In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3, titled "Social Institutions: Continuity and Change", students examine the foundational institutions of Indian society, such as caste, kinship, and family. The chapter explores the historical evolution of these institutions and how they have adapted to modern challenges. It emphasizes the interplay between tradition and modernity in shaping social norms and behaviors.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Social Institutions: Continuity and Change.
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Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Assertion (A): Caste groups are endogamous, i.e. marriage is restricted to members of the group.
Reason (R): Membership in a caste involves strict rules about marriage.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
2. Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, i.e. Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a _________.
(a) Class (b) Division (c) Kinship (d) Segmental Division
3. Which of the following is true for caste system?
I. Hierarchy II. Achieved status III. Segmental division
(a) I is false (b) I, II are true (c) I, III are true (d) I, II, III are true
4. Which term is applicable to foreigners, slaves and conquered people?
(a) Panchama (b) Brahman (c) Kshatriya (d) Jati
5. Match the social reformer in List - I with their contribution in List – II.
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List –I (Social Reformer)
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List – II (Contribution)
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(A) Ayyankali
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(I) Gave the watchword ‘One Caste, One Religion, One God for all Man’.
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(B) J.G. Phule
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(II) Leader of the lower caste movement in South India
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(C) Periyar
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(III) Worked for Social justice for low-caste people.
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(D) Sri Narayana Guru
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(IV) Dalits got the freedom to walk on roads.
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (b) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(c) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) (d) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Mention two important functions of Nyay Panchayat.
(CBSE 2016, 2M)
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- Explain as to what extent Panchayti Raj has been successful in tribal areas.
(CBSE 2016, 4M)
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- Explain the key principles that help explain social stratification.
(CBSE 2019, 4M)
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- The Khasi matriliny generates intense role conflict for men. Elaborate.
(CBSE 2019, 6M)
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- What role do pressure groups play in Indian democracy?
(CBSE 2017, 2M)
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Sub Areas of Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
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3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Caste System
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3.3 Kinship and Family
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3.4 Evolution of Joint and Nuclear Families
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3.5 Impact of Modernization on Social Institutions
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3.6 Challenges to Traditional Institutions
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3
In NCERT Class 12 Sociology Chapter 3, "Social Institutions: Continuity and Change," students explore the evolution of caste, kinship, and family structures in Indian society. The chapter highlights the impact of modernization on these institutions while emphasizing their continued relevance.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the balance between tradition and modernity in shaping societal norms. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of social institutions and their transformations over time.
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