Political Science · Political Theory
Match List I (Contribution) with List II (Thinker) and choose the correct option.
List I
- Revived Normative political theory
- Argued for value in political theory
- Argued for separating facts and value
- Ushered behavioural revolution in Political Science
List II
- Charles Merriam
- Herbert Simon
- Dwight Waldo
- John Rawls
AI-d, II-c, III-a, IV-b
BI-b, II-c, III-d, IV-a
CI-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a ✓ Correct
DI-c, II-a, III-b, IV-d
Correct answer: (C) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a — The correct pairing is I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a.
Explanation
★The correct pairing is I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a.
★John Rawls revived normative political theory in 1971 with A Theory of Justice, ending talk of its death.
★Dwight Waldo defended the place of values in administration and theory, opposing a purely value free science.
★Herbert Simon argued for a sharp separation of facts and values, building a logical positivist administrative science.
★Charles Merriam, founder of the Chicago school, ushered the behavioural revolution in political science.
★Waldo and Simon are remembered for their famous debate over the fact value question in public administration.
★Rawls is the bridge figure who made normative theory respectable again after the behavioural wave.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in