History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET December 2024 History
Which of the purposes is not served by footnotes used for history writing?
AIndicating the exact reference for the statement made in the text
BExplaining certain matter not mentioned or elaborated in the text
CEmpowering the reader to question the validity of the assertion through the source
DTo create awareness about the writer's approach and school of history ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) To create awareness about the writer's approach and school of history — The answer is creating awareness about the writer's approach and school of history.
Explanation
★The answer is creating awareness about the writer's approach and school of history.
★Footnotes are notes placed at the foot of a page to reference parts of the text.
★They indicate the precise reference for a statement made in the text.
★They explain matters not mentioned or elaborated in the main text.
★They enable the reader to question the validity of an assertion through the source.
★They are not meant to advertise the writer's approach and school of history.
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