Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University (originally MAO College)?

A. Liaquat Ali Khan

B. Abul Kalam Azad

C. Syed Ahmed Khan

D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 for modern Muslim education.

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