What does sociology study?
Correct answer C. Human social life
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Introduction to Sociology MCQs
Introduction to Sociology MCQs are questions on the basic nature, origins and methods of sociology, including who coined the term, how it differs from common sense, socialisation and the work of early thinkers. They help CSS, PMS, UPSC and lecturer candidates build a firm foundation, and every question displays its correct answer instantly.
- Methods and Research 94
- Culture 87
- Social Stratification 82
- Social Institutions 78
- Theory and Perspectives 74
- Social and Cultural Change 71
- Social Control 66
- Religion Education and Health 64
- Social Groups 57
- Introduction to Sociology 55
- Development of Sociology and Important Sociologists 54
- Population and the Environment 48
- Sociology and Society 45
- Socialization 45
- Crime and Deviance 45
- Race and Ethnicity 39
- Social Mobility 37
- Technology & Media 36
- Globalization 35
- Population Growth 32
- Personality 31
- Sociology as a Science 30
- Groups and Organizations 30
- Political and Economic Power 29
- Community 26
- Role & Status 25
- Cities and Urban Life 20
- Social Interaction and Everyday Life 19
- Poverty in Pakistan 19
- Civil Society 18
- Work, Government and the Economy 17
- Urbanization in Pakistan 16
- Nations, War and Terrorism 14
- The Process of Socio-Economic change in Pakistan 13
- Poverty,Social,Exclusion and Welfare 12
- Aging in Pakistan 12
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What is the attempt to understand the social world by placing social events in their surrounding context called?
Correct answer C. Sociology
Sociology derives from the Latin word socius. What does socius mean?
Correct answer C. Associate
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In how many stages did Comte believe society developed?
Correct answer A. Three stages
In the past, how were history, politics, philosophy and sociology treated?
Correct answer A. Same discipline
To what do the social sciences apply the scientific method?
Correct answer C. The human aspect of the world
What did Comte call the second stage, in which people understand society in terms of nature?
Correct answer A. Metaphysical
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Correct answer A. Observation
Which statement about sociology is correct?
Correct answer D. It is the scientific study of social interaction and organisation
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What is the application of evolutionary ideas and the survival of the fittest to society called?
Correct answer D. Social Darwinism
Who wrote How to Observe Morals and Manners, the first book on the methodology of social research?
Correct answer C. Harriet Martineau
Which finding was supported by Durkheim’s study of suicide?
Correct answer A. Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds were less inclined to commit suicide
What does contemporary sociology include?
Correct answer D. Postmodernism, feminism and critical theory
What is constructed reality?
Correct answer D. The principle that meaning derives from social interaction in daily life
In an experiment, two groups are identical except for a change researchers introduce into one of them. What is that group called?
Correct answer A. The experimental group
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Which statement about observation as a research method is correct?
Correct answer A. It may be unobtrusive or participant
How do the authors describe feminist research methodology?
Correct answer C. An approach to research that emphasises inclusion, fairness and humaneness
Which image did Berger (1963) use as a metaphor for social reality?
Correct answer C. A puppet theatre
How are social institutions best described in contemporary societies?
Correct answer B. Highly specialised, interrelated sets of social practices
When sociologists study the structure of layers in society and people’s movement between them, they call this?
Correct answer A. Social stratification
About Introduction to Sociology MCQs
This category introduces sociology as the scientific study of society. Questions cover Auguste Comte coining the term and his stages of thought, the first book with sociology in its title, and how sociology differs from common sense. Classical studies feature strongly, especially Durkheim's study of suicide, alongside Weber's concepts, Merton's contributions and W.E.B. Du Bois. Other items deal with socialisation and identity, the sociological imagination, steps of the scientific method in social research and feminist research methodology.
Introductory concepts are tested in almost every sociology paper, and questions on founders and classic studies appear repeatedly in CSS, PMS and lecturer tests. Practising these MCQs gives you a reliable base of names, dates of ideas and definitions that also supports later topics such as culture, stratification and social control. These basics also frame questions on research ethics and on the difference between quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Key facts to remember
- Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships and social institutions.
- Auguste Comte coined the term sociology and is often called the father of sociology.
- Comte's law of three stages describes theological, metaphysical and positive stages of thought.
- Emile Durkheim's study of suicide showed that suicide rates are shaped by social factors.
- Socialisation is the lifelong process through which people learn the norms and values of their society.
- Max Weber introduced the concept of verstehen, or interpretive understanding.
Exams that include Introduction to Sociology MCQs
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How to prepare for Introduction to Sociology MCQs
- Make a timeline of founding sociologists, Ibn Khaldun, Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim and Weber, with one key idea each.
- Learn the main findings of Durkheim's study of suicide and his four types of suicide, a very common question area.
- Revise the steps of the scientific method in social research in order, from choosing a topic to reporting results.
- Understand how sociology differs from common sense and from other social sciences, using one clear example.
Frequently asked questions
Who coined the term sociology?
The French thinker Auguste Comte coined the term sociology in the nineteenth century, combining the Latin socius and the Greek logos. He wanted a positive science of society based on observation, and he is widely called the father of sociology.
How many Introduction to Sociology MCQs are on MCQs360?
MCQs360 has 56 Introduction to Sociology MCQs, each with an instant answer. Practice is free and requires no sign-up, making it a quick way to revise founders, definitions and research basics. Start with founder questions, then move to research methods.
Which exams ask Introduction to Sociology MCQs?
These questions appear in CSS and PMS Sociology papers and PPSC and FPSC lecturer tests in Pakistan. In India they feature in UPSC CSE Sociology, UGC NET, state PSC exams and CUET, and in Bangladesh in BCS and university admission tests.
What did Durkheim's study of suicide show?
Durkheim showed that suicide, which seems a purely personal act, varies with social factors such as integration and regulation. He identified egoistic, altruistic, anomic and fatalistic suicide, demonstrating that social facts can be studied scientifically.
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