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Social science disciplines were in existence in an amorphous form until the colonial period when they were institutionalized. In varying degrees, they were intended to further the colonial interest. In the time of globalization and the economic rise of postcolonial countries like India, conventional ways of Knowledge production have become obsolete.

Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements?

(i) Social science disciplines have become obsolete.

(ii) Social science disciplines had a pre-colonial origin.

(iii) Social science disciplines always promote colonialism.

(iv) Social science must maintain disciplinary boundaries.

  1. (ii) only
  2. (i) and (iii) only.
  3. (ii) and (iv) only.
  4. (iii) and (iv) only.
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Statement III is wrong as their is no mention in passage about promotion of colonialism always , only mention their interest to increase it further.
"conventional ways of Knowledge production have become obsolete." this line supports statement (i) . but option B is false due to statement III .

 and Statement IV are false clearly, not related to the passage. That makes option C and D false.

"Social science disciplines were in existence in an amorphous form( means  without any clear form ) until the colonial period " this statement directly say Social science disciplines had a pre-colonial origin. which makes option A correct.

so answer is option A , statement (ii) . 

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