The book has been designed for students appearing in UGC-NET/SLET in the subject of Sociology. It would also be useful for candidates preparing for competitive exams like IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, etc. The book is very comprehensive and covers almost all possible objective type questions for these exams. The questions set in UGC-NET/SLET and various other competitive examinations in the previous years have also been used for preparing this book.Atlantic Research Division/ is engaged in preparing quality textbooks on various subjects for postgraduate and undergraduate students pursuing various courses, as well as for those appearing in UGC-NET/JRF and other competitive examinations like CSE, CAT, GATE, Bank P.O., NDA, CDS, em>etc/em>.