Stratification and Class MCQs

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Welcome to the verified preparation module for Political Anthropology on McqsMind. This comprehensive set offers solved multiple-choice questions with answers, detailed explanations, and authentic past-paper style questions aligned with the latest syllabus of Political Anthropology (Anthropology).

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Topic Notes: Stratification and Class

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Section 1 of 4

1 1. Foundations of Social Stratification

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  • Definition
    Social Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social categories (strata) based on wealth, power, and prestige, creating unequal access to resources and opportunities.
  • Theory
    Egalitarian Societies: Systems lacking significant divisions in rank, status, or wealth; resources are shared communally, and social influence is based on personal merit rather than inherited position.
  • Theory Jan 1967
    Rank Societies: Categorized by Morton Fried, these societies have a limited number of high-status positions. While prestige is unequal, access to basic economic resources remains relatively open to all members.
  • Theory
    Stratified Societies: Systems where access to both prestige and essential economic resources is restricted to specific groups, often leading to permanent inequality and institutionalized social hierarchies.
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What is the role of 'ideology' in maintaining class stratification within a state society?
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Which political system is characterized by a central authority that maintains stratification through a monopoly on the legitimate use of force?
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What is meant by the term 'social stratification' in an anthropological context?
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Which anthropological study is famous for analyzing the 'culture of poverty' as a mechanism that perpetuates class stratification?
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What is the primary difference between 'class' and 'caste' in anthropological studies?
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In stratified societies, what is the 'elite' group's primary strategy for maintaining their position across generations?
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Which anthropological term refers to the process by which individuals internalize the values and norms of their class, making social inequality appear natural?
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Max Weber argued that social stratification is multidimensional. Which of the following is one of his three components of stratification?
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What is the defining feature of a 'rank society' as categorized by Morton Fried?
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Which term describes a society that lacks formal social stratification but possesses recognized differences in individual prestige based on age or skill?
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Stratification and Class MCQs: Preparation Strategy & Exam Blueprint

Examination Weightage & Commission Distribution

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