With reference to the relevance of colonialism in the present world, consider the following statements:

Question

1. In most of the developing world, the discourse of anti-colonialism has lost its relevance in blaming every national misfortune.
2. Colonialism is no longer a relevant factor in understanding the problems and dangers of the world we live in.
3. The impact of imperialism and the policies of colonial rulers can be directly linked to many of our contemporary issues.
4. There are no residual problems from the end of the era of colonisation that remain stalemated today.

 

How many statements given above are correct?

 

(a) Only one statement

(b) Only two statements

(c) Only three statements

(d) All four statements

Answer 1

Answer: (b) Only two statements

 

Explanation: While statement 1 is correct, statement 2 is incorrect as the impact of colonialism is still relevant in understanding the problems and dangers of the world we live in. Statement 3 is correct as many of our contemporary issues can be traced directly to the impact of imperialism and the policies of colonial rulers. Statement 4 is incorrect as there are residual problems from the end of the era of colonisation that remain stalemated today.