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Know the Indian Social System
Social Science · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · English Medium · 44 questions and answers
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- Q: What is a social system?
- A: A system that links the various social institutions of a society and regulates relationships, interactions and social order. It is a systematic arrangement of social interactions.
- Q: Which sociologist compared society to a living organism, and what is the concept called?
- A: Herbert Spencer. His concept of the 'Social Organism' compares the parts of society to the organs of the human body.
- Q: According to Spencer's idea, how is society like the human body?
- A: Body organs work together to keep the body in balance. In the same way, family, education, economy, religion and government work together to keep society stable and orderly.
- Q: Midhun takes a government bus to work, uses a bank and joins local festivals. Which social institutions does he interact with?
- A: Public transport (government), the economic institution (bank), and religious and cultural institutions (festivals). These institutions work together to keep society going.
- Q: What is the main role of social institutions in society?
- A: They regulate the behaviour and actions of individuals and groups, and work together to maintain the existence, stability and order of society.
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