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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the nature of social science? I. Social science are advance level studies of human society. II. Social Science contribute to the social utility and advancement of knowledge. III. Social Sciences are those aspects of knowledge which have direct bearing on man’s activities in different socio-cultural fields.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the nature of social science? I. Social science are advance level studies of human society. II. Social Science contribute to the social utility and advancement of knowledge. III. Social Sciences are those aspects of knowledge which have direct bearing on man’s activities in different socio-cultural fields. Correct Answer I, II and III

Charles Beard: Social sciences are the body of knowledge and thought pertaining to human affairs as distinguished from sticks, stones, stars and physical objects. (S. K. Kochhar, The Teaching of Social Studies, 1984-First Edition)

James High: Social sciences are those bodies of learning and study which recognize the simultaneous and mutual action of physical and non-physical stimuli which produce social reaction (Dr Y.K. Singh, Teaching of Social Studies,2008).

The following points may characterize the nature of social sciences

  • Direct bearing on human activity: Social sciences are those aspects of knowledge which have direct bearing on man’s activities in different sociocultural fields.
  • Advance studies of human society: Social sciences are advance level studies of human society, and they are generally taught at higher education level.
  • Find out truths about human relationships: Social sciences seek to find out truths about human relationships which ultimately contribute to the social utility and advancement of knowledge.

Hence, we conclude that all the above points are correct regarding the nature of social science.

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