History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET December 2018 History
Which one of the following statements regarding James Mill and his Utilitarianism is not correct?
AAs a utilitarian, James Mill was an ardent supporter of Sanskrit and Persian learning. ✓ Correct
BIn James Mill's opinion, the orientalists, instead of helping to eradicate the decay of oriental despotism, were guilty of perpetuating it.
CIn writing the History of British India, James Mill periodized Indian history on communal lines.
DMill sought legal solutions to the socio-cultural problems of India.
Correct answer: (A) As a utilitarian, James Mill was an ardent supporter of Sanskrit and Persian learning. — The statement that Mill supported Sanskrit and Persian learning is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that Mill supported Sanskrit and Persian learning is not correct, so that is the answer.
★As a utilitarian, James Mill never advocated Sanskrit and Persian learning.
★That cause was supported by the orientalists, whom he opposed.
★So this statement is wrong.
★He was an imperial writer who divided Indian history on communal lines.
★He criticised the orientalists and sought legal solutions to India's problems.
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