M.A History 4th Semester
History and Historiography (His-911)
Paper-II
Time Allowed: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 80
Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Attempt any ten questions in 25-30 words each. Each question carries 2 marks.
Attempt any four essay-type questions, selecting at least one from each of Units I, II, III, and IV. Each question carries 15 marks.
I. (1) Define the term, History.
(2) What is a historical fact and who makes it?
(3) How has the scope of History widened?
(4) Do you agree that the absolute truth in History is a myth?
(5) Give 2 reasons to consider History as a Science.
(6) Establish briefly the connection between Sociology and History.
(7) What is meant by Annales School?
(8) Who were Administrator-Historians?
(9) Underline 2 drawbacks in the Nationalist School of historiography.
(10) Mention 2 aims of writings of James Mill.
(11) In what ways are primary sources helpful in History-writing?
(12) What are the two strengths of the Marxist School of historiography?
(13) Who are called Subaltern historians?
(14) Define, Post Modernism. (15) How is Economics useful for History?
UNIT-I
II. Explain in detail the aspects of Determinism and Chance in dealing with causation of History.
III. Evaluate the value of Studying History.
UNIT-II
IV. Examine critically the features of Annales School.
V. How are Archaeology and Geography helpful for enhancing the knowledge of History?
UNIT-III
VI. Bring out the aims, concerns and contribution of Orientalists with special reference to William Jones.
VII. Discuss in detail the emergence, assumptions, strengths and limitations of Nationalist historiography.
UNIT-IV
VIII. Evaluate the new perspectives of Marxist historians.
IX. Why is Subaltern historiography called a non-elitist historiography? Discuss.
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