Liberal Historiography of India

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Liberal Historiography?

  1. Emphasis on individual agency

  2. Focus on economic and social factors

  3. Rejection of the idea of a single, unified Indian history

  4. Emphasis on the role of the state


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberal historiography emphasizes the role of individuals, economic and social factors, and the diversity of Indian history, rather than the role of the state.

Who is considered to be the father of Liberal Historiography in India?

  1. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru is considered to be the father of Liberal Historiography in India due to his emphasis on individual agency, economic and social factors, and the diversity of Indian history.

Which of the following is not a prominent theme in Liberal Historiography?

  1. The rise of nationalism

  2. The impact of colonialism

  3. The role of religion in Indian society

  4. The development of the caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberal historiography focuses on the rise of nationalism, the impact of colonialism, and the role of religion in Indian society, but it does not typically focus on the development of the caste system.

Which of the following historians is not associated with Liberal Historiography?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. Bipan Chandra

  4. Romila Thapar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.C. Majumdar is not associated with Liberal Historiography, as he was a conservative historian who emphasized the role of the state and the importance of tradition.

What is the main criticism of Liberal Historiography?

  1. It is too focused on individual agency.

  2. It ignores the role of the state.

  3. It is too focused on economic and social factors.

  4. It is too pessimistic about the future of India.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liberal historiography is often criticized for ignoring the role of the state in shaping Indian history.

Which of the following is not a contribution of Liberal Historiography to Indian historiography?

  1. It helped to create a more nuanced understanding of Indian history.

  2. It helped to promote a sense of national unity.

  3. It helped to legitimize the Indian National Congress.

  4. It helped to establish the importance of economic and social factors in Indian history.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Liberal historiography did not help to legitimize the Indian National Congress, as it was a critical of the Congress's policies.

What is the future of Liberal Historiography in India?

  1. It will continue to be a dominant force in Indian historiography.

  2. It will be replaced by a more conservative historiography.

  3. It will be replaced by a more Marxist historiography.

  4. It will be replaced by a more postmodern historiography.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The future of Liberal Historiography in India is difficult to predict, as it depends on a number of factors, including the political climate, the state of the economy, and the development of new historiographical approaches.

Which of the following is not a prominent theme in Liberal Historiography?

  1. The rise of nationalism

  2. The impact of colonialism

  3. The role of religion in Indian society

  4. The development of the caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberal historiography focuses on the rise of nationalism, the impact of colonialism, and the role of religion in Indian society, but it does not typically focus on the development of the caste system.

Which of the following historians is not associated with Liberal Historiography?

  1. R.C. Majumdar

  2. D.D. Kosambi

  3. Bipan Chandra

  4. Romila Thapar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.C. Majumdar is not associated with Liberal Historiography, as he was a conservative historian who emphasized the role of the state and the importance of tradition.

What is the main criticism of Liberal Historiography?

  1. It is too focused on individual agency.

  2. It ignores the role of the state.

  3. It is too focused on economic and social factors.

  4. It is too pessimistic about the future of India.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liberal historiography is often criticized for ignoring the role of the state in shaping Indian history.

Which of the following is not a contribution of Liberal Historiography to Indian historiography?

  1. It helped to create a more nuanced understanding of Indian history.

  2. It helped to promote a sense of national unity.

  3. It helped to legitimize the Indian National Congress.

  4. It helped to establish the importance of economic and social factors in Indian history.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Liberal historiography did not help to legitimize the Indian National Congress, as it was a critical of the Congress's policies.

What is the future of Liberal Historiography in India?

  1. It will continue to be a dominant force in Indian historiography.

  2. It will be replaced by a more conservative historiography.

  3. It will be replaced by a more Marxist historiography.

  4. It will be replaced by a more postmodern historiography.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The future of Liberal Historiography in India is difficult to predict, as it depends on a number of factors, including the political climate, the state of the economy, and the development of new historiographical approaches.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Liberal Historiography?

  1. Emphasis on individual agency

  2. Focus on economic and social factors

  3. Rejection of the idea of a single, unified Indian history

  4. Emphasis on the role of the state


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberal historiography emphasizes the role of individuals, economic and social factors, and the diversity of Indian history, rather than the role of the state.

Who is considered to be the father of Liberal Historiography in India?

  1. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru is considered to be the father of Liberal Historiography in India due to his emphasis on individual agency, economic and social factors, and the diversity of Indian history.

Which of the following is not a prominent theme in Liberal Historiography?

  1. The rise of nationalism

  2. The impact of colonialism

  3. The role of religion in Indian society

  4. The development of the caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberal historiography focuses on the rise of nationalism, the impact of colonialism, and the role of religion in Indian society, but it does not typically focus on the development of the caste system.

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