What was one primary reason for Sir Syed’s emphasis on modern education for Muslims in India?
A) To gain political power
B) To counter English aggression
C) To survive under British rule
D) To promote religious unity
Which language did the Aligarh Movement defend against efforts to replace it with Hindi?
A) Persian
B) Sanskrit
C) Urdu
D) Arabic
What significant event in 1906 is associated with the Aligarh Movement that contributed to the formation of Pakistan?
A) Formation of the All-India Muslim League
B) Shimla Deputation
C) Urdu-Hindi controversy
D) Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School establishment
Which organization’s foundation is credited to the Aligarh Movement and eventually led to the division of India?
A) All India Muslim League
B) All Indian Muslim Students Federation
C) AIML’s flag
D) Aligarh Old Boys Association
The primary goal of the Aligarh Movement was:
A) To promote Hindu-Muslim unity
B) To advocate for Indian independence
C) To modernize Muslim education and social reform
D) To establish a separate Muslim state
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s educational ideas were influenced by:
A) British colonial policies
B) Ancient Indian philosophy
C) Persian literature
D) Chinese culture
The Aligarh Movement emphasized the importance of:
A) Religious conservatism
B) Western education and modern scientific knowledge
C) Agricultural reform
D) Caste-based society
The Aligarh Movement played a significant role in:
A) Promoting regional languages
B) Encouraging traditional Islamic education
C) Fostering Muslim political separatism
D) Modernizing Muslim education and culture
Which event greatly influenced Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s views on Muslims and education?
A) The Indian Rebellion of 1857
B) The Swadeshi Movement
C) The Partition of Bengal
D) The Quit India Movement
The Aligarh Movement aimed to bridge the gap between:
A) Muslims and Christians
B) Muslims and Hindus
C) Muslims and Sikhs
D) Muslims and Buddhists
Which term is often associated with the Aligarh Movement’s educational philosophy?
A) Pan-Africanism
B) Westernization
C) Traditionalism
D) None of the above
The “Tahzib al-Akhlaq” journal was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to:
A) Promote traditional Islamic values
B) Promote Persian literature
C) Advocate for political activism
D) Promote social and educational reforms
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s “Asar-us-Sanadid” focused on:
A) Modern science and technology
B) Ancient Indian monuments and architecture
C) Islamic philosophy
D) Indian classical music
The Aligarh Movement leaders believed that education would help Muslims:
A) Maintain their traditional way of life
B) Gain political dominance
C) Integrate more effectively with British rulers
D) Achieve social and economic progress
The “Two-Nation Theory” later became a foundational idea for the creation of:
A) United Nations
B) European Union
C) Pakistan
D) China
The concept of “modern education” promoted by the Aligarh Movement included subjects such as:
A) Astrology and palmistry
B) Ancient Indian literature
C) Religious scriptures only
D) Mathematics, science, and English
The Aligarh Movement efforts to modernize Muslim society were most prominent in the field of:
A) Agricultural techniques
B) Political activism
C) Science and technology
D) Education and social reforms
The Aligarh Movement primarily focused on:
A) Promoting religious conflicts
B) Strengthening Hindu-Muslim unity
C) Advocating for modern education for Muslims
D) Advocating for the revival of ancient languages
What did Sir Syed realize during the Urdu-Hindi controversy that influenced his policy shift?
A) The need for stronger ties with Hindus
B) The potential for mutual understanding between languages
C) The impossibility of Muslim-Hindu unity
D) The need for cultural assimilation
What was the significance of the Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School’s transition into a college?
A) It facilitated the emergence of Muslim trading companies
B) It provided education solely in Urdu language
C) It became a symbol of modern education for Muslims
D) It initiated political activism among students
What role did the Aligarh Movement play in relation to the division of India?
A) It advocated for a united India
B) It fostered Hindu-Muslim unity
C) It supported the formation of Pakistan
D) It emphasized British rule continuation
In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
A) 28 Dec 1857
B) 28 Dec 1875
C) 28 Dec 1885
D) 28 Dec 1905
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
A) Dadabhai Naoroji
B) Allan Octavian Hume
C) O. Hume
D) Womesh Chunder Banerjee
What was the primary objective behind the establishment of the Indian National Congress?
A) To demand complete independence from British rule
B) To voice the grievances of Indian civil servants
C) To seek greater participation in the British government
D) To promote social reforms in India
Which prominent leader advocated the “Safety Valve Theory” regarding the formation of the Indian National Congress?
A) O. Hume
B) Dadabhai Naoroji
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
In its early years, the Indian National Congress mainly comprised:
A) Peasant farmers
B) Elite and educated Indians
C) Religious leaders
D) British expatriates