History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET June 2015 History
Consider the following statements relating to national historiography. Select the answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Indian national historiography was a reaction to the prejudices of colonial writings.
- 2. Within the historiography there was a search for Indian identity in various forms covering a wide range of subjects.
- 3. The main object was not the glorification of India's past.
- 4. They were necessarily propagandist in nature while defending Indian culture against the unfounded charges of European writers.
A1 and 2 are correct ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3 are correct
C2, 3 and 4 are correct
D3 and 4 are correct
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 2 are correct — Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
★Indian national historiography did rise as a reaction to colonial prejudice.
★It sought an Indian identity across a wide range of subjects.
★Statement 3 is wrong, for one of its objects was indeed the glorification of India's past.
★Statement 4 is wrong, for it was not necessarily propagandist in nature.
★So only the first two statements correctly describe this historiography.
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