Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in industrial Society

Question:

Which of the following statement is/are correct about convergence thesis in the context of modernisation?

Options:

The convergence thesis was put forward by modernisation theorist Michael Foucault.

As per this theory, an industrialised India of the 21st century shares more features with China or the United States in the 21st century than it shares with 19th century India.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

As per this theory, an industrialised India of the 21st century shares more features with China or the United States in the 21st century than it shares with 19th century India.

Explanation:

According to the convergence thesis put forward by modernisation theorist Clark Kerr, an industrialised India of the 21st century shares more features with China or the United States in the 21st century than it shares with 19th century India.