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 normati

examrobotsa's picture

Submitted by examrobotsa on

Q: 10 (CDS-I/2024)
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.

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

Empirical approaches rely on objective observation and are typically value-neutral, while normative approaches involve subjective assessments of what should be, making them value-loaded. Thus, both statements are incorrect.