History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET December 2015 History
Which of the following statements is not correct concerning D.D. Kosambi's approach to history writing?
AHis writings reflect a methodology that combined historical inquiry with sociology, anthropology and archaeology.
BHe accepted over-precise and misleading periodization of Indian history. ✓ Correct
CHe dismissed dynastic tables and epigraphs of conquests.
DHe was more interested in modes of production and forms of social organization.
Correct answer: (B) He accepted over-precise and misleading periodization of Indian history. — The statement about accepting misleading periodization is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement about accepting misleading periodization is not correct, so that is the answer.
★D.D. Kosambi did not accept over-precise and misleading periodization.
★In fact he criticised such rigid divisions of Indian history.
★His method combined history with sociology, anthropology and archaeology.
★He set aside mere dynastic tables and records of conquests.
★He was more interested in modes of production and social organization.
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