Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Through the Eyes of Travellers

Question:

Which of the following statements about Al-Biruni is correct?

a- He was well versed in Greek.

b- He read the works of Plato and other Greek philosophers in Greek language only.

Options:

Only statement a is correct. 

Only statement b is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the statements is correct.

Correct Answer:

None of the statements is correct.

Explanation:

Although  Al-Biruni did not know Greek, he was familiar with the works of Plato and other Greek philosophers, having read them in Arabic translations.