Which of the following statements about M.N. Srinivas’s views on Indian villages are correct?
1. He believed village studies are crucial for understanding Indian culture and society.
2. He challenged the view of villages as static, little republics.
3. He emphasized the hierarchical and political nature of village life.
4. He agreed with the Select Committee's view of villages as stagnant entities.
1
1 and 3 only
2
1, 2, and 3 only
3
2, 3, and 4 only
4
All of the above