What is the sociological perspective on race?
Correct answer B. It considers race a social construct, not an absolute
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Race and Ethnicity MCQs
Race and Ethnicity MCQs examine how societies define ethnic identity and minority groups, and how prejudice, discrimination and segregation shape relations between them. They are useful for CSS and PMS sociology optional papers, lecturer tests and UGC NET. Every question has an instant answer, so you can check concepts and theorists quickly.
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Which of the following is NOT a property of a minority group?
Correct answer A. A high degree of marriage outside the group (exogamy)
Which statement correctly describes prejudice?
Correct answer B. It is an attitude of aversion and hostility towards members of a group simply because they belong to it
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Which statement about discrimination is true?
Correct answer A. Discrimination is an action
What is the coexistence of diverse groups called?
Correct answer C. Pluralism
What do Marxist-oriented theorists argue about racism?
Correct answer D. They contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class
Which of these statements about interactionists is true?
Correct answer B. Interactionists believe the world we experience is socially constructed
Nineteenth-century scientific theories tried to explain race in natural terms. Which of these ideas was not considered?
Correct answer B. Height
What do theories of racialised discourse suggest?
Correct answer D. The idea of race is socially constructed through powerful ideologies
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A child repeatedly told they are lazy and unintelligent eventually accepts this and uses it to excuse poor schoolwork. What is this an example of?
Correct answer D. A self-fulfilling prophecy
Which equation represents amalgamation?
Correct answer C. A+B+C=D
Which Black writer wrote the acclaimed novel Invisible Man?
Correct answer A. Ralph Ellison
Why do many sociologists put race in scare quotes?
Correct answer D. The concept has no scientific basis but is still widely used
Which term describes fixed, inflexible characterisations of social groups?
Correct answer A. Stereotypes
How is multiculturalism best defined?
Correct answer A. Policies encouraging ethnic groups to live together in harmony
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Which theoretical approach treats racism not as a departure from a non-racist norm but as the ordinary, everyday experience of people of colour?
Correct answer D. Critical race theory
What is behaviour called that treats a group or individual differently from others?
Correct answer A. Discrimination
Which model of migration admits immigrants temporarily, usually for economic reasons, without granting them citizenship rights?
Correct answer A. Guest worker
What term describes the scattering of an ethnic population from its original homeland into foreign lands, often by force?
Correct answer B. Diaspora
Which statement about ethnic groups is correct?
Correct answer C. They are groups identified on cultural grounds
About Race and Ethnicity MCQs
These questions draw on core sociological ideas about race and ethnicity. You will be asked what ethnic identity means, which properties define a minority group, and how institutional discrimination differs from individual prejudice. Other items cover segregation practices such as banning intermarriage and restricting contact, the idea of new racism based on culture rather than biology, and the migration trends described by Castles and Miller. Knowing the vocabulary precisely, including assimilation, pluralism and ethnic cleansing, makes these MCQs much easier to answer.
Exams that include Race and Ethnicity MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- Lecturer tests
India
- UGC NET
- UPSC CSE
- State PSC exams
Bangladesh
- BCS
- NTRCA
Frequently asked questions
What is institutional discrimination?
Institutional discrimination is unfair treatment built into the normal rules and practices of organisations such as schools, courts, employers or banks. It can disadvantage a group even when no individual intends harm, because the policies themselves produce unequal outcomes.
What is the difference between race and ethnicity in sociology?
Race usually refers to categories that societies assign to people based on perceived physical traits. Ethnicity refers to shared culture, such as language, religion, ancestry and traditions, that a group identifies with. Sociologists treat both as socially constructed rather than fixed biological facts.
How many Race and Ethnicity MCQs are on MCQs360?
There are 39 Race and Ethnicity MCQs on MCQs360, all with instant answers and free to practise without signing up. After this set, try the Social Mobility and Immigration Issues topics, which share several concepts and theorists.
Last reviewed October 2026