Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Assertion(A): The everydayness of social inequality and exclusion often make them appear inevitable, almost natural.

Reason(R): The common-sense understanding is that the poor and marginalised are where they are because they are lacking in ability, or haven’t tried hard enough to improve their situation.

In what ways have social movements shaped the world we live and continue to do so?

Explain the basic argument of the theory of demographic transition. Why is the transition period associated with a ‘population explosion’?

Why did Malthus believe that catastrophic events like famines and epidemics that cause mass deaths were inevitable?

What is meant by ‘birth rate’ and ‘death rate’? Explain why the birth rate is relatively slow to fall while the death rate declines much faster.

What are some of the rules that the caste system imposes?

What changes did colonialism bring about in the caste system?

In what sense has caste become relatively ‘invisible’ for the urban upper castes?

What is meant by the phrase ‘invisible hand’?

How does a sociological perspective on markets differ from an economic one?

In what ways is a market – such as a weekly village market – a social institution?

How do caste and kin networks contribute to the success of a business?

In what ways did the Indian economy change after the coming of colonialism?

How is social inequality different from the inequality of individuals?

What are some of the features of social stratification?

How would you distinguish prejudice from other kinds of opinion or belief?

What is social exclusion?

What is meant by cultural diversity? Why is India considered to be a very diverse country?

What is community identity and how is it formed?

How has colonialism impacted our lives? You can either focus on one aspect, like culture or politics, or treat them together.