Which is the correct option in Antonio Gramsci's definition of the intellectual?

1. A. Every social group arising in production creates its own 'organic' intellectuals.
2. B. Intellectuals give their group homogeneity and awareness of its function.
3. C. Intellectuals do not work to consolidate their group's power.
4. D. The ecclesiastics are organically bound to the bourgeoisie.
5. E. The ecclesiastics' monopoly of the superstructure was contested.

1. A(A), (B) and (C) only
2. B(B), (C) and (D) only
3. C(A), (B) and (E) only
4. D(C), (D) and (E) only

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Correct answer: C. (A), (B) and (E) only

Explanation

In 'The Intellectuals' (Prison Notebooks) organic intellectuals give a class homogeneity and self-awareness and build its hegemony. Gramsci ties the ecclesiastics to the landed aristocracy, and says their monopoly was challenged by other intellectual groups.