The UGC review committee appointed for sociology in 1961 was headed by

AB. Kuppuswamy

BM.N. Srinivas ✓ Correct

CD.S. Kothari

DS.R. Ranganathan

Correct answer: (B) M.N. Srinivas

Explanation

The UGC review committee for sociology set up in 1961 was chaired by the eminent sociologist M. N. Srinivas.

B. Kuppuswamy was a noted social scientist but did not head this particular committee.

D. S. Kothari is remembered for the Education Commission of 1964 to 1966, not for the sociology review.

S. R. Ranganathan was the pioneer of library science and unconnected to this committee.

M. N. Srinivas is known for concepts such as sanskritisation and dominant caste.

The review sought to strengthen teaching and research standards in sociology across universities.

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