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Bernier presented India as the inverse of Europe, a method described as
ACultural relativism
BMixed economy
CFeudal hierarchy
DBinary opposition
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Binary opposition
His representation set India against Europe as its opposite and ranked it as inferior.
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