Durkheim’s well-known definition of religion contains three main elements. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Correct answer D. Religion involves belief in God
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Religion Education and Health MCQs are multiple-choice questions on how sociologists study religion, schooling and wellbeing as social institutions, covering thinkers such as Durkheim and Marx, secularisation and the functions of education. They help CSS, PMS, UGC NET and sociology lecturer candidates. Every question displays its answer instantly, making revision of theories and terms straightforward.
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Which concept does Durkheim use to explain how religious ceremonies create social solidarity?
Correct answer B. Collective effervescence
Which world religion is the oldest, dating back at least 6,000 years?
Correct answer D. Hinduism
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With around 20 million followers, which is the largest non-Christian faith in Europe?
Correct answer A. Islam
How is religious fundamentalism defined?
Correct answer B. Strict or literal adherence to basic religious principles and beliefs
According to Marx, religion is an example of which of the following?
Correct answer D. Alienation
Weber’s study of religion is distinctive for stressing the link between religion and which ONE of the following?
Correct answer A. Social change
Of the following major world religions, which was established most recently?
Correct answer C. Islam
Which term describes the process by which religion loses influence over different areas of social life?
Correct answer D. Secularisation
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Which statement best describes Islamic revivalism in the contemporary world?
Correct answer A. Traditional practices and modes of life have been revived but combined with concerns that relate specifically to modern times
How is education best defined?
Correct answer B. A social institution promoting the acquisition of skills and knowledge
Bourdieu said cultural capital exists in three forms. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Correct answer A. A symbolic form
Education is changing as the boundary between school and the outside world breaks down, allowing learning in the workplace and at many different times beyond the classroom. What is this broad shift usually called?
Correct answer A. Lifelong learning
Which of the following is unlikely to explain why school exclusion rates differ between pupils of different social class and ethnic backgrounds?
Correct answer B. Privatisation
Which group of learners is served by the University of the Third Age?
Correct answer C. Pensioners
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When studying inequalities in education, which skill did Bernstein focus on?
Correct answer A. Speech
Why did Bernstein think that using restricted codes of language put pupils at a disadvantage at school?
Correct answer B. They involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary
Which term refers to socially shared, organised ways of thinking, feeling and acting concerned with ultimate meaning and the existence of the supernatural or the ‘beyond’?
Correct answer C. Religion
Two types of religious organisation have a negative relationship with wider society. Which of them accepts pluralistic legitimacy?
Correct answer A. A cult
How did Karl Marx view religion?
Correct answer A. Producing another-worldly focus that diverts the oppressed from seeking social change in this world
About Religion Education and Health MCQs
The sociology of religion takes up much of this category. Questions cover Durkheim's idea of collective representations, Marx's view of religion as an example of ideology, new age movements as a type of religious movement, Islamic revivalism, the shift from civil religion to common religion and Grace Davie's description of believing without belonging in Western Europe. Secularisation, the declining influence of religion over areas of social life, is a recurring theme.
Education questions ask what education is, how schools give students the skills needed to succeed in society and how learning is moving beyond classrooms into workplaces and different times of life, often described as lifelong learning. These topics feature in sociology optional papers because they connect classical theory with present-day social change, so practising them supports both MCQs and essay answers.
Key facts to remember
- Secularisation is the process by which religion loses influence over areas of social life.
- Marx described religion as the opium of the people, an ideology that masks inequality.
- Durkheim argued that religion reinforces social solidarity through shared rituals and beliefs.
- Grace Davie described religion in Britain as believing without belonging.
- Functionalists see education as passing on skills and values that society needs.
Exams that include Religion Education and Health MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
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India
- UGC NET
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- State PSC exams
Bangladesh
- BCS
- NTRCA
- University admission tests (DU, RU, JU)
How to prepare for Religion Education and Health MCQs
- Create a quick table linking Durkheim, Marx and Weber to their main ideas about religion, as name-based questions repeat often.
- Learn key terms such as secularisation, fundamentalism, sect and new religious movement with one example each.
- Distinguish manifest and latent functions of education, since examiners like scenario questions on what schooling actually achieves.
- Read short summaries of named studies, like Grace Davie's work, so you can recall their central argument quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What did Durkheim say about religion?
Durkheim argued that religion is a system of beliefs and practices about sacred things that unites people into a moral community. Through shared rituals and collective representations, religion strengthens social solidarity and reinforces the values of society. He saw it as a reflection of society itself.
How many Religion Education and Health MCQs are on MCQs360?
There are 64 MCQs in this category on MCQs360, each with an instant answer. Practice is free and needs no sign-up, and you can combine it with social institutions and methods and research for broader sociology revision.
Which exams ask sociology of religion and education MCQs?
Religion and education topics are tested in the CSS and PMS sociology optional and in FPSC and PPSC lecturer recruitment for sociology. In India they feature in UGC NET Sociology and the UPSC CSE sociology optional. In Bangladesh they appear in BCS and NTRCA-related examinations.
What is secularisation?
Secularisation is the process through which religious beliefs, practices and institutions lose influence over social life, such as politics, education and law. Sociologists debate how far it has happened, noting falling church attendance in parts of Europe alongside religious revival and new religious movements elsewhere.
Last reviewed October 2026