Consider the following about Post-Modernism?
A. Post-Modernism is a reaction against traditionalism
B. Post-Modernism recognises pluralism
C. Post-Modernism criticises Meta-Narratives
D. Post-Modernism criticises Local Narratives

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b): B and C Only.
· B. Post-Modernism recognises pluralism: This is true. Post-modernism celebrates pluralism and diversity, rejecting the idea that there is one universal truth. It accepts multiple perspectives and truths.
· C. Post-Modernism criticises Meta-Narratives: This is true. Post-modernism is well-known for its critique of meta-narratives (grand narratives or overarching theories that claim to explain large historical or social trends), such as Enlightenment rationality or Marxism, which it views as limiting and oppressive.

Incorrect Statements:
· A. Post-Modernism is a reaction against traditionalism: This is partially true but incomplete. Post-modernism is more specifically a reaction to modernism rather than traditionalism. It challenges the assumptions of modernity, such as the belief in objective knowledge, progress, and the power of reason.
· D. Post-Modernism criticises Local Narratives: This is false. Post-modernism values local narratives, as it seeks to give voice to smaller, often marginalized perspectives that are typically overshadowed by meta-narratives.
Information Booster:
1. Pluralism: Post-modernism emphasizes the coexistence of multiple viewpoints and experiences, rejecting the dominance of any single truth or interpretation.
2. Critique of Meta-Narratives: Post-modern thinkers like Jean-François Lyotard argued that grand narratives impose a false sense of coherence on history and society, ignoring the complexities and differences of local experiences.
3. Local Narratives: Valued in post-modernism as they represent the diversity of individual and cultural experiences that are overlooked by broader ideological frameworks.