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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Sociology

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Who is known as the 'Father of Sociology'?

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The word 'Sociology' is derived from which two words?

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In which year did Auguste Comte first use the term 'sociology'?

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Who introduced the concept of 'social facts'?

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Which factors contributed to the origin of sociology in Western Europe? (Select all correct answers)

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Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, Scientific investigations

Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, and various scientific investigations in 18th-19th centuries created social changes that led to the need for scientific study of society. World War I came later.

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Which university in India first started teaching sociology at postgraduate level?

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Mumbai University

Mumbai University first started teaching sociology at postgraduate level in 1914 under the chairmanship of British sociologist Patrick Geddes.

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Karl Marx is known for which theory?

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Conflict Theory

Karl Marx is known as the promulgator of conflict theory and socialism. He emphasized class struggle between bourgeoisie and proletariat throughout history.

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Which sociologists contributed to the development of sociology in India? (Select all correct answers)

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G.S. Ghurye, M.N. Srinivas, I.P. Desai, A.R. Desai

G.S. Ghurye, M.N. Srinivas, I.P. Desai, and A.R. Desai are all Indian sociologists who contributed significantly to sociology's development in India. Auguste Comte was French.

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What are the important topics in Sociology: Introduction for Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology?
Key topics in Sociology: Introduction include Definition and Meaning of Sociology, Historical Background and Origin of Sociology, Founding Fathers of Sociology, Classical Sociologists and Their Contributions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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