NCERT Solutions for Class 11 राजनीतिक विज्ञान Understanding Society Chapter 5 Indian Sociologists

Indian Sociologists Here is the CBSE राजनीतिक विज्ञान Chapter 5 for Class 11 students. Summary and detailed explanation of the lesson, including the definitions of difficult words. All of the exercises and questions and answers from the lesson's back end have been completed. NCERT Solutions for Class 11 राजनीतिक विज्ञान Indian Sociologists Chapter 5 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 राजनीतिक विज्ञान Indian Sociologists Chapter 5 The following is a summary in Hindi and English for the academic year 2025-26. You can save these solutions to your computer or use the Class 11 राजनीतिक विज्ञान.

Question 1

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Give the meaning of “tradition” according to D.P. Mukerji.

Solution

The Meaning of Tradition According to D.P. Mukerji.

1. What is meant by tradition ? D. P. Mukerji points out that tradition comes from the root traderes, which means to transmit. The Sanskrit equivalent of tradition is either parampara that is succession or aitihya which has the same root as itihasa, or history.

2. Traditions are supposed to have a source. It may be scriptures, or statements of sages (apta vakya), or mythical heroes with or without names. Whatever may be the source, the historicaly of traditions is recognized by most people. They are quoted, recalled, esteemed. Indeed, their age-long succession ensures social cohesion and social solidarity.