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2025 1st Annual · 11th · Introduction to Sociology
What kind of sociology was introduced by Ibne-Khaldun?
- Classical
- Modern
- Applied
- Pure
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Answer: A. Classical
Ibn-e-Khaldun's work on social organisation and 'asabiyyah is regarded as the beginning of classical sociology, long before Comte coined the term 'sociology'.
2025 1st Annual · 11th · Social Interaction
Which of the following is the result of social interaction?
- Social processes
- Religion
- Action
- War
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Answer: A. Social processes
Continuous social interaction between individuals/groups generates social processes such as cooperation, competition and conflict.
2025 1st Annual · 11th · Social Groups
Who introduced secondary group?
- Durkheim
- C.H. Cooley
- McIver
- Max Weber
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Answer: B. C.H. Cooley
C.H. Cooley, who is best known for the concept of primary groups, is credited in the curriculum with introducing the term secondary group as its contrast.
2025 1st Annual · 11th · Social Processes
What is meant by conflict?
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Conflict is a dissociative social process in which two or more individuals or groups struggle against each other for scarce resources, status, power or values, each trying to eliminate or subdue the rival rather than merely outdo them. Unlike competition, conflict is often direct, personal and can involve the use of force (e.g., wars, strikes, communal riots).