Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:

Match List I with List II.

List IList II
A. Cultural Capital I. Education and cultural qualifications
B. Social Capital II. Networks and influential contacts
C. Economic Capital III. Wealth and property
D. Social Stratification IV. Hierarchical distribution of social resources
Options:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Correct Answer:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

  • A. Cultural Capital → I. Education and cultural qualifications. This match is correct. Cultural capital refers to educational qualifications, knowledge, skills and cultural competence that help individuals gain social advantages.
  • B. Social Capital → II. Networks and influential contacts. This match is correct. Social capital consists of social relationships, influential relatives, friends and contacts that provide access to information, recommendations and opportunities.
  • C. Economic Capital → III. Wealth and property. This match is correct. Economic capital refers to material resources such as wealth, income and property, which enable individuals to access better opportunities.
  • D. Social Stratification → IV. Hierarchical distribution of social resources. This match is correct. Social stratification is a system in which different categories of people are ranked in a hierarchy, resulting in the unequal distribution of social resources, opportunities and privileges.