Sir Syed | MCQs

Explanation

 Mir Muttaql was the father of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.

Aziz-un-Nisa was the mother of sir syed Ahmed Khan's

elder brother Syed Muhammad bin Muttaqi Khan's elder sister Safiyatun Nisa

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an Islamic reformer and philosopher

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on March 27, 1898.

He is buried right along with the Sir Syed Masjid inside Aligarh University, Aligarh UP India.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817 in Delhi

AGM 08-01-2023

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

Title: Tabyin-ul-Kalam

Author: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Language: Urdu

Written around: 1862

Purpose:

• To compare Islam and Christianity
• To promote religious harmony
• To show similarities between the Bible and Islamic teachings

Explanation

In 1838, Syed Ahmad entered the service of East India Company and went on to become a judge at a Small Causes Court in 1867, retiring from 1876. 

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• Got Knowledge From Farid Ud Din (Maternal-grandfather – Ex Mughal Pm)

• Joined Gov’t In 1839  => Clerical Job naib munshi (administrative assistant)

• Promoted As Sub-judge 1841

• Transferred To Delhi  Chief Judge In 1846 

• Member Of Imperial Council 1886

• Aligarh Movement Objective:

• 1. Modern Education For Muslims To Compete Hindus 

• 2. Cooperation With The British Government

• Established:

• 1. Schools   • Muradabad (1859)  • Ghazipur (1863)

• 2. Scientific Society At Gahazipur (1864)

• 3. Muhammadan Educational Conference 1866

• 4. Muhammadan Anglo-oriental College =>
• Mao High School was Established in 1875
• Got Status Of College 1877  
• Status Of University 1920

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on March 27, 1898.

He is buried right along with the Sir Syed Masjid inside Aligarh University, Aligarh UP India.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817 in Delhi

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an Islamic reformer and philosopher

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan received his early education from his Maternal Grand Father

Explanation

The Aligarh Movement was the push to establish a modern system of education for the Muslim population of British India, during the later decades of the 19th century. 

Founder: Syed Ahmad Khan

Founded: 1875

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 was the first Muslim leader to use the term "nation" for Indian Muslims, emphasizing their distinct cultural, religious, and social identity.

He advocated for the political and social unity of Muslims, laying the foundation for the idea of a separate Muslim nation, which later influenced the creation of Pakistan.

Explanation

Explanation

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Got Knowledge From Farid Ud Din (Maternal-grandfather – Ex Mughal Pm)

• Joined Gov’t In 1839  => Clerical Job naib munshi (administrative assistant)

• Promoted As Sub-judge 1841

• Transferred To Delhi  Chief Judge In 1846 

• Member Of Imperial Council 1886

• Aligarh Movement Objective:

• 1. Modern Education For Muslims To Compete Hindus 

• 2. Cooperation With The British Government

• Established:

• 1. Schools   • Muradabad (1859)  • Ghazipur (1863)

• 2. Scientific Society At Gahazipur (1864)

• 3. Muhammadan Educational Conference 1866

• 4. Muhammadan Anglo-oriental College =>
• Mao High School was Established in 1875
• Got Status Of College 1877  
• Status Of University 1920