Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Huntington criticises modernisation theory for not taking into account
AThe presence of several competing value systems or cultures in traditional society ✓ Correct
BThe difference between base and superstructure
CThe question of leadership
DThe overdeveloped nature of modernising nations
Correct answer: (A) The presence of several competing value systems or cultures in traditional society — Huntington criticised modernisation theory for ignoring competing value systems in traditional society, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Huntington criticised modernisation theory for ignoring competing value systems in traditional society, so that is the answer.
★He made this critique in Political Order in Changing Societies (1968).
★He held that traditional societies contain many rival cultures and values.
★Modernisation theory wrongly assumes one uniform traditional order.
★He attributed political change to internal tensions in society.
★He criticised the attempt to homogenise diverse cultures.
★The other options reflect Marxist or unrelated concerns, not his critique.
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