Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
The research which explores new facts through the study of the past is called
APhilosophical research
BHistorical research ✓ Correct
CMythological research
DContent analysis
Correct answer: (B) Historical research — Exploring new facts through the study of the past is historical research, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Exploring new facts through the study of the past is historical research, so that is the answer.
★Historical research examines records and evidence of past events.
★So it uncovers new facts and understanding about what happened before.
★Philosophical research reasons about ideals and meanings, not the study of past events.
★Mythological research deals with myths, not with documented historical fact.
★Content analysis studies the content of texts and messages, so studying the past for new facts is historical research.
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