Question

Historical research, writing and studies are carried out with an objective of understanding i
chronology of the past events and their interconnections. This is a continuous process.
In the physical and natural sciences the empirical method (laboratory method of experiments an
observation) is used to verify the available knowledge. This method allows formulating laws tha
remain true irrespective of the time and space. Those laws can be tested and proved repeatedly
In historical research it may not be possible to use the method of laboratory experiments an
observation. This is so because we were noi present in the historical time and space and th
historical events cannot be recreated. Also in history it is not possible to formulate laws that remai
true irrespective of the time and space.
To begin, we need an expert who knows the language and script of a historical document in orde
to read it and understand its meaning. Also, the experts can examine the authenticity of the documen
by using criteria such as lettering style, author's style of writing, manufacturing date and type o
paper, stamps of authority, etc. Such a document is further scrutinised by a historian with the help o
relevant historical references.
i. What is the objective of carrying out historical research, writing and studies ?
ii. Which method is used to verify knowledge in physical and natural research?
hii. Why is an expert in history required for historical research?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Historical research, writing and studies are carried out with an objective of understanding the chronology of the past events and their interconnections. It is a continuous process.

Explanation:

Historical research, writing and studies are carried out with an objective of understanding the chronology of the past events and their interconnections. It is a continuous process.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) An expert knowing the language and script of a  

historical document can read and understand it.

(ii) The expert can examine the authenticity of the  

document by using criteria such as lettering style,  

authors style of writing, manufacturing date,  

type of paper, etc.

(iii) Such documents can further be scrutinized2

by  

historians with the help of relevant3

historical  

references.

Thus experts having knowledge of history in  

various fields are essential for historical research.

Explanation: