Question

This founder of the Lucknow Department of Economics and Sociology called upon the discipline of Sociology “to combat the tyranny of Economics”. He argued, ‘No choice in the economic field can be appropriate or “rational” which is inconsistent with human norms and values in political, familial and other fields of man’s institutional life.’ Identify this sociologist from the following options:

• A. T. N. Madan
• B. D. P. Mukerji
• C. Irawati Karve
• D. Radhakamal Mukerjee

Hint:

Radhakamal Mukerjee emphasized that economics must serve broader human values, integrating political, familial, and social dimensions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identifying the contribution. 
Radhakamal Mukerjee was a pioneering Indian sociologist who believed in an interdisciplinary approach and emphasized ethics, values, and human welfare over pure economic rationality. 
Step 2: Keyword link. 
The phrase “to combat the tyranny of Economics” directly links to Mukerjee’s vision of humanistic sociology, making him the correct answer.