15 MCQ on Types of Structures of Social Systems

1. Which pattern emphasizes impartial application of rules and achievement-based criteria in social systems?

• A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern
• B) Universalistic-Ascription Pattern
• C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern
• D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern
• Answer: A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern

2. In the Universalistic-Ascription Pattern, what is the primary basis for allocating roles and status?

• A) Individual achievements
• B) Inherited characteristics
• C) Personal relationships
• D) Group affiliation
• Answer: B) Inherited characteristics

3. Which pattern involves assigning roles and status based on personal relationships and connections rather than achievements?

• A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern
• B) Universalistic-Ascription Pattern
• C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern
• D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern
• Answer: D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern

4. The Particularistic-Achievement Pattern combines which two elements for role allocation?

• A) Group affiliation and inherited characteristics
• B) Inherited characteristics and personal achievements
• C) Personal relationships and individual achievements
• D) Inherited characteristics and group affiliation
• Answer: C) Personal relationships and individual achievements

5. What distinguishes the Particularistic-Achievement Pattern from other patterns in role allocation?

• A) Strict adherence to rules
• B) Emphasis on personal relationships
• C) Universal application of criteria
• D) Focus on inherited characteristics
• Answer: B) Emphasis on personal relationships

6. In the Universalistic-Ascription Pattern, what is considered irrelevant in determining roles and status?

• A) Individual achievements
• B) Inherited characteristics
• C) Personal relationships
• D) Group affiliation
• Answer: C) Personal relationships

7. Which pattern combines a focus on individual achievements with an emphasis on personal relationships?

• A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern
• B) Universalistic-Ascription Pattern
• C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern
• D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern
• Answer: C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern

8. What is the primary criterion in the Universalistic-Achievement Pattern for assigning roles and status?

• A) Inherited characteristics
• B) Personal relationships
• C) Group affiliation
• D) Individual achievements
• Answer: D) Individual achievements

9. In the Universalistic-Ascription Pattern, what plays a significant role in determining an individual's position in the social system?

• A) Personal relationships
• B) Group affiliation
• C) Inherited characteristics
• D) Individual achievements
• Answer: C) Inherited characteristics

10. Which pattern emphasizes a combination of group affiliation and inherited characteristics in role allocation?

• A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern
• B) Universalistic-Ascription Pattern
• C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern
• D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern
• Answer: D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern

11. What characterizes the Universalistic-Achievement Pattern in terms of role allocation?

• A) Strict adherence to rules
• B) Focus on personal relationships
• C) Emphasis on individual achievements
• D) Combination of group affiliation and inherited characteristics
• Answer: C) Emphasis on individual achievements

12. The Universalistic-Ascription Pattern is characterized by:

• A) Impartial application of rules
• B) Emphasis on inherited characteristics
• C) Focus on personal relationships
• D) Strict adherence to achievements
• Answer: B) Emphasis on inherited characteristics

13. What is the distinguishing feature of the Particularistic-Achievement Pattern?

• A) Emphasis on personal relationships
• B) Strict adherence to rules
• C) Focus on group affiliation
• D) Universal application of criteria
• Answer: A) Emphasis on personal relationships

14. Which pattern aligns with the concept that roles are assigned based on an individual's abilities and accomplishments?

• A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern
• B) Universalistic-Ascription Pattern
• C) Particularistic-Achievement Pattern
• D) Particularistic-Ascription Pattern
• Answer: A) Universalistic-Achievement Pattern

15. The Particularistic-Achievement Pattern emphasizes:

• A) Strict adherence to rules
• B) Focus on personal relationships
• C) Combination of group affiliation and inherited characteristics
• D) Impartial application of criteria
• Answer: B) Focus on personal relationships