History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET June 2020 History
Which of the following statements regarding bias and objectivity are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Objective interpretations in history writing are those which best meet rational criteria of accuracy, comprehensiveness, consistency and openness.
- 2. If a historical explanation occurs accidentally by mistake, through an oversight, one cannot call it bias but just wrong.
- 3. Mistakes in biased history are motivated, not accidental.
- 4. Biased descriptions are often unjust, presenting a one-sided impression of their subject.
A1, 2 and 4 only
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C3 and 4 only
D1 and 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only — All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.
★Objective interpretations are those which best meet rational criteria of accuracy, comprehensiveness, consistency and openness.
★An explanation that occurs accidentally through an oversight is not bias but just wrong.
★Mistakes in biased history are motivated, not accidental.
★Biased descriptions are often unjust, presenting a one-sided impression of their subject.
★So all four statements about bias and objectivity are correct.
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