During the outbreak of the massive Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was employed as the Chief Assessment Officer (Sadr Amin) in Bijnore, where he played a key role in saving British lives.
47. The first appointment of Sir Syed as Munsif was at
(A) Muradabad
(B) Ghazipur
(C) Mainpuri
(D) Delhi
Answer:
(C) Mainpuri
Explanation:
In 1841, after passing the required examination, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was appointed as a Munsif (Sub-Judge) and was first posted to the town of Mainpuri.
48. My Experiments With Truth is book of
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Maulana Azad
(D) Sardar Patel
Answer:
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the deeply personal autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, originally serialized in his journal Navjivan covering his life up to 1921.
49. Sir Syed received the title of Jwaduddaula from
(A) East India Company
(B) Mughal Court
(C) Governor of India
(D) Queen Victoria
Answer:
(B) Mughal Court
Explanation:
Recognizing his scholarship, the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar formally bestowed the noble titles of Jawad-ud-Daula upon Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1842.
50. In which year did MAO College become the Aligarh Muslim University
(A) 1918
(B) 1919
(C) 1920
(D) 1922
Answer:
(C) 1920
Explanation:
The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, originally established in 1875, was officially elevated to the prestigious status of a central university via the Aligarh Muslim University Act of 1920.
