Q. Consider the following pairs regarding medieval Arab geographers and their contributions:
- Al-Idrisi – Drew the Tabula Rogeriana with South on top
- Ibn Battuta – Never visited the Maldives
- Al-Masudi – Called the "Herodotus of the Arabs"
- Al-Biruni – Suggested that India was once under the sea
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer:
1, 3 and 4 only
Notes: Al-Idrisi produced the Tabula Rogeriana, showing south on top. Ibn Battuta did visit the Maldives, making option 2 incorrect. Al-Masudi is indeed referred to as the "Herodotus of the Arabs." Al-Biruni hypothesized India was under the sea. Thus, correct pairs are 1, 3, and 4.