Which among the following does not constitute the general methodology of science ?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which among the following does not constitute the scientific nature of linguistics_____________?

   A. Systematic gathering and analysis of data
   B. Determination of causal relationship between facts
   C. Chronological presentation of data
   D. Verification, validation and generalization.

2. “When I was 16 years of age, we heard a Strange Rumor among the English, that there were Extraordinary Ministers preaching from Place to Place and Strange Concern among the White People. This was in the Spring of the Year. … After I was awakened & converted, I went to all the meetings, I could come at; & Continued under Trouble of Mind about 6 months; at which time I began to Learn the English letters; got me a Primer, and used to go to my English Neighbours frequently for Assistant in reading…”?

   A. Samson Occcum
   B. John Winthrop
   C. Benjamin Franklin
   D. Mayflower Compact

3. A total of how many sonnets constitute the entirety of “Astrophil and Stella” ?

   A. 10
   B. 20
   C. 30
   D. 40

4. One purpose of LITERARY CRITICISM is described below: A formalist approach might enable us to choose between a reading which sees the dissolution of society in Lord of the Flies as being caused by too strict a suppression of the “bestial” side of man and one which sees it as resulting from too little suppression. We can look to the text and ask: What textual evidence is there for the suppression or indulgence of the “bestial” side of man? Does Ralph suppress Jack when he tries to indulge his bestial side in hunting? Does it appear from the text that an imposition of stricter law and order would have prevented the breakdown? Did it work in the “grownup” world of the novel? What purpose does this prescribe to ?

   A. To help resolve a question, problem, or difficulty in the reading.
   B. To help decide which is the better of two conflicting readings.
   C. To enable to form judgments about literature.
   D. All of the above answers are correct.

5. In “Frankenstein” how does Shelley represent science ?

   A. As potentially productive when used correctly
   B. As something needed for humans to advance
   C. As a way to resolve human madness
   D. As inherently monstrous

6. Whom does Mr.Haley choose from among Shelby’s slaves ?

   A. Eliza and Harry
   B. Uncle Tom and Cassy
   C. Uncle Tom and Eliza
   D. Uncle Tom and Harry

7. Which of the following statements does NOT reflect the general characteristics of T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland” ?

   A. Some academic scholars suggest that “TheWasteland” is an extrapolation of the search for the Holy Grail.
   B. “The Wasteland” is an excellent example of modernist symbolism.
   C. Eliot’s poem takes great pains to illustrate the breakdown of stable meaning in the modern world.
   D. “The Wasteland” is often used as an excellent example of poetic realism.

8. Which among the following is not an aim of linguistics_______________?

   A. To study the nature of language
   B. To establish a theory of language
   C. To propound stories of the origin of language
   D. To describe a language and all languages

9. Which among the following terms denotes the formal agreement between various constituent elements of a language ?

   A. Concord
   B. Gerund
   C. Phrase structure
   D. None of the above

10. Which among the following pairs are Alveolar plosives ?

    A. /p/ & /b/
    B. /m/ & /v/
    C. /t/ &/d/
    D. /k/ & /g/