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Social Control– Agencies of Social Control — Practice Quiz

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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What is the main purpose of social control in society?

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Which of the following is an example of informal social control?

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Who defined social control as 'the system of devices whereby society brings its members into conformity with the accepted standard of behaviour'?

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Which agency of social control is responsible for making and enforcing laws?

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Social control helps in maintaining social unity.

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Social control regulates behaviour according to norms, which brings uniformity and strengthens social unity.

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Which of the following is a form of positive social control?

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Rewarding a student for good behaviour

Positive social control involves rewards and appreciation to encourage desired behaviour.

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The family is an important agency of social control.

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Family teaches children social norms and values from an early age, making it a key agency of informal social control.

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Which of the following is NOT a form of informal social control?

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Law

Law is a formal means of social control enforced by the state, while customs, folkways, and traditions are informal.

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Key topics in Social Control– Agencies of Social Control include Meaning of Social Control, Need for Social Control, Forms of Social Control, Agencies of Social Control. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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