History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET December 2019 History
From among the following statements regarding the precautions a historian must observe, which one is not correct?
AHe should not introduce in the text what is not said by the author.
BFacts obtained by direct examination of the document must not be confused with the results obtained by reasoning.
CIf the reasoning leaves any doubt, the conclusion should be drawn by constructive imagination. ✓ Correct
DThe historian should not invent what is not already existing.
Correct answer: (C) If the reasoning leaves any doubt, the conclusion should be drawn by constructive imagination. — The statement about constructive imagination is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about constructive imagination is not correct, so that is the answer.
★History comprises sources of information, analysis and synthesis of facts.
★There is no scope for an imaginary conclusion in history.
★So drawing a conclusion by constructive imagination when reasoning leaves doubt is wrong.
★The historian should not introduce what the author did not say or invent what does not exist.
★So the incorrect precaution is the one allowing conclusions by constructive imagination.
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