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Social Change and Movements in India

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What is a key characteristic of revolution as a type of social change?

It occurs gradually over time.

It involves rapid and fundamental changes. (correct)

It primarily focuses on individual behavior.

It aims to maintain existing social structures.

Which theory of social change emphasizes the progression in a linear fashion over time?

Resource Mobilization Theory

Demographic Theory

Cyclical Theory

Linear Theory (correct)

What is Sanskritization primarily associated with in the context of social change?

Promoting globalization.

Adopting Western cultural practices.

Reinforcing local traditions.

Changing social status or caste identity. (correct)

What type of social movement seeks to change specific laws or policies?

<p>Reform movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes of social change involves the adoption of ideas and practices from Western culture?

<p>Westernization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Examination Paper Contents

Social Change: Concepts, meaning, and nature (pages 1-28)
Types of Social Change: Factors, structure, evolution, progress, and revolution (pages 29-38)
Theories of Social Change: Linear, cyclical, demographic, and economic development (pages 39-60)
Processes of Social Change: Sanskritization, westernization, modernization, secularization, globalization, and universalization (pages 60-82)
Social Movements: Concepts, meaning, nature, definition, and characteristics (pages 82-88)
Social Movement Theories: Structural-functional, Marxist, and resource mobilization theory (pages 89-104)
New Social Movements: Types, reform, rebellion, revival, revolution, and counter movement (pages 104-129)
Social Change through Movements in India: Peasant movement, labor movement, Dalit movement, women's movement, and environment movement (pages 129-160)

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Explore the intricate concepts and theories of social change including its types, processes, and movements specific to India. This quiz covers key aspects from definitions to structural-functional theories, along with insights into new social movements and historical context. Test your understanding of how social change is shaped and driven by various movements.