Sociology 2024 MIC III/CIA Full Marks - 15 Multiple choice questions: 1. The observed result which reduce the adaptation or harmony of the system are called - a) Function b) Dysfun... Sociology 2024 MIC III/CIA Full Marks - 15 Multiple choice questions: 1. The observed result which reduce the adaptation or harmony of the system are called - a) Function b) Dysfunction c) Manifest function d) Inherent function Who identified social roles as element of social structure? a) August Comte b) Radcliffe Brown c) R.K. Merton d) Smelser Which of the following are the elements of social structure? a) Group b) Values c) Norms d) All of these Who believes that through socialization a person learns to play social roles? a) R.K. Merton b) Vilfredo Pareto c) Arnold J. Toynbee d) Johnson Who has given concept of manifest and latent function? a) MacIver and Page b) R.K. Merton c) Radcliffe Brown d) Johnson Short answer questions: 1. What do you mean by Dysfunction? 2. Norms and values. Long answer questions: 1. Define socialization. Which are its important stages? 2. Define function. Discuss its types.
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The question paper consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions related to Sociology, focusing on various sociological concepts, theories, and contributors. It asks students to define certain terms and discuss specific topics.
Answer
1. Dysfunction 2. Radcliffe Brown 3. All of these 4. R.K. Merton 5. R.K. Merton
- b) Dysfunction 2. b) Radcliffe Brown 3. d) All of these 4. a) R.K. Merton 5. b) R.K. Merton
Answer for screen readers
- b) Dysfunction 2. b) Radcliffe Brown 3. d) All of these 4. a) R.K. Merton 5. b) R.K. Merton
More Information
Dysfunctions are unintended outcomes that disrupt a system. R.K. Merton introduced the concepts of manifest and latent functions, exploring how actions can have both obvious and hidden impacts.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing manifest with latent functions and misattributing concepts to the wrong sociologists.
Sources
- Manifest and latent functions and dysfunctions - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org