MCQ Chapter 6 Sociology Class 12 Maharashtra Board Social Problems in India 1. What is a key characteristic of an individual problem?It is felt by a large group of peopleIt requires collective action to solveIt is experienced by an individual and not necessarily felt by othersIt always stems from societal normsQuestion 1 of 202. According to Fuller and Myers, what defines a social problem?A condition that affects only a small group of peopleA deviation from social norms cherished by many personsA personal issue that requires individual effort to solveA problem that cannot be addressed through collective actionQuestion 2 of 203. What is a common characteristic of social problems as per the definitions provided?They are always solved by individual effortsThey involve behavior seen as unacceptable by several personsThey do not require collective actionThey are limited to personal habitsQuestion 3 of 204. What is ageing described as in the content?A reversible biological processA natural and inevitable processA condition caused by societal neglectA process that only occurs in certain populationsQuestion 4 of 205. According to Strehler, which of the following is a characteristic of ageing?It is reversibleIt is degenerativeIt occurs only in specific environmentsIt is not universalQuestion 5 of 206. In India, what age is used by the Census to classify the ageing population?50556065Question 6 of 207. Which of the following is a health concern associated with ageing?Increased job opportunitiesDeterioration of physical body partsImproved emotional well-beingEnhanced social connectivityQuestion 7 of 208. What psychological problem is particularly relevant for ageing individuals who are single or isolated?Economic insecurityLonelinessPhysical abuseLack of empathyQuestion 8 of 209. Which factor contributes to the economic insecurity of the ageing population?Increased pension availabilityDependence on family for financial supportAccess to affordable healthcareAvailability of old age homesQuestion 9 of 2010. What is one measure to tackle the problems of ageing?Reducing family involvementFormulating policies through the Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentLimiting access to healthcare facilitiesIgnoring the role of NGOsQuestion 10 of 2011. When was the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) announced?1989199920092019Question 11 of 2012. Which organization is mentioned as contributing to helping the ageing population?Alcoholics AnonymousHelpAge IndiaNarcotics AnonymousBell Bajao AndolanQuestion 12 of 2013. What is the age range typically considered for defining unemployment?10-50 years15-59 years20-65 years25-70 yearsQuestion 13 of 2014. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2018, what was the overall unemployment rate in India?4.5%5.3%6.1%7.8%Question 14 of 2015. What is one cause of unemployment mentioned in the content?Overabundance of job opportunitiesInadequate skills matching industry requirementsStable global economyConsistent demand for workersQuestion 15 of 2016. What is a consequence of unemployment on human resources?Increased productivityUnutilized human resourcesEnhanced national developmentImproved mental healthQuestion 16 of 2017. Which educational change is suggested to tackle unemployment?Reducing vocational trainingMaking curricula choice-based and need-basedLimiting industry-academia collaborationFocusing only on theoretical knowledgeQuestion 17 of 2018. What is the focus of the National Education Policy 2020 in relation to unemployment?Reducing academic programsIntegration of vocational trainingEliminating skill developmentIgnoring industry needsQuestion 18 of 2019. What percentage of India’s population is described as working in primary and secondary sector occupations?50%60%70%80%Question 19 of 2020. What environmental factor contributes to farmers’ suicide?Stable climate conditionsDeterioration due to deforestation and pollutionIncreased government subsidiesImproved irrigation facilitiesQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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