The Aligarh Movement was started by which Muslim reformer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Aligarh Movement was started by which Muslim reformer?

A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

B. Badruddin Tyabji

C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Answer: Option D

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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan launched the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education among Muslims. He founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University.

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Who was the author of the famous socio-political tract 'Gift to Monotheists' (Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin) written in Persian in 1803?

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

B. Maulana Shibli Nomani

C. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy wrote 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin' in Persian to present logical arguments against polytheism and support universal monotheism.

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The 'Faraizi Movement' in Bengal was started by which Islamic reformer?

A. Haji Shariatullah

B. Dudu Miyan

C. Titu Mir

D. Syed Ahmad Barelvi

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi Movement in 1818, emphasizing the 'faraiz' (religious duties) and protesting against non-Islamic practices and oppression.

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