1)   Unintended or hidden consequences of a social institution is known as:

A) Latent function

B) Dysfunction

C) Manifest function

D) Misfunction

In Robert K. Merton’s functional analysis, manifest functions are intended and overt, whereas latent functions are unintended/hidden effects of an institution or practice.

Dysfunctions are negative consequences that disrupt a system (they may be manifest or latent).

“Misfunction” isn’t a standard sociological term here.

Ans)  A) Latent function


2)  Expansion for NPTEL:

A) National Programme on Technology, Education and Learning.

B) National Policy on Technology Enabled Learning.

C) National Policy on Technology Embedded Learning.

D) National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning.

NPTEL is a Government of India initiative by the IITs and IISc that develops and offers online engineering/science/management courses.

The official expansion is National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning.

Ans)  D) National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning