Question

Match the following sociology terms with their suitable explanation

List-I (Sociology term)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Folkways	(I) patterns of behavior, which are considered essential by the society
(B) Mores	(II) certain personal habits and patterns of behavior that require no social approval
(C) Ethos	(III) customary way of behaving in society wherein society exerts conformity
(D) Undefined acts	(IV) a term used to refer core of norms and values that characterizes a culture and gives a "feeling" or "tone"

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Hint:

To distinguish between these terms:
Folkways = Informal customs (III).
Mores = Morally essential rules (I).
Ethos = Cultural character/tone (IV).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Sociology uses specific terms to classify social norms, customary behaviors, and cultural characteristics that govern human interactions and maintain social order.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us analyze and match each sociological term:
1.Folkways (A): These are the informal, customary, and traditional ways of behaving in a society.
Although they are not legally binding, society exerts pressure on individuals to conform to these daily habits and etiquettes (such as greeting styles or table manners).
Thus, (A) matches with (III).
2.Mores (B): These are strong, morally binding social norms that are considered essential for the survival and welfare of the society.
Violating mores carries severe social disapproval and moral condemnation.
Thus, (B) matches with (I).
3.Ethos (C): This term refers to the core of norms, values, and beliefs that define the unique character, spirit, "feeling," or "tone" of a specific culture or community.
Thus, (C) matches with (IV).
4.Undefined acts (D): These are personal habits or individual behaviors that do not carry moral weight or require formal social approval or conformity.
Thus, (D) matches with (II).
Combining these matches:
\[ \text{(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)} \]

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II).