History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Which of the following statements about Alberuni and his account of India are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. He was exiled and ordered to spend ten years in India.
- 2. According to him, people of untouchable castes could live only outside the villages and towns of the four castes.
- 3. He supported the views of Brahmagupta about the true nature of eclipses.
- 4. According to him, the Hindus think that there is no country like theirs and no religion like theirs.
A2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
C3 and 4 only
D2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 4 only — The first, second and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The first, second and fourth statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.
★Alberuni was an Iranian scholar who wrote the Tahqiq-i-Hind.
★He records that he was exiled and ordered to spend ten years in India.
★He wrote that people of untouchable castes could live only outside the villages and towns of the four castes.
★He noted that the Hindus think there is no country and no religion like theirs.
★He did not support Brahmagupta on eclipses but rather criticised his views, so the third statement is wrong.
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