Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Introducing Indian Society

Question:

Match the author/idea in List I with eaplanetor in List II

LIST I Author Idea

LIST II Emplantation

A. Generation Gap

I. American sociologist

B. C. W. Mills

II. Instrument of division and injustice

C. Reflexivity

III. Friction between older and young generation

D. Caste system

IV. Look at yourself from outside

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Correct Answer:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

  • A. Generation Gap (III): This refers to the friction and differences between the values, beliefs, and behaviors of older and younger generations.
  • B. C. W. Mills (I): C. Wright Mills was an American sociologist who wrote about the "power elite" and the "sociological imagination."
  • C. Reflexivity (IV): The ability to look at oneself from outside, critically examine one's own biases and assumptions, and consider the perspectives of others is core to the concept of reflexivity.
  • D. Caste system (II): The caste system in some societies is a hierarchical social structure that can be an instrument of division and injustice by limiting opportunities and perpetuating social inequalities.