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Al-Biruni named which of these as the third barrier to understanding India?
ADifferences in daily food habits
BInsularity of the local people
CShortage of Sanskrit teachers
DDifferences in styles of dress
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Insularity of the local people
After language and religious difference, he blamed the self-absorption and consequent insularity of the local population.
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