Question : What challenge do historians face when using oral sources to study the partition of India?
Option 1: Limited availability of recorded testimonies
Option 2: Difficulty in translating testimonies into multiple languages
Option 3: Ensuring the physical preservation of oral recordings
Option 4: Interpreting subjective and emotionally charged narratives
Correct Answer: Interpreting subjective and emotionally charged narratives
Solution :
Correct Option: 4
Explanation: Historians face the challenge of interpreting subjective and emotionally charged narratives when using oral sources to study the partition of India. Oral testimonies are personal accounts that can vary widely in perspective and emotion, making it difficult to construct an objective historical narrative.
