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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

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Who among the following had written Kitab-ul-Hind that gave an incisive description of early 11th Century India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Al-Biruni.

  • The book 'Kitab ul Hind' was authored by Al-Biruni.
  • The book was written in Arabic language and gives a description of India ranging from various areas such as the political condition, social condition, religious and Indian philosophy.
  • It also deals with subjects such as astronomy, religion, festivals, alchemy manners and customs, social life, weights and measures, laws and metrology etc.