BPP Social Science 4

Question 1

In sociology, a 'social institution' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An established set of norms and relationships that meet basic social needs

Answer

Social institutions are organized systems of social relationships that embody values and procedures and meet basic societal needs.

Question 2

Which geographic concept describes the movement of people, goods, and ideas between places?

Accepted Answer

Movement

Answer

Movement is one of the five themes of geography and refers to the mobility of people, goods, and communications across Earth.

Question 3

The 'invisible hand' concept in economics, introduced by Adam Smith, suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Individual self-interest in free markets benefits society as a whole

Answer

Adam Smith's invisible hand metaphor describes how individuals pursuing their own self-interest unintentionally promote the public good through market mechanisms.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'civil rights'?

Accepted Answer

Rights guaranteeing equal social opportunities and protection regardless of group identity

Answer

Civil rights are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and freedom from discrimination in areas such as education, employment, and housing.

Question 5

What is the term for the process by which a minority culture gradually adopts the customs of the dominant culture?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation

Answer

Assimilation is the process by which a minority group adopts the language, customs, and values of the dominant cultural group.

BPP - Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme Practice Test

BPP - Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme Practice Test

BPP Social Science 4