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Person Syed Ahmed Khan
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams, peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 1 years (2014–2014)
Across exams
CSE · 2CDS · 1How the concept evolved
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Sample questions
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CDS2014
Consider the following statements about Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh
- He was a staunch supporter of Indian National Congress
- Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was set up with the objective of promoting learning of Islamic education among the Muslims
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
Who among the following leaders did not believe in the drain theory ofDadabhai Naoroji?
- A B.G. Tilak
- B R.C. Dutt
- C M.G. Ranade
- D Sir Syed Ahmed Khan ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of: [ 1998]
- A Influence' of Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan
- B Anti-Muslim attitude of Extremist leaders
- C Indifference shown to Muslim aspirations
- D Extremists' policy of harping on Hindu aspect ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857?1947)
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