Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, five statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. Its proponents admit, however, that sociological explanations involve some form of intellection which is universalistic, call it 'sociological apperception', 'empathy', or 'sociological imagination', but simultaneously they also hold that explanation of specific forms of change in the cultural context of a nation requires delineation of conceptual categories applicable only to that particular culture. B. The ideological orientation, however, is not only confined to the formulation of the goals of social change, but also extends to the specific form the sociological categories should have to analyze or change. C. This particularism of some Indian sociologists introduces yet another ideological element in the analysis of change. D. To achieve this goal is a case for the development of a particularistic or typical Indian sociology is made. E. Hence, they claim there should be an Indian sociology distinct from sociology in the West or in other parts of the world.

  1. BDAEC

  2. BEADC

  3. ADCEB

  4. DCEBA

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A Correct answer
Explanation

B begins the sequence as it introduces the subject - “Ideological orientation of social change”. This is followed by D as 'these goals' in D refers to “goals” in B. Now, the important point to notice is that C would not follow D as “this particularism” refers to “particularistic” in D. “Its proponents” in A talks of particularistic ideology in D, which is an explanation to D, thus giving us BDA link. “They” in E refers to "proponents" in A. Thus, we have BDAE link. Finally, C sums up the particularistic ideology, therefore concludes the sequence. Hence, (1) is the answer.