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Which sociological perspective is most closely linked to microsociology?

A) symbolic interactionism B) the feminist perspective
C) structural functionalism D) the conflict perspective
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) symbolic interactionism

Explanation:

There are two types of sociological theories:

1. Macro and

2. Micro.

Macro theories focus on the society as a whole and aim at establishing the general characteristics of the society. It is basically looking at the society as a whole and looking at a bigger picture. It aims to answer three basic questions:

1) What holds the societies together?

2) What are the sources of conflict in a society?

3) How do societies change?

There are two branches of macro-sociological theories: consensus and conflict, with the main representative being functionalist and marxist respectively.

 

Micro theories on the other hand, focus on the individuals who make up the society unlike macro theory which looks at the society as a whole. Micro theories are small scale. Consider it a magnifying glass, when you look through it, you 'zoom' in to the society and see the individuals who have made up that particular society.

 

Symbolic interactionism is the sociological perspective which is most closely linked to microsociology.

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In 1921,during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identity with the poor?

A) Ahmadabad B) Champaran
C) Chauri Chaura D) South India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) South India

Explanation:

On 22nd September 1921, Gandhi made a momentous decision to change his attire. From the elaborate Gujarati attire, he decided on a simple dhoti and shawl. This epoch-making decision was taken by Gandhiji in Madurai after he decided that he has to work for and with the with the poor people of India and how can he identify with them if he wears different clothes from them.

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Q:

Which alternative energy source is exhaustible?

A) tidal energy B) wind energy
C) solar energy D) geothermal energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) geothermal energy

Explanation:

Based on conventionality in deriving energy, energy sources could be classified as

 

Conventional ::

coal, oil, hydro, nuclear, etc... sources which can be used up or exhaustible.

(and)

Non - conventional ::

solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas, etc... sources which are not exhausted.

 

Among the given options, Geothermal energy is the alternative energy source among all the choices that are given in the question, that is exhaustible.

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Q:

Rust forms when _____ reacts with chemicals in rocks.

A) Water B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen D) Carbondioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

Explanation:

Rust forms when oxygen reacts with chemicals in rocks, and that is often the case with many other elements in general. Like a copper nail being exposed to the air will rust.

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What words are similar in meaning to Run?

A) Race B) Amble
C) Lope D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

All of the options given are synonyms of RUN.

 

Hence, Race, Amble, Lope are similar in meaning to the word Run.

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Q:

Laconic most nearly means

A) Talkative B) Wordy
C) Brief D) Long
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Brief

Explanation:

Laconic means using only few words in his/her speech or while talking.

In the given options, talkative, wordy and long are all opposite to laconic and brief is the only word which is similar in meaning of laconic.

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Q:

The most abundent metal in the Earth's crust is 

A) Calcium B) Aluminium
C) Iron D) Magnesium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aluminium

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Q:

Sun life of Canada is operating in India in alliance with

A) AB Birla Group B) Sahara Group
C) Bermans D) Thapars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AB Birla Group

Explanation:
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