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Through the Eyes of Travellers

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Q1 FREE PREVIEW

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I List-II
(A) Duarte Barbosa (I) Morocco
(B) Marco Polo (II) Spain
(C) Ibn Battuta (III) Portugal
(D) Antonio Monserrate (IV) Italy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

b

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

c

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

d

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

✓ Correct answer: b)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Explanation

Answer:
The correct answer is B (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Duarte Barbosa - Portugal.
Marco Polo - Italy.
Ibn Battuta - Morocco.
Antonio Monserrate - Spain.

Explanation:
  1. Duarte Barbosa: A Portuguese writer and explorer associated with the early explorations of Portugal.
  2. Marco Polo: A Venetian traveler from Italy, famous for his travels to Asia and his book detailing them.
  3. Ibn Battuta: A Moroccan scholar and traveler who journeyed extensively across the Islamic world and beyond.
  4. Antonio Monserrate: A Spanish Jesuit missionary known for his travels to India and accompanying Akbar on expeditions.
Q2

Al-Biruni’s major work ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’ is significant for its comprehensive study of India. Which of the following was the primary aim of this work?

a

Promote Islamic teaching

b

Map geographical locations

c

Critique culture and traditions

d

Document Indian culture

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Q3

Identify the British Officer with the help of following information:
*Was a Physician
*Organized Zoo in Calcutta
*Did survey of Bengal
*Assumed family name as Hamilton

a

Colin Mackenzie

b

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton

c

Thomas Munro

d

Louis Mountbatten

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Q4

Throughout his extensive travels, Ibn Battuta was able to explore unfamiliar cultures and societies. Which of the following competencies did he most likely develop?

a

Leadership and Judicial Management

b

Cultural Competencies and Skills

c

Knowledge of Administration and Army

d

Scientific and Technical Expertise

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