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Major Schools of Thought in Indian Historiography

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Which of the following is NOT a major school of thought in Indian historiography?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Orientalist School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Orientalist School is not a major school of thought in Indian historiography. It is a Western school of thought that studied Indian history from a colonial perspective.

Who is considered the father of Indian historiography?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. K.M. Panikkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.C. Majumdar is considered the father of Indian historiography. He was a renowned historian who wrote extensively on Indian history and culture.

Which school of thought emphasized the role of economic factors in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Orientalist School


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Marxist School emphasized the role of economic factors in shaping Indian history. It argued that the class struggle was the driving force of history.

Which school of thought focused on the experiences of the subaltern classes in Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Orientalist School


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Subaltern School focused on the experiences of the subaltern classes in Indian history. It argued that the history of India should be written from the perspective of the marginalized and oppressed.

Which school of thought emphasized the importance of cultural factors in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Orientalist School


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nationalist School emphasized the importance of cultural factors in shaping Indian history. It argued that Indian culture was unique and distinct from Western culture.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Nationalist School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. K.M. Panikkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.C. Majumdar was a prominent historian associated with the Nationalist School. He wrote extensively on Indian history and culture.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Marxist School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. K.M. Panikkar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

D.D. Kosambi was a prominent historian associated with the Marxist School. He wrote extensively on Indian economic history.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Subaltern School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. Ranajit Guha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ranajit Guha was a prominent historian associated with the Subaltern School. He wrote extensively on the experiences of the subaltern classes in Indian history.

Which school of thought emphasized the importance of regional and local histories in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Regionalist School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Regionalist School emphasized the importance of regional and local histories in shaping Indian history. It argued that Indian history should be studied from a regional perspective.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Regionalist School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. K.M. Panikkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.S. Sardesai was a prominent historian associated with the Regionalist School. He wrote extensively on the history of Maharashtra.

Which school of thought emphasized the importance of environmental factors in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Environmentalist School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Environmentalist School emphasized the importance of environmental factors in shaping Indian history. It argued that the environment played a crucial role in shaping human societies.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Environmentalist School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. Madhav Gadgil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhav Gadgil was a prominent historian associated with the Environmentalist School. He wrote extensively on the relationship between the environment and human societies.

Which school of thought emphasized the importance of gender and caste in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Gender and Caste School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gender and Caste School emphasized the importance of gender and caste in shaping Indian history. It argued that gender and caste were crucial factors in shaping the lives of individuals and communities.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Gender and Caste School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. Uma Chakravarti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uma Chakravarti was a prominent historian associated with the Gender and Caste School. She wrote extensively on the history of women and caste in India.

Which school of thought emphasized the importance of the state in shaping Indian history?

  1. Nationalist School

  2. Marxist School

  3. Subaltern School

  4. Statist School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Statist School emphasized the importance of the state in shaping Indian history. It argued that the state played a crucial role in shaping the lives of individuals and communities.

Who was a prominent historian associated with the Statist School?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. G.S. Sardesai

  4. Bipan Chandra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bipan Chandra was a prominent historian associated with the Statist School. He wrote extensively on the history of the Indian state.

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