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Ram Sharan Sharma Biography

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Which of the following is NOT one of the books written by Ram Sharan Sharma?

Indian Feudalism

India's Ancient Past

The Decline of the Nanda Empire (correct)

Sudras in Ancient India

What was Ram Sharan Sharma's belief regarding human qualities?

Positive qualities are inherent and do not need to be nurtured.

Every person possesses some negative quality that should be suppressed.

Only a select few possess positive qualities worth nurturing.

Every person possesses some or the other positive quality that should be nurtured. (correct)

Which of the following areas of human activity was Ram Sharan Sharma NOT particularly interested in writing about?

Economic processes

Social processes

Political processes

Artistic processes (correct)

What position did Ram Sharan Sharma hold at the University of Delhi?

Professor and Head of the Department of History Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Ram Sharan Sharma join the Patna College as a Lecturer?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Ram Sharan Sharma's academic career?

He held the position of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Delhi. Signup and view all the answers

What was Professor Sharma's approach towards Marxism?

He utilized Marxism as an analytical tool while maintaining a critical stance. Signup and view all the answers

According to Professor Sharma, what determines the economic, social, and political relations in a society?

The mode of production and productive forces. Signup and view all the answers

How did Professor Sharma view the role of 'people' in historical processes?

As the real producers of wealth and makers of history. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Professor Sharma's book 'Shudras in Ancient India'?

It was a pioneering study on the lower orders of society before the Subaltern Studies volumes. Signup and view all the answers

How did Professor Sharma's approach to studying the shudras differ from the prevalent perspectives?

He unhesitatingly described them as the 'labouring class' and analyzed their different layers. Signup and view all the answers

What nickname did Professor Sharma acquire due to his pioneering work on the shudras?

The Shudra Sharma Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ram Sharan Sharma: Life and Works

Ram Sharan Sharma was a historian who wrote multiple books, but one book NOT written by him is unknown/not specified.

Human Qualities and Marxism

Ram Sharan Sharma believed that human qualities are shaped by the social and economic environment.
He had a critical approach towards Marxism.

Academic Career

Ram Sharan Sharma held a position at the University of Delhi, although the exact position is not specified.
He joined Patna College as a Lecturer in an unknown year.
One false statement about his academic career is unknown/not specified.

Historical Processes and Shudras

According to Professor Sharma, economic, social, and political relations in a society are determined by its economy.
He believed that 'people' play a crucial role in historical processes.
His book 'Shudras in Ancient India' was significant because it highlighted the shudras' importance in ancient Indian society.
Professor Sharma's approach to studying shudras differed from prevailing perspectives as he focused on their socio-economic aspects.
He was nicknamed "Shudra Scholar" due to his pioneering work on the shudras.

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Test your knowledge on the life and career of Professor Ram Sharan Sharma, a renowned historian from India. Learn about his early life, education, and contributions to the field of history.