Educational Reform | MCQs

Explanation

The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College, founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875.

It started as a primary school and became a college two years (1877) later.

Inspired by the Cambridge education system, it began operations on Queen Victoria's 56th birthday, 24 May 1875.

Intermediate classes were introduced in 1878.

B.A. degree classes in 188.

By 1887, it prepared students for Thomason College of Civil Engineering at Roorkee.

Explanation

The Hindi-Urdu controversy of 1867 significantly changed Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's viewpoint on Indian nationhood.

This controversy highlighted the growing divide between Hindus and Muslims.

It influencing Sir Syed to focus on promoting education and social reforms among Muslims, leading to his support for a separate identity for Muslims in India.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan start Ali Garh school in 1875

Ali Garh school convert into College 1877

Ali Garh college convert into University 1920

Explanation

• The Saddler's Commission of 1917 was formed to propose reforms in Educational Policy.
• The commission was appointed to address the ongoing problems with university education in India after the 1902 University Education Commission failed to fully resolve the issues.
• The commission submitted a comprehensive report that included recommendations for both secondary and higher education.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817 in Delhi

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an Islamic reformer and philosopher