History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET July 2018 History
Which one of the following statements regarding post-modernism is not correct?
AUnder post-modernism, ideas regarding the unity of humanity and the individual as a creative force of society and history have been put under critical scrutiny.
BUnder post-modernism, assumptions such as the idea of science as Truth and the superiority of the West are held as absolute. ✓ Correct
CUnder post-modernism, disciplinary boundaries are getting blurred and new disciplines such as feminism, urban and culture studies are moving to the centre of human studies.
DThe post-modernist critique introduces the idea of discontinuity and interruption instead of the idea of linear and progressive historical rhythm.
Correct answer: (B) Under post-modernism, assumptions such as the idea of science as Truth and the superiority of the West are held as absolute. — The statement that science as Truth and Western superiority are held as absolute is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that science as Truth and Western superiority are held as absolute is not correct, so that is the answer.
★Post-modernism in fact questions and rejects such absolutes.
★It is marked by a general critique of reason.
★It reacts against the western philosophical trends that took these ideas as fixed.
★So this statement is wrong.
★The other statements correctly describe the post-modernist critique of history.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in