Q. Durkheim holds the view that the preindustrial societies were held together by
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
mechanical solidarity
Foundation of Sociological Theory MCQs and Notes
Q. The type of social solidarity found among agrarian societies is
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
mechanical solidarity
Q. The term conscience collective was used by Durkheim to indicate
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
shared belief system
Q. According to Durkheim, modern societies are characterised by
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
organic solidarity
Q. The binding force between individual and society in primitive societies is regarded as
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
conscience collective
Q. Durkheim denoted the establishment of specified jobs for specific people as
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
. the division of labour
Q. According to Durkheim primitive societies are characterised by
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
mechanical solidarity
Q. According to Durkheim, social solidarity depends on the extent of
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
division of labour
Q. Who said that society is a ‘reality sui generis?’
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
emile durkheim
Q. According to Durkheim the central characteristic of religion was
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
sacred-profane dichotomy