Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

Who is considered the founder of the Aligarh Movement?

A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

B) Allama Iqbal

C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

D) Sir Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

In which year was the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) established?

A) 1857

B) 1875

C) 1887

D) 1901

In which year was the Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?

A) 1860

B) 1875

C) 1886

D) 1906

What organization did Sir Syed found in 1886 to address issues concerning Muslims, alongside education?

A) All India Muslim League

B) Mohammadans Educational Conference

C) All Indian Muslim Students Federation

D) Simla Deputation

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