This is an MCQ-based quiz on Perceptions of Society.
This includes Kitab-ul-Hind, Slavery provided by Ibn Battuta, and other historical aspects.
Who among the following belonged to Morocco?
Islamic Law is known as ________
Which of these French travellers came to during 17th century?
Al-Biruni
Ibn-Battuta
Abul Fail
Francois Bernier
Which of the following cities, according to Ibn-Battuta, was the largest?
Surat
Delhi
Daulatabad
Agra
Which of the following was not one of the barriers as discussed by Al-Biruni?
Who wrote Kitab-ul-Hind?
What are the subjects on which travellers compiled their accounts?
Who gave us the most important description of Vijayanagara in the 15th century?
Consider the following statements. 1. Montesquieu used Bernier’s accounts to develop his idea of oriental despotism. 2. Bernier gave a detailed report on rural society. 3. According to Bernier, crown ownership of land was good for peasants. 4. Bernier onsidered Indian King was the king of beggars. Which of the given statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Al-Biruni’s description of the caste system. (i) Al-Biruni disapproved of the notion of pollution. (ii) He suggested that social division was unique to India. (iii) He believed the concept of social pollution, intrinsic to the caste system was contrary to the laws of nature. Which of the following statements is/are correct?