The correct answer is Option (4) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
The correct Match is:
LIST I
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LIST II
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A. Duarte Barbosa
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II. Portugal
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B. Al-Biruni
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III. Uzbekistan
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C. Marco Polo
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IV. Italy
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D. Ibn Battuta
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I. Morocco
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Explanation: Duarte Barbosa from Portugal visited India in the early 16th century. Al-Biruni came from Uzbekistan. He wrote the book "Kitab al-Hind" (Book of India) around 1030 AD. Marco Polo came to India in the 13th century. He was from Italy. He travelled extensively in the 13th century, reaching China and various parts of Asia. Ibn Battuta came from Morocco. He wrote the travelogue "Rihla," which documented his extensive travels across the Islamic world, including India and other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. |