Social Institutions: Nature, Genesis & Function – MCQs


How does religion contribute to society?
A) By promoting chaos
B) By instilling moral values
C) By encouraging rebellion
D) By isolating individuals from society

According to Max Weber, how can religion influence society?
A) By promoting chaos
B) By encouraging rebellion
C) By being a force for social change
D) By isolating individuals from society

What is the role of government as a social institution?
A) Maintaining chaos
B) Protecting citizens from harm
C) Promoting isolation
D) Encouraging rebellion

What is the primary responsibility of the economy as a social institution?
A) Providing education
B) Producing and distributing goods and services
C) Protecting citizens from harm
D) Promoting isolation

What are some functions of social institutions related to emotional needs?
A) Providing economic stability
B) Satisfying material needs
C) Establishing the institution of marriage
D) Satisfying love, affection, and fear

Which function of social institutions is related to the transmission of culture from one generation to another?
A) Economic needs
B) Familial needs
C) Religious needs
D) Political needs

Which sociologist is associated with the concept of ascribed status?
A) Max Weber
B) Émile Durkheim
C) Karl Marx
D) Herbert Spencer

What is the role of social institutions in regulating and controlling social behavior?
A) To promote chaos
B) To create isolation
C) To maintain order
D) To encourage rebellion.

What is the significance of social institutions in sociology?
A) They promote individualism
B) They encourage rebellion
C) They shape societal structure and interactions
D) They create chaos

Which of the following is NOT a function of social institutions?
A) Allocating resources
B) Creating chaos
C) Maintaining order
D) Growing society and its influence

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