Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:
The famous study on Suicides was conducted by ____.
Options:
Emile Durkeim
Max Weber
Karl Marx
R K Merton
Correct Answer:
Emile Durkeim
Explanation:
Durkheim argued that the rate of suicide (i.e., number of suicides per 100,000 population) had to be explained by social causes even though each particular instance of suicide may have involved reasons specific to that individual or her/his circumstances.