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3501
He discovered that:
A. Sound travels faster than light
B. Light travels faster than sound
C. Both travel at the same speed
D. None of the above
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He correctly observed that light is faster than sound.
3502
Al-Biruni proposed that:
A. Earth is stationary
B. Earth revolves on its axis
C. The moon is stationary
D. The sun revolves around Earth
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He rejected the geocentric view and suggested Earth's rotation.
3503
His book _Qanun-e-Masudi_ is about:
A. Medicine
B. Astronomy
C. Philosophy
D. Geography
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It is an encyclopedia of astronomy and mathematics.
3504
His book _Kitab al-Hind_ describes:
A. Indian medicine
B. Indian culture and sciences
C. Indian poetry
D. Indian architecture
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It is a detailed study of Indian customs, traditions, and sciences.
3505
Which field was NOT studied by Al-Biruni?
A. Geography
B. Chemistry
C. Metaphysics
D. Engineering
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He worked in mathematics, astronomy, geography, and philosophy, but not engineering.
3506
Al-Biruni was born in:
A. Persia
B. India
C. Khwarizm
D. Baghdad
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He was born in Khwarizm in 973 A.D.
3507
Which mathematical book of his dealt with addition and subtraction?
A. Kitab al-Jabr
B. Kitab ul-Jama wat Tafriq
C. Zijj
D. Kitab al-Saidana
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This book dealt with elementary arithmetic operations.
3508
His _Kitab al-Tareekh_ was a book on:
A. Philosophy
B. History
C. Physics
D. Optics
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It provided historical accounts, showing his interest beyond mathematics.
3509
Which European development was influenced by Al-Khwarizmi’s algebra?
A. Renaissance painting
B. Gothic architecture
C. European mathematics
D. Gregorian calendar
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His algebra shaped European mathematics for centuries.
3510
The oldest astronomical tables were compiled by:
A. Al-Biruni
B. Ibn Sina
C. Al-Khwarizmi
D. Ibn al-Haytham
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His tables guided later astronomers in the Islamic world and Europe.
