Anomie refers to

A construct, or a made-up model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated.
The study of small groups
A condition of instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values or from a lack of purpose or ideals
A set of statements that seeks to explain problems, actions, or behaviour
A condition of instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values or from a lack of purpose or ideals  

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A system in which the workers sell their labour power for wage is known as
A. Socialism
B. Capitalism
C. Feudalism
D. Communism
According to Marx, a thing whose qualities are capable of satisfying human needs is known as
A. Capital
B. Subject
C. Commodity
D. Surplus
In Marx’s view, the forces of production along with the relations of production define —
A. Mode of production
B. Means of production
C. Surplus value
D. Labour value
‘Principles of Sociology’ is a work done by
A. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Emile Durkheim
D. Max Webber
The division of class in a capitalist society is based on
A. The ownership of property
B. The changes in relations
C. The production of commodities
D. The surplus value
Marx called the quality of a commodity to serve a particular human need or function as
A. Exchange value
B. Use value
C. Surplus value
D. Labour value
According to Marx, history evolves through the interaction between
A. Means of production and surplus value
B. Means of production and mode of production
C. Mode of production and relations of production
D. Means of production and relations of production