{"id":85466,"date":"2025-06-01T03:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=85466"},"modified":"2025-06-01T03:18:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:18:16","slug":"political-analysis-involves-both-normative-and-empirical-approaches-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/political-analysis-involves-both-normative-and-empirical-approaches-w\/","title":{"rendered":"Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. W"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. Which of the following statements is\/are correct about the two approaches?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Knowledge acquired through the empirical approach is value-loaded.<\/li>\n<li>2. Knowledge acquired through the normative approach is objectively neutral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-1 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is D. Neither statement is correct regarding normative and empirical approaches in political analysis.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe empirical approach in political analysis seeks to understand and explain political phenomena based on observable facts, data, and evidence, aiming for value-neutrality. The normative approach, in contrast, deals with values, ethics, and what &#8216;ought&#8217; to be in politics, making it inherently value-laden.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nStatement 1 is incorrect because knowledge acquired through the empirical approach aims to be value-neutral, focusing on &#8216;what is&#8217;. Statement 2 is incorrect because knowledge acquired through the normative approach is inherently value-laden, focusing on &#8216;what ought to be&#8217;.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. Which of the following statements is\/are correct about the two approaches? 1. Knowledge acquired through the empirical approach is value-loaded. 2. Knowledge acquired through the normative approach is objectively neutral. Select the correct answer using the code given below. [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. W\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/political-analysis-involves-both-normative-and-empirical-approaches-w\/#more-85466\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. 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