Michel Foucault

Q. Arrange the following ideas corresponding to the developments in Historiography:
1) Introduction of economic aspect;
2) Introduction of political and socioeconomic aspect;
3) Significance of transitions in history;
4) Study based on documents;
5) Understanding all aspects of human life.

1. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
4. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Michel Foucault's theory?

1. Explanation of transition in history is important
2. Study of prison and medicine was included
3. Study of documents and all other theories
4. Study of climate and geographical terrain

Q. Who once specifically disagreed with the mere arrangement of historical events in chronological order?

1. Jacques Darrida
2. Jacques Lacan
3. Karl Marx
4. Michel Foucault

Q. According to Michel Foucault, explaining the transitions in history is more important than the chronology of history.

1. True
2. False