Question

Who among the following is/are important Indian Sociologists?

• A. Dr B.R. Ambedkar
• B. G.S Ghruye
• C. M.N.Srinivas
• D. C.Parvathamma

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Dr B.R. Ambedkar
B G.S Ghruye
C M.N.Srinivas
D C.Parvathamma

G.S. Ghurye is regarded as the Father of India Sociology. He was an Indian Professor of Sociology. He has authored several books and papers also Founded the Indian Sociological Society and it's newsletter Sociological Bulletin.

M.N. Shrinivas is an Indian Sociologist and Anthropologist and is famously known for his work on the caste system, social stratification etc. He was the child of his own times and never wrote things in utopia, he exposed what he gathered from experience and integrity.

C. Parvathamma was first Indian Dalit woman Sociologist who was contemporary to the M.N. Srinivas. She has highly criticized the work of Srinivas. She wrote about the harsh reality that lower caste people face and how the caste system is detrimental to society.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a great Indian jurist, political and social reformer. Throughout his life, he fought against oppression and caste dominance. He was ardently against the practice of untouchability and promoted equality by all means. He is also known as the father of Indian Constitution.