SOC101 Midterm MCQs 2024 by Miss Mehwish

Past Papers for Mids./Finals are also Available

Q1. Zakat system in Pakistan is an example of:

• Redistribution
• Generalized reciprocity
• Market exchange systems

Correct option: Redistribution

Q2. The examination that how different cultures and societies produce, distribute and consume the things they need to survive is known as:

• Economic anthropology
• Social anthropology
• Industrialization
• Urbanization

Correct option: Economic anthropology

3. What is the percentage of vegetation in food intake prescribed by contemporary food collectors? Options:

• 10%
• 0%
• 80%
• 60%
• 30%

Correct option: 80%

Q4. ______ is a process where goods are taken from the natural environment and are altered to consumable.

• Distribution
• Production
• Negative reciprocity

Correct option: Production

5. Functionalism focused on understanding culture from the viewpoint: Options:

• Aliens
• Natives
• Foreigners
• Researchers

Correct option: Natives

Q6. The word "dislike" which conveys meaning by standing alone or being bound to other words, is an example of:

• Morpheme
• Phonology
• Syntax
• Grammar

Correct option: Morpheme

Q7. How many categories of crops are usually grown by horticulturalists?

• Two
• Four
• Five
• Three

Correct option: Three

Q8. The idea of division of labor is given by:

• Karl Marx
• Max Weber
• Herbert Spencer
• Emile Durkheim

Correct option: Emile Durkheim

Q9. The practice of keeping domesticated livestock as a source of food can be considered best for all of the following areas EXCEPT:

• Deserts
• Cities
• Barren land
• Hilly areas

Correct option: Cities

10. According to anthropologists, language is random in nature because of its: Options:

• Comparison
• Similarity
• Diversity