History and Prehistory


 
 
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History and Prehistory

The history of a country is divided into three periods. Ancient, Medieval, and Modern period. Modern period of history is usually considered to begin with the conquest of Indian by the British in the 18th century, extending till India become independent in 1947. The histories written by British historians in India, the rule of each Governor-General was important. These histories began with the rule of the first Governor-General Warren Hastings and ended with the last Viceroy Lord Mountbatten

·   The dates we select, the dates around which we compose our story of the past, are not important in their own. They become vital because we focus on a particular set of events as important. If our focus of study changes, if we begin to look at new issues, a new set of dates will appear significant.

In the histories written by British historians in India , the rule of each governor -general was important . these histories began with the rule of the first Governor -General , warren Hastings ,and ended with the last Viceroy , Lord Mountbatten .

It was seemingly never -ending succession of Governor -General and Viceroys.All the dates in these history books were linked to these personalities -to their activities , policies, achievements. It was as if there was nothing outside their lives that was important for us to know. The chronology of their lives marked the different concepts of history of British India.

There are some events covered in Modern history of India are:

  • Establishment of company rule
  • The set up of British administration system i.e land revenue,economic policies,etc.
  • The first war of India's independence -the Revolt of 1857.
  • End of Mughal empire.
  • Direct control over India by British Government.
  • The new socio -economic reform movement began inIndia.
  • The role of National leaders or era of rise of Nationalism.
  • Freedom Movement and Independence.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) History is the study of the past starting from the time period when the writing system was introduced and written records were maintained.

    (b) Pre history is the study of time period between the usage of stone tools and invention of the writing system.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    _________________ is the study of events that happened before humans learned to write.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) History is the study of events that happened before humans learned to write.

    (b) The written records of the past events are the source of information.

    (c) The prehistory studies three different time periods- stone age, bronze age and iron age.

    Right Option : B
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