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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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Who is credited with coining the term 'sociology'?

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In which century did sociology originate as a field of study?

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Which of the following revolutions played a key role in the emergence of sociology?

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What major transformation did the Industrial Revolution bring to work life?

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Which philosopher equated society with a living organism?

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Aristotle

Aristotle compared society to a living organism, emphasizing the interdependence of its parts for overall well-being.

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Sociology is considered the youngest among the social sciences.

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Compared to other social sciences like history or political science, sociology emerged only in the 19th century, making it relatively the youngest discipline.

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The Enlightenment period emphasized reason and critical thinking over religious explanations.

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The Enlightenment promoted rationality, empirical observation, and critical thinking, challenging divine-centric views of society and nature.

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Which of the following thinkers contributed to the social contract theory?

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Thomas Hobbes,John Locke,Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau were key contributors to the social contract theory, which explains how individuals form societies through mutual agreements.

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What are the important topics in Origin and Development of Sociology for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology?
Key topics in Origin and Development of Sociology include The Enlightenment Period, The French Revolution, New Philosophy – Science and Positivism, Industrial Revolution. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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