SOC101 Final Term Past Papers

FINALTERM EXAMINATION

FALL 2006 SOC101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (Session - 1 ) Marks: 60 Time: 120min

Student Name:

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Exam Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007

•  All the questions are compulsory.
•  This exam consists of 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) carrying 1 mark each, 5 fill in the blanks carrying 1 mark each, 5 true false carrying 1 mark each, 5 Short questions carrying 3 marks each and 2 Descriptive questions carrying 10 marks each.
•  Time management is very important. MCQs and fill in the blanks may be solved first to secure enough time for remaining descriptive questions.
•  The use of notes, handouts, books or any other helping material is strictly prohibited in the centre during the exam.
•  Please answer the short and long descriptive questions keeping in view the marks allocated for each question.
•  You may wish to pace yourself with your own watch, but the Supervisor will be the official timekeeper of the exam.
•  Please comply with supervisor’s directions to avoid any unpleasant event.
•  Failure to comply with the Supervisor’s directions may result in your paper being cancelled.

Question Question Marks Question Marks Question Marks

Q1. ____________ perspective argues that social stratification benefits some people at the expense of others. (1 marks)

Social conflict

Structural-Functional

Symbolic-Interaction

Functionalist

Q2. ___________ functions are recognized and intended consequences of a social pattern. (1 marks)

Latent

Manifest

Dysfunctions

Q3. ________ is an act of moving from one social class to another. (1 marks)

Social mobility

Social stratification

Inter-class mobility

Economic mobility

Q4. ____________ is a social group of two or more people, related by blood and marriage who usually live together. (1 marks)

Tribe

Family

Clan

Kinship

Q5. ________ is a form of marriage uniting one male and two or more females. (1 marks)

Polygamy

Polyandry

Polygyny

Group marriage