MCQs on Contribution of Indian Historians in Preserving India’s Rich Historical Heritage

Which Indian historian is known for his work on ancient Indian history and the history of Maurya and post-Maurya periods?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: A) R. C. Majumdar
Who authored the famous book “The History of India: Volume One”?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) A. L. Basham
  Answer: B) Romila Thapar
Which historian is known for his interpretation of Indian history through the lens of socio-economic factors?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) Bipin Chandra
- D) A. L. Basham
  Answer: C) Bipin Chandra
The term “Cultural Nationalism” in Indian history is closely associated with which historian?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) G. S. Ghurye
  Answer: B) R. C. Majumdar
Who wrote “The Wonder That Was India,” a book highlighting India’s historical achievements?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) A. L. Basham
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: B) A. L. Basham
Which Indian historian focused on the history of the Indian freedom struggle?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) K. N. Panikkar
  Answer: D) K. N. Panikkar
Who is known for their work on the socio-religious reforms of the 19th century in India?
- A) G. S. Ghurye
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Bipin Chandra
- D) Romila Thapar
  Answer: A) G. S. Ghurye
Which historian emphasized the importance of ancient Indian texts in understanding the social structure?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- D) A. L. Basham
  Answer: C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
Who authored “A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India”?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
The “Maratha History” is significantly contributed to by which historian?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) G. S. Ghurye
- D) K. M. Munshi
  Answer: D) K. M. Munshi
Who was the first to establish the Indian Historical Research Institute?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) K. N. Panikkar
  Answer: B) R. C. Majumdar
Which of the following historians has been critical of the British colonial interpretation of Indian history?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) A. L. Basham
- C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: A) Romila Thapar
The “Indian Historical Review” is published by which organization?
- A) Indian Council of Historical Research
- B) Archaeological Survey of India
- C) Indian National Congress
- D) Indian Council of Social Science Research
  Answer: A) Indian Council of Historical Research
Which historian emphasized the significance of oral traditions in historical research?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) G. S. Ghurye
- D) K. N. Panikkar
  Answer: B) Romila Thapar
The concept of “History from Below” is associated with which of the following historians?
- A) K. N. Panikkar
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: D) Bipin Chandra
Who is known for their research on the Indus Valley Civilization?
- A) A. L. Basham
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) N. D. Rajkumar
  Answer: D) N. D. Rajkumar
Which historian contributed significantly to the study of Mughal history in India?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) Irfan Habib
  Answer: D) Irfan Habib
The book “Social Background of Indian Nationalism” was authored by which historian?
- A) Bipin Chandra
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
  Answer: A) Bipin Chandra
Who is recognized for writing extensively on the history of Indian art and architecture?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) R. Nagaswamy
- C) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- D) Romila Thapar
  Answer: B) R. Nagaswamy
Which historian wrote “India: A History” that covers a wide range of Indian history?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) John Keay
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: B) John Keay
Who among the following emphasized the role of economic factors in shaping Indian society and politics?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) Bipin Chandra
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
  Answer: B) Bipin Chandra
Which historian focused on the study of the history of medieval India?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) Irfan Habib
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) R. C. Majumdar
  Answer: B) Irfan Habib
The historian known for their work on the Indian Renaissance and the socio-religious reform movements is:
- A) G. S. Ghurye
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: A) G. S. Ghurye
Who authored “The History of the Freedom Movement in India”?
- A) Bipin Chandra
- B) K. N. Panikkar
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) A. L. Basham
  Answer: C) R. C. Majumdar
Which historian argued for the importance of understanding regional histories in India?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) G. S. Ghurye
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
Who was a prominent figure in studying the social structure of early Indian society?
- A) R. C. Majumdar
- B) G. S. Ghurye
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) K. N. Panikkar
  Answer: B) G. S. Ghurye
Which historian is noted for their works on environmental history in India?
- A) Irfan Habib
- B) Ramachandra Guha
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: B) Ramachandra Guha
Who authored “History of Indian Literature” focusing on ancient and medieval texts?
- A) A. L. Basham
- B) Romila Thapar
- C) R. C. Majumdar
- D) G. S. Ghurye
  Answer: A) A. L. Basham
Which historian has extensively researched and written about the Delhi Sultanate?
- A) K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
- B) Irfan Habib
- C) Romila Thapar
- D) Bipin Chandra
  Answer: B) Irfan Habib
Who has been instrumental in reviving interest in ancient Indian science and technology?
- A) Romila Thapar
- B) R. C. Majumdar
- C) A. L. Basham
- D) Subhash Kak
  Answer: D) Subhash Kak

These MCQs cover various aspects of Indian historians and their contributions to preserving India’s rich historical heritage, making them suitable for civil services examination preparation.

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