GATE EC 2016 Set 2 Q7 — General Aptitude

Social science disciplines were existence in an amorphous form until the colonial period when they were institutionalized. In varying degrees, they were intended to further the colonial interest. In the time of globalization and the economic rise of postcolonial countries like India, conventional ways of knowledge production have become obsolete?

Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements?

1. ii only
2. i and iii only
3. ii and iv only
4. iii and iv only