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Consider the following statements :
1. An activity of a person to discharge obligations associated with his/her position is called role.
2. A situation in which a person is confronted with compatible role expectations is called role conflict.
3. Different roles to be performed by a person holding different positions in different groups is called role-set.
4. A position of an individual within a system of social stratification is called status.
Which of these are correct?

Consider the following statements :
1. An activity of a person to discharge obligations associated with his/her position is called role.
2. A situation in which a person is confronted with compatible role expectations is called role conflict.
3. Different roles to be performed by a person holding different positions in different groups is called role-set.
4. A position of an individual within a system of social stratification is called status.
Which of these are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 4

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Which of the following statements relating to 'role' is/are true and false?
1 The system of various roles that the individual carries and performs is 'role set'.
2. The system of various roles of which an individuals role is a part in 'role space'.
3. Self role integration, proactivity, creativity and conformation are ingredients of the role making dimension of role efficacy.
4. Role stress is caused by both role space conflict and role set conflict.
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.  A.within a social group, category, geographic region, or social unit.  B.Social stratification was a kind of social differentiation whereby members of society are grouped into socioeconomic strata,  C.As such, stratification is the relative social position of persons   D.based upon their occupation and income, wealth and social status, or derived power .
Two centrifugal pumps P and R are available for use in a pipe flow system and their head-discharge characteristics are as follows. Pump P Pump R Discharge (cumecs) Head (m) Discharge (cumecs) Head (m) 0 40 0 45 0.12 35 0.14 40 0.2 28 0.24 35 0.3 18 0.3 28   The following statements (S1, S2, and S3) pertain to the head and discharge values during actual operation. Neglect losses in the system. Which of the following statements are correct? S1: When the two pumps P and R are connected in parallel, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head of 35 m. S2: When the two pumps P and R are connected in parallel, the discharge is 0.36 cumecs corresponding to a head of 70 m. S3: When the two pumps P and R are connected in series, the discharge is 0.3 cumecs corresponding to a head of 46 m.
Arrange the steps of succession planning in the correct sequence.
1. Define competencies required to perform roles.
2. With future orientation, assess people against criteria.
3. Identify roles for succession or replacement planning.
4. Develop employees to be ready for future key roles.
5. Identify pool of talent that can potentially perform highly in key roles.
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.  P- The starting point can be the experience of a minority within society generally or even the experience of a group of people within a progressive social movement which does not live up to its progressive agenda in every respect.  Q- Within (or after) postmodernism a grand unifying theory no longer seems possible. This does not exclude the possibility or the necessity of dialogue. R- The starting points of social criticism can be very different and the different forms of socialism never have a monopoly on Social Criticism.  S- Nevertheless most social critics still consider the Critique of capitalism to be central.
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- The starting point can be the experience of a minority within society generally or even the experience of a group of people within a progressive social movement
which does not live up to its progressive agenda in every respect.
Q- Within (or after) postmodernism a grand unifying theory no longer seems possible. This does not exclude the possibility or the necessity of dialogue.
R- The starting points of social criticism can be very different and the different forms of socialism never has a monopoly on Social Criticism.
S- Nevertheless most social critics still consider the Critique of capitalism to be central.
In the question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions based on those statements. Take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statement: For admission to MA (Social Work) course, the condition of prior experience in social work may be relaxed by the Admission Committee to the best candidates. Conclusion: I. Some students of MA (Social Work) will have prior experience of social work. II. Some MA (Social Work) students will not have prior experience in social work.
Which of the following statements associated with status and role are correct?
1. Status is ascribed to a person as the person achieves it.
2. Role is a guide to status expected from a person.
3. Role is the behaviour appropriate to a society.
4. Status is a recognised social position with in a society.
Select the correct answer:
Statement: A video by Chinese police giving advice on how to deal with a knife attack has gone viral. While suggesting what to do in the event of an attack, an officer responds by running away and screaming, "Help! Police officer!". Which of the following objection(s) may not be a probable reason(s) for the above-taken step by the Chinese police? I. It reportedly was aimed at telling citizens they should not seek the help of authorities when confronted by an attacker. II. It reportedly was aimed at telling citizens they should seek the help of authorities when confronted by an attacker. III. It reportedly was aimed at telling citizens they should divert the attacker by screaming and then attack the attacker. IV. It reportedly was aimed at telling citizens they should seek the help of police to nab the attacker and then attack him with the help of police authorities.
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R and S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose one of the options given below which would be the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage. S1- The Supreme Court is at the apex of the Indian judicial system, followed by the High Courts at the state level, the District Courts at the district level and a number of local courts below them. P- However, these aren’t the only roles it performs. Q- It also ensures that any legislation that violates the Constitution is struck down.  R- The judiciary of India is independent of the legislative and the executive control so that it can safeguard the interests of the people. S- It also acts as arbiter and advisor to the Union and the states, to the legislature and the executive.  S6- These roles and functions become critical to upholding a democracy.