Question

Identify the correct chronological sequence of the Arab contributors in geography. \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{Al-Biruni} B.&\ \text{Al-Idrisi} C.&\ \text{Ibn Battuta} D.&\ \text{Al-Masudi} \end{aligned} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D, A, B, C
• B. B, A, C, D
• C. D, B, A, C
• D. B, A, D, C

Hint:

\[ \boxed{ 896 \rightarrow 973 \rightarrow 1100 \rightarrow 1304 } \] Mnemonic: “Masudi → Biruni → Idrisi → Battuta.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The chronological order is based on their lifetime. \[ \begin{aligned} \text{Al-Masudi} &\rightarrow 896\text{--}956, \text{Al-Biruni} &\rightarrow 973\text{--}1048, \text{Al-Idrisi} &\rightarrow 1100\text{--}1165, \text{Ibn Battuta} &\rightarrow 1304\text{--}1368. \end{aligned} \]

Step 1: Arrange from earliest to latest. \[ \boxed{ \text{Al-Masudi} \rightarrow \text{Al-Biruni} \rightarrow \text{Al-Idrisi} \rightarrow \text{Ibn Battuta} } \]

Step 2: Convert into letter sequence. \[ \boxed{ D \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C } \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \]