Indian Historiography: The Study of Indian History

Indian Historiography: The Study of Indian History

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian historiography?

  1. James Mill
  2. Vincent Smith
  3. R.C. Majumdar
  4. D.D. Kosambi
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major school of thought in Indian historiography?

  1. Marxist historiography
  2. Nationalist historiography
  3. Colonial historiography
  4. Postcolonial historiography
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the economic history of India?

  1. R.C. Dutt
  2. D.D. Kosambi
  3. B.R. Ambedkar
  4. K.M. Panikkar
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who wrote the book "Discovery of India"?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. Mahatma Gandhi
  4. B.R. Ambedkar
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the social and cultural history of India?

  1. D.D. Kosambi
  2. R.S. Sharma
  3. Irfan Habib
  4. Bipan Chandra
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Indian historiography?

  1. The role of religion in Indian history
  2. The impact of colonialism on Indian society
  3. The rise of nationalism in India
  4. The development of Indian art and literature
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Bipan Chandra
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Irfan Habib
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Mughal Empire?

  1. Irfan Habib
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Bipan Chandra
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Maratha Empire?

  1. G.S. Sardesai
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Bipan Chandra
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Sikh Empire?

  1. Khushwant Singh
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Bipan Chandra
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the British Raj?

  1. R.C. Majumdar
  2. Vincent Smith
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Bipan Chandra
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian independence movement?

  1. Bipan Chandra
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Irfan Habib
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of modern India?

  1. Bipan Chandra
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Irfan Habib
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian diaspora?

  1. K.S. Lal
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Irfan Habib
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of Indian science and technology?

  1. D.P. Chattopadhyaya
  2. R.C. Majumdar
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. Irfan Habib