Meaning, Characteristics and Elements of Culture – MCQs

What is the main vehicle of culture transmission?

A) Material objects

B) Language

C) Technology

D) Social institutions

What is the role of culture in satisfying human needs?

A) It dictates how needs will be satisfied

B) It has no role in satisfying needs

C) It only influences material needs

D) It influences psychological needs

How does culture affect the behavior of individuals?

A) It has no impact on behavior

B) It provides boundaries for behavior

C) It determines genetic behavior

D) It only affects conscious behavior

What is the function of culture in society?

A) It creates chaos in society

B) It provides stability and order

C) It promotes individualism

D) It limits social interactions

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of culture mentioned in the text?

A) Cognitive component

B) Linguistic component

C) Material component

D) Normative component

The cognitive component of culture is primarily concerned with:

A) Tangible artifacts

B) People’s knowledge and beliefs

C) Rules and guidelines for behavior

D) Material possessions

In which type of society is the cognitive aspect of culture based on scientific experiments and their applications?

A) Primitive society

B) Technologically advanced society

C) Agricultural society

D) Industrial society

The material component of culture consists of:

A) Values and beliefs

B) Rules and guidelines

C) Tangible things made and used by humans

D) Cultural norms

Which of the following is NOT an example of a material component of culture?

A) Housing

B) Furniture

C) Religious beliefs

D) Material goods

Norms in a culture:

A) Are abstract concepts

B) Are based on scientific principles

C) Set forth proper attitudes and behaviors

D) Are only applicable to primitive societies