Social Institutions: Nature, Genesis & Function – MCQs
Which of the following best defines social institutions?
A) Temporary patterns of behavior
B) Established systems that fulfill basic social needs.
C) Individualistic organizations
D) Spontaneous social arrangements
What is the primary purpose of social institutions?
A) To promote individualism
B) To regulate and guide behavior
C) To encourage spontaneity
D) To create chaos
Which of the following is NOT an example of a social institution?
A) Family
B) Education system
C) Business corporation
D) Government
What is a key characteristic of social institutions?
A) Flexibility
B) Independence from individual behavior
C) Temporary nature
D) Lack of organizational structure
What is the role of social institutions in providing a framework for individuals?
A) To restrict individual freedom
B) To guide behavior and interactions
C) To promote isolation
D) To encourage rebellion
According to Bogardus, how does he define a social institution?
A) A structure that hinders social progress
B) A structure of society that meets the needs of people through established procedures
C) A structure that promotes individualism
D) A structure that promotes chaos
Who defines social institutions as the “social structure & machinery through which human society organizes, directs & executes the multifarious activities required to society for human need”?
A) Durkheim
B) Marx
C) Barnes
D) Weber
What are some general functions of social institutions?
A) Creating chaos
B) Maintaining order
C) Promoting isolation
D) Encouraging rebellion
Which sector of the economy includes industries concerned with the extraction and production of natural resources?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
What is the primary function of the family as a social institution?