The Aligarh Movement was led by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Aligarh Movement was led by:
A. Hakim Ajmal Khan
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Aligarh Movement was led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 (later Aligarh Muslim University). It aimed at modern education for Muslims.

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Question #1
The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818), which abolished the office of the Peshwa, took place during the administration of which Governor-General?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Minto I
C. Lord Hastings
D. Lord Wellesley

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lord Hastings (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823) led the campaign that crushed Maratha power and pensioned off the Peshwa to Bithoor.

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Question #2
The 'Welby Commission' (1897) was set up to examine?
A. Military expenditure
B. Drain of wealth and Indian finances
C. Police reforms
D. Famine relief

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Royal Commission on the Administration of Expenditure in India, known as the Welby Commission, was appointed in 1895 and reported in 1900 on India's financial burden.

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Question #3
The 'Revolt of 1857' was started on 10 May 1857 at?
A. Meerut
B. Barrackpore
C. Kanpur
D. Delhi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The revolt began on 10 May 1857 in Meerut, where sepoys refused to use the greased cartridges, killed officers, and marched to Delhi.

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