Which of the following are the functions of Indian Council of Social Science Research?
A. Encourage delinking of social sciences from natural sciences
B. Provide scholarship for research in social sciences.
C. Give financial support to institutional journals of research.
D. Promote social science research.
E. Blacklist non-performing social science institutions from time to time.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), established in 1969, is responsible for promoting, financing, and supporting social science research in India. It provides scholarships for research, financial aid to journals and institutions, and actively works to promote social science research in alignment with national priorities. It also encourages interdisciplinary research, particularly between social sciences and natural sciences, rather than delinking them.
The council does not have a mandate to blacklist institutions; instead, it focuses on improving performance through evaluation and capacity building. Therefore, the correct answer includes statements B, C, and D.
Information Booster:
1. ICSSR was set up by the Government of India to promote quality social science research and its utilization in policy-making.
2. It funds research projects, fellowships, and publications in the field of social sciences.
3. It provides institutional support for capacity building in social science research.
4. ICSSR facilitates collaboration with international bodies to promote cross-cultural research and exchange programs.
5. It manages and supports libraries, documentation centers, and data repositories to aid researchers.
6. It emphasizes interdisciplinary research and integration of social sciences with other domains.
7. Through its programs, ICSSR ensures inclusivity by supporting young and marginalized researchers.