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(1) Who talks about ‘the colonization of the life-world’ ?
(1) J. Alexander
(2) A. Schutz
(3) J. Habermas
(4) P. Berger
Answer: J. Habermas
(2) ‘Accounting is the process by which people offer accounts in order to make sense of the world.’ This statement reflects which one of the following perspectives ?
(1) Symbolic Interactionism
(2) Critical theory
(3) Ethnomethodology
(4) Phenomenology
Answer: Ethnomethodology

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(3) Who is of the view that ideology must be seen not merely as ‘false consciousness’ but as an important part of real social relations ?
(1) L. Althusser
(2) A. Gramsci
(3) J. Habermas
(4) R. Dahrendorf
Answer: L. Althusser
(4) According to Althusser ‘Epistemological Break’ in the context of Marx’s writings refers to :
(1) Marx’s concept of dialectical materialism
(2) Polarization of two classes leading to class conflict
(3) Contradiction between means of production and relations of production
(4) Distinction between Marx’s early philosophical work and his later scientific theory
Answer: Distinction between Marx’s early philosophical work and his later scientific theory
(5) The Neo-functionalism tries to rectify the limitations of Functionalism, which among the following does not fit in the order ?
(1) Conservatism
(2) Order
(3) Idealism
(4) Anti-individualism
Answer: Order
(6) Who wrote the Book “The Archaeology of Knowledge and the Discourse on Language” ?
(1) J. Derrida
(2) A. Giddens
(3) L. Althusser
(4) M. Foucault
Answer: M. Foucault
(7) Of the following who is perhaps better known as a post-structuralist rather than a structuralist ?
(1) M. Foucault
(2) E. Goffman
(3) A. Giddens
(4) None of the above
Answer: M. Foucault
(8) Which one of the following is the most fundamental source of unity in modern India ?
(1) Electoral process
(2) Constitution
(3) Judiciary
(4) None of the above
Answer: Constitution
(9) Who among the following is not included in the social hierarchy of ‘Ashrafs’ ?
(1) Sayyad
(2) Sheikh
(3) Bhisti
(4) Pathan
Answer: Bhisti
(10) Who among the following is the author of ‘India-Unity in Diversity’ ?
(1) Yogendra Singh
(2) Yogesh Atal
(3) A.R. Desai
(4) Y.B. Damle
Answer: Yogesh Atal
(11) How many scheduled languages are given in the Indian Constitution ?
(1) 29
(2) 23
(3) 18
(4) 19
Answer: 18
(12) Among which of the following tribes ‘marriage by capture’ has been popular ?
(1) Naga
(2) Toda
(3) Gonds
(4) Bhils
Answer: Naga
(13) To which school of thought David Hardiman belongs ?
(1) Indological school
(2) Civilizational school
(3) Sub-altern school
(4) Marxist school
Answer: Sub-altern school
(14) Who among the following has applied dialectical approach in understanding Indian Society ?
(1) D.P. Mukerjee
(2) M.N. Srinivas
(3) G.S. Ghurye
(4) L. Dumont
Answer: D.P. Mukerjee
(15) In determining dominant caste, M.N. Srinivas has not included which of the following ?
(1) Ritual status
(2) Economic status
(3) Numerical strength
(4) Linguistic domination
Answer: Linguistic domination

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