MCQ on Social Structure with answer

 The Following MCQ is based on Social Structure 

1. What is social structure? a) The set of interconnected social institutions, groups, and relationships that together form a society b) A random system of social norms and values c) The distribution of resources within a society d) The individualistic behavior of people within a society Answer: a) The set of interconnected social institutions, groups, and relationships that together form a society

2. Which of the following is not included in social structure? a) Social institutions such as family, government, education, and religion b) Social hierarchies such as class, race, and gender c) Social norms and values that guide behavior within a society d) Natural resources available within a society Answer: d) Natural resources available within a society

3. Is social structure fixed or constantly evolving? a) Fixed b) Constantly evolving Answer: b) Constantly evolving

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of social structure? a) It is a patterned system b) It is hierarchically organized c) It is shaped by individuals' personal preferences d) It is interconnected Answer: c) It is shaped by individuals' personal preferences

5. How does social structure enable and constrain individual behaviour? a) It only enables individual behavior b) It only constrains individual behavior c) It both constrains and enables individual behaviour d) It has no impact on individual behaviour Answer: c) It both constrains and enables individual behaviour

6. What is structural functionalism? a) A theory that views social structure as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain social stability and order b) A theory that sees social structure as the result of ongoing struggles between different groups with competing interests and values c) A theory that focuses on how individuals create and maintain social structure through their interactions with one another d) A theory that views social structure as a product of gender relations Answer: a) A theory that views social structure as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain social stability and order

7. What is conflict theory? a) A theory that views social structure as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain social stability and order b) A theory that sees social structure as the result of ongoing struggles between different groups with competing interests and values c) A theory that focuses on how individuals create and maintain social structure through their interactions with one another d) A theory that views social structure as a product of gender relations Answer: b) A theory that sees social structure as the result of ongoing struggles between different groups with competing interests and values

8. What is symbolic interactionism? a) A theory that views social structure as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain social stability and order b) A theory that sees social structure as the result of ongoing struggles between different groups with competing interests and values c) A theory that focuses on how individuals create and maintain social structure through their interactions with one another d) A theory that views social structure as a product of gender relations Answer: c) A theory that focuses on how individuals create and maintain social structure through their interactions with one another