Society: Meaning and Characteristics – MCQs

What does society provide to individuals?

A) Isolation

B) Autonomy

C) Interdependence

D) Homogeneity

What is the rate of social change in pre-industrial society?

A) Rapid

B) Slow

C) Moderate

D) Non-existent

What is the primary source of economic organization in a hunting and gathering society?

A) Agriculture

B) Industry

C) Hunting and gathering

D) Information technology

What does the term “society” refer to in sociology?

A) A static structure

B) A geographical area

C) A dynamic process

D) A political entity

According to Anthony Giddings, what is society?

A) The sum of formal relations

B) The total complex of human relationships

C) The organization of associating individuals

D) The union itself

What is a characteristic of society?

A) Static in nature

B) Isolated from people

C) Abstract in nature

D) Independent of change

Which type of society is based on large-scale agriculture?

A) Post-industrial society

B) Industrial society

C) Agricultural society

D) Pre-industrial society

Which society is characterized by a complex division of labor based on personal talents and abilities?

A) Pre-industrial society

B) Post-industrial society

C) Industrial society

D) Technological society

What is a distinguishing feature of industrial society compared to pre-industrial society?

A) Homogeneous culture

B) Simple division of labor

C) Non-intimate social relationships

D) Fewer statuses and roles

Which society is based on information, services, and high technology?

A) Industrial society

B) Post-industrial society

C) Pre-industrial society

D) Agricultural society