2) Intra-regional change (3) National change (4) Cultural change |
4 | Secularisation generally brings about cultural changes, reflecting a shift in societal values away from religious influence. |
CUET Questions
1. A sample size of \(x\) is considered to be sufficient to hold the Central Limit Theorem (CLT). The value of \(x\) should be:
A sample size of \(x\) is considered to be sufficient to hold the Central Limit Theorem (CLT). The value of \(x\) should be:
- less than 20
- greater than or equal to 30
- less than 30
- sample size does not affect the CLT
2. Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction because
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction because
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
- (A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom
- (B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom
- (C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali
- (D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali
4. Match List-I with List-II.List-I List-II (A) Confidence level (I) Percentage of all possible samples that can be expected to include the true population parameter (B) Significance level (III) The probability of making a wrong decision when the null hypothesis is true (C) Confidence interval (II) Range that could be expected to contain the population parameter of interest (D) Standard error (IV) The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Confidence level | (I) Percentage of all possible samples that can be expected to include the true population parameter |
| (B) Significance level | (III) The probability of making a wrong decision when the null hypothesis is true |
| (C) Confidence interval | (II) Range that could be expected to contain the population parameter of interest |
| (D) Standard error | (IV) The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
5. If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \), then the matrix \( AB \) is:
If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \), then the matrix \( AB \) is:
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 15 & -11 \\ -2 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 49 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 9 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
6. The cost of a machinery is ₹8,00,000. Its scrap value will be one-tenth of its original cost in 15 years. Using the linear method of depreciation, the book value of the machine at the end of the 10th year will be:
The cost of a machinery is ₹8,00,000. Its scrap value will be one-tenth of its original cost in 15 years. Using the linear method of depreciation, the book value of the machine at the end of the 10th year will be:
- ₹4,80,000
- ₹3,20,000
- ₹3,68,000
- ₹4,32,000
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