Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I		List-II
(A)	James Mill	(IV)	The History of British India
(B)	Eric Stokes	(II)	The Peasant and the Raj
(C)	Ranjit Guha	(I)	Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India
(D)	E.H. Carr	(III)	What is History?

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• B. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• D. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Hint:

Remember to match each historian with their specific contributions and works for accurate answers in such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
This question involves matching works by specific historians to their respective contributions in the field of colonial Indian history. It tests knowledge of the authors' areas of expertise.

Step 2: Meaning
James Mill, Eric Stokes, Ranjit Guha, and E.H. Carr are well-known historians who have contributed significantly to the study of British India and its historiography. Each option corresponds to a specific work by one of these historians.

Step 3: Analysis
A. James Mill: Known for his work "The History of British India," which was influential in shaping early Indian nationalist thought. B. Eric Stokes: Authored "Peasant and the Raj," focusing on peasant insurgency and rural life during colonial times. C. Ranjit Guha: Contributed to understanding the history of peasants through works like "Elemantary aspects of peasant insurgency in colonial India." D. E.H. Carr: Famous for his work "What is History," which discusses the nature and methodology of historical writing. Matching these correctly: A (James Mill): His work is clearly "The History of British India" (IV). B (Eric Stokes): His focus on peasant insurgency aligns with "Elemantary aspects of peasant insurgency in colonial India" (I). C (Ranjit Guha): Known for works related to peasants, so "Peasant and the Raj" fits well (II). D (E.H. Carr): His seminal work on historiography is "What is History" (III).

Step 4: Conclusion
The correct matching based on the analysis is A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III. Final Answer: (C)