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Who among the following Indian historians is known for adopting a Marxist ideological framework?
Who among the following Indian historians is known for adopting a Marxist ideological framework?
- Damodar Kosambi (correct)
- Ranjit Guha
- Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Which of the following historians was one of the founder members of the Indian Communist Party?
Which of the following historians was one of the founder members of the Indian Communist Party?
- Ram Sharan Sharma
- Ranjit Guha
- Damodar Kosambi
- Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange (correct)
Which book represents Marxist historiography and discusses the transition from 'Primitive Communism to Slavery'?
Which book represents Marxist historiography and discusses the transition from 'Primitive Communism to Slavery'?
- 'The Caste System in India' by Ram Sharan Sharma
- 'Primitive Communism to Slavery' by Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange (correct)
- Subaltern History by Ranjit Guha
- 'Primitive Communism to Slavery' by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
According to Marxist historiography, what remains the basic theme in analyzing the impact of significant social events?
According to Marxist historiography, what remains the basic theme in analyzing the impact of significant social events?
Who played a major role in establishing subaltern history as an important academic school of historiography?
Who played a major role in establishing subaltern history as an important academic school of historiography?
What aspect does subaltern history emphasize when writing about history?
What aspect does subaltern history emphasize when writing about history?
What is the significance of Karl Marx's 'Class Theory' in historiography?
What is the significance of Karl Marx's 'Class Theory' in historiography?
According to Karl Marx, history is primarily about:
According to Karl Marx, history is primarily about:
How does Marxist historiography view the relationship between economic factors and historical change?
How does Marxist historiography view the relationship between economic factors and historical change?
What did Karl Marx believe shaped human relationships according to the text?
What did Karl Marx believe shaped human relationships according to the text?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with modern historiography?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with modern historiography?
How did Karl Marx view the accessibility of means of production in society?
How did Karl Marx view the accessibility of means of production in society?
What did Karl Marx argue caused evidence to emerge according to the text?
What did Karl Marx argue caused evidence to emerge according to the text?
In the context of historiography, why is feminist historiography considered significant?
In the context of historiography, why is feminist historiography considered significant?
Which aspect best describes Leopold von Ranké's perspective on history?
Which aspect best describes Leopold von Ranké's perspective on history?
Which scholar criticized imaginative narration of history according to the text?
Which scholar criticized imaginative narration of history according to the text?
'The archaeology of knowledge' method, as described by Foucault, primarily focuses on:
'The archaeology of knowledge' method, as described by Foucault, primarily focuses on:
What did Karl Marx believe was the driving force behind historical change?
What did Karl Marx believe was the driving force behind historical change?
