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Match List - I with List - II.
List - I
Thinker
List - II
Concept
A. Karl MarxI. Ideal types
B. Max WeberII. Dialectical Materialism
C. R.K. MertonIII. High Modernity
D. Anthony GiddensIV. Deviance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Thinker Concepts Match: Sociology

This section provides a clear matching of prominent sociology thinkers with their core concepts, crucial for exam preparation.

Detailed Match Breakdown

Correctly associating thinkers with their seminal ideas is essential. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Karl Marx (A): His foundational work is rooted in Dialectical Materialism (II), explaining societal evolution through material conditions and conflict.
  • Max Weber (B): A key methodological contribution is the concept of Ideal types (I), used to understand social phenomena.
  • R.K. Merton (C): Famous for his analysis of social structure, including the theory of Deviance (IV) and anomie.
  • Anthony Giddens (D): A major theorist of modernity, known for concepts such as High Modernity (III) and globalization.

Correct Answer Summary

The correct pairings derived from the analysis are:

List I (Thinker) List II (Concept)
A. Karl Marx II. Dialectical Materialism
B. Max Weber I. Ideal types
C. R.K. Merton IV. Deviance
D. Anthony Giddens III. High Modernity

This corresponds to the option: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.

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